Merton Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) November ‘24 update - back up for sale as I consider being sensible for the first time in a long time… I am in the process of having a new ACG 5 string being built, and when that arrives in 2025 I’ll need at least one, if not both my existing 5 strings to make way. Therefore both this and my gorgeous ACG Finn are up for sale. Ultimately I’m not 100% sure which bass I want to sell but I am sure at least one has to go. So I will let the market decide. If the ACG goes first, this stays, or if this goes first, the ACG stays. Or if someone wants a deal on both, we can sort something out! This was commissioned in 2022, originally as a 4 string P shape but spec creep kicked in and Mike and I decided to go down the route of his first 5 string medium (32”) scale. It’s a beauty, and sits so well in the mix, almost like a P bass is the ideal instrument The neck is sublime and plays brilliantly, or at least for those with talent it does Specs: Idigbo body 3-piece maple neck with black stringers Maple fingerboard White body and matched headstock Tort scratchplate Aguilar AG5P-60CL pickup Passive volume, tone, series/parallel switch Badass bridge Hipshot tuners Schaller strap locks I did a wicked thing and dented it on its first gig, which was the day I brought it home from Mike. I felt very silly. There’s another small mark on the back but other than that it’s in excellent condition. Will be supplied with a Fusion gig bag, or possibly a Mono dual bass bag if sold with the ACG and is preferred. Collection only, or could arrange a convenient place to meet within around 45-60 mins max from me. Bank transfer upon meeting is preferred method of payment. No trades for the reasons explained above. Edited November 10 by Merton Back for sale 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 Build thread here: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) I'd very much love to hear how this sounds Edited June 3 by lee650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 That would involve me being competent 😄 Ill see if I can make a short video later this week 🤘🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Beautiful looking bass, @Merton! A real credit to the talents of @Cosmicrain... Can't believe you're selling it tbh, especially as it looks so cool (on you) in the photos.. 😁 Anyway, best of luck with the sale! 👍😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 TBH I’d rather not sell it! It’s ace. Just things change and right now this is the most sensible solution 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 4 Author Share Posted June 4 Pics as promised: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfacefour Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 That's super nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Wee bump here for @Merton This bass is magnificent. Anyone out there that is keen on a 5 string P Bass, but prefers, or is drawn to a shorter scale, this medium scale beauty absolutely delivers. It's an absolutely solid P Bass, which blends in the 5th string perfectly and in a nice comfortable package, with zero compromises. Whoever snaps this up will be a lucky bassist, the wait for a new Zoot has become quite long these days, now that Mike has whipped up production again he's a busy busy man, and at this price it's a steal! Cheers, Eude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 (edited) On 03/06/2024 at 16:59, lee650 said: I'd very much love to hear how this sounds Well forgive my utterly crap ham-fisted playing but here’s a little video I just made. Starts in series mode, treble full on 2.52 switches to parallel 3.55 tone wound down 4.51 back into series mode No slapping in sight, not any original ideas, good technique or clever fills Edited June 6 by Merton 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted November 10 Author Share Posted November 10 Back for sale bump. Deal could be done with this and the ACG Finn as a pair if anyone’s interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 10 Share Posted November 10 Very cool bass! Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted 20 hours ago Author Share Posted 20 hours ago Prepared to do a deal for both this and my ACG Finn 5 as a pair - see here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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