skb558 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) FS/ FT - £1700 ACG J-Type 5. Trade for lined Fretless 5 Classic wood combination with classic 70s single coils to match. Bought direct from Alan at ACG. Excellent condition. Home use and rehearsals only Comes with Hiscox case and original scratchplate. Shipping included Top Wood Swamp Ash Body Wood: Swamp Ash Body Finish: Satin Lacquer Neck Wood: 3 piece Maple. Finger Board: Rocklite Radious: Flat Scale: 34″ Neck Finish: Satin Lacquer Pickups: 2 x ACG SB70 Vintage wound Alnico single coils. Hardware: Hipshot Type B bridge, Gotoh GB350 Resolite tuners, Dunlop Dual Design Straplocks,Hipshot String Treee Pre-amp: East Uni-Pre 4K Edited June 19, 2020 by skb558 Withdrawn 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankdave Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Wow.........the more I see of these ACG's the more I like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Lovely looking bass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skb558 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) They are works of art and so easy to play. Good range of tones from the John East pre-amp. I’ll add the weight later but it’s light. Looking to fund a custom build hence the sale. I had a Finn 5 up on here recently, Wenge and Bubinga a la Thumb. The weight (5.2kg) scared people, I think. Edited April 3, 2020 by skb558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankdave Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Does the flat FB radius take a a bit of getting used too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skb558 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) I think most ACG folks on here would share my view when I say, ‘no’. I’ve got a P-bass and switch between the two without thinking about it. I’m not a pro so that may be a factor but , like I say, all ACGs are easy to play. I see you’re near Swindon; whereabouts? Edited April 3, 2020 by skb558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 That really is nice ☝️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I would echo that, just don't notice the difference. I have a selection of ACGs and they are marvellous basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) In 40 years of playing bass (and owning everything from Alembic to Wal) my ACG is the best sounding bass I've owned. Glwts Edited April 3, 2020 by White Cloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 @Tankdave I see you're near Swindon, you can come and have a go on my ACG if this lockdown finishes anytime soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Another +1 for ACG basses here. I've had maybe 6 over the years and recently had a custom 6 ACG made, it is simply stunning. Alan does exceptional work. Having owned more or less one of every boutique bass over the years, Alan's work is right at the very top of the list for quality, playability, sound, everything. You may find different basses, but you won't find better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evert Albers Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) I have a passive version of this bass which I like a lot. I do do feel the asymetric profile and the difference between curved and flat fingerboards, but switching is not a problem for most players. Edited April 15, 2020 by Evert Albers add profile remark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumorabbit Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I've played most of Alan's bass models, they are outstanding instruments and never fail to impress. I'm a huge fan of these J types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrasho Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 That's a piece of art. Same wood as my acg. The sculpting is sublime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsim Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Trades?? Any interest in anything specific... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 If only it was a 4 - argh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skb558 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 35 minutes ago, ClassicVibes said: If only it was a 4 - argh! Five Strings - Good, Four Strings - Bad 😉 (forgive the Orwellian reference) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 That's gorgeous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 What a beauty! Please may I ask the string spacing, and whether UK postage is an option? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Quietly accumulating funds for this, no doubt a week before I reach the amount someone will buy it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skb558 Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 21 hours ago, Kevsy71 said: What a beauty! Please may I ask the string spacing, and whether UK postage is an option? Cheers 18mm and shipping included. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Lovely 😎 I have a similar one in a black painted finish. When GAS comes calling I think about selling or trading, but then I play it and realise that I will not get anything of similar quality for anywhere near that price. Excellent basses 💜 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I’m up to £6 now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 On 08/05/2020 at 12:46, Conan said: I think about selling or trading, but then I play it and realise that I will not get anything of similar quality for anywhere near that price. This... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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