Merton Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 @skelf has had to put up with a lot from me over the years, all my commissions have had that slightly irritating “Martin” quirk, not to mention my excellent ability to turn on a sixpence and change my mind. That’s meant a lot of back and forth over specs - I think there are at least two Finns I’ve shelved for something else (the Skelf, for example, was originally going to be a Finn). Whilst my basses may have quirks, until now none have been a “first” in the ACG book (except possibly the reverse headstock on the Skelf?) Last year, however, I think I broke Alan when I flipped what was going to be a black Finn into a completely different shape and a colour not yet seen on an ACG. He’s nearly finished it, and oh my word has he excelled himself (as always). The crayon colouring in particular is in the realms of “quite good”. Here are a few in progress shots for your delectation; I think you’ll all agree it’s going to be quite the special bass 😎 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Specs...: ACG TKO Classic 30.5” Scale Limba body, Ash top, Rocklite binding, stained white 3-piece ash neck, Rocklite board with white blocks, neck and headstock stained white Passive: volume, tone, pickup select (bridge/parallel/series/neck) Single coil in bridge, reverse P type split in the neck. Both overwound. Black hardware, drop D tuner on the E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Loving this bass. If only we weren't in the midst of a pandemic, I'd be round the moment it landed to have a go! Eude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Looks super. The bass in the background is my favourite single-cut shape out there though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 ‘Tis almost ready. Alan has played an absolute blinder here. Cannot wait. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Interesting pick up configuration... Got to love Alan's work... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 Single coil in bridge and P-type in the neck. So a standard PJ really it’s just with Alan’s bespoke pickups it’s not so obvious I think this is going to blow my socks off when it arrives 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 That looks utterly fabulous! Well worth the wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Looks groovy, getting ASAT vibes with a real ACG twist in almost every way. Looks fresh and clean, subtle too with the grain peeking through. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Lovely job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 That's a stunningly beautiful bass! Frank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) It’s fecking marvellous. Impeccably put together, the grain is lovely and subtle but stand-out at the same time, if that makes sense?. Massive sounding, but also got that sweetness of the PJ set up in parallel mode. Plays beautifully, as you’d expect of an ACG. Just a shame about the bloke wot’s playing it really 😀 Edited April 15, 2021 by Merton 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Is that a sort of double relief on the back? What's the thought behind that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 It is. I’m not sure of the design thought behind it but it is very comfortable to play. Perhaps it’s a belly contour for when I’m striking a pose similar to the below 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 hour ago, MoonBassAlpha said: Is that a sort of double relief on the back? What's the thought behind that? I have it some of my newer ACGs too >> I think it serves the purpose of creating a nice aesthetic that echos the contour on the front, and also removes weight from the body where it isn't necessary. It certainly is comfy too. Eude 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 My Finn 5 has it too actually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Just now, Merton said: My Finn 5 has it too actually! My RetroB 5er n'all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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