Maxcat Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I’ve been a bit tardy in posting this but finally it’s time to join the ACG Build Club 😀. I’ve been looking to commission a custom build for years but the timing wasn’t right. However moving just down the road from Alan and approaching a significant birthday brought it all together and I spent a fabulous few hours with Alan in February, picking his brains and picking out the materials from his awesome stock of woods to design what is a unique work of art and certainly, what to my eyes, will be the best looking bass I’ve seen. Its a Krell 4 string 34 scale. Hopefully be ready for November which is pretty quick for one of Alan’s creations. I’ll update in the next post. Cant wait. This is the hardest wait. 😀 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Fantastic news matey! What are the specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcat Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 Cant wait Eude. Specs are Top wood Ebony Body Black Limba Accent ART Sycamore Board Mac Ebony alloy side dots. Neck 5 piece Wenge/Bloodwood Bridge Pu RFB with Coil switching Neck pu PB pre amp DFM 5k/ap slightly nervous about the combinations available with the pre amp I.E. LOTS but on the other hand really looking forward to playing around with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, Maxcat said: Cant wait Eude. Specs are Top wood Ebony Body Black Limba Accent ART Sycamore Board Mac Ebony alloy side dots. Neck 5 piece Wenge/Bloodwood Bridge Pu RFB with Coil switching Neck pu PB pre amp DFM 5k/ap slightly nervous about the combinations available with the pre amp I.E. LOTS but on the other hand really looking forward to playing around with it. Man alive, that is a cool spec! I've desperately trying to figure out how to finance one more ACG, but it's looking like selling off some of my spare internal organs or turning to crime are the only options at the moment... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 30 minutes ago, eude said: Man alive, that is a cool spec! I've desperately trying to figure out how to finance one more ACG, but it's looking like selling off some of my spare internal organs or turning to crime are the only options at the moment... Well you only need one foot to tap to the beat... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 28 minutes ago, Daz39 said: Well you only need one foot to tap to the beat... That's true, and I'm sure I could find some wheels if I sell both... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcat Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 18 hours ago, eude said: Man alive, that is a cool spec! I've desperately trying to figure out how to finance one more ACG, but it's looking like selling off some of my spare internal organs or turning to crime are the only options at the moment... I know right. I haven’t even got it yet and I’m looking around the herd wondering what I need to cull to get another. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcat Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 Up to date update. Things are coming along nicely. Once the neck is ready and attached I need to work out pick up position with Alan as I like a bit of space between the pu’s. Challenges challenges . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 That is BLOODY GORGEOUS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcat Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 The next instalment 🥰. Roll on November. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Well that's a bit tasty! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Woof! That is gorgeous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterMute Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Alan's work is first class, thats going to be a corker. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcat Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 Latest instalment. The journey continues and looks to be on track for the BIG 21st(60th) bidet in Nov. Neck on, frets set, and pick up position finalised. Alan tells me the body carving phase should be starting in about a week or so. Then it will really start to pop. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Wow, that is looking mighty fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcat Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 Short finals. Body and neck carving next.🥰 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 That ☝ is a Bobby Dazzler! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 7 hours ago, Frank Blank said: That ☝ is a Bobby Dazzler! What he said! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart1982 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcat Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 Contouring done and neck carved. Woodwork complete. Electrics and finishing to be done and then it lands in my sweaty talentless mitts. Better get my chops up to speed 😀. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Looking good. TBH living down the road from Alan would be a dream and a nightmare for me...love to watch a genius at work but I'd be giving him all my money... Yes, I'd have some beautiful basses but I wouldn't be eating much. I'm envious of your new acquisition... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcat Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 On 15/09/2022 at 21:59, TheGreek said: Looking good. TBH living down the road from Alan would be a dream and a nightmare for me...love to watch a genius at work but I'd be giving him all my money... Yes, I'd have some beautiful basses but I wouldn't be eating much. I'm envious of your new acquisition... I know exactly what you mean. 30 minutes away is close enough for me to talk myself into another soooo easily. Must resist. At least for now 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Maxcat said: I know exactly what you mean. 30 minutes away is close enough for me to talk myself into another soooo easily. Must resist. At least for now 😀 I used to be an hour away, but since moving to London I've seen no improvement, I'm still plotting more ACGs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcat Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 The Final Tease. I should get my sweaties on this work of art in the next week. It’s been a wait but it looks worth it to me. Final pictures next week hopefully. 🥰 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 48 minutes ago, Maxcat said: The Final Tease. I should get my sweaties on this work of art in the next week. It’s been a wait but it looks worth it to me. Final pictures next week hopefully. 🥰 Well that makes me more than a little jealous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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