I had the pleasure of meeting Bill Conklin at the NAMM show in Nashville in 1998. We talked every day, and by the end of the show I had ordered the Crossover...
Hey! Great idea for a club. I have a Bill Dickens model GT7. Haven't taken the plunge on a custom...yet. Just worked out the initial kinks of more strings and ...
Wanted to say hello!! Im a (soon to be) owner of Conklin Sidewinder 7 string bass (tuned low B to high F/E). Have wanted one of these beauties for a long time...
Like most people, I've had some trouble with credit in the past. For a long time I haven't been able to find a company that would give me a credit card at all....
hey everyone, I just found you guys today, 5/24. I took the liberty of posting some pics of my basses in the album. should you ever make it down to New...
Hey Stew!! Good to see you!! Sweet basses!! Love the 8 string!!! Currently, I only have a GT-7.. But Im looking at a used one that Bill turned me onto!!! Hey,...
...but I've just posted a couple of shots in the photo album from this Spetember when I was in Montana for the 10th annual Bozeman Bass Bash. it was a great...
I'm a Conklin Owner so I figured I would join this group. I have a killer 8 string hollow body crossover guitar with piezos and some pickup tricks. I also have...
hey Mike, good to see you out and about, man! what's the latest from your neck of the woods? I loved the story you told about the road dog (with big name rock...
hey all, Stew here on a drowsy Thursday morning to repeat how happy and lucky I am to be out there with my Conklin 8 and my AccuGroove El Whappo. I got a last...
LOL!!!!!!!! That was cool!!! Yeah, 7 and 8 string can definitely get people's attentions!!! Around here, people gawk when I just pull out one of my sixers......
hey Mark, the best place to find out more is to hit the source: Mark Wright at AccuGroove. the website is http://www.accugroove.com if you want pics, specs, ...
hey Marcus, yeah it's a bit steeper than a lot on the market, but it really is a revelation sonically. I was lucky enough to have sold my Foderas and that gave...
Wow... This group hasn't seen action in a long time!! New gear on the way.. Fretless GT-7. Should have it this week!!! Also, put in an order for a custom shop...
SWEET...that WILL BE my next bass, just wish I wasn't quite as broke as I am. I need a new job.... Does it sound as good as it looks? How's it compare to the...
hey Mark, I know I've bugged you for it elsewhere, but you should share the details of your new 8 (woods, construction, electronics, scale length, etc.) with ...
Wow! Can't wait to see some pictures of them! Oh, wait a second, I'll be setting them up and building the custom piece. Never mind I guess I'll see them before...
hey Mike, good to hear from you! what's news in Missouri? how've you been? from the low end, Stew ===== 'Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.' --...
Oops!!! I keep forgetting to do that! :-/ Sorry everyone!! Here are the specs for the 8 string: Here are the specs: 8 String (Low F# to high F) Sidewinder body...
... NO FAIR!!!! LOL!! Ok Mike, I wont feel too bad because you're one of the guys building it!! Just send me some pics from time to time!! ;-) Mark "Life's to...
Is Conklin hiring, by any chance? 8-) ... _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months...
Sorry, it's just Bill and I. But I guess it never hurts to email Bill or call him but as far as I know for now we have everything under control. Sort of anyway...
Hey Stew, I really liked your music. I like the open vibe in the production. You're a very melodic player. I love your tone. Even the thumbing part 8-). I cut...
hey Al, thanks for the incredibly kind words. they mean a lot, particularly coming from you. when I'm recording I try not to think, to just let what's going to...