ACG (Alan Cringean Guitars) Recurve 5- VERY RARE

guy n. cognito · #1 05-11-2013, 07:44 AM

Up for sale only is this ACG Recurve 5. Claro Walnut top with a Black Limba body, black accent. Neck is a 7 piece with a Mac Ebony centre and then Black Limba/maple. Walnut headplate Black Limba backplate with black veneer, Mac Ebony heel.

ACG filter pre-amp. 2 ACG custom wound humbuckers with coil switching. Hipshot hardware in black. Finish 60% lacquer on the body 20% on the neck.

The preamp is a very unique bird. It's a filter design, rather than the usual cut/boost. Combined with the coil taps, this bass can sound like just about anything you can imagine. It's more versatile than I need.

If you are unfamiliar with Alan Cringean's work, please check out his website www.acguitars.co.uk. It is very rare to see his work in the states. He is currently selling a very similar Recurve on his website for almost $2600US+shipping+custom and import fees.

I'm offering this bass for $1500 shipped in the lower 48 to US buyers only. I will ship to Canada as well if buyer pays all additional fees. Bass will ship in a Roadrunner gig bag and will be professionally packed and shipped via UPS Ground. No trades, please.

TimBosby · #2 05-11-2013, 08:14 AM

You must have just gotten this from Trabeen. Beautiful bass. Wish I could play 5-string well enough to justify a gorgeous singlecut.

Beautiful house you have there too.

Lublin · #3 05-11-2013, 09:07 AM

That is a tremendously beautiful instrument.

RockBoxBass · #4 05-12-2013, 07:38 PM

Weight, nut width, and spacing please! This is one fine instrument

guy n. cognito · #5 05-12-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RockBoxBass

Weight, nut width, and spacing please! This is one fine instrument

Reads 9.5 on my bathroom scale (no promises on accuracy)

1.85" at nut (approximately)

17.5MM string spacing.

redwood · #6 05-15-2013, 10:53 AM

Can you describe the neck shape. Maybe compare to some more mainstream manufacturers. Ibanez, Lakland, Fender......

guy n. cognito · #7 05-15-2013, 01:44 PM

phishaholik · #8 05-15-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by redwood

Can you describe the neck shape. Maybe compare to some more mainstream manufacturers. Ibanez, Lakland, Fender......

I used to own this bass; maybe I can help. It's only one of a handful of 5's I've owned, so I can't really compare it to other manufacturers, but it is pretty thin front to back and very comfortable. I thought the playability was top notch and the only reason I sold it is because I needed the money and I never use a B string.

Michael

Unrepresented · #9 05-15-2013, 02:31 PM

Really like Alan's stuff, or at least the pictures.

Out of curiosity (not a likely buyer at the moment) would you be able to give us an idea of what tonal territory it gets into in terms of modern basses?

guy n. cognito · #10 05-15-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Unrepresented

Really like Alan's stuff, or at least the pictures.

Out of curiosity (not a likely buyer at the moment) would you be able to give us an idea of what tonal territory it gets into in terms of modern basses?

I'm not sure I understand the question, but.......

There are two pickups, each with it's own coil tap, and bass filter eq, plus a master treble eq. Honestly, it can get just about any tone you can imagine, and some you probably can't

Unrepresented · #11 05-15-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by guy n. cognito

I'm not sure I understand the question, but.......

There are two pickups, each with it's own coil tap, and bass filter eq, plus a master treble eq. Honestly, it can get just about any tone you can imagine, and some you probably can't

I get that it's versatile, but was looking to see if it could do things like cop a Spector growl or get into Sadowsky ballpark. Just looking for firsthand experience as you seem to like a similar instrument style as I do.

guy n. cognito · #12 05-15-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Unrepresented

I get that it's versatile, but was looking to see if it could do things like cop a Spector growl or get into Sadowsky ballpark. Just looking for firsthand experience as you seem to like a similar instrument style as I do.

Yes, it could probably get close to both of those tones.

guy n. cognito · #13 05-18-2013, 10:08 AM

ddhm · #14 05-18-2013, 10:52 AM

Man, that is a goooooood looking bass you have right there. Someone will be VERY happy I think. I only wish that I'd not just blown my new toy budget. GLWS!

guy n. cognito · #15 05-19-2013, 11:22 AM

guy n. cognito · #16 05-20-2013, 11:13 AM

guy n. cognito · #17 05-20-2013, 10:00 PM

Trade Pending......