Pete Academy Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 I know these aren't to everyone's tastes, but I think they are the most stunning basses on the planet. [url="http://www.ritter-instruments.com/available.php"]http://www.ritter-instruments.com/available.php[/url] Quote
icastle Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='1080266' date='Jan 6 2011, 06:55 PM']I know these aren't to everyone's tastes, but I think they are the most stunning basses on the planet. [url="http://www.ritter-instruments.com/available.php"]http://www.ritter-instruments.com/available.php[/url][/quote] Not too keen on the body shapes but there are some truly fantastic finishes on some of those basses... Quote
Pete Academy Posted January 6, 2011 Author Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='icastle' post='1080271' date='Jan 6 2011, 07:00 PM']Not too keen on the body shapes but there are some truly fantastic finishes on some of those basses... [/quote] Not too keen on the body shape? Are you talking about my avatar? Quote
Roland Rock Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 He's obviously an incredibly creative guy, and these instruments are a breath of fresh air in the market. As much as I love the stunning finishes and gorgeous woods (especially the Bokote fingerboard), as playing instrument, I prefer the look of a Burns or Vintage P Bass. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Not so sure about the pickups, looks like they have been put in crooked..... Quote
Pete Academy Posted January 6, 2011 Author Posted January 6, 2011 As soon as I win this week's Lottery, I'm placing my order. Quote
icastle Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='1080282' date='Jan 6 2011, 07:15 PM']Not too keen on the body shape? Are you talking about my avatar? [/quote] As if... Quote
Schnozzalee Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 They are incredibly to look at and I bet they play great too! If I were Mugabe I'd be using that charity aid money to stand one up next to my gold plated Royce. Quote
Spoombung Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 The guitar is the real design innovation there. The basses remains the same with various flamboyant finishes. As a company, they really know how to present their product well. I've still never seen one or played one, or seen one played in a band or on TV or anywhere and have no idea if they have a special sound character or not. Quote
Pete Academy Posted January 6, 2011 Author Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='Spoombung' post='1080321' date='Jan 6 2011, 07:44 PM']The guitar is the real design innovation there. The basses remains the same with various flamboyant finishes. As a company, they really know how to present their product well. I've still never seen one or played one, or seen one played in a band or on TV or anywhere and have no idea if they have a special sound character or not.[/quote] Me neither. Quote
xilddx Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Love the White and gold Cora, but the Princess Isabella guitar is a winner for me, absolutely gorgeous! Quote
Spoombung Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='1080328' date='Jan 6 2011, 07:48 PM']Me neither.[/quote] It's possible their customers may be trophy, art collector types rather than players if you know what I mean. Strange they don't get played much or seem conspicuous in bands - unlike equally expensive basses such as Alembics and the like. Quote
Marvin Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 For me, just no. All that gold and glossy finishing, I'd always feel that if a Premiership footballer were to take up the bass this would be what he'd choose. *shudder* Quote
Spoombung Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='Marvin' post='1080341' date='Jan 6 2011, 07:55 PM']For me, just no. All that gold and glossy finishing, I'd always feel that if a Premiership footballer were to take up the bass this would be what he'd choose. *shudder*[/quote] I know what you mean. They do look like something like the Beckhams or even Michael Jackson, bless him, would have picked up on a shopping trip. Sort of Fabergé egg vibe... Quote
Bass_Guardian Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 They are all absolutely stunning. More works of art than instruments u want to play just incase u scratch it or something Quote
Marvin Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='Spoombung' post='1080346' date='Jan 6 2011, 07:59 PM']I know what you mean. They do look like something like the Beckhams or even Michael Jackson, bless him, would have picked up on a shopping trip. Sort of Fabergé egg vibe...[/quote] I think you've hit it on the head there. Each to their own though, just not for me. Quote
EssentialTension Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Not for me too. They make me feel slightly nauseous. Or that could be the 7.5% IPA I've been drinking. Now, where's my Fender Precision. Quote
xgsjx Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 I'm on their website just about every week having a drool The Roya with the 9500year old Bog Oak body has been there for a few months. It has my name on it & I'm trying to save up for it but so far I only have 34p. I've been considering stripping the chipped to bits body of my ibby & laquering it (been contemplating this for a couple of years & used to be a signwriter by trade) & after seeing the Grainflake finish have been tempted to do something similar. Quote
xgsjx Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Doesn't the Greatful Dead's bassist play a Jupiter? Quote
icastle Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='xgsjx' post='1080388' date='Jan 6 2011, 08:22 PM']The Roya with the 9500year old Bog Oak body has been there for a few months. It has my name on it & I'm trying to save up for it but so far I only have 34p. [/quote] 9500 years old? Wow - that's incredible! Quote
gub Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Some stunning finnishes to be sure ,but not sure if i could gig with one as the bear glasses getting thrown may scratch that high polished finnish! Quote
Pete Academy Posted January 6, 2011 Author Posted January 6, 2011 I don't want to play it, I just want to stare at it in disbelief. Quote
wesfinn Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 I love his work! Never seen or played one in the flesh mind. very exensive though. Maybe if I find out the fossils that I used to collect as a kid and inlay them in the fingerboards of my basses...Maple neck with 60 million year old sea urchin inlay - £10,000 Quote
xgsjx Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 There was a Roya & a Jupiter for sale on here last week. Quote
Pete Academy Posted January 6, 2011 Author Posted January 6, 2011 I just think these instruments are absolute works of art, which is why they aren't seen in gigging situations. Quote
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