Macko1968 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) I have a very nice Cort RB4 Elrick 4 string for sale. These are very impressive basses, designed by Rob Elrick & made in the same Cort factory as some of the Lakland Skylines - so no surprises that the build quality is extremely good. The bass features a three piece maple neck with rosewood board, 5 bolt attachment to a 2 piece ash body with a flame maple top. Hardware is Hipshot, pickups are Bartolini MK1s with a Bart active circuit, controls are Vol (with push/pull for active / passive), Pan, Treble, Mid & Bass. The bass looks, sounds & plays like a quality instrument - I know Eubassix has compared the Cort version to the US version and was very impressed. Condition wise the bass is very clean but not mint. A few impressions in the wood but, due to the natural satin finish, you'll need to get within a foot to spot these. Oh, a previous owner relocated the rear strap post so there's a hole from the original. Bass is strung with a new set of Chromes & comes with a gigbag. I'd rather not ship the bass due to no hard case so collection or meet up within 50 miles of Teesside would be best. If that's a deal breaker I will try to find a suitable shipping carton & ship it providing you arrange the courier. So how much for all this lovely bassness? Just [s][b]£295[/b][/s] £250 !!!!- the hardware would probably cost close to that on its own! Not interested in any trades - thank you. Any questions, please PM me as I struggle to get on BC at the minute due to other commitments. Mick Edited October 2, 2011 by Macko1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macko1968 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Underwhelming response type bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 this is a total bargain!!.. i had the 5 string version and it was very very well made....dont know how they do it.. nice modern tone and sparkle when slapped... my pref would be Nordies with an Aguilar OBP3 upgrade but stock there great... the flame maple top alone is fantastic... i played a gold series, and although the Barts were US the feel was the same.... you wont get better for this money.... if i had the spare scratch i would snap this up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Lovely bass. I've always been a fan of these. Maybe I should buy a proper Elrick one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macko1968 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Thanks for the kind words gents. It genuinely is one of those guitars you pick up & think "how can they possibly make these at this price?". Found a clip of the 5 string version; [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNzHHyw-Sgw&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNzHHyw-Sgw&feature=related[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 yep they sound awsome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macko1968 Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) Bump for a price drop to £250 & some more pics. It's off to Fleabay tonight so don;t be shy! Edited September 25, 2011 by Macko1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macko1968 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 "Lots of interest on Ebay, but I'd rather BC'er got it" type bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macko1968 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 im really suprised this has not gone... you wouldnt see a 44-01 at this price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macko1968 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 'tis a funny old world. I have sourced a box for this now so shipping is no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Nice bass! Wish I lived near enough to come and try it! What's the neck like? Do you know of any decent reviews on the 'net you can point me towards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 and it's got a big "smilie" control knobs arrangement! BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macko1968 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 I like the neck, TRBboy. It's 1.6 inches at the nut, medium depth with a D profile & a modern, flat radius. It fills the hand nicely without being too clubby. As for reviews there's a short one from an owner on TB, other than that though it seems to be Harmony Central (where every piece of equipment ever made is 10/10) [url="http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1611/title/cort-rb4-a-k-a26quot-3belrick-26quot-3b-4-string/cat/13"]http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1611/title/cort-rb4-a-k-a26quot-3belrick-26quot-3b-4-string/cat/13[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 [quote name='Macko1968' timestamp='1317395973' post='1390363'] I like the neck, TRBboy. It's 1.6 inches at the nut, medium depth with a D profile & a modern, flat radius. It fills the hand nicely without being too clubby. As for reviews there's a short one from an owner on TB, other than that though it seems to be Harmony Central (where every piece of equipment ever made is 10/10) [url="http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1611/title/cort-rb4-a-k-a26quot-3belrick-26quot-3b-4-string/cat/13"]http://www.talkbass....4-string/cat/13[/url] [/quote] Thanks for that mate. I would love it, but my sensible side tells me it won't be as good as my Sandbergs and I'll end up selling it quite soon! It does look lovely though, and it'll be an absolute bargain for someone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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