NBD: ACG Recurve 5

[braud357]

WOW - congratulations !!

 

[TL23NC]

Just got myself my new ACG Recurve 5 String.
Played it almost all day,figuring out how the DFM and RFB Pickups with the switches work.
Gotta be the most versatile instrument i have ever owned,still got a long way to figure everything out.

Beside that i wanna point out for everyone that Alan is a great luthier and artist and been really helpful all the way till i got it.

Thanks again.

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That’s an amazingly beautiful top. Enjoy!

 

[Real Soon]

Good frikkin' lord that is a work of art. Congrats!!

 

[GilGB]

Thanks guys for the comments, I truly think that Alan deserves more recognition for his work.

First of all, that bass of yours is simply stunning! Wow. I just spent a few minutes perusing his site. Obviously he's got some pretty outstanding looking basses. Do these basses have his own filter based pre in them generally? I too love Assymetrical necks, I have a Tobias. The few prices I could see on some of the basses looked reasonable for the level of work and materials. Sadly it's another one of the many fine basses I've yet to even see let alone play. I'm sure there's not a lot over here, or are there? Did you have a hefty customs bill?
Edit, just saw you haven't a specified location.

I suggest that you just talk with Alan, i am sure you guys will be capable to work things out so you'll be able to get what you need.

The bass was originally with the Uni-Preamp by John East,but i want to go for the Filter based pre for a change.

Here's mine-http://[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

Absolutely Gorgeous!
General thoughts about the MC pickups?

 

[WaldoNova]

Thanks guys for the comments, I truly think that Alan deserves more recognition for his work.


I suggest that you just talk with Alan, i am sure you guys will be capable to work things out so you'll be able to get what you need.

The bass was originally with the Uni-Preamp by John East,but i want to go for the Filter based pre for a change.




Absolutely Gorgeous!
General thoughts about the MC pickups?

I think they sound great. The sound you want is in there. You just have to experiment. It took me a while to get the sound I wanted. A lot of trial and error. I would get a sound I loved but it didn't work at practice with loud drums and distorted guitars. But after a few weeks and lots of tweaks it sounded glorious!!!

 

[kesslari]

Wow. Beautiful, and I'll bet it sounds incredible.
Play some amazing music on it, and enjoy.

 

[blindrabbit]

First of all, that bass of yours is simply stunning! Wow. I just spent a few minutes perusing his site. Obviously he's got some pretty outstanding looking basses. Do these basses have his own filter based pre in them generally? I too love Assymetrical necks, I have a Tobias. The few prices I could see on some of the basses looked reasonable for the level of work and materials. Sadly it's another one of the many fine basses I've yet to even see let alone play. I'm sure there's not a lot over here, or are there? Did you have a hefty customs bill?
Edit, just saw you haven't a specified location.

When you consider the prices that other boutique builders charge, combined with what you are getting in an ACG bass...they are absolute steals. It boggles my mind that people pay as much if not more for mass produced basses. These are handmade instruments, with proprietary electronics and unique features.

I can't say enough good things about ACG instruments. Honestly - try one, and you'll be converted. They are simple outstanding.

 

[GilGB]

Full bass Line-up for 2018

 

[klejst]

Wow, very nice collection.

 

[Bob_Ross]

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Full bass Line-up for 2018

Thread drift: What model Dingwall is that?

 

[GilGB]

Thread drift: What model Dingwall is that?

Dingwall ABXXX5, whale pool burst with burl maple top

 

[bebass]

Just got myself my new ACG Recurve 5 String.
Played it almost all day,figuring out how the DFM and RFB Pickups with the switches work.
Gotta be the most versatile instrument i have ever owned,still got a long way to figure everything out.

Beside that i wanna point out for everyone that Alan is a great luthier and artist and been really helpful all the way till i got it.

Thanks again.

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Beautiful bass! Don't know how I missed it when you first posted.

@Kirk Bryant

If you can make it to NAMM, Alan will be there and so will his basses . There's a boutique bass collective area.Great idea, booths at NAMM are expensive so the small builders clubbing together for space allows them to attend.

I met Alan at NAMM and made a deal with him. He is a really nice fellow!

When you consider the prices that other boutique builders charge, combined with what you are getting in an ACG bass...they are absolute steals. It boggles my mind that people pay as much if not more for mass produced basses. These are handmade instruments, with proprietary electronics and unique features.

I can't say enough good things about ACG instruments. Honestly - try one, and you'll be converted. They are simple outstanding.

I wish I had of known just how nice his basses are earlier. I played everything he had at NAMM WOW.

 

[kodiakblair]

@bebass

That's great news. I didn't think you'd be disappointed. Hope you've had a successful time attending NAMM

 

[bebass]

@bebass

That's great news. I didn't think you'd be disappointed. Hope you've had a successful time attending NAMM

I guess taking on the AC Guitars product line was our most successful accomplishment at NAMM. NAMM is INSANE, but meeting Alan was great - and we accomplished this before the 10 opening on Thursday. I could have just gone on home after that and not have gotten lost at NAMM and walked 10,000 miles - song forthcoming.

 

[kodiakblair]

That's really fantastic news. It's about time Alan had a presense in the US. Congratulations to the both of you.