eude Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Hey there, like most folks on here, I'm pretty much a bass player, but I have dabbled in the dark arts of skinny strings over the years, but have never owned a nice guitar of my own. I acquired an ACG Skelf Prototype from Alan at ACG a couple of years back, which was magnificent, really solid, as beautifully made as all his basses. It's a solid beast, with a sycamore body with a maple cap finished in 'nessie green burst', maple/wenge neck and rosewood board. Here's a few pics, and keep reading, I've got something REALLY special to follow... OK, so earlier this week, I received a package from ACG Towers, a new guitar! This one is an ACG Tchib and it's amazing, a real super strat. Super light, and super fast playing, swamp ash body with exquisite quilted maple top, flamed maple/wenge neck with a wenge fingerboard, and the whole thing finished in a rich rich purple. I love the Skelf guitar, and it's perfect for a 'workman like' guitarist like myself, but I had always longed for something a little bit lighter and faster. The Tchib is it! I think of the Skelf like a bit of a Les Paul/SG type chugger and the Tchib like a Jackson or ESP type beast. I'm going to tune the Skelf to B standard and leave the Tchib as is for now. Alan makes amazing guitars as well as basses, so if you're in the market for a really good custom guitar, I suggest you give him a shout. Apologies for the number of pictures, but hopefully if you got this far down the post you enjoyed them. Any questions, just shout! Cheers, Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Two very distinctive and very attractive guitars there, nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Ooooooooh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks guys, I'm a lucky chap! Wish I was a bit better on geetar, but I guess I'm going to enjoy practicing! Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Nice work....the second isn't my style but I appreciate the work that has gone into that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 That Tchib is very very nice! Reminds me of a few Skervesen guitars I've saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1453806457' post='2962849'] Nice work....the second isn't my style but I appreciate the work that has gone into that! [/quote] [quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1453807967' post='2962882'] That Tchib is very very nice! Reminds me of a few Skervesen guitars I've saw. [/quote] I appreciate it would be an acquired taste, but it works beautifully in real life. Cameron, I'll bring it along to the Moffat Bash if you fancy a widdle. Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1453808106' post='2962884'] Cameron, I'll bring it along to the Moffat Bash if you fancy a widdle. Eude [/quote] Ha! You wouldn't be saying that if you had ever saw me play a guitar! I haven't got my ticket for the bash yet cause of money issues but hoping to get a weekend ticket before they're all gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 [quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1453808414' post='2962888'] Ha! You wouldn't be saying that if you had ever saw me play a guitar! I haven't got my ticket for the bash yet cause of money issues but hoping to get a weekend ticket before they're all gone! [/quote] I've not got my ticket yet, for similar reasons, but I'm definitely going, even if I have to set up in the car park! Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Really like both of those! Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 [quote name='Schnozzalee' timestamp='1458937418' post='3012329'] Really like both of those! Congratulations [/quote] Thanks dude, I'm one lucky bloke! Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 That Tchib! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 [quote name='Schnozzalee' timestamp='1458937418' post='3012329'] Really like both of those! Congratulations [/quote] Yeah, I'm not jealous at all That Skelf is a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Ooh, love that purple one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Thanks guys. To me, the Tchib is more of a 'Superstrat' and the Skelf more of a chunky rock guitar. I may well tune one to B standard for some serious metal riffage though Glad you like the guitars! Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Love the lack of string retainer on the Tchib headstock. Looks super clean and very sexy. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1459776705' post='3019465'] Love the lack of string retainer on the Tchib headstock. Looks super clean and very sexy. Love it! [/quote] Ah, it's very clever, it's actually an angled headstock, which does away with the need for the retainer and yes, it's super clean and sexy Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Not sure if anyone who's been thinking about an AGC has seen this thread here:- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/285186-guitar-sale/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/285186-guitar-sale/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1463761976' post='3053939'] Not sure if anyone who's been thinking about an AGC has seen this thread here:- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/285186-guitar-sale/"]http://basschat.co.u...86-guitar-sale/[/url] [/quote] Yup, if you want a custom made high end guitar at a very good price, I thoroughly recommend giving Alan a call! I would if I didn't have two already Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1463989364' post='3055477'] Yup, if you want a custom made high end guitar at a very good price, I thoroughly recommend giving Alan a call! I would if I didn't have two already Eude [/quote] Already paid the deposit on one Very excited to be joining the ACG family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1464026366' post='3055892'] Already paid the deposit on one Very excited to be joining the ACG family. [/quote] Excellent, which one did you go for?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 The Reiver. Was torn between that and the TKO as I've never had a tele but the Reiver just jumped out at me. I keep looking at that thread and willing the month to end so I can get paid and get my hands on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1464034216' post='3056023'] The Reiver. Was torn between that and the TKO as I've never had a tele but the Reiver just jumped out at me. I keep looking at that thread and willing the month to end so I can get paid and get my hands on it! [/quote] The Reiver shape is wonderful, the ever so slightly reverse offset makes it extremely comfortable to play seated or standing. You're going to love it! Eude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Second hand Kompakt 6 available. Details at: [url="http://reiverguitars.co.uk/project/006kp/"]http://reiverguitars.../project/006kp/[/url] Change to the pickup spec in that the neck now has a single coil in it and the switch is a 3 way instead of the usual 5 way. I am not selling the guitar but will be happy to put you in touch with the owner. Hopefully this will be OK with the mods if not let me know. [color=#C8C8C8][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] Edited June 2, 2017 by skelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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