dmz Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 (edited) Lovely Cort Elrick RB-5 bass for sale - nice modern sounding 2-octave instrument. Recently strung with DR Hi-beams so sounds fab. Am letting go of this to make way for a pricier bass. Made in the same factory as Laklands Skyline basses and the quality is the same - I own a Lakland 55-02 so can confirm this. Light and sturdy - plays great. Has the same pickups and pre-amp as the Lakland 55-01 NTMB bass. Sounds broadly similar to the 55-01 but does to my ears sound more "modern". Here is the spec; 35" Scale Ash body with flame maple top Flame maple facing for headstock 3-piece Maple neck with dark rosewood fingerboard - looks like ebony. 24 medium jumbo frets Zero fret, 1.75" wide Active 3-Way EQ Volume/Blend/Treble/Mid/Bass Controls Bartolini MK1 Pickups Bartolini NTMB preamp (US version upgrade) Weight - 8.5 pounds Comes with gigbag. In excellent condition - has a couple if dings but nothing major. Looking for £325 - an absolute steal for such a nice instrument - gets rave reviews on Talkbass and Harmony Central websites - give them a look ! [attachment=9387:RB5a.jpg] [attachment=9388:RB5b.jpg] [attachment=9389:RB5c.jpg] Edited July 17, 2008 by dmz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 PM Sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Why sir, what a pretty little philly you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohan Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 That is stonking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 A total steal at that price! This won't hang around long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernmeister Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I had the pleaure of trying this bass out earlier on today. It has a great range of sounds & is an absoulute bargain at the price. Must say that Bill is very good to deal with too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I'm shocked this hasn't sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I sent a pm last night mate... Also, just wondered what the action is like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 Action is low but not insane - I like to be able to dig in a little. I must say those DR strings are excellent - not cheap - but they sing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassJase Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Just wondering where about are you mate? And would you be prepared to ship the beasty or is it collection only? Cheers amigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 If nobody buys this soon, I will have to. Come on people, do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I'd been looking for one of these a few months back. Unfortunately I'm totally overstretched and have an RB V of another kind (Fender) on its way to me anyway... Doesn't stop me GASing for it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Hey DMZ, what is the deal with Cort and Elrick, im looking to buy an Elrick Jazz, so was interested to find out. Were they once one and the same??? Thanks.. have a bump!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 The bass is a collaboration between the two - i think it is designed by Elric and made by Cort (Who also make fantastic quality basses) so it really is a win/win bass. Amazing for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Sold - pending the usual. Cheers Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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