BigRedX Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Unfortunately not mine but recently appeared on the Ritter site in the available instruments category. Jens Ritter has been making the Princess Isabella guitar for a couple of years now, but this development - The Monroe is IMO simply stunning: [IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/BigRedX/1166-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/BigRedX/1166-2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/BigRedX/1166-5.jpg[/IMG] If I had the money spare I would probably already be the proud owner of this.
Muzz Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 ...and completely hideous. Amazing how opinions vary, isn't it?
waynepunkdude Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 The only bit I'm not sure of is the heel on the trem.
Mykesbass Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1326711203' post='1500684'] The only bit I'm not sure of is the heel on the trem. [/quote] Looks like a violin chin rest - now that would make an interesting playing style! I love the Benson Tribute!
charic Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Like most of Jens' stuff I think the craftsmanship really can't be denied and I love the fact the man is happy to work outside the box. Personally I like this one
Ancient Mariner Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) That really should be inflatable. This looks better to my eyes, if a little tacky with the gold: Edited January 27, 2012 by Ancient Mariner
charic Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 You can say what you like about Ritter but I don't think anyone can deny he knows how to apply a finish to an instrument!
EBS_freak Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1328010754' post='1520177'] You can say what you like about Ritter but I don't think anyone can deny he knows how to apply a finish to an instrument! [/quote] It's more about getting top quality photographs!
waynepunkdude Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1328014859' post='1520257'] It's more about getting top quality photographs! [/quote] I think both, the man knows how to present his product.
MoonBassAlpha Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Sure enough, he knows someone who takes nice snaps!
BigRedX Posted June 28, 2012 Author Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) New one just posted: [IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/BigRedX/THE_DRAGON.jpg[/IMG] [url=http://www.ritter-basses.com/available.php]More photos here[/url] Edited June 28, 2012 by BigRedX
thisnameistaken Posted June 28, 2012 Posted June 28, 2012 Impressively done but mega chintzy. My gran would've liked it.
BigRedX Posted June 28, 2012 Author Posted June 28, 2012 I like it. TBH I'd prefer it in the Monroe configuration rather than Princess Isabella, but if I had the kind cash spare that he's asking for it I would be seriously considering buying one. In fact right now I'm liking the Ritter guitar designs far more than his basses.
charic Posted June 28, 2012 Posted June 28, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1340890179' post='1711107'] I like it. TBH I'd prefer it in the Monroe configuration rather than Princess Isabella, but if I had the kind cash spare that he's asking for it I would be seriously considering buying one. In fact right now I'm liking the Ritter guitar designs far more than his basses. [/quote] Agreed, but they don't have to worry about neck dive and the like so much.
waynepunkdude Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1340890179' post='1711107'] I like it. TBH I'd prefer it in the Monroe configuration rather than Princess Isabella, but if I had the kind cash spare that he's asking for it I would be seriously considering buying one. In fact right now I'm liking the Ritter guitar designs far more than his basses. [/quote] They do seem more shapely .
BigRedX Posted July 3, 2012 Author Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='oggiesnr' timestamp='1341302962' post='1716478'] At a price of €11,000 I think I'll pass. [/quote] Right now at that price I'll pass too. However if I had that kind of cash to spend on a guitar, I'd probably be beating a path to Jens' door...
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