andydye Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) [s]I'm surprisingly sad about having to admit that I just can't cope with any more than 5 strings! I try to never become emotionally involved with an instrument but I just couldn't help it with this one. My hands just can't manoeuvre around a 6 string neck like I want them to and despite giving it a few months for me to get used to it, it's just not happening :-( I fully intend to get essentially the same bass but with only 5 strings from Alan as soon as I have the cash (something a lot like this, if not this very one [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0123-recurve-sc-classic-5-string/"]http://www.acguitars...assic-5-string/[/url]) This is my ACG (custom – not graft) Recurve single cut 6 string, spec as follows: Ziracote top with 4mm Sycamore/4mm Wenge accent and Flame Sycamore body. Satin finish. 7 piece Wenge/Maple neck with acrylic impregnated Flame Sycamore board bound with Ziracote. Asymmetric neck carve with flat finger board. ACG EQ03 5 A/P pre-amp, ACG FB hum buckers. Hipshot Type A bridge, 18 mm spacing. Here's a link to Alan's portfolio page for this beauty: [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0100-recurve-sc-s-stype-6-string/"]http://www.acguitars...stype-6-string/[/url] [media]http://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/sets/72157631967437610/[/media] It is in mint condition, complete with Hiscox case, it's lived in there whenever I've not been holding it, never been on a stand, been used at 6 or 8 practices, never gigged, and has a full spare set of new strings (I've not even worn out the original strings on it yet). To comission this new from Alan would cost you in excess of £2k now! I'm in Sheffield and would prefer local collection / meet up within about an hours drive radius as it's not particularly light (11lbs) and would be v pricey to ship. I will consider UK shipping though if it seals the deal.[/s] Edited July 9, 2013 by andydye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 This is a lush bass. Andy brought it 'round mine one day. It plays fantastically and just has so many tones available. Andy is a top chap as well so deal with confidence. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaperys Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Oh my god.. that's beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 sad to see you selling this. could you not get the neck reworked to fit you better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 wow this would go nice with my acg single cut 4:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) [quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1370873457' post='2106651'] This is a lush bass. Andy brought it 'round mine one day. It plays fantastically and just has so many tones available. Andy is a top chap as well so deal with confidence. Good luck with the sale. [/quote] [quote name='mikekaperys' timestamp='1370883941' post='2106869'] Oh my god.. that's beautiful! [/quote] Thanks for the kind words guys, it really is a delicious piece of work! Edited June 11, 2013 by andydye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 [quote name='ziggydolphinboy' timestamp='1370901562' post='2107324'] wow this would go nice with my acg single cut 4:-) [/quote] I think you're right matey, suit you sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1370886353' post='2106946'] sad to see you selling this. could you not get the neck reworked to fit you better? [/quote] sad indeed matey, I doubt the neck could be reworked to remove an entire string's width from it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassandtuba Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 beautiful! Have a bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 [quote name='Bassandtuba' timestamp='1371273190' post='2111952'] beautiful! Have a bump [/quote] Thanks matey, most kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I have a Fretless 5 by Alan and played this when I went to pick mine up.... I've had a Yammy TRB6P original series, Pulcinella 6 and tried many others. This bass is BEST six you'll EVER play. I have no dosh and no way of getting any... saddest man on the forum. There's no better 6 on here regardless of brand or money.. IMHO... oh and I'm right BTW., I won't say 'good luck' just hope someone realises what an opprortunity this is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Ah the 6 string, something I have never got the hang off but this is truly gorgeous...pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1372586250' post='2127372'] Ah the 6 string, something I have never got the hang off but this is truly gorgeous...pm'd [/quote] Thanks for the kind words matey, pm replied to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 With regret i have had to back out of a trade deal for this bass. However, this was purley based on my inability to play bass to the standard required! This is a gorgeous looking instrument and i cant imagine you will find this kind of quality in a bass built by anyone for anything like this price! If it had 5 strings it would be mine, although i do not think the owner would part with it either.... BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1372775199' post='2129779'] With regret i have had to back out of a trade deal for this bass. However, this was purley based on my inability to play bass to the standard required! This is a gorgeous looking instrument and i cant imagine you will find this kind of quality in a bass built by anyone for anything like this price! If it had 5 strings it would be mine, although i do not think the owner would part with it either.... BUMP [/quote] It's a shame matey, I reckon you'd have loved the extra sonic girth to be had from the extra string, a low b is a beautiful thing as is a high c, I just can't do both at once, I may need 2 5 strings once b-g and one e-c, yes I think that's the way forward for me, more basses Edited July 5, 2013 by andydye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 one last push for this morning at £1400 (cash) before I p/x it...anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ateyercheese Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Aw man, if only! Too many plans this year to part with that much cash. Unless you want a Kawasaki ER6f? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 [quote name='ateyercheese' timestamp='1373369995' post='2136706'] Aw man, if only! Too many plans this year to part with that much cash. Unless you want a Kawasaki ER6f? [/quote] sorry bud, while I'd kinda like a bike my wife won't allow it. I can heartily recommend ACG though, this one's heading back up that way for Alan to sell on my behalf and I'm having one of his other ones that's a 5 string, they're so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 withdrawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ateyercheese Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Good luck with the sale then, Andy. Maybe see you around Sheffield at Tramlines? I'm playing Dove and Rainbow on the Saturday night ~9pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 [quote name='ateyercheese' timestamp='1373371076' post='2136739'] Good luck with the sale then, Andy. Maybe see you around Sheffield at Tramlines? I'm playing Dove and Rainbow on the Saturday night ~9pm. [/quote] Have a great gig matey, I'm playing a wedding evening do out in Bradfield saturday evening so won't be at tramlines this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Good call man, enjoy what you've got in its place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 [quote name='rumour6' timestamp='1373376184' post='2136845'] Good call man, enjoy what you've got in its place... [/quote] thanks bud, it's this one [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0123-recurve-sc-classic-5-string/"]http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0123-recurve-sc-classic-5-string/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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