Official Elrick Bass Club Thread...part 2!!! - Page 11

Mr. Majestic · #**201** 11-12-2010, 06:07 AM

I'm a gig bag guy, also!

ubado · #**202** 11-12-2010, 10:28 AM

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Got my Aeros ordered last week, they should be ready by next week and shipped to Rob. He is also customizing me an Aguilar OBP-3 with a tone knob. I went with an Aero jazz pu, with birdseye maple covers and 1/4 inch magnets. Rob will also shape up Larry's pu covers a bit and finish them to match my Elrick. I am thinking of ordering a finger ramp also....just to try it out.

On that note ... I was fortunate enough to get Mr. Majestic's hand-me-downs.

(BTW ... Majestic is a great cat to deal with. Thanks bunches!!!)

Loaded up my Classic Gold with the Nordstrand combo last night ... super sweet!!! Anyone who is looking to get away from the Bart combo ... this is an option that shouldn't be over looked!

BTW Majestic ...Those aero jazz PU's sound killer!!! ... looks too! I'm a sucker for the look of 1/4" magnets.

I'm pretty sure that combo will be punchy as all get out!

If you don't mind me asking ... what made you go with Aero's jazz pu's (E-series) over the Aero H-series?

Mr. Majestic · #**203** 11-12-2010, 11:16 AM

I am not an Aero professional, but I speak to larry quite frequently. I did not go with the H series because the size cavity would need to be the p4 size bartolini, not the p2 size hole. I also want the Aero H on my next singlecut Elrick 6.

nalapit13 · #**204** 11-12-2010, 12:05 PM

both mine have aero p/j's!!

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #**205** 11-12-2010, 12:08 PM

Looks like I'm the only guy to pull Aeros out of an Elrick

ubado · #**206** 11-12-2010, 09:17 PM

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Looks like I'm the only guy to pull Aeros out of an Elrick

While I think the Bart combo is a beautiful thing ... I just wasn't digging it as much as I did when I first got it. Perhaps I was just blinded by the overall greatness and comfort of my Classic Gold.

Lately, I've found myself fiddling with the pre settings too much. When it came to slapping, I just couldn't capture the tone I was looking for. Plus, I've been really getting into the "unplugged" tone of my Elrick. So a non-colored setup seemed to be the logical step.

For myself, a Bart on Bart pairing has been one of my "go to" setups for years (and the NTMB's are one of my favorite preamps) ... but for some reason I'm not really finding myself connected to it as much as on prior basses (even my Clover has a Bart on Bart combo, which I find to be the cat's meow). I'm thinking it's the swamp ash that's clashing with the Barts for me. Who knows. Perhaps I'll be missing the Bart combo down the road; but for now, it's just not doing it for me.

My new/current Nordstrand combo (DC's and Preamp) ... seems to be scratching me where I itch. Non-colored, pretty versatile, and just what I've been missing for my slap tone. Having a tone control is something that I've been missing since I got it. Mr. Majestic was right about the combo's flexibility. I could imagine an Aggie OBP3 pre would really make some Aero's or DC's sizzle, but I've got a love/hate relationship with the OBP3's.

Perhaps when I finally take the plunge and pick up a NJS ... I'll look to go Aero's if it's a swamp ash one ... unless I change my tune about the Bart combo with swamp ash.

Cory · #**207** 11-13-2010, 08:26 AM

my NJS 5 has the Bart/Bart combo.......and it is absolutely wonderful. Mine has an ash body and a rosewood board.

I've been curious about what another Pre and pickup set would do to my 6. Still thinking on that one though as I really like the sound of my 6. I guess I shouldn't mess with what sounds good at the moment.

nalapit13 · #**208** 11-13-2010, 09:11 AM

i have a aero/mike pope in my fretted and an aero/bart in my fretless. maybe by new year i will order a mike pope pre for my fretless.

spade2you · #**209** 11-13-2010, 10:54 AM

I also enjoy the Bart/Bart combo.

For Nordstrand DCs, I've been blown away by Audere's 4 band EQ and all of the various Z and pickup phase modes.

I have a bass with EMG P/Js and a Pope and it's Wooten city, in spite of me. To my ears, the Pope pre offers some uber clarity, but I don't consider it as versatile as a Bart pre, but still excellent in having its' own sound. Never played/heard a fretless with a Pope pre that I'm aware of.

Mr. Majestic · #**210** 11-13-2010, 11:58 AM

I have run several bart preamps and did like them with their jazz pickup, but did not prefer them with their dual coils. I have owned basses with Villex pu's and low end preamp, also a custom setup on another bass, nordstand big split and Nordstrand pre, Nordstrand dual coils and Nordstrand pre, warwick crap, and many passive. After all of that, I prefer passive, but I really love the Nordstrand DC's/ Nordstrand pre. The reason, without a doubt, is because the sound is not compressed or altered, even through the pre it sounds very passive. The MAIN reason is because the tone control works both passive and active, and sounds amazing on active.

nalapit13 · #**211** 11-13-2010, 12:03 PM

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I also enjoy the Bart/Bart combo.

For Nordstrand DCs, I've been blown away by Audere's 4 band EQ and all of the various Z and pickup phase modes.

I have a bass with EMG P/Js and a Pope and it's Wooten city, in spite of me. To my ears, the Pope pre offers some uber clarity, but I don't consider it as versatile as a Bart pre, but still excellent in having its' own sound. Never played/heard a fretless with a Pope pre that I'm aware of.

3 band pope or 4?

i have a 4 and playing it with my fretless i think it has more options than the bart in my fretless. just my opinion. i definitely prefer the pope over the bart. you hit the nail on the head when you said uber clarity. i think that is what i prefer most with it over the bart.

spade2you · #**212** 11-13-2010, 12:15 PM

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3 band pope or 4?

i have a 4 and playing it with my fretless i think it has more options than the bart in my fretless. just my opinion. i definitely prefer the pope over the bart. you hit the nail on the head when you said uber clarity. i think that is what i prefer most with it over the bart.

Mine was supposed to be a 4 band, but I got a 3 band by accident. I thought about sending it back, but liked it as it is. I plan on eventually getting either a 4 band or a 3 band w/adjustable mids and Aero DCs some day.

What I like about Bartolini is the sheer fatness of the tone, which I prefer on a fretless. My Bart Classic P/J pickups have a nice Jaco-esque tone and allow the P pickup to get somewhere close to upright-ish.

nalapit13 · #**213** 11-13-2010, 12:21 PM

what is the knob configuration on your 3 band? do you have any double stacked knobs?

spade2you · #**214** 11-13-2010, 12:25 PM

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what is the knob configuration on your 3 band? do you have any double stacked knobs?

Standard 3 band with a push/pull EQ defeat. I could have the push/pull switch mid frequencies, but I really don't have any gripes with how it sounds.

Cory · #**215** 11-13-2010, 04:15 PM

I'd love to hear an Elrick fretless with a Pope pre in it. My Elrick 4 fretless flat out smokes. It's a magic bass for sure. It's a swamp ash body, holly top and an Ebony board. I'd love to get a fretless 5. If I end up getting one of those built, I may try the Pope pre.

ubado · #**216** 11-13-2010, 05:54 PM

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my NJS 5 has the Bart/Bart combo.......and it is absolutely wonderful. Mine has an ash body and a rosewood board.

Perhaps for me, it's the combination of Bart dual coils with swamp ash that doesn't thrill me. The last Bartolini loaded swamp ash bass that I had was my Garz 4-banger singlecut. It had Bartolini M3's paired with an Audere 3ZB preamp. I totally dug the Audere pre ... but the Bart dual coils left me a bit cold. I've gotta admit ... when it came to fingerstyling or tapping ... the Barts sounded great in either bass, but again, when it came to any sort of slapping ... it didn't really hit the mark.

Perhaps it's due to the "fatness of tone" as Spade was saying that keeps me searching for the slap tone I'm wanting to achieve. When it comes to fretless ... I don't think one can go wrong with a Bart on Bart combo.

I've got my eyes peeled for a NJS 5'ver ... perhaps the Bart combo with jazz PU's will do the trick.

room037 · #**217** 11-21-2010, 01:24 AM

I am new owner of Elrick Platinum Classic 4 strings Hybrid Semi-Hollow Fretless.
The bass has nice Curly Koa top and Cocoboro fingerboard.
The pict is available on the Gallery page of Elrick website.

The bass is amazing tone and great playability !

Eiji from Japan

ubado · #**218** 11-21-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by room037

I am new owner of Elrick Platinum Classic 4 strings Hybrid Semi-Hollow Fretless.
The bass has nice Curly Koa top and Cocoboro fingerboard.
The pict is available on the Gallery page of Elrick website.

Congrats Eiji!
Any chance of some sound clips?

RoosterRusek · #**219** 12-05-2010, 02:35 PM

Gents,

I am patiently saving up for a 6 string and I am looking for a more upscale bass. Obvioulsy, I am watching for a MTD that I can afford, but I have been very much wondering about the Elrick series basses. I am looking for a few things...

First, the action has to be low low. I play with a light touch and wonder about the Elrick necks. do they stay set once they are adjusted? Have they traditionally been known for their stability?

Anyone want to give an opinion to theire overall playability?

Sound, I like that focused sound, is this a typical sound that is faily easily achieved with and Elrick.

How do the B strings fare? Floppy or solid?

I am here in Atlanta and don't have easy access to one as the one at the Atlanta Bass Gallery was sold.

I play mostly progressive and jazz, and play a Bergantino 322 with and Ampeg SVT 4 Pro.

Thoughts and thanks folks.

Paulie

ubado · #**220** 12-06-2010, 01:10 PM

Although I don't have an Elrick 6'er, but a Classic Gold 5'ver ... and my experience with a MTD was an upgraded KZ6 ... I'll try to field this one as best as I can.

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First, the action has to be low low. I play with a light touch and wonder about the Elrick necks. do they stay set once they are adjusted? Have they traditionally been known for their stability?

Yes, the action can be set rather low ... however my KZ6 was able to be set just a scoach lower.

Yes, Elrick necks (IME) are super stable. I have a 100+ year old house, where temperatures aren't always a constant ... and it still remains rock solid. I actually don't recall ever having to adjust the truss rod since I've had it.

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How do the B strings fare? Floppy or solid?

Solid, but quite frankly, not as taunt as the MTD KZ6

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an opinion to theire overall playability?

Overall playability IMO ... goes to Elrick, although I am comparing it to the MTD KZ line.

For myself, the comfort of the neck is one of the most important things that I consider. IMO, this is where Elrick is a cut above many boutique builders. I will state that my old KZ was more comfortable in second octave play (where it really exceeded my expectations) ... but overall I have to give it to Elrick. And from what I've seen ... you'd be hard pressed to find a lighter 6'er out there. I also find the Elrick's body contours to be a bit more comfortable, and a bit more balanced overall. However Elrick's bodies are a bit larger than that of MTD's.

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Sound, I like that focused sound, is this a typical sound that is faily easily achieved with and Elrick.

That all depends on what woods you choose. Same goes for MTD ... with both being boutique builders. I will state that, from what I've heard and experienced with my upgraded KZ, that MTDs are more hi-fi than my Elrick. But my Elrick is a bit more versatile, and has, what I would describe as an Elrick growl.

Hope this was helpful.