ACG Graft Range.

[SoVeryTired]

Nice! The shape of the pickguard above the knobs implies a control plate.

 

[tombowlus]

Nice! The shape of the pickguard above the knobs implies a control plate.

But yet it does not look awkward without one.

 

[SoVeryTired]

But yet it does not look awkward without one.

Exactly! It's implied, so it doesn't seem weird. I find it less awkward to look at than the Jaco-style Js with a control plate but no pickguard.

 

[tombowlus]

Exactly! It's implied, so it doesn't seem weird. I find it less awkward to look at than the Jaco-style Js with a control plate but no pickguard.

Agreed.

 

[eude]

That classic look is not helping my GAS.
Another gorgeous bass...

 

[Skelf]

Working on Graft basses today.

 

[SoVeryTired]

Swamp ash J, maple Recurve, black limba Finn and wenge Recurve?

 

[Skelf]

Northern Ash but since they are basically the same thing other than the weight you have a full house.

 

[SoVeryTired]

I'll take that - I'm not up to distinguishing between species of ash yet!

 

[Skelf]

The new website has full spec and pricing on the Graft Series of basses.

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[Antonius]

And a Build Progress section, too. Now that is seriously cool

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[tombowlus]

And a Build Progress section, too. Now that is seriously cool

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Very nice! That's going to be great!

 

[Antonius]

Thanks Tom.

I am aiming to go head to head for "best Graft blonde ever" with [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] , which is another quilt maple top (stunning for a budget bass, if you ask me), and very similar options.

 

[SoVeryTired]

Thanks Tom.

I am aiming to go head to head for "best Graft blonde ever" with [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] , which is another quilt maple top (stunning for a budget bass, if you ask me), and very similar options.

That one is currently tied with [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] for 'best 5-string Graft Finn ever', while I'm the current undisputed Black Limba-topped Graft champion, and also hold the Graft Finn P/J title.



Disclaimer: all currently-held titles may be subsequently shared with basses yet to be completed...

 

[Antonius]

You are changing the rules of the game! We were talking blonde Grafts and you are making it Graft Finns

I could bring up my satinwood fretless J-type, but feels like we are about to get into an ACG pissing contest

 

[SoVeryTired]

You win the satinwood contest - I can only offer a Taylor acoustic guitar with figured satinwood back and sides, and everyone knows bass > guitar.

 

[Antonius]

Shouldn't be too ugly that Taylor guitar

Let's just call it a draw then

 

[SoVeryTired]

Shouldn't be too ugly that Taylor guitar

Let's just call it a draw then

Good call. Well played sir, good game.

 

[Skelf]

A bit more done on these two basses. Next week will be the neck carving session on all the current Graft basses.

 

[Skelf]

Couple of basses now into finishing.
Finn 5

Ash J Type.
Clean.

Then Dirty.