thebassist

Hi all,

[b]ACG Finn Single Cut R Type 5 String (number 0059)[/b]

I only just bought this bass and have been hankering for an ACG for quite sometime. So why am I moving it on so quickly? I flip basses/amps on a regular basis due to excessive GAS, that ACG itch has now been scratched and while it's a great instument, I've been playing Fenders for 20 plus years and as the original seller stated there are just a few too many knobs/switches/electronics on this particular model for me.

Price includes the bass, a Hiscox hard case and insured shipping within the UK.

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Photos can be found on the ACG web site here: [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0059-finn-sc-r-type-5-string/"]http://www.acguitars...-type-5-string/[/url]
Here is a link to the original basschat.co.uk advert posted by dodge_bass - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/229154-ftfs-acg-single-cut-sold-pending/page__hl__acg+finn__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url]
I've got no feedback here so I've included a link to my eBay feedback - [url="http://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=adambarringer&ftab=AllFeedback"]http://feedback.ebay...tab=AllFeedback[/url]

[b]Spec Level: Custom[/b][list]
[*]First Finn single cut with a Recurve lower horn.
[*]Black Walnut body with a Claro Walnut top.
[*]5 piece Maple/Wenge neck with a 26 fret Rosewood board.
[*]ACG EQ01 pre-amp with FB pickups with ramp and coil switching. Hipshot Type A with Graphtech piezo. This is switchable with the bridge pickup. Low battery indicator.
[*]Oil finish.
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[b]Body:[/b][list]
[*]Claro Walnut Top
[*]Black Walnut Body
[*]Oil Finish
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[b]Neck:[/b][list]
[*]5 Piece Maple/Wenge Neck
[*]Rosewood Fingerboard
[*]Claro Walnut Head Plate, Black Walnut Back Plate
[*]33-inch scale
[*]26 Frets
[*]Oil Finish
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[b]Hardware:[/b][list]
[*]2 x ACG FB Pickups with Coil Switching
[*]Piezo Pickup swicthable with Bridge Pickup
[*]Adjustable Ramp
[*]Hipshot Piezo Bridge and Ultralite Tuning Pegs
[*]ACG EQ01 Preamp
[*]East Low Battery Indicator
[*]Through Body Stringing on B String - currently strung EADGC.
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Anyone got or had a Fender MIA Standard Jazz Bass V? What do you think? Particularly the low B?

I've read a few reviews but none of the music shops near me have got one available.

Beautiful looking bass.

Amazing, amazing bass.

No surprise. Great bass, great price

Wow - that is lovely.

I've had two. My one recommendation would be to ask for Brazilian rosewood for the fingerboard and in the likely event he says he doesn't have Brazilian rosewood I'd go for ebony. My Bravewoods played beautifully well and sounded brilliant too. I will mention too that I don't regret selling mine because I have since decided that I don't like the relicing. I'd buy another but I'd want it 10/10 condition.

I reckon you should ask him mate. I know his web site says he doesn't do left handers, but it is still worth an email.

Nice bass. Sorry if this is a dumb question. Does it have "Scott Devine" written on it anywhere?

Not for sale us it?

I've had two Jazz Basses and moved them both on very quickly. They were very, very good basses but, and I know this might sound weird, but I always felt a bit fake playing them.

I would certainly buy another one but I'd want it 10/10 condition - no ageing.

You're 100% right there. I've been trying to focus on that very thing when practicing over the past few days. I have decided to definitely go with a 5-string over a 6 now. I'd love a Fodera but my budget will stretch to a Ken Smith - I just need to play a bunch and find the right bass.

What Ken Smith is that buddy?

When I get the 5 I intend to use it exclusively for a long time to try to get used to it as quickly as possible.

I'm pretty sure that I'm going to go with a 5. Thanks all.

Hi there,

Anyone got experience playing a Fodera Emperor 5 Standard? I'd really appreciate opinions?

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[quote name='Acebassmusic' timestamp='1389603795' post='2335893']
To hopefully add to the good ponts made above here's my 10p worth
I made the jump to 5 string about 15+ years ago and have not felt the need to move back to a 4. I have picked 4's up and had a noodle but it just doesnt feel right anymore. Like others have said its not all about the extra low notes, it can be different tone, ease of playing a riff, full length thumb rest etc

How hard it is to switch? I think it can be dependent upon what your left hand technique is currently ie: if you play a 4 with your thumb either over the top of the neck or "in line" with the neck then you may struggle to reach and place your fingers correctly. If so, a change to positioning your thumb in the centre of the neck, pointing "across" it will ease things. It may take a while to get comfortable with, but it's worth working on.

A 5 or a 6? Depends on what you want to do. 6 gives you lots of options. I played a 6 exclusively for 5 years but went back to 5 as I am more comfortable on a 5, didn't use the C much etc. I found it harder to move from a 4 to a 5 (extra than from the 5 to the 6 - might have been the E string point of reference that initially threw me off.
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Thanks a lot for your views. Very interesting indeed. And I see you've got a Fender FMT Jazz V. I had the IV version of that - wish I hadn't sold it!

I've had two Bravewoods and they were nice - I loved them for the very short time I owned them but I moved them on very quickly. The faked worn look isn't for me.

Bump for an awesome bass.

I'm leaning towards a 6-string. I've no experience of either and do like to solo so the more options the better maybe.

I was thinking about that. A 5-string strung E-C.

I've recently joined a jazz fusion band and after our rehearsal this week, one of the guys asked whether I'd ever played a 5 or 6-string bass. I said no and he suggested I at least try one out - he wasn't being a dick or anything and I must admit it's got me thinking. I've been playing for nearly 20 years now and a lot of bassists I like play 5 or 6-string basses (Matt Garrison, Evan Marien, Scott Devine, Christian McBride, John Patitucci, etc., etc.) but I've alway gone with the theory of "if 4 was enough for Jaco, 4 is certainly enough for me".

Anyway - I'd be very interested to get other bassist's views and experiences on this?

For those experienced with 5 and/or 6-string basses would you stick with a 4 in hindsight? Or, would you never go back to a 4 now?

How easy or hard is it to switch?

Would you go to a 5-string first, then to 6? Stick with a 5? Or go straight to a 6 maybe bypassing a 5? etc., etc.

I've heard good things about the Tanglewood/Overwater J-style basses.

Great collection. The two I like aren't for sale:(

Oh what a dumbass I am! There are loads of basses I've looked at and not considered because of this very reason!