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Wowsa matey, nice one!

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1380617433' post='2227776'] A J also balances perfectly and has the golden proportions, a good Fender Jazz is a beautiful thing, a lovely design. Fenders are so customisable anyway, that's part of the joy of owning one. New PG, new pups, new body, hardware, a John East pre-amp, even a new neck if you bought blind, or foolishly. I think trying to reverse engineer a pickup is daft, how the hell are you supposed to guess what it will sound like in the bass? People THINK they know, but they don't really, it's all hit and miss. And very expensive. Seems to me a custom bass is simply a vanity indulgence for most people, their time and money would be better spent on learning how to set up their instruments, learn about sound and eq. I think half the problems they think they are addressing with a custom bass could be solved more simply if it's not just a vanity project. Probably should get some lessons on how to play the thing too [/quote] Mostly agree here matey! I bought my ACG (custom) because I 1) wanted to buy british and there aren't any 'line produced british basses' (that I know of), 2) had tried most of the line produced basses in that price bracket and while they were nice, it was a significant chunk of money and I suspected that an ACG would be better (it is!), 3) really liked the look, feel and sound of it! I also didn't have the custom 'built' for me, I bought one of Alan's 'available now' stock basses so I got th ebest of both worlds, 1) I had it within a week of paying for it, 2) someone who knows wood better than I do, selected an dspecified the bits and constructed it for me. I'm happy because I have a bass that I love to play, that I can setup to feel just right (because everything works properly and the neck-body angle is spot on), that sounds really good (to me) and that was handbuilt by a British (well, Scottish but close enough) craftsman and all at a price that would compare favourably with a new stingray5!

If the usual 'comparison against price when new with appropriate reductions for condition etc' is favourable and you're happy that resale wouldn't be too difficult in case you didn't like it...give it a go and try something new?

Welcome matey! We need a few more story telling types around here and it sounds like you've got lots to share!

[quote name='seymourfluid' timestamp='1380563789' post='2227162'] You are not although there is a space between the G and the E in legend. [/quote]

The legend that is John Otway or am I much mistaken? Wireless would get rid of the 'standing on the wire' problem?

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1380549722' post='2226886'] Oi! Mouth! I was watching that and hoping to get a deal, now everybody knows! [/quote] however, now everybody knows you're after it we should all be standing back to maximise your bargainousness?

I've had no problem with Alan at ACG either in his communications or in his timely and dilgent working. I have heard horror stories of other builders though which make me sad!

James just bought my octamizer, great comms, paid exactly when he said he would! Don't let his lack of feedback fool you, he's a top bloke!! Cheers buddy!

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1380446083' post='2225219'] Something I forgot to mention a couple of days ago when I got it on the strap. The rear horn is an amazingly comfy place to rest your forearm when the strap is a couple of inches higher than I normally have it. Your arm falls into a fixed position reminiscent of Entwistle with his Explorer basses. I will be visiting this exact shape/angle in future builds fo shizzle. [/quote] Necessity & invention and all that...

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1380445203' post='2225199'] We're in the middle of shooting our first proper vid right now but there are a few live ones and a couple of pic compilations on yt. Search for Deadfire. [/quote] Awesome! Will do

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1380438810' post='2225123'] Will try and catch you in London if I can! [/quote] Are there any links to youtube vids of them? I'm v curious!!

More awesome than an awesome thing! Just brilliant!!