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All done. Not plugged her in yet, but man alive this is some bass. VERY VERY happy man right now. Eude

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1417462672' post='2620638'] After a money scare recent this went up for sale, but something else is sold and I get to keep this. Still does the round at rehearsals. The 33" scale and the weight make for long playing periods an absolute breeze. I will be changing the passive wiring that Alan prescribes to the traditional Vol, Vol and Tone. The rotary system is nice but something about either or systems bug me. And series switching isn't my thing at all. [/quote] Excellent news mate! You still never posted some pics though Eude

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1417010174' post='2616030'] That's a lovely top right there... [/quote] Meant to post it sooner to "help" you with your decision, seems you came to the right one already though

I'm very partial to a bit of Ziricote Here's mine...

Ziricote!

[quote name='SimonH' timestamp='1416920108' post='2614987'] Big ACG love here. I've been thinking along those lines. I'm gonna have to try one! [/quote] I can't recommend them enough

I'm a flat board convert too, thanks to ACG. Just feels right and helps promote "proper technique" too, I find with the traditional Fender style radius, I end up gripping the neck like a baseball bat, with my thumb over the top. That combined with an asymmetrical neck profile, like BassBunny says, "heaven" Eude

[quote name='synthaside' timestamp='1416843672' post='2614169'] I'm in the good books at the moment , for her anniversary new smart phone that she had wanted for ages i fixed up a Corsa for her so she no longer had to share my crappy 307 when i'm not driving to work. Unless anyone has a telebass inside my budget maybe i hold off and bank the gifts [/quote] I think one of these would be inside your budget >> http://basschat.co.uk/topic/196521-custom-telecaster-bass-build/ Eude

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1416827627' post='2613886'] Got to agree with the above really... £1500 would go a long way with someone like ACG.[/quote] + 1,000,000

I'll second that motion. How about looking at a custom bass, something you can pour a bit of yourself into? You could see about basing some of the look, feel and sound on your beloved t-bird? £1500 should give you enough moulah to start talking to some British based luthiers. Either that, or maybe you should think about something a little more exotic? All the basses you've tried are more in the "trad" side of things. A trip to Bass Gear or Bass Direct might offer you a different experience. My vote would be custom though Eude

[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1416160563' post='2607468'] Hm those standards look interesting - and very good value too. [/quote] I've played quite a few ACG J Type 5ers and they were very nice indeed, as an owner of an ACG 6 string, I can confirm that ACG make very good 6ers too Definitely worth investigating I reckon. Eude

ACG are doing a new series called "Standard", a 5 string 25 fret J Type for £1100, and a 6 string for £1175 >> Specs here >> http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/standard-basses/standard-specification/ Quite a bit of customisation on offer, and completely hand made Well worth a look I reckon. Eude

[quote name='Passinwind' timestamp='1415480171' post='2600850'] Nope, the designer has posted regularly on TB and last I heard they are at pre-production sample stage, meaning field trials to confirm final build spec are happening, or about to very shortly. Sounds likes a realistic release date around NAMM (late Jan.) is in the works. [/quote] Nice one mate, thanks for chiming in. That IS good news. That might give me enough time to save up for a MiniMega Eude

[quote name='Jecklin' timestamp='1415475777' post='2600801'] Bit of a thread dredge and revival. Anyone heard news about these amplifiers? My hope of the minimax being released in the sub £200 category by the end of the year seem rather too optimistic. [/quote] Not heard a peep since the launch, its been a bit too long I reckon, I think they've probably put these heads to bed

ACG are doing a 6 string J Type now >> Ridiculous value for money too. Eude

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1415285007' post='2598760'] ACG uber spec bass [/quote] +1

Bass Direct have one of those Xotic J 6's inside your budget >> http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Xotic_XJ6_Ash_maple.html Just sayin' My only concern with the Ken Smith is that they have a pretty modern sound, which might limit your applications. You might want to consider something a little more versatile?... Eude

You could speak to Newtone strings, they could wind strings to your requirements, using a thicker core than usual for better tension etc. Dreadbass on here gets custom sets for his ACG basses, he goes down to E, the E below low E that is! Would be a lot cheaper to try a custom set than buy a new bass... Eude

Yup, Roqsolid stuff is great! They're a hell of a lot more than just a rain cover, hence the cost. If all you want is to keep the water off, then you're best bet is going down the route you're already on, if you want to protect the cabs from bumps and scrapes too, then you need to spend a little more Eude

Looks like the pickups are in then Eude

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1414578971' post='2590827'] Yet another example of excellent customer service. [/quote] Very nice to see

[quote name='Ashdown Engineering' timestamp='1414527823' post='2590353'] We have also said we will build you one the same as your existing cab so there's nothing to be disappointed by really... [/quote] You can't expect any more than that

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1414516300' post='2590138'] Harsh, but true. [/quote]