discreet Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) [b]Please God No! More GAS - ACG Content[/b] Been spending far more time than is healthy on Alan's website and sent him a few tentative messages, which hasn't helped my GAS in the least - as you can imagine. Talking of imagine, this 0098 J-Type 5-String[size=4] is [/size][i]very[/i][size=4] nice indeed but I can't help seeing it with a maple fretboard and black (or mint - woo![/size][size=4]) pickguard. I've only got one kidney left, so that's not really an option in this case. Boo![/size] [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0098-j-type-5-string/"][size=4]http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0098-j-type-5-string/[/size][/url] [size=4]Though to be frank it's probably just as well we can't afford every bass we have GAS for ...isn't it..? [/size] [size=4][/size] Edited June 1, 2014 by discreet Quote
eude Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 You could go for a Graft J Type, a little bit more affordable?... Quote
BassBus Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 I'm not really a big fan of J type basses but Alan's always change my mind. Somehow he has tweaked the shape to look dead gorgeous. Quote
discreet Posted June 1, 2014 Author Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) [quote name='eude' timestamp='1401619894' post='2465230'] You could go for a Graft J Type, a little bit more affordable?... [/quote] Yes! I can't decide between a 5 or a 4-stringer, so it'll have to be both - with a corresponding budget adjustment! *Goes insane* [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1401620441' post='2465235'] I'm not really a big fan of J type basses but Alan's always change my mind. Somehow he has tweaked the shape to look dead gorgeous. [/quote] Yes! The whole design of the bass is a perfect balance between modern and vintage - white, tort, rosewood - traditional shape yet with a modern feel. And with the on-board pre I bet you can make it sound vintage and/or modern, too. I'm getting so much GAS lately... I think I should probably turn myself in and report to the current mrs discreet for punishment. Ooh, yeah. [size=4] [/size] Edited June 1, 2014 by discreet Quote
Cameronj279 Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 I went to his workshop a week or so ago. That certainly didn't help! Ended up leaving with an order placed and my bank balance whimpering slightly. Quote
discreet Posted June 1, 2014 Author Posted June 1, 2014 [quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1401622531' post='2465255'] I went to his workshop a week or so ago. That certainly didn't help! Ended up leaving with an order placed and my bank balance whimpering slightly. [/quote] Holy Mother of God!! What did you order? Is there a pic of it? Quote
HowieBass Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 I'm due to attack my pension fund next year. Once I've had an extension added to the house there'll be a great temptation to indulge myself! Quote
Cameronj279 Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1401622605' post='2465257'] Holy Mother of God!! What did you order? Is there a pic of it? [/quote] Currently not much on here but it shall be updated as the year passes by Specs etc are all there http://basschat.co.uk/topic/237850-so-i-decided-to-take-the-plunge/ Quote
discreet Posted June 1, 2014 Author Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1401623462' post='2465267'] Currently not much on here but it shall be updated as the year passes by Specs etc are all there [/quote] Now that's what you call 'early stages'. Look forward to seeing that one progress. Edited June 1, 2014 by discreet Quote
discreet Posted June 1, 2014 Author Posted June 1, 2014 [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1401622935' post='2465261'] I'm due to attack my pension fund next year. Once I've had an extension added to the house there'll be a great temptation to indulge myself! [/quote] So the extension is to house your bass collection..? Quote
HowieBass Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1401660319' post='2465695'] So the extension is to house your bass collection..? [/quote] Kind of... I'm in a semi-detached with thin walls; I plan on having sound insulation added to the downstairs party walls which is where I can hear noise from next door but I'm looking at having an extension added to the back of my house and have that as a music room - a place for my hi-fi, bass combo and small collection of instruments... Edited June 1, 2014 by HowieBass Quote
cana.dan Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Can't blame anyone for ACG gas. Only have my graft for 1 week and in already saving for a custom. Quote
cocco Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 I'm wanting a passive graft j at the moment. Value for money is ridiculous. Quote
Prime_BASS Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1401701592' post='2465889'] I'm wanting a passive graft j at the moment. Value for money is ridiculous. [/quote] After picking up my graft Finn, I've ended up ordering a graft J type. ACG has been very open and helpful. I just wish it was ready yesterday. September can't come quick enough. Quote
eude Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Please stop, I already have a custom 5 string being built right now, but this just is not helping! Quote
Bigwan Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 The uber graft 5 in faded black on his site at the minute is rather lush... Quote
TheGreek Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 I've already got one of Alan's creations...when/if I can downsize my collection I'm seriously thinking about a headless version of my singlecut Harlot... Quote
eude Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1401720031' post='2466128'] The uber graft 5 in faded black on his site at the minute is rather lush... [/quote] I've seen it and played it in real life, it's even better in the flesh Quote
Cameronj279 Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1401720199' post='2466131'] I've seen it and played it in real life, it's even better in the flesh [/quote] I played it too. I second this! Quote
Graham Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 I'd really, really like to try an Uber Krell with multi-coil pickups and filter pre-amp. Bank balance says no though Quote
discreet Posted June 2, 2014 Author Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1401702856' post='2465902'] After picking up my graft Finn, I've ended up ordering a graft J type. ACG has been very open and helpful. [/quote] [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1401720057' post='2466129'] I've already got one of Alan's creations... I'm seriously thinking about a headless version of my singlecut Harlot... [/quote] [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1401720031' post='2466128'] The uber graft 5 in faded black on his site at the minute is rather lush... [size=4][/quote][/size][size=4][quote name='eude' timestamp='1401720199' post='2466131'][/size]I've seen it and played it in real life, it's even better in the flesh... [/quote] [quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1401733146' post='2466325'] I played it too. I second this! [/quote] Guys, this is NOT helping my GAS - AT ALL! Edited June 2, 2014 by discreet Quote
eude Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 [quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1401737563' post='2466419'] ONE OF US, ONE OF US! [/quote] Ha ha, classic! Quote
Roland Rock Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Did I dream it, or do I remember Alan saying that he was no longer offering solid painted finishes? Quote
eude Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1401742444' post='2466487'] Did I dream it, or do I remember Alan saying that he was no longer offering solid painted finishes? [/quote] As far as I'm aware Alan will only do his Grunge Black finish, I could be wrong though... Eude Quote
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