ACG Finished Work.

[Skelf]

New Finn just out the door.
Birdseye/flame Redwood back and front. Wenge/Bubinga/Maple neck with an Acrylic Impregnated Flame Redwood board.
ACG EQ01 pre-amp with a Hipshot piezo bridge and ACG RFB pickup with coil switching.
Satin finish.

 

[mikezimmerman]

Can't you get woods that are a little less plain and boring, Alan? I mean, seriously, flamed redwood for the fretboard? It needs something with a little more pizzazz...



Once again, you've outdone yourself!

Mike

 

[bassplace]

The top and back literally looks like fire and flames. Fboard may be more than I could handle, I think I'd go cross-eyed if I looked at it!

 

[Scoopbass]

The top and back literally looks like fire and flames. Fboard may be more than I could handle, I think I'd go cross-eyed if I looked at it!

Cross eyed? You don't, I promise. Trust me, coz this one is mine

It's another of Alan's works of art; an utterly brilliant instrument by one of the best luthiers around. This is my 4th ACG and they just keep getting better and better.

 

[Skelf]

Sorry Mike will try harder.
I think a flamed fretless board like that might cause some problems.

 

[mikezimmerman]

Sorry Mike will try harder.
I think a flamed fretless board like that might cause some problems.

There are frets on that board? It's hard to see them, what with the flame figure and all...

 

[Thunderitter]

That's one great looking bass. I like the grain 'swirl' on the side of the bass.

ACG Gas top up for the week!

 

[Skelf]

Matched Redwood top and back with a Black Limba core. 5 piece Maple/Bloodwood neck with an Acrylic Impregnated Birdseye Maple fingerboard with Pear wood fretlines. There is also a Bloodwood accent under the fret board.

ACG EQ01 pre-amp with a SB in the bridge and RFB in the neck. Hipshot piezo bridge switchable with the SB.
Satin finish.

 

[Scoopbass]

That's really nice and that pickup combo is really growing on me, being able to switch between the sc and the piezo must add a bundle to the tonal options.

Great work as ever, Alan, and the Harlot shape really suits the redwood. The pearwood fretlines are something I've seen you do before (it was a recurve single cut if memory serves) and they're brilliantly effective.

 

[mikezimmerman]

The Harlot shape looks great as a 5, I must say! Another amazing bass, Alan--great work! I know I've said it before, but I love the little elegant bits like the bloodwood layer under the fingerboard, and the matching heelcap. The redwood is beautiful, and looks particularly amazing on the back...

Mike

 

[Skelf]

Hi Scoop
It is a good combination with the piezo and as you said a very good range of sounds.
It was indeed on a Recurve single cut,with that type acrylic board it works very well. Try to get Larry to make me a few more.

Thanks Mike,I have to agree the Harlot looks good with a 5.

 

[phatbassdood]

More of a lurker than poster on TB, but I have to echo the sentiments mentioned above. I have an ACG build nearing completion, and I'm blown away by the level of craftsmanship on both the ones I've tried in the flesh and those I've just seen photos of.

The bottom photo of the Harlot is fantastic

 

[bassplace]

The birdseye with pearwood example is why I selected this. Great fretboard. I think I still need the lines for now, perhaps a blank ebony board some years in the future.

 

[Scoopbass]

perhaps a blank ebony board some years in the future.

Then I salute you Sir. You have higher ambitions or better ears than I.

I've toyed with the idea of having quarter lines that extend to just half way between the D & G strings, but no lines at all? Intonation hell...

 

[bassplace]

I may find out with this birdseye board if I can manage. You can see the lines, in-line with your eyes but with much of an angle, the birdseye washes them out quickly is bad light. This fretboard sounds so much better than others it's amazing though.

 

[Skelf]

Mahogany core with Burl Myrtle top and a figured Myrtle back.
5 piece Birdseye Maple/Mac Ebony neck with an Acrylic Impregnated Black Ebony board with Birdseye binding.
ACG EQ01 two RFB with coil switching and low battery indicator.

Satin finish.

 

[Skelf]

Camphor top and back with American Ash core.
7 piece Wenge/Flame Maple neck with a Pale Moon Ebony board. Finger board has Camphor blocks along the top/front of the board.
ACG EQ01 with RFB in the neck and SB in the bridge. Coil switching 18 volt and East low battery indicator.
Hipshot Type A with piezo switchable with the SB pickup at the bridge.
Satin finish.

 

[mikezimmerman]

Two more masterpieces, Alan. I should know, since I have the myrtle one at my house!

 

[phatbassdood]

Two more masterpieces, Alan. I should know, since I have the myrtle one at my house!

+1, so should I, I have the other one

 

[Skelf]

Thanks guys if you are happy then so am I.



Due to a change in circumstances this bass is now for sale please contact me for full details.

It will be at the Moffat Bass Bash if anyone would like to try it out.


Spanish Cedar body core with Camphor top and back with 4 mm Sycamore accent.
5 piece Wenge/Maple/Padauk neck with an Acrylic Impregnated flame Sycamore board 16" radius.
ACG EQ01 pre-amp with an Alnico SB in the neck and a Ceramic RFB in the bridge .
Satin finish.

More pics at.

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