Kevsy71 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) [b]For sale only: [/b]ACG Über ART Recurve 4, £2000 [b]Location:[/b] Tonbridge, Kent With a heavy heart I'm having to put up my pride and joy in order to finish off our building works. For maximum irony all the photos are in the incomplete extension that this sale would fund...but at least the floor matches! [b]More photos[/b] [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/133089969@N07/albums/72157661780372199"]https://www.flickr.c...157661780372199[/url] . Click on each photo to get a high resolution version. [b]Bass details[/b] Maple burl top on white limba body, with Acrylic Resin Treatment (ART) in Aqua Blue 5 piece wenga neck with satin finish on back and maple pinstripe, and Luminlay markers ART Maple burl fingerboard in Aqua Blue [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Strung with DR Sunbeams 105 85 65 45[/size][/font] [b]Pickups and electronics[/b] ACG DFM pre-amp (see [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/basses/electronics/"]http://www.acguitars...es/electronics/[/url] ACG MC4 multi-coil pickups (see 'MC series pickups' at [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/basses/pickups/"]http://www.acguitars...basses/pickups/[/url]) Jack and XLR outputs [b]History[/b] I am the original owner, although the bass was demoed at shows (and tried by a few Basschatters apparently!). Gigged 4 times and treated very carefully. [b]Condition[/b] Full working order. Cosmetically no dings, marks etc. When I bought the bass, Alan reduced the price [size=4][font=arial, sans-serif]due to a small blemish in the finish in the red coloured section between the end of the neck and the neck pickup (see photos). This blemish was caused by some solvent coming through the finish from the acrylic impregnated top. It caused a film to appear on the finish which was easily wiped off and now appears to have stopped, and can only be seen with the bass held up to the light and at a specific angle. [/font][/size] I also swapped the pole pieces and pickup mounts for 'gold' screws, following consultation with Alan and Kent Armstrong: the pole pieces are the same size M5 bolts but I sprayed the ends with gold paint (obviously not when they were in the bass!). The original black screws are included, there is no difference to the sound, just aesthetics, so you can choose. [b]Comes with[/b] Original lockable Hiscox hard case, with a couple of marks but no dents Dunlop straplocks - I never put these on but they are included Luminlay LED torch [b]Sound[/b] Amazing versatility from the two low-pass filter pickups with master blend, and the configurable lo-mid and mid/high boosts, plus pots to vary the amount of highs and mids. I've played Motown through to rock with quick on-stage adjustments of the pre. The XLR is useful too, and I used it as the input direct to a Crest CA9 power amp for a very pure signal. [b]Payment etc.[/b] BACS transfer or cash on collection please. I will courier if we can mutually agree on a service that will be high quality and guarantee musical instruments, and I will pack very carefully. My feedback is in my signature. [b]Try out[/b] You are very welcome to come and try out, I can provide amp and cabs or bring your own. The kettle is not always on, since that would be a major fire risk and hugely expensive, but I will happily make a brew once you're here... [b]Finally...[/b] I'd like to say that Alan Cringean was excellent throughout the sales process and even if this particular ACG may not be for you I would strongly recommend his work and service. Edited December 24, 2015 by Kevsy71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Easily the nicest 4 string bass I've ever played. Best of luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Came very close to buying this bass! If it had a fifth string I would have I bet this bass looks entirely different depending on the light Crazy finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1450308989' post='2931673'] If it had a fifth string I would have [/quote] This was my thought when I played it. And probably why my recurve is worryingly similar specs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorVic Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I couldn't take my eyes of this beauty when it came up on the ACG website. Still can't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Wow! That really is stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Not my thing as a bass to play, but definitely a work of art. I'd never get tired of looking at it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 One of the best looking bass I've ever seen ! But I'm into 6 strings... GLWYS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_sub Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Jones Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Oh man. It's even got my favourite strings on it. I'd have this if I wasn't in the midst of speccing my new five with Alan. Speaking of which, I think I'm going to have to have the MC pups... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 Bump with more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 That is a beautiful bass. If it had 5 strings it would be depressing that I couldn't afford it GLWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorVic Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Are there any sound samples of this bass? It would be great to hear how this baby sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 [quote name='TorVic' timestamp='1450623306' post='2934380'] Are there any sound samples of this bass? It would be great to hear how this baby sounds. [/quote] Good question Vic - my kit is in storage but I will try to get some samples posted over the next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Words fail me. It literally is a piece of art. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Stunning bass. I've been tempted to have a lefty shorty made for some time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Lovely bass! And Kevin is a great chap to deal with. Win win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1450650071' post='2934658'] Lovely bass! And Kevin is a great chap to deal with. Win win �� [/quote] Thanks Chris, as are you Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 What a stunner if I had a spare 2 grand I would buy this on looks alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorturedSaints Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Wow. Even my wife loves the look of this one . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 On hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 And sold. Thanks for the kind words everyone, and have a Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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