molan Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1444901031' post='2887070'] Nice bass...very similar to the white one that had down at Bass Gear - looked fantastic at the LBGS with white strings on... [/quote] That's the one I was playing last night The white strings are stored away for special occasions though. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Thanks for the replies people. ChrisDev - that was what I had hoped, to have most tones covered and even a few different voices to play with all in one bass. At the same time I hoped it wouldn't cover all those bases for fear of GAS!! have you any recordings online ? I've been searching you tube but not really getting what I want to hear, the versatility available. I'm looking at the Triplebuckers and Master electronics. Molan: are there any in stock with you with that config? To everyone: is the standard 5 string bridge spacing width adjustable out to 19mmish, the bridges look similar to ETS which are adjustable but Ritters site gives the spacing as 17.5 or 70mm total. I know it isn't much but I really do prefer 19mm, believe me I've tried narrower and it's just not right for me, must be my flailing hand technique Initially I'll be scouring the usual sources for a used 5er I think. Ideally a Roya, R8 or even a Seal. Possibly a 6er.... But the wide spacing gets a bit silly across the neck. If anyone is looking to move one on at a reasonable price or even to trade please drop me a PM. if there's a Fretless then maybe I'd do a deal on my Wal .... :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Return of the thread killer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Dazed, I will upload some clips with different Ritter Basses from the brilliant Brazilian bass player Gianluca Girard in the coming weeks. Keep in mind that every instrument will sound different because of the different combination of woods en electronics. 19mm spacing is possible as a custom option on all basses. Both available basses at [url="http://www.bassgear.co.uk/product-category/bass-guitars/ritter/"]Bass Gear[/url] have slimbuckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks Chris I look forward to any clips you can share. Is the bridge spacing fixed? I won't be ordering a custom spec any time soon that's for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Here's some more info and eetailed pics of the bridge [url="https://ritter-instruments.com/bridge.php"]https://ritter-instr....com/bridge.php[/url] [quote]This Bridge is adjustable in all 3 dimensions. It's made of heavy brass and completely lockable. Therefore a perfect conduction of the string oscillation is guaranteed.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBass Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I've recently taken delivery of the Black Marble Classic 5 string from Bassmachine. It's an absolutely fantastic instrument. How Jens Ritter takes care of the musicians wants and needs while keeping the aesthetic standard so high is genius in my humble opinion. Absolutely the best bass I've ever played and owned. I've got a big birthday an 5-6 yrs so I think I'm going to save up and get this beauty a partner in the style of a Ritter Raptor ( finish to be decided nearer the time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Congrats!!! Edited October 24, 2015 by ChrisDev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Yeah nice one Col!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Anyone know if they make short or medium scale basses - 32" etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Yep, almost everything is possible. You can find more info here: https://ritter-instruments.com/stringspacing.php [quote]All other scales are available for Custom Orders[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Anyone know why the graphite necks were stopped? Anybody own one of those early models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) I don't know exactly why Jens stopped using them, but I remenber him saying that he would use graphite necks again in the future Edited October 25, 2015 by ChrisDev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1445771097' post='2893957'] Anyone know if they make short or medium scale basses - 32" etc? [/quote] The most common scale on Ritter 4's seems to be 33.3" - all three of mine are this scale. It may not sound much less than 34" but this, coupled with the overall ergonomic body designs and slim necks, makes them really easy to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1445783277' post='2894121'] The most common scale on Ritter 4's seems to be 33.3" - all three of mine are this scale. [/quote] All three of yours??? Do you run an international drug cartel or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) And the videos... [media]http://www.youtu.be/KBdSVPXXwn0[/media] Edited May 24, 2016 by ChrisDev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1445784491' post='2894138'] All three of yours??? Do you run an international drug cartel or something? [/quote] 35 years working in big London ad agencies - pretty much the same thing. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I think RItters look incredible and have enjoyed during over this thread. Don't think I'd ever get one though, they're more than I could ever afford but more importantly I'd live in permanent terror that my clumsy hands would drop it or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Another nice custom creation from Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 I've been gigging my white Cora a lot recently. In fact, so much so, that I've just bought another Cora so I can keep one at home and leave the other at the rehearsal space when I need to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 [IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/eq71f.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDev Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) https://ritter-instruments.com/item_info.php?i=770 Edited April 27, 2016 by ChrisDev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hmmm..."tasteful" isn't the first word that springs to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 [quote name='ChrisDev' timestamp='1454713315' post='2972434'] [IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/eq71f.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] Must be a very lightweight bass - no strap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 [quote name='ChrisDev' timestamp='1461774112' post='3037553'] https://ritter-instruments.com/item_info.php?i=770 [/quote] I'm going to grit my teeth and be as diplomatic as possible... That artwork is not to my taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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