BassBus Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Just back from a visit to Overwater and look what was waiting for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Oooh Matron.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Just took delivery of this beautifully crafted, amazingly light, awesome sounding ACG Graft Finn. I've changed the pickup heights to what I usually have them at, however the neck pickup is a far cry quieter than the bridge. If I raise the neck pickup any more then the magnets start pulling on the strings, thought I'd ask here before popping up the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Speak to Alan would be my suggestion. What are the electronics? Filter based? There may well be a mini pot inside. Peter Edited March 7, 2014 by GreeneKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsay777 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Got a couple of quick questions for you guys if you'd be so kind im assuming the "Graft" series are a more basic line, "budget" models for lack of a better word? What kind of waiting time is on them? I really want a 5 string Recurve... will have to drop the man an email at some point. The acrylic impregnated woods looks brilliant too. Edited March 7, 2014 by Ramsay777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Again these questions are best answered by Alan in my opinion. He's a very friendly guy, give him a call. The waiting times will likely vary and he has some stock at the moment after the show. The Graft range are made by Alan and have a more limited range of options compared to his full custom models. Given that he will incorporate 'extra's' into his Graft models for a reasonable cost. But, speak to the man, not the customer Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) [quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1394197196' post='2389031'] But, speak to the man, not the customer Peter [/quote] The customer will only tell you how brilliant the basses are. I just emailed Alan today and he replied within 2 hours. Edited March 7, 2014 by BassBus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1394223709' post='2389395'] The customer will only tell you how brilliant the basses are. I just emailed Alan today and he replied within 2 hours. [/quote] That's good to know. My bass is a passive one, vol, tone and a 4 way rapotary switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 [quote name='Ramsay777' timestamp='1394195272' post='2388994'] Got a couple of quick questions for you guys if you'd be so kind im assuming the "Graft" series are a more basic line, "budget" models for lack of a better word? What kind of waiting time is on them? I really want a 5 string Recurve... will have to drop the man an email at some point. The acrylic impregnated woods looks brilliant too. [/quote] While cheaper and with less options looking through some pictures you'd be hard pressed to say which is a graft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyboo Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) I thought I could use a bit of the odd morning sunshine Edited March 18, 2014 by kyboo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 [quote name='kyboo' timestamp='1395131187' post='2398922'] I thought I could use a bit of the odd morning sunshine [/quote]Lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 [quote name='kyboo' timestamp='1395131187' post='2398922'] I thought I could use a bit of the odd morning sunshine [/quote] Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 That bass looks very subtle but I bet it roars with those pickups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyboo Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 [quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1395139056' post='2399009'] That bass looks very subtle but I bet it roars with those pickups [/quote] I strung it with Chromes for awhile and they sounded nowhere near to what I am used to Attack is really fast on this bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Found this on YT - the master giving some of his secrets away: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV0KJByKLRE"]http://www.youtube....h?v=mV0KJByKLRE[/url] Edited March 28, 2014 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I've just sold my Finn sc and I'm missing it already even though I've kept it in the case for the past couple of months to try and wean myself off it. Bah. Any acg owners played a 35" low b and a 33" low b? Much difference? Is one "better" or "worse" ? I'm becoming drawn to the recurve 6 currently for sale, at the same time firmly reminding myself I don't really get in with 6ers....... Maybe It's because I haven't tried an ACG 6 yet Any sound samples around of the different pickups / pre amps now available anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I think Eude can give you some guidance on the 6-string thing as he plays shorter scale ACGs. I only have 34" scale 4-stringers that you're welcome to try if you like. I have an Sei 5 fretless with a 34" scale B if that's any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Some new clips and vids in the media section on the website. [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/category/media/"]http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/category/media/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks ead, I think I've bothered Eude on that subject previously and he was very helpful. Thanks for the link Alan, some great stuff. The hopper fretless gets me every time. Can you retrofit a piezo bridge to any Acg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Doable I would think. Not done one for a while personally I prefer the sound of mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1409873654' post='2544304'] Thanks ead, I think I've bothered Eude on that subject previously and he was very helpful. [/quote] Happy to help mate, if you've any other questions, you know where I am [quote name='skelf' timestamp='1409900987' post='2544371'] Doable I would think. Not done one for a while personally I prefer the sound of mags. [/quote] I completely agree, if you're trying to get a more upright kinda sound, you can do a lot with 2 mag pickups and clever use of the filter preamp on an ACG, never mind string choice. Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1409860814' post='2544153'] I've just sold my Finn sc and I'm missing it already even though I've kept it in the case for the past couple of months to try and wean myself off it. Bah. Any acg owners played a 35" low b and a 33" low b? Much difference? Is one "better" or "worse" ? I'm becoming drawn to the recurve 6 currently for sale, at the same time firmly reminding myself I don't really get in with 6ers....... Maybe It's because I haven't tried an ACG 6 yet Any sound samples around of the different pickups / pre amps now available anywhere? [/quote] I have a 6string 35'' scale recurve you can have a try of if you like, I'm in north manchester so might not be too far from you, it doesn't have a low B tho', it's strung EADGCF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1409906309' post='2544417'] I completely agree, if you're trying to get a more upright kinda sound, you can do a lot with 2 mag pickups and clever use of the filter preamp on an ACG, never mind string choice. [/quote] That's true but the piezo pickups on my Finn sound fantastic with TI Jazz flats. Certainly not a DB sound but a really nice electric right tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) A few of my newly aquired Recurve SC 123 (ignore the Wal photo bomber....) Edited October 25, 2014 by Kev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Dare I say the Recurve looks even better than the Wal. Difficult to achieve but a very fine looking bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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