My 2nd ACG

Wraithwrider · #1 03-15-2008, 09:39 AM

I'm not a luthier and if I don't belong in here please feel free to move me.

I visited Alan in Moffat yesterday to look at the woods for my new build that will be taking shape over the next few months.

I already have a very beautiful Harlot type S single cut 5 string that is somewhere in the forum.

I'm aware that as I progress with my playing I find myself playing safe and using my 4 strings basses. Now my ACG in terms of comfort, balance, tone and looks is my favourite bass so what to do? Commission a 4 string version of the same model no less.

This time I have a much more definate idea of what I want:

Ebony fretboard
Single cut type S again (1st 4 string in this version)
Amboyna burl top and headstock face
Hondo mahogony in the 'filling'
Flamed Sycamore back
Sycamore and Macasser ebony 5 piece neck and back plate
Two MM style KA pickups
Coil switching and 18v

Obviously the bass will incrporate Alan's incredible pre-amp.

I hope to post some photo's from time to time.

I've also just finished my 1st build using the 1st single pickup ACG filter based pre-amp - it rocks big time.

Peter

incognito89x · #2 03-15-2008, 01:04 PM

Nice choice on the Amboyna Burl.

I'm anxiously awaiting the completion of the Amboyna-topped Recurve 4 Alan is building me. Currently I'm just impatiently waiting for the next batch of progress pics.

Wraithwrider · #3 03-15-2008, 01:42 PM

My advice is to try not to do the impatient. Savour the wait. The bass will be worth it.

You can rest assured that Alan's getting it made as quickly as the process allows.

I bet you have a bass or two to keep you going

incognito89x · #4 03-15-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Wraithwrider

My advice is to try not to do the impatient. Savour the wait. The bass will be worth it.

You can rest assured that Alan's getting it made as quickly as the process allows.

I bet you have a bass or two to keep you going

Oh there's no doubt about that. I just know that somewhere over in Scotland my bass is being made and I can't see it! I like pictures and updates.

Wraithwrider · #5 03-16-2008, 01:16 AM

Errr... I've seen it

incognito89x · #6 03-16-2008, 04:54 PM

Well then, why didn't you take a couple pics for me!?