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Clearly 1960 was a very good year Mr Discreet. I'm in discussion with Mark about one of my own after a few wobbly moments in respect of the Betsy-a-like on the website. What was the spec on yours may I ask? What level of 'distress' does your lovely bass represent?

Very interesting thread. Spent last night googling pics of 2 x humbucker basses and it's amazing how many different position combos are out there. There seem to be much less variety in the 2 x single coil basses that I presume is down to a lot of Jazz-a-like basses.

Just to add that for the ACGs I've had from Alan all have been ready on, or before, the promised date.

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1401827677' post='2467362'] I don't know how you can manage that. I haven't shut up about mine and I only placed the order 2 weeks ago! [/quote] When I sold the ACG Graft to Cana.dan I muttered something about replacing it at some point, but not necessarily adding the words "...with an ACG Custom". Mrs ead has moved on to other things I do wrong now so all is well at ead towers and I can talk to the wild rabbit that got into the garden (apparently also my fault) about the bass. I think he's quite impressed but hard to tell for sure.

[quote name='cana.dan' timestamp='1401661412' post='2465709'] Can't blame anyone for ACG gas. Only have my graft for 1 week and in already saving for a custom. [/quote] That's what I like to hear I have a new one on order myself although technically Mrs ead may not be aware of this fact...

Nik has just bought some strings from me. The easiest of transactions, Nik is a gent and a top banana. Deal with confidence.

I'm sure I saw it first

Used to have one of the original P/J Spector Legends with the 3-band EQ. I thought it a nice bass and occasionally wonder where it is. Last seen on BC iirc.

According to Mrs ead I am always wrong, therefore my opinions should be ignored or ridiculed.

OK fellow ACG lovers, new bass commissioned to replace the departed Dirty Ash one on the left. The spec will be: Recurve 4 Custom spec Body: Native Ash top on Alder body - Minimum lacquer finish Neck: 3-piece Wenge (however you pronounce it) Board: Wenge, fretted (still don't know how to pronounce it) Pickups: 2 x RFB Electronics: ACG EQ03 5k Other bits: Detuner on E string, black hardware, luminlay position dots on the side, ACG custom bridge I did casually mention to Mrs ead that having sold a bass a replacement might be sought, but Mum's the word people

The other place to drop into would be the Manchester Bass Lounge as Drew has basses by Alpha, Everson, and more ACGs (coming soon I think) as well as more standard fare so a good place to play a lot of different basses. Loads of excellent advice here, specially about being sure what you want. I spent several months thinking carefully about what I wanted and spoke to two or three builders before settling on ACG (no regrets whatsoeverby the way, and have since been back for a few more of them). It's definitely important to have a good relationship and trust in your luthier of choice.

[quote name='skelf' timestamp='1401100396' post='2459962'] First time I have been accused of having all my body shapes to Jazz like,normally I get asked to do something more traditional . [/quote] As a serial abuser of ACG J Type bodies I would observe that they are an excellent compromise between just making a Fender with a different logo and something too outlandish for the more conservative player. Plus they have excellent access to all 24 frets, are light and comfortable, and well balanced on the knee. In Graft spec they are also great value for money.

I'm in Lancs, so if you want to try my ACGs you are more than welcome to pop up.

Sold an ACG bass to cana.dan. Very easy transaction, plenty of PMs, everything as organised and a really nice person to boot. Highly recommended.

It's entirely possible there may be a very sad farewell and an addition to the family (which sort of grew by one when I wasn't watching)... [attachment=163370:ACG family snapshot v2 02.JPG]

Is it still cool to hate Coldplay? I thought that ther might be another target for reviewers' opprobium by now.

Yeah I enjoyed St Vincent. Kasabian a bit less so. Didn't quite get the rolling down the stairs thing at the end though?

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1400190812' post='2451778'] My parents have a thing (I don't even know what to call this art-form/discipline) that is made from various woods, using the colour of each wood for a different part of a landscape scene. It was the first thing to spring into my mind when I saw the Corts. The design is growing on me! [/quote] I think that is called Marquetry.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1400159970' post='2451306'] Depending on where you want to go, you might be able to get on one of those courses with maybe a B and two C's , or through the clearing system if your A levels results have been a bit disappointing. I hope that helps. [/quote] My 'A' level results in 1978 were not too shabby and neither was my Electronics degree thanks.

Are the body tops all different because of the mountain range effect?

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1400087881' post='2450653'] If I think about it , Metallica fans can't be that thick, not least of all because you need at least an A and two B's at A Level to do electronic engineering at most universities nowadays. [/quote] Well that puts my academic struggles into perspective, thanks for that. Back to the self harming...ho hum...