Papabull Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) For sale is this beautiful 5 string Krell bass by British luthier ACG. It is in absolutely immaculate condition. It is currently strung E-C (for chordal playing) but sounds wonderful in the conventional tuning B-C. This instrument has a real and unique quality. The workmanship and attention to detail is fabulous. An amazing sounding instrument with ACG pickups. It has a John East pre amp which further adds to the tonal qualities of the bass. Save more than £1000 on the cost of a new instrument. Edited June 28, 2018 by Papabull 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Good lord. Another stunning example of Alan’s work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Jones Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Blimey. Had I not just pulled the trigger on a different ACG 5, I'd be all over this. Incidentally, I believe this is 0239. Full spec here from Alan's site: http://www.acguitars.co.uk/project/0239-krell-5/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papabull Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Thanks for this Brother Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Lovely looking thing. What is the string spacing on this please? Also, some details of where you are might help Edited June 17, 2018 by Woodinblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 10 hours ago, Brother Jones said: Blimey. Had I not just pulled the trigger on a different ACG 5, I'd be all over this. Incidentally, I believe this is 0239. Full spec here from Alan's site: http://www.acguitars.co.uk/project/0239-krell-5/ It looks as though the bass has been modified from the spec there. The pre-amp no longer sports a stacked knob on the last control which means that it not the DFM 4K as listed in the spec on the ACG page. Would the OP care to comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 14 minutes ago, BigRedX said: It looks as though the bass has been modified from the spec there. The pre-amp no longer sports a stacked knob on the last control which means that it not the DFM 4K as listed in the spec on the ACG page. Maybe: 15 hours ago, ThePapabull said: It has a John East pre amp which further adds to the tonal qualities of the bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 That's a pity. With a DFM pre-amp in there I might have been interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papabull Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstraker123 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Lovely finish - GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papabull Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Thanks Edstraker. Its a fab instrument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) I bought this direct from acg, a great bass Edited June 21, 2018 by fluffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, fluffo said: I bought this direct from acg, a great bass Did you specify what the bridge string spacing was then fluffo? If so, what is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Woodinblack said: Did you specify what the bridge string spacing was then fluffo? If so, what is it? Most 5 string ACGs are 18mm at the bridge as standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Yeh, a lot seem to be, that would be too much for me. Still, nice looking thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 This was a stock bass he made for the UK bass show a few yes back. Alan's spec other than the equipment that he changed to a retro deluxe east as I didn't get on with the filters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papabull Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 hides its 18mm at the bridge........1mm too much!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) It is 18mm but there is a degree of adjustment. Edited June 21, 2018 by skelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 49 minutes ago, skelf said: It is 18mm but there is a degree of adjustment. A degree? What sort of adjustment - side to side adjustment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28mistertee Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I used to own one of Alan’s early recurve 5’s. Still one of the most comfortable basses I’ve ever played and I shouldn’t have sold it. I miss it dearly. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 8 hours ago, Woodinblack said: A degree? What sort of adjustment - side to side adjustment? Yeah, there's wriggle room on those Hipshot saddles, side to side. You might manage to get it down to 17mm maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElijahBass Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Bump. Great Bass. Great dude!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papabull Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Thanks Elijah hope you're well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 That is one heck of a lovely bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papabull Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Thanks Wilco, and its soooooo close to you to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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