Prime_BASS Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Basically ordered this: http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0102-acg-j-type-4-string/ , but as a graft spec. But with the SB single coils, 33 inch, passive and the bridge pickup will be placed slightly further away from the bridge. Edited August 14, 2014 by Prime_BASS Quote
BassBus Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 And there was me thinking my gas would be cured when my Overwater arrives. That is a bit beautiful. Quote
eude Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Very nice mate! I've had similar plans in the past, that's a really nice looking J Type Nice choice in the scale length too Eude Quote
Sibob Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Very cool. Will hopefully join the 33" gang soon huh Eude Si Quote
eude Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1398947861' post='2439288'] Very cool. Will hopefully join the 33" gang soon huh Eude Si [/quote] Its a VERY cool gang Quote
BassBus Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 That's the first time I've been cool then, never mind VERY cool. Quote
eude Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1398956059' post='2439416'] That's the first time I've been cool then, never mind VERY cool. [/quote] Welcome (to your Doom...) Quote
Prime_BASS Posted May 2, 2014 Author Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks dudes. I thought about it loads before decidin, and if it's anything like my graft finn then it'll be amazing. I chose a 33" for the obvious ease of playing benifits, weight saving and the added tonal pallette it'll give in conjunction with the bridge pickup being moved slightly further away from the bridge. I'm already counting down the days. Quote
eude Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1399014393' post='2439889'] Thanks dudes. I thought about it loads before decidin, and if it's anything like my graft finn then it'll be amazing. I chose a 33" for the obvious ease of playing benifits, weight saving and the added tonal pallette it'll give in conjunction with the bridge pickup being moved slightly further away from the bridge. I'm already counting down the days. [/quote] You're gonna love the 33" scale mate. It sweetens the upper register without sacrificing anything on your low E, and it really does make things that little bit more comfortable. The change isn't that noticeable but you're hands will thank you on long gigs and you'll find you can play some things you couldn't previously... Eude Quote
BassBus Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 I don't know about weight saving from a 33" scale. My Finn has that scale and it's the heaviest bass I have. Very happy to put up with that for the playability and tone which are first class. Quote
Prime_BASS Posted May 2, 2014 Author Posted May 2, 2014 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1399028044' post='2440106'] I don't know about weight saving from a 33" scale. My Finn has that scale and it's the heaviest bass I have. Very happy to put up with that for the playability and tone which are first class. [/quote] I know it's not going to make much difference in the grand scheme, especially as I've opted for an ash body. My Finn is the lightest bass I've ever had, I didn't realise real basses could weigh so little, lol. Quote
Prime_BASS Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 Got some pics of the blank body and fingerboard from ACG the past week or so. I changed my mind on the rosewood and opted for a an acrylic inpregnated Birdseye maple board. I had a small dilemma after seeing a lot of jazz type basses with natural ash and a maple finger board and it set me off. I emailed Alan with thoughts plus that if it'd end up being rather pale(as some maple can be) then I would down right hate it. So he's set me up with a board that's got a fair amount of Birdseye in and some awesome coloration throughout it. Quote
eude Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 That is going to be a very nice looking bass mate! Amazing Eude Quote
TheGreek Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 Come on...don't keep us waiting any longer...we know it's on it's way to you and that Alan's provided photos so stop tormenting us...POST THOSE PICS!!! Quote
Prime_BASS Posted August 10, 2014 Author Posted August 10, 2014 I'm just going through my emails to gather all my pics Quote
JPJ Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1407703929' post='2523239'] I'm just going through my emails to gather all my pics [/quote] Tease! Quote
Prime_BASS Posted August 13, 2014 Author Posted August 13, 2014 The courier had to delay collecting in for a whole day. So should be here today! Quote
Cameronj279 Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 The suspense is *killing me. Auto correct changed that to "oiling". I wish I didn't notice to be honest. Quote
Prime_BASS Posted August 14, 2014 Author Posted August 14, 2014 [URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/Stephen_Horan/media/IMG_0812_zpse82c779b.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p703/Stephen_Horan/IMG_0812_zpse82c779b.jpg[/IMG][/URL] awaiting me to decide on the bridge pickup placemtn, but after all essential cutting etc. [URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/Stephen_Horan/media/IMG_0811_zps10acf5a9.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p703/Stephen_Horan/IMG_0811_zps10acf5a9.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/Stephen_Horan/media/IMG_0810_zps8c7a989e.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p703/Stephen_Horan/IMG_0810_zps8c7a989e.jpg[/IMG][/URL] deciding the pickup placement. Basically 70's or 60's. coupled with the 33 inch scale the bridge pickup is in effectively the same place as the bridge coil on a MM bass. [URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/Stephen_Horan/media/IMG_0809_zpsd93a8589.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p703/Stephen_Horan/IMG_0809_zpsd93a8589.jpg[/IMG][/URL] nearly there. [URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/Stephen_Horan/media/IMG_0808_zps48e94d1e.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p703/Stephen_Horan/IMG_0808_zps48e94d1e.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/Stephen_Horan/media/IMG_0807_zps61c5e6ec.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p703/Stephen_Horan/IMG_0807_zps61c5e6ec.jpg[/IMG][/URL] routing! [URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/Stephen_Horan/media/995064_10152138800540927_1948656466225534920_n_zpsef00c0e7.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p703/Stephen_Horan/995064_10152138800540927_1948656466225534920_n_zpsef00c0e7.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Awaiting pickups and electrics against something else very tasty. FINISHED! [URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/Stephen_Horan/media/IMG_0793_zpse57b6095.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p703/Stephen_Horan/IMG_0793_zpse57b6095.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/Stephen_Horan/media/IMG_0792_zpsb428a1f2.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p703/Stephen_Horan/IMG_0792_zpsb428a1f2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/Stephen_Horan/media/IMG_0794_zpsb0748a93.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p703/Stephen_Horan/IMG_0794_zpsb0748a93.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/Stephen_Horan/media/IMG_0795_zpsdbb7763a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p703/Stephen_Horan/IMG_0795_zpsdbb7763a.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/Stephen_Horan/media/IMG_0796_zps3676a912.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p703/Stephen_Horan/IMG_0796_zps3676a912.jpg[/IMG][/URL] No pictures now its in my hand as I've been so busy and always loosing the light. I didnt even know it was to come in a gig bag which is very substantial. out the box it smells like fresh brand new furniture haha, pure wood porn. The neck is the best looking piece of wood I've seen, so so happy with it. I'm also very happy with having moved the pickups and gone for a shorter scale length. Something always bugged me about the bridge sound on the Finn I had and this solves it easy. The overwound pickups I wanted are mega hot, loads more energy in all positions. The P bass sound is killer, not that I use it. The bridge pickup sound is more rounded on the lows and less honking in the upper mids and nails the sound I want. Fit and finish is second to none. Quote
Cameronj279 Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 That's real pretty! Alan has the best cuts of wood for fretboards! Quote
BassBus Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Lovely. I think Alan's Jazz style basses are the prettiest on the market. I like your choice of bridge pickup placement. Keeps that classic tone but with a bit more body to it. Quote
JPJ Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 What a looker! All that natural wood and black hardware, it just looks like a timeless classic already. Congratulations on a lovely piece of low end hardware. Quote
Merton Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Looks great! This sort of thread makes me more and more excited about my custom Finn which is in its infancy Quote
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