bobpalt Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) SOLD, many thanks to the buyer. This is serial number 0073 and can be seen in better detail on Alans web site where there are much better photos than my poor efforts! Alan built this for me a while back when I was regularly gigging, and having had a few learning difficulties with the filter pre amps in previous ACG basses he arranged for John to build a custom J-Retro which suited me fine. The pickups are custom wound Bart Classics and the teal body staining was chosen by me after considering several different options and looks really superb with the gloss finish. The top is flame sycamore with a swamp ash body core and back. The headless neck is 5 piece flame maple with black veneer contrast lines and a heartwood birdseye maple fingerboard. The radius is 16, nut width 40mm and black hardware and an ABM bridge with standard 18mm spacing is used. Locking strap buttons are included, as is Alans dinky little tool kit and a fitted Hiscox case. Installed whilst the bass was being constructed are red Sims leds on the edge of the fingerboard, for practical purposes on dark stages rather than front mounted for effect! The preamp is 18v and a low battery warning light is fitted. Now heres the interesting bit. The bass is still as brand new, despite being a few years old! I never gigged with it or took it to practices but every so often I would take it out of its case and admire it as a superb work of art, play a few riffs then put it back in its case under the bed. The last few years I have only gigged in a pub duo using short scale basses so don't ever envisage it being used in anger so thought that now was the time to let it go to someone who would appreciate it. The tone is everything I have ever wanted from a bass, its lovely to play and mint, what more can I say? Edited April 8, 2019 by bobpalt 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstraker123 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 That's gorgeous - love the colour Bob. GLWTS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Truly beautiful!! Bet it sounds superb with the East pre too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 09/03/2019 at 18:20, bobpalt said: The tone is everything I have ever wanted from a bass, its lovely to play and mint, what more can I say? How about "Hey Mick, would you like this for free??" 😍😍 Another ACG masterpiece...GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I like that. Not normally a headless fan, and while I can appreciate ACG’s luthiery and skill, I’m not a huge fan of their shapes. This is a fitty though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorturedSaints Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 http://archive.acguitars.co.uk/portfolio/0073-finn-headless-4-string/ I had a look there to see if it was a 34" scale but it didn't say there either. But I'm not in the market for another ACG, honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 I should have said, I'm sorry. Yes, it's a 34 inch scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Bob is one of the nicest guys I've ever dealt with. Buy with confidence. GLWTS Bob. I wish I had the cash to buy it myself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Wow, thanks Sam! I'm blushing now....... A couple more bits of info, she weighs 8lb 13 oz and although the preamp has mids control and a bright pull I can't find a passive mode. There is a Neutrik locking jack socket as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Bob that is superb! My stingray is the same colour and it's gorgeous. How are you these days? Still fishing? Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Hi Tom. Yes, still fishing but my great plans of fishing more in retirement seem to have been overtaken by looking after 90 year old mother in law and fishing less type plans! Hope you are well, Cheers, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Good thanks, I know what you mean about old ladies, my mum has just turned 98 and still going strong. Luckily my sister looks after her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Any offers? Have I overpriced it? I thought the price seemed reasonable with the leds but I admit to being a bit out of touch with things bassy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, bobpalt said: Any offers? Have I overpriced it? I thought the price seemed reasonable with the leds but I admit to being a bit out of touch with things bassy. I think it's pretty fairly priced mate, especially given ordering something like this new would be at least £1k over your asking price! Eude 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I think it's a very fair price - somebody will get a lot of bass for that money. It's a niche instrument...Not everybody has played an ACG, so aren't sure what they get for their buck. Those in the know "know". Patience...the right buyer will be along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I had an acg once in Zebrawood and it was great, right up to the moment when I found that it had an assymetric neck shape and I couldn't get away with it at all. Just felt wrong and a bit ungainly. Is this one assymetric Bob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 If only I had the cash, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Have a bump on me Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 2 hours ago, tom1946 said: I had an acg once in Zebrawood and it was great, right up to the moment when I found that it had an assymetric neck shape and I couldn't get away with it at all. Just felt wrong and a bit ungainly. Is this one assymetric Bob? It does have an asymmetric neck Tom, but it’s never bothered me one bit. In some respects it makes playing it easier which I’m sure is the point! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wright/watt Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 A truly stunning bass!!! I really would love this..but lack of money rules it out alas..ACG asymmetric necks i've tried are a true joy to play😁 GLWTS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 The bass has now been SOLD thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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