misrule Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Hi, folks -- I used to hate Ritters ... until I saw this on Talkbass. Now I've suddenly fallen in love with them, even some of the uglier ones. I'm skint, I don't need one and my wife would kill me -- but I'm in the grip of GAS. Tell me I'm a mad fool Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Sorry, can't help I'm afraid as that is a beautiful looking bass! Best phone your GP on Monday morning....Or give your credit cards to your wife for safe keeping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 You're a mad fool! Personally i don't like them, but some nice wood there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 You're a mad fool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 [quote name='misrule' post='223618' date='Jun 21 2008, 03:17 PM']Hi, folks -- I used to hate Ritters ... until I saw this on Talkbass. Now I've suddenly fallen in love with them, even some of the uglier ones. I'm skint, I don't need one and my wife would kill me -- but I'm in the grip of GAS. Tell me I'm a mad fool Cheers Mark[/quote]Hi Mark just delete your posting and forget you ever saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 gold hardware aside thats lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathewsanchez Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Did someone say [url="http://www.ritter-royals.com/detail-picture-sites/detail-pictures-golden-seal.htm"]BLING[/url]!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Ahh, Ritters are one of those things that i just push to the back of my mind everyime the thought comes into my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Anyone for tennis? Even I'd draw the line, at £3,690. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 (edited) not to my taste, but then i'm not a huge fan of figured woods. Edited June 22, 2008 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_MaN Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Put you hand up if you have the money for a Ritter? Thought not...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 oh.... my....GOD this is pretty! Figured maple board... wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Have you noticed how the description on the site for the fuzzy yellow Ritter doesn't match the actual pictures of the bass? One day if Jens is still able to make them I'll be putting in and order for a [url="http://www.ritter-basses.com/ritter-basses-baesse/ritter-basses-raptor.htm"]Raptor[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='224435' date='Jun 22 2008, 08:35 PM']Have you noticed how the description on the site for the fuzzy yellow Ritter doesn't match the actual pictures of the bass? One day if Jens is still able to make them I'll be putting in and order for a [url="http://www.ritter-basses.com/ritter-basses-baesse/ritter-basses-raptor.htm"]Raptor[/url].[/quote] Hmm, nice to look at but I can see some of those fiddly bits getting knocked off Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='224435' date='Jun 22 2008, 08:35 PM']Have you noticed how the description on the site for the fuzzy yellow Ritter doesn't match the actual pictures of the bass? One day if Jens is still able to make them I'll be putting in and order for a [url="http://www.ritter-basses.com/ritter-basses-baesse/ritter-basses-raptor.htm"]Raptor[/url].[/quote] You certainly like your strange basses! Kudos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I love the look of Ritters, and the prestige that they carry is undeniable. BUT! ultimately it's about sound. Have a search on Talkbass, there's a few clips floating round. Personally, the sound reeeeally doesn't do it for me. Maybe you can dial an amazing tone or several amazing tones in... but for the price I'd expect [b][i]serious[/i][/b] plug n play action. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Not my cup of tea, altho the blue one is pretty special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 They're stunning basses. Never played one though !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 [quote name='misrule' post='224339' date='Jun 22 2008, 06:48 PM']Anyone for tennis? Even I'd draw the line, at £3,690. Cheers Mark[/quote] Would be fun to chuck at the drummer head and watch it bounce back to you. £3,690? Well worth it for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-basser Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Ah if I win the lottery and/or sell my Family i will own a ritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 [quote name='mcgraham' post='224484' date='Jun 22 2008, 09:39 PM']I love the look of Ritters, and the prestige that they carry is undeniable. BUT! ultimately it's about sound. Have a search on Talkbass, there's a few clips floating round. Personally, the sound reeeeally doesn't do it for me. Maybe you can dial an amazing tone or several amazing tones in... but for the price I'd expect [b][i]serious[/i][/b] plug n play action. Mark[/quote] I've played a couple and the all maple bodies mean the basses sound very bright with a very tight and compressed low end. They feel nice for slapping but I'd really need a warm rig like an SWR to get the best out of them. If I'm paying that kind of money, I'd expect more versatility tonally. You could probably get a very similar sound from a Pedulla MVP if you swap out the pickups for super clean sounding models like EMG, Rough Crystal or Alembic plus an East preamp. There again, with that insanely beautiful wood it seems almost a shame to take them off the wall hanger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='225766' date='Jun 24 2008, 11:44 AM']I've played a couple and the all maple bodies mean the basses sound very bright with a very tight and compressed low end. They feel nice for slapping but I'd really need a warm rig like an SWR to get the best out of them. If I'm paying that kind of money, I'd expect more versatility tonally. You could probably get a very similar sound from a Pedulla MVP if you swap out the pickups for super clean sounding models like EMG, Rough Crystal or Alembic plus an East preamp. There again, with that insanely beautiful wood it seems almost a shame to take them off the wall hanger.[/quote] Hmm, I like bright. Don't give me even more reasons to buy the thing Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) this is more my style Edited June 24, 2008 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I see these and other shiny works of art, and yes, they are great eye candy. Then I see some guy down the local live pub with a worn-out Fender with just enough surviving bits of paintwork to reveal that it was once a sunburst, getting a fat, woody vintage growl... and I yearn to have that old simple, passive veteran under my shoulders, much more than a blinged-up object d'art with NASA electronics. I'll get my unfashionable old git coat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_the_bassist Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 [quote name='misrule' post='223618' date='Jun 21 2008, 03:17 PM']Hi, folks -- I used to hate Ritters ... until I saw this on Talkbass. Now I've suddenly fallen in love with them, even some of the uglier ones. I'm skint, I don't need one and my wife would kill me -- but I'm in the grip of GAS. Tell me I'm a mad fool Cheers Mark[/quote] God DAMN that's a fine looking piece of (b)ass! One question to put out there, the neck looks wider than the M4, or is that just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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