AC Guitars. Finished work and build progress.

skelf · January 2017

Ok we are open for business.

Full details at the link below, more to be added as we go along.

http://acguitars.co.uk/mbb/

skelf · February 2017

Hi

I have donated a Finn 4 bass to the cricket club I play for to try and raise some funds for the club.

Can everyone (in the UK) please share this post.

EBay auction for bass guitar, kindly donated by our 2nd Xl sponsors A C Guitars (Alan Cringean) starts tomorrow morning at 9am and lasts for 10 days.

All funds raised go to the club, so please promote and share as much as possible.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132086676333

skelf · February 2017

Couple of builds moving along.

Skelf 5 Short Scale.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2768/32797410761_8f6d15bb71_b.jpg

And a J Type 6.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2612/32767741312_7ebbb3399b_b.jpg

skelf · February 2017

0232 J Type 4.

Reworked this bass by adding a colour to the top. Now available with full details at:

0232 J Type 4 (FOR SALE) | AC Guitars

skelf · February 2017

New model laugh at the London Bass Guitar Show this weekend.

ACG introduces the RetroB Series.

Much as the name suggests this is a design inspired by what has come before. Those that have followed my work over the years will know that I am very much focused on what comes next so this is a bit of a departure from my usual design process.

From a design point of view I have had no real interest in what would be regarded as the classic bass designs. I personally have never owned any of the the big four and when I played was not interested in them. Over the years I have been asked to build copies and have alway turned down the work because it was not something I was interested in, there are more than enough J Basses out there without me adding to the list.

So what brought about this look backwards? The answer is mostly to do with conversations I’ve had with Colin Cunningham. As someone who has only designed basses that appeal to me, some more than others, having the perspective of a full time professional player over a period of time has brought to my attention aspects that, while aware of, did not overly influence what I was trying to achieve. Out of these conversations the RetroB basses were developed with design input from Colin. The idea was to produce a bass that gave a clear nod to the past, had a comfortable aesthetic being familiar on the eye, but retained modern sensibilities and features while still being recognisable as an ACG instrument.

On top of the overall look the instrument would follow a more traditional construction method and pallet of woods. Alder and Swamp Ash body, Figured Maple tops with or without colours,one piece necks ,a first for ACG, 22 fret Rosewood* and Maple finger boards. They will also feature what are standard on all ACG instruments, East Tone UK electronics, ACG B Series pickups and carbon reinforced necks. Currently available in 4/5 string with a J pickup configuration and P single pickup version.

So a radical bass for ACG in that it is conventional in most aspects, with the admission we are all standing on the shoulders of those that brought the bass guitar into this world.

* With new restrictions on the export of all Rosewoods alternative options will be offered.

skelf · March 2017

Workshop Chat.

Me talking about some up coming work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz2j63IemDY%22]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz2j63IemDY

skelf · March 2017

More chat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42q4GoniWpQ

skelf · March 2017

More chat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTCJBmqvbY4

skelf · March 2017

Guess what.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpA3A7zmLeQ

skelf · March 2017

Number 5 in the Workshop Chat (dribble) Series.

skelf · March 2017

On to number 6.

Dirty dirty dirty.

https://www.youtube....h?v=BxBsTIBE660

skelf · March 2017

Next workshop vid number 7.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2RvDJTaYJM

ThePrettyDamned · March 2017

These are stunning

skelf · March 2017

Thanks very much.

skelf · March 2017

Next in the Workshop Chat Series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdHDl12iAvc

skelf · March 2017

Next up 12 pt1 and 2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG8FhQfeqJs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUr_1C0DWvQ

skelf · April 2017

J Type 6 with a nice Olive top.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3940/33972925641_cb0ab21046_b.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3937/34062207686_c027f84868_b.jpg

skelf · April 2017

Krell E Type 6 with ART top.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2903/34058494472_3c93cf72e4_b.jpg

White Limba body.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2841/34058494392_c24c9a18ea_b.jpg

skelf · May 2017

New ACG Website now up and running. Please drop by and check it out.

http://www.acguitars.co.uk

skelf · May 2017

Stock RetroB builds.

These can be 4/5 string and single or dual pickup basses.

Full details and pricing can be found at:

http://www.acguitars.co.uk/retrob-basses/

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skelf · May 2017

Some bass builds.

Finn R Type 5.

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4190/33727255893_87eb93f0f5_b.jpg[/IMG]

P Type.

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4180/33727255703_553dbfc992_b.jpg[/IMG]

Salace E Type 6.

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4187/33727255513_07ea43d5e8_b.jpg[/IMG]

Krell E Type.

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4159/33727255323_7faf541c23_b.jpg[/IMG]

Stock Recurve 4.

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/33727254963_825e10e2be_b.jpg[/IMG]

Finn R Type Headless.

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4169/33727254413_a01d412294_b.jpg[/IMG]

Stock Border Reiver 4.

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4163/33727984933_cf8312b83f_b.jpg[/IMG]

skelf · May 2017

Über Krell 4 just finished.

Full details at:http://www.acguitars.co.uk/project/0272ukrell4/

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4172/34600322755_40688368ee_b.jpg[/IMG]

skelf · May 2017

I don't get to make many of this model. Even given that this one is unusual. First short scale 5 plus it has a reverse headstock.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4226/34833145036_26e358e189_b.jpg

Full details at: http://www.acguitars.co.uk/project/0274skelf4/

skelf · June 2017

A bit more progress on this stock Recurve 4.

skelf · June 2017

0275 Native Krell 4.

Made entirely from UK Native woods.

Full details at: http://www.acguitars.co.uk/project/0275krell4/

skelf · June 2017

0276 Border Reiver 5.

As simple as it gets with this one. Built for a friend of mine so he can keep his chops up to speed when on holiday.

Full details at:

http://www.acguitars.co.uk/project/0276br5/

skelf · June 2017

Stock RetroB in the works.

Figured Maple top which can be stained and an Acrylic Impregnated Maple board. This is the PB single pickup version which will have the ACG/East P-Retro fitted.

Full spec details can be found at:

http://www.acguitars.co.uk/retrob-basses/

skelf · June 2017

Stock Krell A Type 5
Buckeye Burl top on this one which while a bit of a pain to work with certainly produces some excellent results.

Full details at: http://www.acguitars.co.uk/project/0262uberkrella5/

skelf · July 2017

0277Ü Über Recurve 4.

Full details at:

http://www.acguitars.co.uk/project/0277u-recurve-4/

skelf · July 2017

0279 J Type 6 Stock Bass.

Liking the Olive wood top something I think I will repeat.

Full details at:

http://www.acguitars.co.uk/project/0279jtype6/

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