Chris2112

I've just sent payment off for a Series II now. Should be with me within the next week, hopefully. Back to Status basses again!

My ACG is fairly lightweight considering it's a singlecut. The weight doesn't really seem to matter though because it balances so effortlessly. It's definitely best headed bass I've ever had as far as balance goes.

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='1259552' date='Jun 7 2011, 12:16 PM']As a rule, no and no.[/quote] As a further consideration, if you're just looking for a passive rock bass, ACG are probably a little bit exclusive for that. Not to say Alan couldn't make you an amazing bass but surely someone else could do that for less somewhere.

The closest thing to sounding like a Wal that is not a Wal is an ACG, IMO. I reckon it's down to the filter based preamp, which allows you great control over the midrange of the bass. Get one with the RFB pickups, roll back the treble using the dual band control and you're there, making that burpy, midrange heavy sound that made Wal so famous. Nothing else even comes close but you can do a poor impression if you have a Bongo bass. It'll get you somewhere near the sound you're after, but it won't fool anyone.

That is something I noticed when I got my first Status, they certainly demand a delicate touch to extract the best from them. They'll show up every imperfection in your playing and your touch just by virtue of their construction, every fluff is amplified and every rattle comes through crystal clear. Settle into them and get used to it though, and you'll find that there are few basses which can sound as good. See the below video for a very good recording of what a Status bass sounds like (and some incredible playing): Listen to those sharply defined lows, the ever-present mids and the bright, musical highs. Each note is so well defined it can take some adjustment of your playing to get the best from them. By comparison, a wooden bass with old strings is a comfy pair of slippers! However Machines, I'm sure you'll find a suitable Status in future, although I suspect it won't be a Stealth!

EBMM aren't really the company to pioneer new things now. Just look at the success of the classic Rays!

[quote name='cetera' post='1258561' date='Jun 6 2011, 04:34 PM']It looks better, particularly on a Jazz bass...[/quote] +1 Jaco had the right idea!

Yes, at least 10 years old I'd reckon. These must have been one of the basses hit by EBMM's copyright actions.

Sounds like it would be worth speaking to Alan at ACG to see what kind of bass he could make for you. Maybe something simple and elegant like a Graft bass would suit you? And he can tailor the electronics to suit you too, depending on what you want. If I was buying new (as I had planned to recently) I'd be going to Alan.

I have to say that I prefer the Status sound but it didn't completely blow the Overwater away like I expected it to. If this differences are that minor I'd go for the one which plays best. BTW, I sold my Squier to the bloke you bought your Overwater from, great bloke and great player!

Interesting idea, crap band. So they can stick their crap album!

[quote name='Jigster' post='1254648' date='Jun 2 2011, 09:37 PM']well i don't know because I haven't played one, but I wonder if it sometimes is the plug and play syndrome. A P or a J bass (and other similars) you know pretty much what it is, but is there too much tonal choice on a Al that it bewilders? Felt that a little with the G&L L2000s I've had - something like 18 options - I forget how many with the Big Al -[/quote] More tonal choice is a good thing IMO. Like when I got my ACG, it took a couple of weeks to really get it figured out, but I am in no doubt now that it has the best tonal palette of any bass around. Choice is a good thing!