bobpalt Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) I really never thought I would sell this bass, but I am drastically cutting back my collection to fund early retirement, and its not used very often so would be much better going to a new home where it would be fully appreciated. Its an unbelievably good bass, one of Alan's best I think (and it was much praised at a Moffat bass bash a while back), having the benefit of an ACG filter pre amp, a powerful RFB pickup and a Hipshot piezo bridge, so you can get a phenomenal range of tones and blended sounds. In addition, there is a coil split switch (which I have never fully understood!), and a low battery led indicator. One of the filter pots controls the piezo, whilst the others run the volume/blend and the RFB pickup frequencies. In addition, there are [b]SIMs amber leds[/b] fitted to the neck, which were then wired up by Alan ([u]not[/u] after market additions). The body is light Swamp Ash, with a 4mm Wenge accent, and an Okoume top, and the neck (which is asymmetrical) is 3 laminates of flamed maple, with a fabulous acrylic impregnated flamed lava Bubinga fingerboard. Strap locks, gloss finish and all black hardware complete the picture. A Hiscox case is included, and the bass is absolutely mint, having been gigged precisely once since Alan built it. I would like £1100 please, with no trades as I am cutting back. [size=6][b]NOW SOLD, stp.[/b][/size] Thanks. Bob [attachment=119275:finn 3.jpg] [attachment=119276:finn 1.jpg] [attachment=119277:finn 2.jpg] [attachment=119278:finn 4.jpg] Edited October 1, 2012 by bobpalt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Philly Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thats lovely, if i didn't already have one of alans basses on order i would be very interested. Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_stones Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 That is really quite gorgeous. Out of curiosity (and ignorance), what does an asymmetrical neck do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 [quote name='chuck_stones' timestamp='1348838173' post='1818925'] That is really quite gorgeous. Out of curiosity (and ignorance), what does an asymmetrical neck do? [/quote] it fits your hand beautifully...thicker at the side with the thicker strings (round your thumb) and thinner at the far side under your fingers, feels really comfortable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Bob, you've been "cutting down" your collection for years, and you've still got just as many! (I've tried to help, I've had 3 off Bob!). Admit it, you're only making space for some more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Your bass looks like a cake! This is a good thing! Good luck with the sale Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) [quote name='bobpalt' timestamp='1348579846' post='1815447'] [attachment=119278:finn 4.jpg] [/quote] Just beautiful! An ACG is very much on my GAS list [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1348841320' post='1818999'] Your bass looks like a cake! [/quote] Strange but very true I like cake too! Edited September 28, 2012 by andydye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1348840930' post='1818990'] Bob, you've been "cutting down" your collection for years, and you've still got just as many! (I've tried to help, I've had 3 off Bob!). Admit it, you're only making space for some more.... [/quote] Hi Jules. I wish! I really am cutting back this time. I was pushed into early retirement in May, and desperately need to find a way for Sue to retire as well, as she is making my life a misery since she became the breadwinner........ Looking for anything? If not, you're still more than welcome to pop in any time you're passing. Got a nice ACG you might like? Cheers, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I bought a nice Eggle Berlin recently and have run out of stand and hangar space! I don't suppose you've free'd up a 4-way rack yet?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1348846093' post='1819086'] I bought a nice Eggle Berlin recently and have run out of stand and hangar space! I don't suppose you've free'd up a 4-way rack yet?.... [/quote] I've got a Warwick corner rack in the garage (its curved to fit in a corner and holds, I think, 5 basses) which you can have for free if you can collect! I was going to eBay it, but I have had so much hassle from eBay sales that I just cant be bothered....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 That bass looks lovely! I'm so close (Tewkesbury) but so far (skint)...... Cheers and bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Very lovely - I've always admired Alan's work - I probably shouldn't ask...but is this a 34" scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 It certainly is. My arms dont stretch long enough for a 35"! I have medium scale and short scale basses, and the jury is still out on thier tones. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LukeFRC Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 How does it sound? stingrayesque based on the pup placement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Not really. I guess there must a similar sound in there somewhere, but its a bit of a fatter standard tone, if there is such a thing with a filter preamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 [quote name='bobpalt' timestamp='1349099112' post='1821743'] Not really. I guess there must a similar sound in there somewhere, but its a bit of a fatter standard tone, if there is such a thing with a filter preamp. [/quote] Ahh the flaw with every ACG sale thread- no one can decribe what they sound like - except 'everthing' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Once again Bob, your impeccable taste in basses has forced me to break my usual vow of silence when it comes to the For Sale section. This time I just wanted to mention that if you don't get the kind of offers you feel this beautiful and I expect highly useful piece deserves here on Basschat , have you thought about advertising it on Talkbass ? I can say from personal experience that this kind of exquisite British craftsman-made exotica is exactly the kind of thing that our cousins across the pond go mental for. Those photos show the kind of work that has gone into this thing , and anyone who knows their arse from their elbow when it comes to basses will be able to see that this is a superior quality instrument. I would expect this bass would garner very significant interest Stateside. A lot of basses proport to be handmade , but this is the real deal. When you consider that this bass is like new , and then look at what you can buy in a shop for £1100, someone is going to get the bargain of a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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