obbm Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) After much deliberation I’ve decided to put my ACG Headless Harlot 5-string up for sale as I have one 5-string too many. Since I had it made 3 years ago it has had minimal use and has never been gigged so it’s as new. It has a wicked tone, a great action and very easy and comfortable to play thanks to the asymmetric neck shape. This is a fine example of Alan’s work. 34-inch scale Swamp Ash body core Asian Ebony top/veneer. Thru 5 piece flame maple/wenge neck Acrylic Flame Sycamore neck – no dots Dual Action trussrod Carbon neck rods Blue LED via fiber-optic side dots Black hardware Hipshot Ultralite Tuners. Hipshot Type A bridge - 18mm spacing ACG String anchor RFB humbucker bridge pick-up with coil switching RFB Single coil neck pick-up. Schaller Straplocks. Status strings Fusion Gigbag £1500. Would consider trade for Sadowsky HPJ (Precision body version) Edited February 6, 2014 by obbm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 oo that looks ermazing! really really glad it's not a headless recurve cos I'd been in major trouble then, glwts matey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Absolutely gorgeous looking instrument, I just wish that I had the spare cash! The only thing that concerns me...?..."Harlot"! I mean, fair enough, if it was vivid pink, had pointy bits and the year was 1987, but if you called my beautiful bass a harlot I'd be duty bound to punch you in the throat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I've seen this in the flesh (timber) - this really is a fine bass. I even tried to get it from Dave at the last SE Bash before realising that it was a 5er....worth every penny, whatever it's selling it for.. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednose200 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Just lovely. Pretty glad I'm a 4 string man. Fabulous. Good luck. This should move pretty quick I'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Spectacular! Way out of my range, but still... Also I like the implicit pun in the name... I'm not certain it's art, but it's not that far off it. Edited January 25, 2014 by alyctes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 That's one stunning bass and as a neck through its a fairly rare example. Good luck with finding a new owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 wow lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 If you've not played one of Alan's basses ( I have a Recurve 5 Freless) do yourself a favour... this looks great, love the facing timber. The asymetric neck is just sublime! Buyer will be well happy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 bump before I change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 A rare and very cool looking example of a fine instrument, I've had four ACG's and all have been amazing, for me the Harlot was ergonomically the easiest to play, it just felt great, someone will be very happy with this bass, its a beaut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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