BassKees Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 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! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 That is lovely! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Excellent! 'Nuff said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassKees Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 That's lovely! I've never heard of the brand before, that is really nice, and thankfully not just another FSO! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassKees Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 (edited) The bass is built by Ferdinand Rikkers, you might have seen the Treeline bass he made. Rikkers website Edited June 12 by BassKees English language version of the website 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 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... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 That is very nice indeed, congratulations! Not always a fan of offset body styles but that looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Very nice indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassKees Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 First time live last night. I truly love this bass; excellent playability, great looks and fantastic sound both fingerstyle and slapping/popping! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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