franzbassist Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) I am blown away by Alan's basses, so much so that as a 50th birthday present to me my family are all clubbing together to buy me a new 5 string fretted to go with my two Recurves. Alan has been very patient with me while I fret over the spec, but we've now settled on the following: Shape: Krell A Type Scale: 33” Body core: Alder (lightweight) Top/veneer: Myrtle with Black 1mm veneer Neck woods: 5 piece Maple/Mahogany, bolt on Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony Radius: flat Head plate to match body top, with black veneer Back plate to match body, with black veneer Bridge: ACG/Hipshot 18mm spacing black Pre-amp ACG DFM 4K AP Pickups: FB series in 32 x 110 casings Gotoh GB350 Resolite tuners Dunlop dual design Straplocks Standard finish of oil rubbed satin lacquer Here's the top Edited February 11, 2016 by walbassist Quote
eude Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Fantastic news mate! Your family are a nice bunch I'll be watching this build closely. Eude Quote
Merton Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Awesome, I'm showing this thread to my family as a hint for my 40th That top is utterly delicious too Quote
White Cloud Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 Stunning choice of woods. Congratulations! Quote
Cameronj279 Posted February 14, 2016 Posted February 14, 2016 That's going to be rather classy looking. Look forward to seeing it progress Quote
franzbassist Posted February 25, 2016 Author Posted February 25, 2016 And here's the ebony board Quote
scojack Posted February 25, 2016 Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) very nice, the ebony board contrasts and complements the myrtle top ....great choice of woods. Oh and Happy Birthday Young Un ! Edited February 25, 2016 by scojack Quote
Sibob Posted February 25, 2016 Posted February 25, 2016 Saw Alan post this earlier, it's going to be a peach, one of my favourite ACGs ever I think Si Quote
Dread Bass Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) This is going to be great Edited March 16, 2016 by Dread Bass Quote
jack1592 Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) Oh my now that is beautiful following this thread; I have a feeling it's gonna turn out to be something rather special Edited March 23, 2016 by jack1592 Quote
PlungerModerno Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 Sweet - Just imagine how it'll look when it's finished! Quote
franzbassist Posted June 24, 2016 Author Posted June 24, 2016 Neck and pickup cavities cut. It's getting closer! Quote
franzbassist Posted June 24, 2016 Author Posted June 24, 2016 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1466761647' post='3078484'] Looking good Gareth! Not long to go now. [/quote] Thanks Ian. Your new bass looks fab as well Quote
Bigwan Posted June 24, 2016 Posted June 24, 2016 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1466767076' post='3078564'] Thanks Ian. Your new bass looks fab as well [/quote] Thanks Gareth, I'm pretty happy with it I have to say! Quote
franzbassist Posted June 25, 2016 Author Posted June 25, 2016 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1466783675' post='3078821'] Absolutely stunning! [/quote] Thanks Si Quote
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