Scoop Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Lovely, just lovely. This will be SUCH a spectacular looking bass when its completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Yep, I'm dead excited, theres also a really nice board to contrast this, i've always had a zebrano weakness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) Coming on nicely! Edited October 24, 2012 by giblett123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Very nice mate! That's a real looker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Yep, this one will have a gloss finish and gold fret wire, I reckon it'll be a real looker as well as sounding the business, I'm really looking forward to it and am dead chuffed with the way it's turning out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='giblett123' timestamp='1331843438' post='1579870'] Yep, this one will have a gloss finish and gold fret wire, I reckon it'll be a real looker as well as sounding the business, I'm really looking forward to it and am dead chuffed with the way it's turning out. [/quote] Really pleased for ya matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Quick question, is the bass set neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 D'oh! Just read the specs, yes it is. Hidden set neck though? Fancy bit of wood to hide the laminates?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Yeah, wasn't sure which way to go with it but I like the flow of the grain on the zebrano, stripes are good! there will also be some cutaways so the purple heart will be visible in the lower horn and top edge of the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Reckon it'll look cool mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satrugar Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Lovely! I'm sure it'll turn out to be a fantastic instrument....I'd like to get an ACG myself, especially with one of those filter preamps. The specs of yours also sound very promising. Btw: The body shape of the Salace looks pretty familiar to me....here's my JP (just ignore the few extra strings and the runway in place of the fingerboard ) : Pretty similar, don't you think? Cheers Janis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Yup, that is one fine bass you have there, whets the wood? spalt something or other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Beautiful bass Satrugar! I always loved JP's work, shame he had to pull the plug on his bass building, epsecially before I could save up enough to order one of his basses. He created some incredible instruments which have certainly influenced bass builders around the world. I do see a bit of similarity between the shapes, the top horn particularly, but the lower horn and the jazz style off set are quite different. As it happens, the Salace shape is actually a hybrid between ACG's Harlot and Gallus shapes. If you're thinking about ordering an ACG, don't hesitate they're absolutely incredible instruments! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satrugar Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Thanks, guys! The top on mine should be spalted sycamore, at least that's what JP said. It really is a shame that he stopped building.....Mine is an absolute keeper. You're right Eude, the lower horn and the offset are different. Anyway, I like the shape of both! I'd love to order an ACG, preferably a 5er or 6er singlecut. Unfortunately I can't afford that atm.... That's why I'm very tempted to shoot Chris2112 a PM, he seems to want a WW Thumb for his Harlot and I happen to have one of those... Only "problem" is the lack of enough strings on his Harlot. But maybe I could live with that.....what to do, what to do.... Cheers Janis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 [quote name='Satrugar' timestamp='1333369190' post='1600602'] I'd love to order an ACG, preferably a 5er or 6er singlecut. Unfortunately I can't afford that atm.... That's why I'm very tempted to shoot Chris2112 a PM, he seems to want a WW Thumb for his Harlot and I happen to have one of those... Only "problem" is the lack of enough strings on his Harlot. But maybe I could live with that.....what to do, what to do.... Cheers Janis [/quote] Singlecut 5er or 6er? - I've got one of each >> [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/72396-look-what-i-just-picked-up/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/72396-look-what-i-just-picked-up/[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/130449-acg-finn-sc-6er/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/130449-acg-finn-sc-6er/[/url] They're both 33" scale so very easy to get around and the 5 string is insanely light. I can't recommend ACGs enough! If you've got any questions feel free to shoot me a PM, I'm a bit of an ACG geek The Harlot you're talking about is an amazing bass, a really stunning example of Alan's work and Chris2112 is a great guy to deal with should you think about taking the leap... Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 That harlot of Chris's looks lovely, fantastic top on it. The ACG's are really nice basses, no downside at all, great sound, build and look uber cool, I'm biased but I think they're well worth a punt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satrugar Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Damn it.....don't feed my GAS, please! Eude, your ACGs look really great. My JP is also a 33" and has no fingerboard radius and I got completely used to that....that's why I'm sure they both would fit me very well. I guess I'll contact Chris and see what happens. And thanks for the offer, if I got any questions about ACGs you'll be my first address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 [quote name='Satrugar' timestamp='1333386117' post='1601000'] Damn it.....don't feed my GAS, please! Eude, your ACGs look really great. My JP is also a 33" and has no fingerboard radius and I got completely used to that....that's why I'm sure they both would fit me very well. I guess I'll contact Chris and see what happens. And thanks for the offer, if I got any questions about ACGs you'll be my first address. [/quote] Sorry man... (GAS is good, don't fight it ) Sounds like we have similar taste in basses there matey. I'd be happy to help should you need any info though. All the best, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) Frets and some woodwork, looking good! Edited October 24, 2012 by giblett123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Arrived this aft, looks amazing (check out that board) and sounds seriously good too! A proper road test and some clips to follow asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 [quote name='giblett123' timestamp='1342545335' post='1736931'] Arrived this aft, looks amazing (check out that board) and sounds seriously good too! A proper road test and some clips to follow asap. [/quote] That Is Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Yup, fit and finish is amazing, I can't find anything less than 100% and being a fussy sod I've looked real close, it is stunning! Tone wise it's v punchy, almost bell like with a kind of natural compression, nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Hot damn mate! That's is amazing! You must be very chuffed [quote name='giblett123' timestamp='1342550949' post='1737013'] Yup, fit and finish is amazing, I can't find anything less than 100% and being a fussy sod I've looked real close, it is stunning! Tone wise it's v punchy, almost bell like with a kind of natural compression, nice! [/quote] I'd expect nothing less mate, Alan's getting pretty good at this... Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Yup, its a beaut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 More pics! More Pics! MORE PICS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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