molan Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 So the, rather wonderful, Jens Ritter has released early pictures of his new singlecut, the R8, that he's going to be showing at NAMM next week. Looks pretty cool to me: I hear Jens is coming over for the London Bass Show and will be on the Bassgear stand at some point - maybe he'll bring one of these along I'm absolutely loving my new Ritter Cora and the R8 has the same, slightly shorter, scale length in a 4 string of 33.3" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Just been looking at those on the Ritter site... I have to say I don't like the shape much but the sparkly finish of the last one is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) I don't usually like the shape of Ritters and I hate the shape of most singlecuts (except Telecasters and Les Paul types) but those look alright. I think it's because I really hate the scroll type thing on the standard Ritter. Be interesting to try one at the Bass show and see (or rather hear) what all the fuss is about. Edited January 12, 2012 by Fat Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I love the design but can never imagine playng anything like that down the Nags Head!! I espeacially like the black and blue 5 string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Holy jebus, time to start saving up the pocket monies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1326374084' post='1496200'] sparkly finish of the last one is gorgeous! [/quote] That's my favourite - would love to see this one in the flesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Bugger me - he's sold three of the four in a day! These were only posted up yesterday and all four were for sale then. My favourite is still up for grabs though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 [quote name='deanovw' timestamp='1326376567' post='1496272'] I love the design but can never imagine playng anything like that down the Nags Head!! [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 [quote name='deanovw' timestamp='1326376567' post='1496272'] I love the design but can never imagine playng anything like that down the Nags Head!! [/quote] [quote name='fender73' timestamp='1326494053' post='1498153'] +1 [/quote] Why not? Some people lack imagination... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1326530675' post='1498387'] Why not? Some people lack imagination... [/quote] Plus your average non musician punter isn't going to know the difference between a £6500 Ritter and a £65 Stagg beginner instrument. Even some proper musicians will probably ask why you can't afford a proper instrument like a Squier or a Fender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 [quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1326531077' post='1498391'] Even some proper musicians will probably ask why you can't afford a proper instrument like a Squier or a Fender [/quote] Exactly this happened to me once - I was playing a posh wedding using my new, and pretty expensive, MTD535. In the interval a bass player in the audience (who'd been watching me intently in the first half) told he'd just bought a new fender USA and that it was great. He then said that if I couldn't afford one that the Mexican or Japanese Fenders were pretty good as well. I sai thanks for his advice and said he should try an MTD some day but they were sometimes quite expensive. I pointed out that a new one was probably £3K but if he kept his eyes open he might find a used one for around the £2K mark. His jaw promptly hit the floor and he wandered off - I didn't see him again for the rest of the gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1326530675' post='1498387'] Why not? Some people lack imagination... [/quote] I wouldn't say lack of imagination personally. I was pertaining to using a one off £6k bass in a local boozer. In my experience these gigs can sometimes end in some kind of beer fuelled mess. I would feel more comfortable with a mass produced instrument that can be repaired or replaced reasonably easily than a magnificent piece of furniture that I would be afraid of being damaged. Maybe I should try to get a better quality gig?? Edit: or should ritter offer a relic-ing service. Edited January 14, 2012 by deanovw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 For the last 10 years I have been using my Gus basses (not quite at Ritter prices but getting close) in all the bands for which they are visually and sonically suitable - irrespective of the venue. The bass remains in its case either in a secure room or by my side from load-in until we play at which point it is strapped around my neck. After the gig is over it goes back in its case again. Any venue that caused me to worry about the physical safety of the gear I would probably be more worried about my own physical safety. Musical equipment can be repaired or replaced. Human beings not always so easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have played in venues with no stages and packed to the rafters of drunken moshers. Personal safety was a genuine concern at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuzBass Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Not exactly the topic, but has to do with Ritter, made me laugh Check the shortcut! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARyVweFJH5A&feature=share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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