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ACG Bargain Bass

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Thunderitter, Jul 24, 2009.

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  1. Jul 24, 2009 #1
    Thunderitter

    Thunderitter Bass, the final frontier... Supporting Member

    Jun 6, 2007
    USA
    Just come across pics of the new AC Guitars bolt-on model in the TB Builder Showcase. It's called The Graft.

    At today's US:UK exchange £700 is about $1150, quite a deal for a boutique bass, albeit I understand the idea of the bass is to limit customization and to make a bass that's accessible to more players.

    I know this sounds a bit like an promo, but I've only recently discovered AC Guitars and become an instant fan and I expect a lot of folks will probably miss this new bass in the builder's showcase, which if you're like me I forget to visit regularly.

    This one is straight onto my GAS list!

     
  2. Jul 25, 2009 #2
    nad

    nad 60 Cycle Humdinger

    Sep 22, 2005
    Sweet. Alan builds awesome basses.
     
  3. Jul 25, 2009 #3
    Thunderitter

    Thunderitter Bass, the final frontier... Supporting Member

    Jun 6, 2007
    USA
    This Graft has great lines IMHO, similar to the Harlot.
     
  4. Jul 25, 2009 #4
    no1likesme

    no1likesme

    Dec 26, 2006
    Shepherd, MI
    honestly, it looks like one of those cheap asian ebay basses.

    Don't get me wrong, It probably plays great. But IMO the bass looks cheap.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2009 #5
    Thunderitter

    Thunderitter Bass, the final frontier... Supporting Member

    Jun 6, 2007
    USA
    Hey, if we all agreed the World would be a boring place and in the same way you can look at a MIA Jazz and see similarities with a SX, doesn't make either a bad bass!

    I look at the Graft and I see similarities with a Hen-bev. I think it is the flowing shape particularly from the portrait shot.
     
  6. Jul 25, 2009 #6
    no1likesme

    no1likesme

    Dec 26, 2006
    Shepherd, MI
    My post came off a little more harsh than I intended, I was just posting my first impression.
     
  7. Jul 25, 2009 #7
    Thunderitter

    Thunderitter Bass, the final frontier... Supporting Member

    Jun 6, 2007
    USA
    First impression are valid so don't worry.

    I've maybe had a little more exposure to ACG's product so the sight of a bass (and IMHO a good looking one at that!) around $1100 is a big positive.

    Of course a review would help here!
     
  8. Jul 26, 2009 #8
    Skelf

    Skelf

    Apr 15, 2005
    Moffat D&G Scotland
    Builder AC Guitars.
    Ouch.

    To be honest this new venture has met with mostly negative comments on several forums so I will be finishing the basses I have started but will not be starting anymore until I see if there is any type of market for them.

    Alan
     
  9. Jul 26, 2009 #9
    Mulebagger

    Mulebagger

    Dec 12, 2007
    poppin in the corn belt
    Endorsing Artist: Zon Guitars, Tsunami Cables, DR Strings, GK
    I'd rock a 2 pickup version! Maybe put a top on it and it would look killer!
     
  10. Jul 26, 2009 #10
    Ben Lesser

    Ben Lesser

    Jul 11, 2006
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Imo, and take it for what it's worth (not very much), the 'cheap' look is because of the black paint.
     
  11. Jul 26, 2009 #11
    Marko 1

    Marko 1 Supporting Member

    Mar 9, 2009
    N.E. Ohio
    +1 Just plain-looking finish on the body. Otherwise, very cool.
     
  12. Jul 26, 2009 #12
    martyman5000

    martyman5000

    Sep 12, 2004
    Toronto Canada
    Wow...that does nothing for me in the looks department.
     
  13. Jul 26, 2009 #13
    Hoover

    Hoover Inactive

    Nov 2, 2007
    New York City
    Smart idea. No doubt the bass kicks azz performance-wise, but, at least visually, to quote a line from Robert Fripp's Exposure album:

    "It has none of the qualities of your work that I admire."

    Ben Lesser may well have a point re: black paint. IMHO the thing that makes ACG basses so drool-worthy has been the wood. (To that end, the photo showing the back of the neck is my favorite!)

    Finish it in clear poly -- and what the heck, change the upper bout to a single cut instead of that Warwick Dolphin-esque boner thing -- and it'd be 100% more attractive.

    But please, consider these criticisms simply more encouragement to produce an affordable ACG bass!
     
  14. Jul 26, 2009 #14
    Thunderitter

    Thunderitter Bass, the final frontier... Supporting Member

    Jun 6, 2007
    USA
    Well I like it!
     
  15. Jul 26, 2009 #15
    P. Aaron

    P. Aaron Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 16, 2002
    Livin’ on a slab in Plano, TX
    I'd want to pick it up & play it. It looks solid enough.
     
  16. Jul 26, 2009 #16
    no1likesme

    no1likesme

    Dec 26, 2006
    Shepherd, MI

    I think the main issue aesthetically is the black paint, and the skinny upper horn. I looked at some of your other basses in another thread and I really liked most of them.

    I think the budget line is a good idea, I just think that it would have a little more mass appeal if the designs resembled your other basses.
     
  17. Jul 27, 2009 #17
    Skelf

    Skelf

    Apr 15, 2005
    Moffat D&G Scotland
    Builder AC Guitars.
    The Graft line of bass were going to be all of my double cut models the Harlot Recurve and Finn. Just that the first bass finished was the Harlot.
    Alan
     
  18. Jul 27, 2009 #18
    Skelf

    Skelf

    Apr 15, 2005
    Moffat D&G Scotland
    Builder AC Guitars.
    A Finn Graft in Ash.
    3763596516_33a1afd5a6.jpg
     
  19. Jul 27, 2009 #19
    Hoover

    Hoover Inactive

    Nov 2, 2007
    New York City
    Bravo, I already like it better!
     
  20. Jul 27, 2009 #20
    richnota

    richnota

    Jan 11, 2005
    Santa Cruz
    very distinctive. kudos!:bassist:
     
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