AC Guitars Uber Krell 5-String Bass 33" Scale ART Maple Burl 9.90lbs

AC Guitars Über Krell 5-String Bass - 33" Scale - NAMM 2025 Feature

Model: Über Krell
Weight: 9.90 lbs

This Über Krell is a prime example of AC Guitars’ commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and tonal excellence. Whether you're a studio player looking for ultimate clarity or a live performer needing versatility, this bass is built to inspire. 

AC Guitars has built a reputation for crafting extraordinary basses, and the Über Krell is no exception. Handmade by luthier Alan Cringean in Moffat, Scotland, this instrument represents decades of experience and innovation. This Über Series Krell is equipped with the proprietary ACG DFM preamp and exclusive MC Series multi-coil pickups, delivering an unmatched range of tones with exceptional clarity and dynamic response. Designed for players who demand both sonic versatility and premium craftsmanship, this bass is a true standout.

Über Krell Specifications:

• Strings: 5

• Scale Length: 33"

• Construction: Bolt-On

• Top Wood: ART Hybrid Maple Burl

• Body: Black Limba

• Finish: Clear Satin Lacquer

• Neck: 5-Piece Wenge / Black Limba

• Neck Profile: Asymmetrical

• Fingerboard: Pale Moon Ebony (Flat Radius)

• Side Dots: Luminlay

• Headstock Face: Body Matching

• Bridge: ACG/Hipshot 18mm

• Electronics: ACG DFM 5K Preamp

• Pickups: ACG Multi-Coil MC Series

DFM 5K Control Layout:

• Stack One: Volume/Blend

• Stack Two: Low-Pass Filter for Neck Pickup w/ Push-Pull Low Mid Boost

• Lower Knob: Frequency Filter (41 detents)

• Upper Knob: Overshoot Peak Level

• Frequency for Low Mid Boost selectable inside the electronics cavity

• Stack Three: Low-Pass Filter for Bridge Pickup w/ Push-Pull Upper Mid/Attack Boost

• Lower Knob: Frequency Filter (41 detents)

• Upper Knob: Overshoot Peak Level

• Frequency for Upper Mid/Attack Boost selectable inside the electronics cavity

• Stack Four: Sweepable Mid/Treble

• Lower Knob: Frequency selection

• Upper Knob: Boost/Cut

• Knob Five: Passive Tone Control (Push/Pull Active Passive)

MC Series Multi-Coil Pickups

The proprietary MC Series pickups, developed through a long-standing collaboration between Alan Cringean and Aaron Armstrong, are engineered specifically to pair with the ACG DFM preamp. This system provides enhanced dynamics, greater clarity, and an expansive tonal range, ensuring that every nuance of your playing is captured with precision. Each pickup is optimized for its position, delivering a perfectly balanced response from bridge to neck.

About ART (Acrylic Resin Treated) Woods

The ART Hybrid Maple Burl top is not just visually stunning—it also enhances stability and resonance. For over 20 years, Alan has refined the use of acrylic-impregnated woods, creating highly figured tops that are as visually stunning as they are durable. The ART/Hybrid process, developed in collaboration with the late Larry Davies, results in one-of-a-kind color patterns and textures, making each bass a distinctive work of art.

FretNation is the exclusive USA Dealer for AC Guitars. If this isn't your dream bass, reach out to us and we can work with you on the ACG of your dreams! Please do not hesitate to contact us to ask any questions.