tom1946 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) Hi all, I recently bought this gorgeous bass because of the very light weight, just 7.5 lbs and just look at it, feels great to hold and the balance is just right. It's this one: [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/g025-finn-4/"]http://www.acguitars...io/g025-finn-4/[/url] Here is some info from the previous owner: Neck wise, I'd say somewhere between a P than a J but it's been a while since I've played a Fender though so my calibration may be slightly out. Nice to get around on and the asymmetric carve and flat board is great. The condition really is like new. Oddly enough this is the one ACG that I have only ever used at home for practice. The Minimum Lacquer Finish allows you to just feel the grain on the Wenge top. The back and neck are both satin smooth. The Maple board is acrylic impregnated so dead easy to maintain and keep clean. What the ACG website doesn't say is that this bass was the spritual forerunner to the Uber Graft series as the spec is identical and it also has a Zebrano veneer between the top and the main body wood. Plus the higher spec tuners than the normal graft basses had. It's completely unique as well as being the only Graft bass of any spec with a Wenge top. The controls from the stack nearest the neck and working back towards the jack socket are as follows; 'Front' stack: Top volume / bottom pickup blend Middle stack: Top treble boost & cut / bottom bass boost only 'Rear' stack: Top mid boost & cut / bottom variable mids frequency The reason I'm selling this now is that I can't get used to the U Retro, being a P bass user for most of my (short) career it's just too much fiddling about for me and no reflection on the bass. The bass has comes with a standard ACG issue Fusion gig bag in equally good condition I would be interested in a trade for a lightwewight Precision but nothing else I'm afraid and as always, cash is king. Thanks for looking. Pics: [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_0424_zps5clyjgg7.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_0426_zpspejikz7o.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_0427_zpskeedg7uu.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_0422_zpseva8d6cs.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_0420_zpstjsr5nlh.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_0430_zpsbqst1wqs.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_0429_zpsr7jgz57o.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_0428_zpshpqkv9jh.jpg.html"][/url] Price includes delivery to UK. Edited April 17, 2015 by tom1946 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Coffee Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 This is a lovely example of an ACG likely one of the best basses you've never played, specially at this price. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) Hiya Tom, hope you are ok fella. Get yourself into a local shop in Boro or Newcastle (Sounds Live may have one ) and try out a Dee Dee Ramone Precision. All the right spec and mine is light at just over 8lbs. Alternatively fella, if you can't find one, pay the courier and you can try my new one for a week or two, I know you will treat it right. STUNNING bass that ACG. GLWTS and look after yourself Edited April 17, 2015 by karlfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Why not replace the Retro with a passive setup. I use volume/tone/4 way rotary pickup selector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyFresh Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) Always wanted an ACG... If it had a filter preamp, I'd be all over it by now. Very beautiful! GLWTS! Edited April 17, 2015 by FunkyFresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Thanks guys, I'll look into the Ramone Karl. Skelf, that's an idea too but I don't really have the time or skill to start messing about so it's easier to offer it to someone else. FF if it had a filter preamp someone would come along and want a U retro can't win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyFresh Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Haha, yes you are probably right. Did you have the electronics changed to U retro? I was actually wondering because of the link in your initial post, where it says "SEQ dual filter". Also I would be interested to know the weight and nut width of the bass. Got to love these ACGs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Gawd...PM'd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Replied to several pm's, better hurry if you want it, the guy I bought it from is interested in having it back too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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