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[quote name='giblett123' timestamp='1370879560' post='2106782'] Cheers dude, I'm really excited about this one1 How the family All doing ok? PS Alans new site looks great, your work? [/quote] Cool mate. Yup, all good thanks. RE the site, thank you, took a while, but I think its worked out nice

Very nice mate!

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1370866089' post='2106486'] Spec for #3 as follows: Graft Recurve 4 with 34" scale Body: Alder with black limba top Neck: Maple with maple fretboard 2 x SB pickups with passive elctronics Back to bassics - see what I did there [/quote] Very nice mate, looking forward to seeing this one now too Eude

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1370863903' post='2106411'] Beautiful. And don't worry your secret is safe with me [/quote] Thanks buddy. The craftsmanship involved in this is is amazing! I'm really loving the feel of the thick body combined with the chambering, makes for a very substantial feel without the associated weight. More pics to come when the opportunity presents, plus some ACG family snaps. One of these days my promises of sound samples or video will come to fruition too. I'm going to be doing a bit more bass for my mate Flash Callahan soon, so this very bass may well just make an appearance, if not this one though, it'll certainly be another of my ACGs. Eude

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1370858759' post='2106277'] Did the 112 ever make it to market? [/quote] I'm afraid not, the material costs for the 112 were not much less than the 212, basically the cost of a single 12" driver. The cabs are amazing, but market forces would work against a very expensive 112 cab. If Dave was able to make these in much larger batches and out source the labour somewhere cheaper, like a lot of cab manufacturers do, then the price could come down, but with them being handmade to the highest possible standard, the the market as is just ain't a good fit. Such a shame, as Dave's work on these cabs is second to none! I do indeed have one of the 2 112 cabs. Where are you based Meester EBS? Eude

[quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1370643243' post='2104025'] These look amazing, had my eye on them for a while, love to own a pair one day. [/quote] You'd need an amp that goes to 2 Ohms to run two of the 212 Cabs

[quote name='visog' timestamp='1370624953' post='2103683'] Looks good. How's the 'B' on a 33" scale? [/quote] Its fantastic! This is my 4th 33" bass with a low B and I've not had any problems whatsoever. I guess for some more extreme techniques or heavy plectrum use it might not be what you're looking for, but its all good for me and I'm not exactly a light touched player... Eude

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1370618066' post='2103574'] Sweet, but all of those ACGs are. [/quote] Too right might I'm a lucky pup!

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1370616362' post='2103531']perfect for those who like slightly stubby scale lengths [/quote] How very dare you

Not got long, but I received a very nice delivery today. ACG Finn SC Classic 33" Fretless. This bass absolutely sings, I just need to learn how to play it in tune Will post some proper pictures soon, I should really get a family shot, seeing as this is my 4th ACG Eude

Nice spec mate! Will this be your first 33"? You'll love it Eude

[quote name='danweb22' timestamp='1368028921' post='2072264'] All passive, controls are volume, tone and 4 way pickup selector (neck, both series, both parallel, bridge) [/quote] The 4-way selector provides a surprisingly wide range of tones, when I first heard about it, it was interesting but I wasn't sure I would replace a pan control with it, but I am a total convert! I've got it on my ACG Finn 4 string and its absobloody-brilliant! It also has a very satisfying feel as you switch through the settings. Eude

[quote name='basskit_case' timestamp='1368020086' post='2072112'] Thanks Eude, assumed the cabs were the same ohmage, does seem a strange decision. [/quote] Yeah, I find it a very silly decision, I guess they're going for a super portable option when running a MiBass head, perfect for double bass players etc. If I was Ashdown I'd have made it available at 4 and 8 Ohms, as some folks might want to run a 2 x 1x10 stack with their heads. Anyway, I'd go for 2 x Mi12 Cabs, you're giving me Ashdown GAS... Eude

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1368019136' post='2072094'] Is it another passive or has this one a preamp of some sort? [/quote] Looks like it to me!

[quote name='basskit_case' timestamp='1368019067' post='2072093'] Hello, I have the 550 head and Mi12 cab. I am interested in adding another cab, should I go for another Mi12 or would a Mi10 be worth a look? Thanks [/quote] The Mi10 is, rather foolishly in my opinion, a 4 Ohm cab, so as far as I'm aware you won't be able to run it with the 8 Ohm Mi12 cab as it would draw the whole 4 Ohm load on its own. Your only option would be another Mi12 Cab, and that's not a bad one, I think that would make for an awesome and very flexible set up! Eude

Wow that is absolutely gorgeous mate, congrats! These Graft Basses are insanely good value for money Eude

[quote name='largo' timestamp='1367774533' post='2069306'] I've known about this for some time as I asked Jon Shuker if he could make me a lightweight, 5-string Jazz bass. He mentioned he was prototyping a new bass for JJB and explained how the body was going to be constructed. Sounded perfect for me as well so I asked him to build similar for me although I'm going for a slightly downsized Jazz-style body instead of the P bass shape and a set-neck which means even more weight saving. Jon seems fairly optimistic he can get close to a 7 lb bass for me. Still a couple of months to completion (I must chase him up on progress) but I'll post an update/review when I pick up the bass. Specs are: 5-string Jazz body with set neck. Flamed maple neck with vintage tint, rosewood board & MOP blocks. Finished in Sonic Blue with matching head stock & a Tort plate. I'm going for an extra mint green plate too and decided on a P/J configuration with a passive-only circuit, so vol/pan/tone controls. Oh and some neck LED's to finish it all off! Cannae wait. [/quote] Wow, that sounds well cool mate! Any pics of this "in progress"?... Eude

[quote name='EMG456' timestamp='1366626244' post='2054922'] Play what you like and try anything but also try not to be affected by pre-conceptions - difficult I know, in the largely fashion and image driven music biz. My logic went something like this... Used to use detuning or bass pedals to reach down to the depths. Wanted the convenience of being able to do that without all the paraphernalia. Ordered my first 5 string from Wal in '92. Liked it a lot. Used it quite a bit but still used 4s a lot too. Ordered a milestone birthday bass from Alembic in '98. Obviously, it would be a 5 :-) but then the extra cost of making it a 6 was inconsequential - so why not! Liked it a lot and the transition from 5 to 6 much easier for me than the transition from 4 to 5. I now have two sixes, 3 fives and the rest are all fours. I use them all coz that's what they're for. One thing to note - if you're not completely rooted in the traditional bass role as a player, once you start to make up parts using extended range basses, it's relatively easy to paint yourself into a corner and find that there are one or two songs in the set that you can't physically play without the extra range. This goes against my own ethos as I like to be able to choose what basses I'm going to be playing that night almost as I go out the door. Suddenly, you are restricted in choice because you "need" a 5 or 6 for certain songs. Hey ho - it's all part of the endless conundrum that is being a bass player! Open minds are good. Cheers Ed [/quote] Nice summary mate, I completely agree. I play 4, 5 and 6 string basses, feel most comfortable on 6 strings for some reason, not sure why, but I tend to always pick a 6er up first. The most important thing is the playing, not what you're play it on, there are pros and cons to any instrument choice, one players' marmite is another's mustard, or something like that. The OP is nearly is valid as asking if black basses sound better than red ones in my opinion. 5 and 6 string basses are just as valid as 4 strings, 3 string, 1 strings, 10 strings or whatever anyone else dreams up and wants to play Eude

If you've not got anything yet, buy this >> http://basschat.co.uk/topic/205405-fender-bassman-150-bass-combo-amp/ Absolutely amazing amps and it'd do everything and more than you need/want... Eude

[quote name='RichValentine' timestamp='1366291693' post='2050593'] Received a few pictures from Jon today. Expectng a few more, including a preliminary picture of the body with the neck. Until then... The Neck. [attachment=132833:image001.jpg] [attachment=132832:image002.jpg] Its slowly coming to life! [/quote] Nice [quote name='voxpop' timestamp='1366292024' post='2050598'] Now I'm GAS ing for a third Shuker. [/quote] Did you ever post pics of number 2?... Eude

Here's mine... ACG Finn SC Classic Bolt-on 5 string Eude

Bought a Chord BOD-50 pedal from Lloyd. An absolute pleasure to deal with, great communication and uber prompt postage, in summary, a great lad Thanks mate! Eude

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1366110979' post='2048358'] But of course [/quote] Excellent. I'll be bringing all mine along so I can reciprocate Eude

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1366060837' post='2047982'] Settled on a P/J combo in the end. [/quote] Good choice mate! Think that'll be a really nice set up. Hopefully I can have a wee go in Moffat next year?... Eude