Put all the upgrades on one bass!

[itu]

. Drop tuners on all strings in the headstock and bridge + TransTrem

. Auto tuner on the headstock

. Luminlay and LED markers on the fretboard

. Fretted and fretless mod with Autotune for fretless

. Slide able interchangeable pickups

. Pick up selector switch

. A mix of tone woods

. Mono and Stereo out jack

. Built in internal Roland synth module

. Preamp with headphones output

. Parametric eq for bass lomid himid treble / Filter type eq / Tilt eq / Tones styler type tone control

. Built in compressor

. Built in distortion / drive

. Built in octaver and transposer

. Kill switch

. S1 switch

. Smart phone / iPad compatibility

. String thru body option

. Emergency tool kit compartment (similar to battery compartment)

. Built in wireless option

. Spider capo

 

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[tauzero]

Variable neck profile - the neck skeleton would be a t-shaped aluminium extrusion, and then interchangeable wooden neck undersides would be affixed to that.

[ped]

It could be an 8 string but with each pair tuned the same but one roundwound and one flatwound

 

Body should have a monkey grip handle (and probably need one as it’s going to weigh about 15st

[naxos10]

Expanding on Ped's headphone amp/output suggestion how about going for a 500w class eadg, beadg for 5 string, pre/power amp fed from an 18v dc passive/active pickup system (plus all the additional media suggestions put forward).

[Baloney Balderdash]

7 minutes ago, naxos10 said:

Expanding on Ped's headphone amp/output suggestion how about going for a 500w class eadg, beadg for 5 string, pre/power amp fed from an 18v dc passive/active pickup system (plus all the additional media suggestions put forward).

You can't get 500W from 18V and 2 9 volt batteries.

 

Even if that poweramp could run at 18V the batteries would be drained in a matter of minutes because of the power consumption required for it to work.

 

You would need a special plug in the bass for plugging in a power cord to feed the poweramp.

 

Also 200W seems more realistic as far as the size of such a thing would be.

 

Edited April 11, 2024 by Baloney Balderdash

[naxos10]

200w should be fine BB, or just go for a DI out.

[la bam]

1 hour ago, naxos10 said:

200w should be fine BB, or just go for a DI out.

 

Ooh, Di out. Great idea. 

[Lfalex v1.1]

On 09/04/2024 at 10:07, ped said:

Roland GK system, internal install

 

Kaoss pad

 

Sims pickups?

 

Coil taps and phase switches

 

Varitone control

 

Might as well chuck some LEDs on there too

 

Missed adding in a Line 6 Variax system!

 

Oh, and Lightwave pickups!

[TheGreek]

You're all missing the essentials...

 

The Ritter Royal Flora Aurum

 Price: $250,000
 Manufacturer: Jens Ritter
 Year Made: 2006
 Body Type: Solid

Image source: Jens Ritter Instruments

The Ritter Royal Flora Aurum Bass Guitar truly represents the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, with its attention to even the minutest details making it a veritable work of art making it the most expensive bass guitar ever. One of the standout features is the Floral Pattern Fingerboard Inlay, which is meticulously crafted from massive 24-carat gold.

The bridge, tuner buttons, and knobs are individually hand-cast in massive gold, exuding a sense of grandeur that complements the bass guitar’s overall aesthetic. Two flawless brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing 3.3 carats, adorn the knobs, elevating this instrument to the realm of true luxury. The incorporation of tiny green brilliant-cut diamonds as knob position marks is a thoughtful and intricate touch, adding both functionality and beauty to the design.

Did You Know?

To underscore its uniqueness, the nut is crafted from at least 10,000-year-old mammoth ivory, connecting the instrument to an ancient past and making it a true collector’s item.

 

[la bam]

The nut is crafted from 10,000 year old mammoth tusk!!!! 

 

Now we're talkin!! 

 

Yep, get that in!

 

[Baloney Balderdash]

2 hours ago, TheGreek said:

You're all missing the essentials...

 

The Ritter Royal Flora Aurum

 Price: $250,000
 Manufacturer: Jens Ritter
 Year Made: 2006
 Body Type: Solid

Image source: Jens Ritter Instruments

The Ritter Royal Flora Aurum Bass Guitar truly represents the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, with its attention to even the minutest details making it a veritable work of art making it the most expensive bass guitar ever. One of the standout features is the Floral Pattern Fingerboard Inlay, which is meticulously crafted from massive 24-carat gold.

The bridge, tuner buttons, and knobs are individually hand-cast in massive gold, exuding a sense of grandeur that complements the bass guitar’s overall aesthetic. Two flawless brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing 3.3 carats, adorn the knobs, elevating this instrument to the realm of true luxury. The incorporation of tiny green brilliant-cut diamonds as knob position marks is a thoughtful and intricate touch, adding both functionality and beauty to the design.

Did You Know?

To underscore its uniqueness, the nut is crafted from at least 10,000-year-old mammoth ivory, connecting the instrument to an ancient past and making it a true collector’s item.

 

 

 

 

Edited April 11, 2024 by Baloney Balderdash

[tauzero]

8 hours ago, TheGreek said:

You're all missing the essentials...

 

The Ritter Royal Flora Aurum

 Price: $250,000
 Manufacturer: Jens Ritter
 Year Made: 2006
 Body Type: Solid

Image source: Jens Ritter Instruments

The Ritter Royal Flora Aurum Bass Guitar truly represents the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, with its attention to even the minutest details making it a veritable work of art making it the most expensive bass guitar ever. One of the standout features is the Floral Pattern Fingerboard Inlay, which is meticulously crafted from massive 24-carat gold.

The bridge, tuner buttons, and knobs are individually hand-cast in massive gold, exuding a sense of grandeur that complements the bass guitar’s overall aesthetic. Two flawless brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing 3.3 carats, adorn the knobs, elevating this instrument to the realm of true luxury. The incorporation of tiny green brilliant-cut diamonds as knob position marks is a thoughtful and intricate touch, adding both functionality and beauty to the design.

Did You Know?

To underscore its uniqueness, the nut is crafted from at least 10,000-year-old mammoth ivory, connecting the instrument to an ancient past and making it a true collector’s item.

 

 

I trust it's a limited edition. You wouldn't want any old Tom, Dick, or Harry having one.

[Baloney Balderdash]

11 minutes ago, tauzero said:

 

I trust it's a limited edition. You wouldn't want any old Tom, Dick, or Harry having one.

Prince Harry?

 

Edited April 11, 2024 by Baloney Balderdash

[miles'tone]

Can I vote for just upgrading myself and practise 8 hours a day on just the one bass, like the olden days?

 

Looking back, being on the dole was a great career choice! 😄

[bremen]

16 hours ago, TheGreek said:

You're all missing the essentials...

 

The Ritter Royal Flora Aurum

 Price: $250,000
 Manufacturer: Jens Ritter
 Year Made: 2006
 Body Type: Solid

Image source: Jens Ritter Instruments

The Ritter Royal Flora Aurum Bass Guitar truly represents the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, with its attention to even the minutest details making it a veritable work of art making it the most expensive bass guitar ever. One of the standout features is the Floral Pattern Fingerboard Inlay, which is meticulously crafted from massive 24-carat gold.

The bridge, tuner buttons, and knobs are individually hand-cast in massive gold, exuding a sense of grandeur that complements the bass guitar’s overall aesthetic. Two flawless brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing 3.3 carats, adorn the knobs, elevating this instrument to the realm of true luxury. The incorporation of tiny green brilliant-cut diamonds as knob position marks is a thoughtful and intricate touch, adding both functionality and beauty to the design.

Did You Know?

To underscore its uniqueness, the nut is crafted from at least 10,000-year-old mammoth ivory, connecting the instrument to an ancient past and making it a true collector’s item.

 

...but is it the best bass for metal?