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bhunt1
 Post subject: NBD! ACG 5 string J type
PostPosted: July 19th, 2012, 5:54 am 
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I just received this from Scotland:

http://www.acguitars.co.uk/Gallery/316/

All I can say is - wow! It's a modern take on a jazz bass and it rocks. I've only had a little noddling time on it, but I can say with the 4 way selector and the eq it has a huge variety of tones. Fit and finish is beautiful, and I like the looks. I was talking to Alan about a custom build but he had this in stock and I jumped on it - glad I did. It is also quite a bit lighter than my last 5 string - the Modulus I just sold here. Actually tone-wise this one is somewhat similar. One cool thing is you can put the two pickups in series - very growly. The neck p'up soloed is sweet too - kinda pbass like. Me likey :)
I think I am getting hooked on boutique - not good for the back account but they are light and they look and sound great.
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belinmad
 Post subject: Re: NBD! ACG 5 string J type
PostPosted: July 19th, 2012, 7:21 am 
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looks VERY nice!
What's the total weight, do you know? also, price, if I may ask?
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AzWhoFan
 Post subject: Re: NBD! ACG 5 string J type
PostPosted: July 19th, 2012, 3:29 pm 
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built for speed AND comfort! congrats
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bhunt1
 Post subject: Re: NBD! ACG 5 string J type
PostPosted: July 19th, 2012, 4:00 pm 
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PM Alan for pricing. Weight is 9 lbs by the bathroom scale method. It really balances well.
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 Post subject: Re: NBD! ACG 5 string J type
PostPosted: July 19th, 2012, 7:40 pm 
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Very nice! I've always admired the basses ACG builds, and this is no exception! Although his basses are usually very dramatic in woods and body design, it's nice to see a bass that follows more traditional form.... sound bites please! ;)

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belinmad
 Post subject: Re: NBD! ACG 5 string J type
PostPosted: July 19th, 2012, 7:44 pm 
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bhunt1 wrote:
PM Alan for pricing. Weight is 9 lbs by the bathroom scale method. It really balances well.


Who is Alan?
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gravesbass
 Post subject: Re: NBD! ACG 5 string J type
PostPosted: July 19th, 2012, 8:22 pm 
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belinmad wrote:
bhunt1 wrote:
PM Alan for pricing. Weight is 9 lbs by the bathroom scale method. It really balances well.


Who is Alan?



Alan Cringean Guitars (ACG)
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PostPosted: July 20th, 2012, 2:32 am 
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Yummy. What the cost?

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Jeroen
 Post subject: Re: NBD! ACG 5 string J type
PostPosted: July 20th, 2012, 4:48 am 
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Wow, that's beautiful! Cool take on the classic Jazz Bass theme, I love the bodyshape.
Interesting and unusual electronics, especially for ACG. I always connect ACG with their cool Wal-style filter preamp. I like the 4-way switching and the benefit of a passive tone control in addition to the active 2-band! I also really like the pickup placement on this bass, with the bridge pickup close to the bridge. Very nice bass. Enjoy! :)

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