DavidMcKay

Thanks for the heads up. I'll need to check them out.

I'm starting to warm towards the Gallus.

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1445177656' post='2889293']
Neither

I wouldn't give either a second glance.

They do nothing for me.
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[color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I wasn't asking for anything other than A or B.[/font][/color]

[color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]As my old English teacher was fond of saying to the class, "Doesn't matter how good you think you answer is if you fail to answer the question."[/font][/color]

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1445202353' post='2889628']
[media]http://youtu.be/kQFKtI6gn9Y[/media]
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But Guv - I'm innocent I tell ya! I didn't break section 21 of the strange sketch act: causing grievous mental confusion of the great British public.

It weren't me. Strike a light, and no mistake!

[quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1445199387' post='2889591']
LOL I know nothing about Wal's but this post was worth reading twice. :-)
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Well - I pride myself on providing a balanced picture!

[quote name='Maude' timestamp='1445196494' post='2889557']
Me

I think a single sound, that doesn't rise or fall in pitch rhythmically, cannot be musical. That's not to say that this unmusical sound cannot be turned into music by repeating the sound or adding others to it.
For example, I don't consider a single hand clap musical, now repeat in a pattern and it becomes musical, ala 'Carwash'.
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I'm with this guy.

[quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1445195682' post='2889546']
Here's a couple of my home DIY finishes :

White Jazz Bass
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/217598-olympic-white-6662-style-jazz-bass-build/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url]

Andy Summers Tele
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194340-6-string-andy-summers-telecaster-guitar-project/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url]
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Absolutely stunning Bass. Loved reading the build diary on this one.

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1445187749' post='2889437']
Salmon pink with matching headstock. Keep the black hardware.
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I'll fire up Photoshop when I have the chance and see what that looks like.

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1445188516' post='2889450']
You mean [b]condescending[/b] I presume?
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Doh! Yes, that's the one!

[i](sidesteps off the stage.......)[/i]

I [b][i]would[/i][/b] contribute to this thread but I don't want to come across as condascending [i](that's when you talk down to people). [/i]

[quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1445183738' post='2889380']
Agreed. Which is why I feel the need to pimp the $hit out of it.
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Actually - if you were going to pimp my bass, what would you do to make it less roll neck Arran jumper and folk song?

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1445183646' post='2889378']
Oh and the Gallus would look good if you wore a nice roll neck Arron jumper and sang folk songs.....
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Agreed. Which is why I feel the need to pimp the $hit out of it.

[quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1445182457' post='2889357']

I look at the Gallus and I think it would sound absolutely fantastic, but......... (further post coming up regarding colour schemes).

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Re: Paint job. I own the Gallus but I [i]want[/i] to own the J type (keep having GAS problems - not alone there I'm sure). If I can't have the J type then I will keep the Gallus, but I don't think I can live with the wood. I am sorely tempted to give it a paint job similar to this BC'ers:

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/227483-variax-make-over/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/227483-variax-make-over/[/url]

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1445182262' post='2889353']
I'd have that J Type in a heartbeat.
I like having two pickups and the birdseye maple neck is cool. The first one doesn't do it for me aesthetically.

Passive switching just means you can switch between active and passive - handy for tone variation, and a get out of jail card if your battery runs out.
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Agreed re: the birdseye maple neck. If I had this guitar I would keep it under the bed in a tightly sealed box and take it out every week just to lick it! (exactly like the supermodel I kidnapped last week - but that is another story!)

Passive / Active - I get it (I think!).

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1445177537' post='2889290']
The J Type for me. I like the contrasting colours and always seem to prefer a maple fingerboard. I am really not a fan of the Gallus body shape and tbh if i turned up to rehearsals with it my brother (drummist) would rip the piss out of me forever more.

6
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I think I get what you mean.

I look at the Gallus and I think it would sound absolutely fantastic, but I feel I'd need to dress like a Viking crossed with a weirdy, beardy folk singer to look the part playing it (further post coming up regarding colour schemes).

I like the look of the J type more but it seems a bit mainstream and not so much a work of art. I feel I'd need to do my hair and dress like Mark Ronson to look the part playing it.

First world problems, eh?!?!

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1445178956' post='2889310']
I think you'd be happier with a Wal
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I think I'd be happier with an abscess!

One simple defining criteria - If it can be sung by a boy band then it is not music.

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1445179877' post='2889322']
I like that the J has the passive switching.
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In English please! I don't speak boffin.

Seriously - I'll Google it and find out a bit more, but in a nutshell this means what?.....

I get the aesthetics position - but hardware-wise, which trumps the other?

[color=#000000]Help me out here if you have a moment. [/color]

[color=#000000]If you had to go for one - which would it be and why?[/color]

[b][color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]ACG 5 string Gallus[/font][/color][/b]
[color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Neck[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5 string, 35" scale[/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bolt on 24 fret Rosewood board zero radius alloy side dots.[/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3 piece Maple neck with dual action trussrod.[/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Asymmetric neck carve.[/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Body[/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Alder with black limba top (a type of mahogany)[/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hardware[/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hipshot bridge Type B spacing 18mm.[/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Gotoh GB7 tuners.[/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]ACG Custom FB humbucker.[/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hipshot string tree[/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]ACG EQ02 3K/S filter preamp[/font][/color]
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[color=#000000]Or this one.[/color]

[b][color=#000000]ACG J Type Graft[/color][/b]
[color=#000000][font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif]Body Wood: Alder[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif]Body Finish: Grunge Black[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif]Neck Wood: 3 piece Maple[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif]Fingerboard: Acrylic Impregnated Birdseye Maple[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif]Neck Finish: Satin Lacquer[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif]Pickups: ACG FB Humbuckers[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif]Hardware: Hipshot Type B 18mm spacing. Hipshot String Tree. Gotoh GB7 tuners.[/font][/color]
[color=#000000][font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif]Passive,Volume/Blend/4 way rotary switch.[/font][/color]
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[color=#000000][font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif]Cheers,[/font][/color]

[font=inherit][size=1][size=4][color=#000000][font=tahoma, geneva, sans-serif]Mac[/font][/color][/size][/size][/font]

Hi

Sent another PM a fair while back.

Keen to discuss the ACG.

Grateful if you could PM me.

You know, don't you, that when aliens do indeed invade - this kind of knowledge will be part of the solution that eventually defeats them.

[quote name='Thunderpaws' timestamp='1445117199' post='2888989']
I wonder if Mr Wal will be along for a look at this thread and use it positively for market research purposes.
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Bit hard - I think he's dead!

Paul Herman might happen by though, but even that is unlikely given that it he's got an 18 month waiting list for his guitars......

[quote name='tanuki' timestamp='1445113310' post='2888941']
This is just good natured edutainment surely? A spirited debate with some good information about wildlife and financial wellbeing?
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Absolutely. Something for everyone!

[quote name='ChunkyMunky' timestamp='1445108249' post='2888899']
This has been a hilariously entertaining read. Well trolled!
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I looked into this Troll thing and apparently it has a lot more to do with hijacking threads and baiting users for an emotional response.

Given that I started this thread does that mean I have Trolled myself?.......