charic Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Well after being shocked at the looks of the ACG's on here I decided it was about time to plan my dream bass so I got in touch with alan. Spec is mostly agreed now. Just waiting for the funds (i.e. full time job) as this is my treat for making it through uni and staying sane and intact throughout. Despite travelling to uni from home for 3 years. Heres the spec as it stands: 4 string Finn Bass Bubinga Body Quilted maple front and back with matching control cavity Macassar ebony board Wenge Neck with maple stringers Coil Switch Matching cavity cover This is to be fairly different to the other basses I've seen Alan do which have been predominantly natural wood finishes. My favourite colour combination is green and black so I've decided on a greenburst similar to this [attachment=11201:Greenbur...lt___top.jpg] The black is to cover the bubinga areas and the maple stringers in the neck are to be a matching green aswell. As for electronics we decided on the MM style pickups which will be ceramic at the bridge and alnico at the neck pickup for a good variety and modern sound. And the ACG EQ01 system. Just need the job now :'( Rik Edited September 6, 2009 by charic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Great, a bubinga body. Just like the 'proper Warwick Thumb had back in the good old days! Never heard of bubinga with a maple top and back though (or maybe I should get out more). The green stringers are really different as well. I hope you get the funds together sooner rather than later, as I (for one) want to see this get built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 [quote name='charic' post='247699' date='Jul 25 2008, 11:53 AM']so I've decided on a greenburst similar to this [attachment=11201:Greenbur...lt___top.jpg][/quote] Green is cool. I have a Roscoe SKB3005 5 string which (until I get my 4 string ACG recurve) is the bass I turn to first currently out of the ten instruments I own. Like I say. Green is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) Green is definately cool. Also one of the rarest colours ive seen on basses. Im going for that kinda warwick sound. If the maple has any sonic implecations on the bass it should add more treble and bite with any luck. Im finding out 2day if i get an interview =D Edited September 12, 2008 by charic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Riteo then... The new job is finally pulling in the funds needed for this. The spec has now had and matching back cavity cover added and and single-parrallel switch added. Heres the first pictures... The Front [attachment=13256:Front.JPG] The Back [attachment=13257:Back.JPG] The Neck [attachment=13258:Neck.JPG] I cant believe I'm actually doing this. I'm a bundle of nerves already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Looks like it's going to be a great bass. Can't go wrong with a bit of quilt maple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 [quote name='7string' post='282988' date='Sep 12 2008, 11:45 PM']Looks like it's going to be a great bass. Can't go wrong with a bit of quilt maple [/quote] I concur. But oh my what maple! Suspense is gna kill me tho! Cnt wait to join the owners club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 How long has Alan said it will take? Soon, you will have a younger brother/sister to this, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 I havnt asked for a predicted time as he still needs to source the bubinga and finish off some of his current batch. Yours looks like mines well behaved older brother Pretty sure mines going to be a rebel. How do you find the neck on yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I went for the flat fingerboard and asymetric profile. It's very comfortable to play and sounds good everywhere on the board. Mine is the ACG Red Setter and yours is the Cheeky Pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Sounds good to me I want it now though lol waiting for a normal bass to arrive via the post is bad enough. Saying that it'll still probably be quicker than royal mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 The waiting isn't that bad and Alan will keep you up to date on the progress of the "Cheeky Pup". Just keep thinking of what it will be like in the end...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 A big thanks to sugden for producing this render for me. It simply looks stunning! I had something in my head, a rough idea.. and I thought nah it'll never look that good. This.. this looks SO much better! I don't care about other basses now, this one is it.. the one! [attachment=13384:Render.jpg] I cant stop looking at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I WANT A RENDER OF MINE, I WANT A RENDER OF MINE, I WANT A RENDER OF MINE, I WANT A RENDER OF MINE, I WANT A RENDER OF MINE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 [quote name='7string' post='283957' date='Sep 14 2008, 10:51 PM']I WANT A RENDER OF MINE, I WANT A RENDER OF MINE, I WANT A RENDER OF MINE, I WANT A RENDER OF MINE, I WANT A RENDER OF MINE [/quote] Urs is nearly ready isnt it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugden Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 [quote name='7string' post='283957' date='Sep 14 2008, 10:51 PM']I WANT A RENDER OF MINE, I WANT A RENDER OF MINE, I WANT A RENDER OF MINE, I WANT A RENDER OF MINE, I WANT A RENDER OF MINE [/quote] Lol you've gotta ask alan very nicely im on an exclusive contract you know. Hope this bass works out well I do love the green, think its gonna looke great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Nice one dude! Congrats, looking forward to seeing another ACG come to life Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 If it looks like that, it'll be a beauty Greenburst on maple has always been one of my favourites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Wow that's gorgeous! It looks brilliant with that shape. He's good is that Sugden, or Molly, as I call him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) Wow that's neat. Prepare yourself, it's gonna be a monster. .... In a good way Edited September 16, 2008 by Brave Sir Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hmm, Its a good job i have plenty of time to prepare then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 [quote name='charic' post='283916' date='Sep 14 2008, 09:34 PM']A big thanks to sugden for producing this render for me. It simply looks stunning! I had something in my head, a rough idea.. and I thought nah it'll never look that good. This.. this looks SO much better! I don't care about other basses now, this one is it.. the one! [attachment=13384:Render.jpg] I cant stop looking at it [/quote] wow, that is going to look absolutely fantastic, good choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Very nice, should be a beauty and hopefully a belter as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Charic! Nice one m8! Get in touch when you receive the bass - I'd love to see it! Green is my fave colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 thanks doc, im sure ill be able to find time to bring it out at some point seeing as your local I want i now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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