Rick Turner RB5

[wayne58]

Handbuilt RB5 thinline chambered fretless acoustic bass with inlaid fret lines.
In walnut oiled finish weighing around 5.5lbs.
Piezo bridge, strung with new Thomastik Infeld acousticores.
In very good condition, with tones from upright to rock.
including non original case.

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Edited March 27, 2013 by wayne58

[Happy Jack]

That is lovely. What's the string spacing at the bridge?

Are you interested in trades at all, or strictly cash?

[wayne58]

Thanks, it is a really nice instrument.

35" scale
16" fingerboard radius
1 3/4" nut width
string spacing 18mm bridge 10mm nut

I'm looking for cash or would consider trading on a Sadowsky 4 string

[HazBeen]

Gorgeous! Rick Turner builds them to the highest standards.....

[wayne58]

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Gorgeous! Rick Turner builds them to the highest standards.....
[/quote]

Agreed....the RB5's are absolutely superb, unique basses.
I have had mine for a number of years and am still reluctant to part with it, but I have returned to playing 4 strings only.

[duckman]

Hi Wayne
Amazing. Just wondering 35", single cut...how is the neckdive?
cheers

[wayne58]

[quote name='duckman' timestamp='1349943027' post='1832419']
Hi Wayne
Amazing. Just wondering 35", single cut...how is the neckdive?
cheers
[/quote]

Thanks.......neck dive has never been an issue for me, as I use a slightly longer strap then angle the neck higher, which changes the centre of gravity.
There is however a simple device called a 'Dingus' available from Rick Turner which extends the strap location on the body of the bass if this is an issue.

[wayne58]

Now reduced to a firm £1250, travelling south on Friday, so could deliver between Preston Lancs and Herts if required.