JamesXP Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Interested in getting an ACG Graft Finn 4... but never played on any of the necks and the flat radius sounds a bit weird and the assymetrical neck! what do people think of them and does anyone know the width at the nut as it doesn't seem to be on the web page anywhere. Also... what kinds of sounds can you get from these with the standard east 2 band pre-amp? and finally does anyone in the manchester area own one that would be kind enough to let me have a diddle on one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have one of them and a couple of others you are most welcome to try. PM me if you'd like to sort something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Alan (Mr ACG maker) will be at the Manchester Bass Lounge on the evening of the 11th Sept, email the bass lounge to reserve a space, he'll have a bunch of his basses with him there, I've got 2, one custom and one graft but neither have the east 2 band pre so I can't comment on that. The necks are amazing! the zero radius is just better and the assymetric carve makes them really easy to play, I'd recommend coming along to the bass lounge that evening matey, meet Alan and get your mitts round a couple of basses too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) I will be down at the Manchester Bass Lounge on the 11th. Drop Drew a line if you are interested in coming along. Beaten to it by Mr Dye. I will have a Graft 4 passive with me and a Graft J Type 5 with the East two band. Edited September 2, 2013 by skelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hi Alan, I saw the Paul Simon concert on BBC4 on Friday and I think Bakithi Kumalo was playing one of your basses. Looked like a Recurve SC S type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1378125445' post='2195964'] Hi Alan, I saw the Paul Simon concert on BBC4 on Friday and I think Bakithi Kumalo was playing one of your basses. Looked like a Recurve SC S type. [/quote] Really? Man that's VERY cool! Would love to see some screen caps or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesXP Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 popped drew an email... skelf, what is the nut width on the graft basses? regards, james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badass Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) BBC 4 gig from Friday here: [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01kkn74/imagine..._Summer_2012_Paul_Simons_Graceland_Under_African_Skies/"]http://www.bbc.co.uk..._African_Skies/[/url] I think the link will only be active for a week. Checking the gig now for the ACG, intrigued. Edited September 2, 2013 by Badass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) That would be good but I suspect it is a Fodera or an Elrick. Nut is 41mm. Edited September 2, 2013 by skelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badass Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Yeah, the Graceland album was recorded sometime ago. Not seen any sign of a ACG on that program yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 More modern at the very end concert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I meant the LSO sessions: Like here: [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007cj5l/BBC_One_Sessions_Paul_Simon/"]http://www.bbc.co.uk...ons_Paul_Simon/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badass Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Watching now [b]chris b[/b] thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Nope not one of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Sorry, Alan..... false alarm then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks for the heads up anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy Le Cragg Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Unrelated but my dad is called Alan.... and his initials are ACG. To my knowledge he has never built a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Every ACG I've played has been great. The sound, the feel, the comfort. Alan knows how to make basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Does he have a Scots accent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy Le Cragg Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1378146325' post='2196294'] Does he have a Scots accent? [/quote] Only when he is pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesXP Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks Skelf! I was just thinking... it's not listed on the web page... but does the bass have side fret markers? think i'd be pretty lost without them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 It does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 [quote name='JamesXP' timestamp='1378147482' post='2196306'] Thanks Skelf! I was just thinking... it's not listed on the web page... but does the bass have side fret markers? think i'd be pretty lost without them [/quote] If you don't make it to MBL, you are more than welcome to come and have a butchers at my ACG. Not sure which part of Manc you are from but I am in Altrincham area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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