ACG Finished Work. - Page 2

David1234 · #21 03-21-2009, 03:58 AM

That headless is gorgeous. Maybe I should start saving, too!

Skelf · #22 05-27-2009, 10:45 AM

Spec
First of a new model.
4 string 34" scale
5 piece body stripy ebony/sycamore/wenge/sycamore/ stripy ebony
7 piece neck mac ebony/sycamore/wenge/sycamore
Acryilc impregnated flame sycamore board with mac ebony binding.
2 ACG RFB pickups and the ACG EQ01 pre-amp.
Oil finish.

mikezimmerman · #23 05-27-2009, 10:57 AM

Stunning, Alan! It's cool to see that one finished, and I love contrast of the woods and the look of the bound fretboard. Is the pickup placement on that one a little different from your standard, though? It looks like the front pickup is a bit farther from the neck than usual.

Mike

Skelf · #24 05-27-2009, 11:14 AM

It is Mike to make more slapping room as requested. It does however cut down on the difference between the two pickups.

Alan

Thunderchicken · #25 05-27-2009, 11:28 AM

Alan -

I'm an 'old school' bass player (not good enough to be a bassist...

) for the last 32 years (!!!) but I have to say that your 4 string single cut is the most beautiful basses I've ever seen!

Can you PM me an estimate on the equivalent?

Spectacular work!

Rob

T. B. Player · #26 06-03-2009, 06:03 AM

Wow -

I seriously avoid entering threads that show your work, Alan, just because it gets my hopes up...and then I remember you're across and ocean where the dollar is not strong and the shipping just kills.

Stunningly beautiful, and a great testimonial to the tone, too!

Z

Skelf · #27 06-03-2009, 06:21 AM

The $ has been very good over the last 6 months losing a bit of ground at the moment but I don't see that lasting. The shipping is a real pain but nothing you or I can do about that.

loopee · #28 06-16-2009, 02:44 AM

That's absolutely gorgeous, I want one please....4 string, shortscale, .17mm spacing and 6 lbs. Can that be done?

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Originally Posted by Skelf

Just out the door today.
Very pleased with this bass. I have always liked headless basses so was very pleased to get the chance to build this one. Dave has been great to work with and it has been a real joint effort.

Spec
Camphor Burl top and back with a Flame Sycamore body. Bubinga/Flame maple neck with a bookmatched Acrylic Impregnated Spalted Maple finger board. The fingerboard and the Camphor both came from Larry at Gallery Hardwoods.
Custom 15 mm string spacing ETS bridge/tuners and ABM headpiece.
ACG SB pickups and the EQ01 pre-amp.
Oil finish.

Skelf · #29 06-16-2009, 04:49 PM

Hi
4 string 17 mm spacing short scale would be no problem. The 6lb would be. The ABM hardware weight well over a lb on it's own. With woods like the bass above there would be no chance of hitting the 6lb mark. Wood choice would be crucial but even getting that right and using the same pickups hardware etc I think it would be doubtful if I could achieve a bass that light.

Alan

loopee · #30 06-16-2009, 06:38 PM

OK, how about the same headless shape but different wood and hardware. Could it be done for 6 lbs.?

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Originally Posted by Skelf

Hi
4 string 17 mm spacing short scale would be no problem. The 6lb would be. The ABM hardware weight well over a lb on it's own. With woods like the bass above there would be no chance of hitting the 6lb mark. Wood choice would be crucial but even getting that right and using the same pickups hardware etc I think it would be doubtful if I could achieve a bass that light.

Alan

Skelf · #31 06-17-2009, 03:54 AM

There is not much in the line of alternative headless hardware. The ETS stuff weights pretty much the same as the ABM stuff. So to be honest I would be very reluctant to commit to a weight as low as 6 lb. Bear in mind the above bass balances very well so even with a bass round the 9 lb mark you are not fighting the instrument at all so it feels very good on the strap.

AN0INTD · #32 06-17-2009, 10:39 PM

That has got to be my most favorite bass you've built. Simply amazing!!! The thin profile reminds me of an old Curbow petite I had once.

loopee · #33 06-18-2009, 04:15 AM

Well, I've had 3 whiplashes (yep - 3 rear enders and I was stopped at a red light for all of them). Even my 7.2 lb bass is too much for 3 to 4 hours a night. Must be light, don't have a choice on that matter. If you think it's hard finding gear wait till you need something that almost can't be done.

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Originally Posted by Skelf

There is not much in the line of alternative headless hardware. The ETS stuff weights pretty much the same as the ABM stuff. So to be honest I would be very reluctant to commit to a weight as low as 6 lb. Bear in mind the above bass balances very well so even with a bass round the 9 lb mark you are not fighting the instrument at all so it feels very good on the strap.

Skelf · #34 06-18-2009, 04:39 AM

I thought there would be a good reason for the 6 lb bass. I have had the same thing happen but was fortunate not to have any long term damage. If I was sure I could bring the bass in at that weight I would be the first to tell you,but I am not sure I can hence the reluctance to commit to it. Let me go and have a look at the wood pile and the hard ware and see what can be done.

Alan

loopee · #35 06-19-2009, 12:28 AM

Thank you very much.
Louise

sei24bass · #36 06-27-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Skelf

I thought there would be a good reason for the 6 lb bass. I have had the same thing happen but was fortunate not to have any long term damage. If I was sure I could bring the bass in at that weight I would be the first to tell you,but I am not sure I can hence the reluctance to commit to it. Let me go and have a look at the wood pile and the hard ware and see what can be done.

Alan

Alan, I read this and just wondered whether Paulownia (or Dragonwood by its other name) might help here. Light coloured wood, with tone quite like poplar and approx half the weight of Swamp Ash. Both Conklin and Adler have made basses with it. Only a thought...

loopee · #37 06-27-2009, 01:32 AM

dragonwood? Interesting.....

Skelf · #38 06-27-2009, 02:45 AM

I have heard about it and asked a few questions about it on another forum. Most of the builders there a few of whom have tried thought it was to soft to be practical. I will have another look at it thanks for the suggestion.

Skelf · #39 06-27-2009, 08:53 AM

Just got this bass finished and is now in Denmark.

Spec
White Limba body with a Native Walnut top usual black veneer.
Wenge/Maple 5 string neck with a Mac Ebony board 33" scale tuned E to C.
ACG FB pickups with a matching ramp in between.
ACG EQ02 pre-amp.

itzs · #40 06-27-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by loopee

OK, how about the same headless shape but different wood and hardware. Could it be done for 6 lbs.?

Hi, sorry for the off topic, but thought it would be useful to direct you to this thread:

Not your Daddy'd Jazz

If weight and headless is the primary concern, this should help.