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...
hey Mark, I just sent Al some demo material. if you send me your address outside the group, I'll see what I can dig up around here. I'm gigging and recording a...
FedEx tried to deliver it to my house while I was at work!! >:( Oh well... called them up and they're gonna try it here (work) today. Of course, if the guy...
... oof! well, congratulations and good luck, Mark! I trust we're getting a 'sound & playability' report soon... from the low end, Stew ===== 'Be bold and...
hey all, it's been a while since I bugged you with this news, but... I added some more pics to the photo album (some of which include me) and a table to the...
I wanted to thank Mark Wright for putting my image and words up on the AccuGroove site. it's a great honor to be associated with his company and to own two of...
I've been in contact with Bill Conklin and have added two more bass designs to the list of ideas that we've got on the backburner with the three different 8 ...
Hi all. I was just going through the groups list and found this. Although I don't currently own a Conklin, I'm saving my pennies for a fretted and fretless 9...
hey Myron, good to see you posting here! the 9's sound very cool and I wish you all the best. I'd go off on how wonderful I think Bill's basses are, but how...
Here is what I plan on getting: 9 string neck thru body one fretted and fretless Conklin Custom humbuckers w/coil tap switches Rmc Piezos with MIDI on all...