these are all the most beautiful basses i've ever seen! 'cept the poop on a stick for a headstock
Well, I guess that leaves more for the rest of us.
Call me crazy, but I always thought the most important thing was how a bass SOUNDS.
Dan K.
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Well, I guess that leaves more for the rest of us.
Call me crazy, but I always thought the most important thing was how a bass SOUNDS.
Dan K.
The best advice my bass mentor ever gave me was (in his exact words) 'keep your day job'
Funny thing: I love the headstock. The logo is really great too.
My first AC will be arriving sometime next week from a fellow TB'er. You guys are the only ones who know how excited I am right now. I can't wait to plug it in. It's the Burgundy Mist KPB4 Classic that's been floating around the classifieds the past few months. I'll post photos when I get it.
My first AC will be arriving sometime next week from a fellow TB'er. You guys are the only ones who know how excited I am right now. I can't wait to plug it in. It's the Burgundy Mist KPB4 Classic that's been floating around the classifieds the past few months. I'll post photos when I get it.
I agree with most on the headstock opinion... I didn't like them at first but now I really do. Specially with the slight revision this year, I think it's really happening now. And I do think the size adds tonal value.
I'm also a big fan of the 5-inline tuners... My brother (who doesn't play bass) always disliked my other 4-1 5-strings, he always used to say, "That bass looks great but I hate that tooth sticking out at the bottom, man."
I'm also a big fan of the 5-inline tuners... My brother (who doesn't play bass) always disliked my other 4-1 5-strings, he always used to say, "That bass looks great but I hate that tooth sticking out at the bottom, man."
The best advice my bass mentor every gave me was (in his exact words) 'keep your day job'
lol
Well, I love the headstock and the whole vibe of these basses.
I have just put in an order for my second AC. An LM5 Standard, Harvest Gold. The wait begins!
I have just put in an order for my second AC. An LM5 Standard, Harvest Gold. The wait begins!
Lichtaffen,
My buddy Ryan owned that bass for a while. I must say at first, i didnt like the color, but then in person..I completely changed my mind. The sound and feel completely won me over! NOT TO MENTION THE DEEP RICH COLOR!
Thats a great buy! CONGRATS!
Mike X
My buddy Ryan owned that bass for a while. I must say at first, i didnt like the color, but then in person..I completely changed my mind. The sound and feel completely won me over! NOT TO MENTION THE DEEP RICH COLOR!
Thats a great buy! CONGRATS!
Mike X
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Headstock.
I can say when I first saw an AC I was not fond of the headstock design. I would say now that I LOVE the headstock and to be honest the 5 inline tuners is so functional. Especially compared to a 4+1 on a gig in the dark...I also think Jimmy made a great design choice in the relatively large mass which seems to reduce dead spots.
I can say when I first saw an AC I was not fond of the headstock design. I would say now that I LOVE the headstock and to be honest the 5 inline tuners is so functional. Especially compared to a 4+1 on a gig in the dark...I also think Jimmy made a great design choice in the relatively large mass which seems to reduce dead spots.
Chef
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I was listening to Shining Star on the way to my gig last night, wishing we covered that one: nice!
I'm also not crazy about the headstock and the lack of a control plate.. But once I played a few of these basses it didn't bother me as much.. I loved the RA and LM, plus the one that was there for Paul Turner..
I must say, once again, that I have always loved the AC headstocks. Aesthetically, it was actually one of the reasons, combined with the 5 in-a-line lollipops, that I was drawn to these basses.
At the end of the day, all that matters is how good they sound...and they all sound AWESOME!
At the end of the day, all that matters is how good they sound...and they all sound AWESOME!
After a long time of being a semi-member i hope to be a full
AC member in a week or so.
This baby is coming my way :
LM 5 Deluxe
Bock inlay
Hipshot brige
White perloid pickguard
Maple neck
AC preamp
I can't wait!!
I need your advise : ( without having played the AC LM 5 yet).
Should i now sell my Fender Jazz Bass V with Badass V bridge , rosewood neck en Seymour Duncan active tone circuit ( 3 band with mid sweep)?
I guess i know the answer already
AC member in a week or so.
This baby is coming my way :
LM 5 Deluxe
Bock inlay
Hipshot brige
White perloid pickguard
Maple neck
AC preamp
I can't wait!!
I need your advise : ( without having played the AC LM 5 yet).
Should i now sell my Fender Jazz Bass V with Badass V bridge , rosewood neck en Seymour Duncan active tone circuit ( 3 band with mid sweep)?
I guess i know the answer already
After a long time of being a semi-member i hope to be a full
AC member in a week or so.
This baby is coming my way :
LM 5 Deluxe
Bock inlay
Hipshot brige
White perloid pickguard
Maple neck
AC preamp
I can't wait!!
I need your advise : ( without having played the AC LM 5 yet).
Should i now sell my Fender Jazz Bass V with Badass V bridge , rosewood neck en Seymour Duncan active tone circuit ( 3 band with mid sweep)?
I guess i know the answer already
The LM5 is a great bass. You'll love it. I have just put an order in for one to complement my LG5.
When did you order your LG5?
After a long time of being a semi-member i hope to be a full
AC member in a week or so.
This baby is coming my way :
LM 5 Deluxe
Bock inlay
Hipshot brige
White perloid pickguard
Maple neck
AC preamp
I can't wait!!
I need your advise : ( without having played the AC LM 5 yet).
Should i now sell my Fender Jazz Bass V with Badass V bridge , rosewood neck en Seymour Duncan active tone circuit ( 3 band with mid sweep)?
I guess i know the answer already
Hey Bacco,
I can testify that this particular LM5 is HOT!!! It was one of the first A-C's I tried and I played it again last Wednesday. I wanted to take it home but you already bought it. You will not be sorry.
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