Build thread - ACG Uber Krell with a breathtaking top

[Rdore2000]

I've been fascinated by multi-coil pickups and filter preamps for a while, but the legacy brands have always seemed far too expensive. Thanks to the good folks at Talkbass, I discovered ACG and absolutely fell in love with the quality of craftsmanship. So, I spoke to Alan from ACG (@Skelf) and we picked the following top and fretboard combination.

The Uber Series is the top shelf ACG range, which allows you all the 'works'. So I asked for the dual filter preamp, the multi coil pickups, an ART top (acrylic resin treated), acrylic impregnated fingerboard, luminlay markers, fretboard markers, 19 mm spacing and a matching headstock. It's still work in progress but this was the first picture Alan sent me:

And after many months on working on other projects while I enviously watched their dream basses come to life, I received this in my messages:

I can certainly say that this is one of the most gorgeous basses I've ever laid my eyes upon.

I've never played an ACG in person, but I've spoken to several people that have, who speak very highly of the brand. Alan is a great guy, very responsive and reliable. And the prices, while high, are still not sell-your-kidney level. I can't wait to see how it will look once the pickups and hardware come in!

 

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There are no adequate smiley icons for how awesome that is!!!

 

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That spalted burl (or whatever) top is pretty amazing - like an MRI of tree guts!! hehe

 

[Rdore2000]

That spalted burl (or whatever) top is pretty amazing - like an MRI of tree guts!! hehe

Resin treated buckeye burl I think!

 

[Deloofs]

That is a dazzling heriloom instrument so far. I'm excited to see it completed!

 

[jbl71004]

Alan is amazing! Gonna look (and play) great!

 

[deepestend]

A buddy has one of these and it sounds very good.

 

[Tim Skinner]

Gorgeous. Enjoy!

 

[eude]

That is going to be stunning!
I've played nothing but ACG basses for nearly 15 years now, you won't be disappointed

 

[WaldoNova]

I've been playing my ACG exclusively since i got it in 2015(https://www.talkbass.com/threads/my-acg-recurve-sc-stype.1101431/) When I got it I had 5 basses. Now I only have my ACG. I went with the same pickups and preamp.

YMMV but along the way I discovered that the TI flats are great match with the filter preamp and the multi coil pickups.

 

[eude]

I've been playing my ACG exclusively since i got it in 2015(https://www.talkbass.com/threads/my-acg-recurve-sc-stype.1101431/) When I got it I had 5 basses. Now I only have my ACG. I went with the same pickups and preamp.

YMMV but along the way I discovered that the TI flats are great match with the filter preamp and the multi coil pickups.

I remember that one! It's an absolute peach!
The first Uber 6er too, right?

I'm thinning the herd to just 3 ACGs now, one 4, 2 6s, one fretted one fretless. I can't imagine playing anything else though, ever!

 

[WaldoNova]

I remember that one! It's an absolute peach!
The first Uber 6er too, right?

I'm thinning the herd to just 3 ACGs now, one 4, 2 6s, one fretted one fretless. I can't imagine playing anything else though, ever!

Yes, 1st Uber 6er with the DFM and multi coils(i think the preamp is no longer available for the 6 string basses?)

 

[eude]

Yes, 1st Uber 6er with the DFM and multi coils(i think the preamp is no longer available for the 6 string basses?)

It is, but you can only get DFM preamps in Uber Series basses now, it was an option for Custom Series basses for a short while.

 

[Rdore2000]

I'll hit you gentlemen up for some of your favourite settings on the DFM once the bass is in my possession

 

[kesslari]

That bass is beyond stunning. Alan's work is top rate. I hope that it finds its way to you soon, and that you play amazing music together.

 

[rolfplamperton]

Alan’s basses are always very creative pieces. Love his work.