ead Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 (edited) SOLD ELSEWHERE Another painful to me sale as this bass and I have played quite a few gigs together. I commissioned this from Alan in around 2015/16 and aside from a couple of years 'on extended loan' to another BCer I have been the only keeper of this lovely instrument. Very sad that general arthritis is taking its toll. Anyway, one of only P Types in the known universe, this is a lovely and very flexible beastie. Specs are here: https://acguitars.co.uk/project/0252-p-type-4/ Very portable too at only 3.6kgs (just under 8lbs). The East/ACG P Retro is massively flexible with active/passive switch and a tone control that works when the EQ is engaged. The bass comes with a decent gig bag. As always collection/meet up preferred, postage could be an option. Happy to answer any questions and thanks for stopping by. Edited November 11 by ead 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Seen a few used ACGs around this price point and I was always trying to work out how I could buy them. Now that I own a couple of ACGs myself I think it's a bit of a shame that they're the prices they are (undervalued) but also that it's such a sweet spot price wise having them compete with offshore copies and the like. There's no comparison and an ACG at this money wipes the floor with most if not all. Just my tuppence worth. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grooverjr Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Ooh, I do love the ACG P pickup with the East Retro. I have the self same (as well as the 3 piece maple and Wenge neck - you're clearly a man of exquisite taste 😁). Restrained and classy-looking bass. I like a lot of Alan's more out-there woods but this is special. Surely this should go in an instant at this price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 12 hours ago, dub_junkie said: Seen a few used ACGs around this price point and I was always trying to work out how I could buy them. Now that I own a couple of ACGs myself I think it's a bit of a shame that they're the prices they are (undervalued) but also that it's such a sweet spot price wise having them compete with offshore copies and the like. There's no comparison and an ACG at this money wipes the floor with most if not all. Just my tuppence worth. I thought the same myself - they regularly get listed between £800-£1500 which is a stupidly good price at either end of the scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 (edited) I have an ACG Finn 4 with same pickup/preamp. Amazingly good bass, as all Alan's creations are! Edited October 24 by Bigwan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom.android Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 Cool and unusual. What’s the neck like? No mention of nut width or profile on the ACG website. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted October 27 Share Posted October 27 That is a lovely and very well designed bass 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted October 27 Author Share Posted October 27 The nut width is 42mm. As with most ACGs the neck profile is asymmetric meaning that the 'thickest' part of the neck sits more towards the E & A string side rather than down the centre. These are mega comfortable as it allows the thumb to sit nicely in the right place. I'd say that on average this neck is possible a bit chunkier that your average ACG 4-string. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted November 9 Share Posted November 9 Absolutely stunning. Were timing better I would have been most interested (I just bought one P and I’m building a 2nd). GLWTS and all the best with the arthritis. You have my kind thoughts on that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 10 Share Posted November 10 I think I had a shottie of this at the NW bass bash and remember being very impressed with it. Rotten timing for me - I've just dropped a large (for me anyway) wadge of cash on a bass I've been eyeing up for some time - if I hadn't done that I would have been severely tempted. Sorry to hear about the reason for the sale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnermo Posted November 10 Share Posted November 10 So the pickup is a split coil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted November 10 Author Share Posted November 10 It is; although it looks like it's not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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