NBD: Rikkers Powerline 5-string

[BassKees]

I'd like to share some pictures of my new custom built Rikkers Powerline. It has a red alder body with a black walnut top, maple neck with a ziricote fretboard, ceramic humbuckers, ABM bridge, Hipshot tuners and a Noll preamp.

I couldn't be happier!

[eude]

That is lovely!

Congratulations!

[snorkie635]

Excellent! 'Nuff said.

[BassKees]

1 thing I changed though. The bass came with Thomastik Jazz Rounds on my request but I found them too thin sounding and too flexible for my playing. I replaced them with D'Addario NYXL's and now it's perfect! Deep sounding, lots of mids and a very brilliant high end. All customizable with the preamp of course.

[fretmeister]

That's lovely! I've never heard of the brand before, that is really nice, and thankfully not just another FSO!

[BassKees]

The bass is built by Ferdinand Rikkers, you might have seen the Treeline bass he made.

Rikkers website

Edited June 12, 2024 by BassKees
English language version of the website

[Muzz]

Oh my word - that Treeline...I'm gonna guess it'll be plennnnty of money, but stick an EMG P4 in the right position and I'd play that every gig...

[velvetkevorkian]

That is very nice indeed, congratulations! Not always a fan of offset body styles but that looks great.

[fretmeister]

2 hours ago, BassKees said:

The bass is built by Ferdinand Rikkers, you might have seen the Treeline bass he made.

Rikkers website

 

 

The Treeline is beautiful! WOW!

 

I already know I can't afford one... but I'm going to buy a lottery ticket now.

[Richard R]

Very nice indeed. 

 

[BassKees]

First time live last night. I truly love this bass; excellent playability, great looks and fantastic sound both fingerstyle and slapping/popping!