ACG Finn 5

[Merton]

As hinted at on my other two builds (yes I’m a greedy pig) I am in a very very lucky position to be having a third bass build this year. All were commissioned in 2018 with deposits at least being put down then, so I’m counting myself still “in” with Sibob’s challenge.

The ACG is one which has been in my head since I had to sell my original Finn 5 18 months ago. It’s based on what I learnt from that and from what I’ve learnt with my glorious ash/maple Finn 4. For an ACG it’s quite simple in spec but it’s going to be classy AF and amazing. I can’t wait!

 

Specs:

Two piece ash body, no fancy top

5 piece maple/bubinga neck

Acrylic Impregnated maple fingerboard with 30” radius

32” scale

4+1 headstock with maple front veneer

Two ACG FB pickups in 25mm casings

East UniPre3

Black hardware

 

And pictures too!

 

Edited April 2, 2019 by Merton

[Andyjr1515]

Can't wait. ACG's are SO top drawer they are crazy good!

[Owen]

A nice piece of Ash needs no fancy top.

Edited April 2, 2019 by owen
because he has a fat thumb and cannot type.

[eude]

Ooooh, very nice @Merton, this is some year for basses isn't it!
(I need to start a thread on mine too...)

Eude

[Merton]

1 hour ago, eude said:

(I need to start a thread on mine too...)

Eude

Yes you do!

[Merton]

A neck and fingerboard! Love the figuring on the board and on the headstock veneer. V classy.

 

Edited April 25, 2019 by Merton

[Merton]

Alan sent me a pic to finalise pickup positioning. This has 6 string pickups on it so look slightly oversized but it gives you an idea of where Alan’s at. I’m unbelievably excited by this, my Finn 4 is my go to bass and this is going to make a superb sibling.

[Merton]

Alan; he doesn’t hang around does he...

 

[Merton]

Alan’s almost finished, and he’s done a stupendous job as always. Stunning