Official Elrick Club Thread!

[Chosen1]

Well fellow Elrickites, I can proudly say that on yesterday I became the proud owner of a brand new baby boy/Classic 6 string-Tasmanian Rose Myrtle top and wenge/wenge neck& fretboard. And like every healthy boy or girl, after delivery, when slapped by the Dr., cries loudly as my new baby did.LOL!!!!!! When I get a little time I will post the photos, and I can say that Rob has outdone himself in making the vision in my mind come to life in such an excellent way I do have one question that I'd like to ask. When using a head that can receive both active and passive inputs, and setting that heads control on active, which way should the active/passive control on the bass be set (up or down)? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Active is when the switch is pointed towards the controls (at least on all of mine that I've had). There's one really easy way to figure it out for yourself though- the EQ won't work when in passive mode, so whichever way the switch is that nullifies the EQ, that way is passive

[Chosen1]

Thank you Bryan, The test that you suggested worked perfectly and I was able to settle that issue in about 5 seconds.

[Chosen1]

Here some rough photos of my new baby. It is my first and I am very pleased with the sounds this baby puts out. This is the Tasmanian Rose Myrtle
with Wenge neck and Wenge fretboard. IMG00022.jpg (850.7 KB), IMG00021.jpg (210.5 KB), IMG00020.jpg (195.5 KB), IMG00019.jpg (186.7 KB), IMG00018.jpg (928.7 KB), IMG00017.jpg (852.0 KB)

[fretlessspence]

Can't see the pics. Try again.

[Chosen1]

Attachment 95305Unfortunately, I am not quite as computer friendly as my 15 year old son. He lposted the pix the first time and it worked, however there was no text added because he grew very impatient with my lack of knowledge in this area. Let's see if I can get it right this time.

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Very nice- was that a custom order? I haven't seen a store with it in stock.

[Mr. Majestic]

That is a very nice bass. I really dig the wenge neck and the beautiful top. Congrats. I need to update the numbers.

[Chosen1]

Yes, this bass was custom ordered back in february, I was kind of unsure about ordering this type of top because it has some pink in it, and I feared that it would appear to be a little girlish, but after talking to Rob and the guys at Bass Emporium, (oh yeah) I can't forget my wifes input, I decided to go with the tas top. I'll try to post more pix with better lighting to really show the detail of Rob's fine craftmanship.

[C-5KO]

Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler

I'm just jonesing for another Elrick again- I've had just the one for half a year now. Within two months I'll be getting one- problem is is that it'll probably be a custom, which will take another 4-6 months to build.

specs?

another hyper-zon-tyler?

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Originally Posted by C-5KO

specs?

another hyper-zon-tyler?

The only problem with the original "hyperelrick" was that I kept missing a fifth string, even with all the detuners. I don't think it would be possible to have a five-string made to have them all unless the headstock was REALLY big- the headstock for the four was big enough already

For a custom it would be either a six-string fretted or a five-string fretless- either would have a shorter scale (34" or possible 33") and a tighter string spacing (17.5 or so). I loved my e-volution six, but it did feel a bit big on my short frame- mostly due to the string spacing I think. I'm even thinking about bolt-ons; I love the looks of the singlecuts, but the upper fret access on the bolt-ons is so nice, and they're a good deal cheaper.

Who knows though.

[C-5KO]

Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler

the headstock for the four was big enough already

haha.. yeah, that was pretty big. reminds me of a canoe paddle....

Originally Posted by Bryan R. Tyler

I'm even thinking about bolt-ons; I love the looks of the singlecuts, but the upper fret access on the bolt-ons is so nice, and they're a good deal cheaper.

My bolt-on has a bit more punch compared to my other neck-thru's. It's a good way to go. When I get enough scratch together, I'm going with a barebones singlecut. Ash body, no top, Maple neck, Birdseye fb. If I could afford a top, I'm thinking that sweet holly might be nice -- the polar opposite of my walnut bass.

[Bryan R. Tyler]

A fancy top is included with the regular singlecut price- can you get a non-topped singlecut at a reduced price?

[nalapit13]

i just ordered some aero JB6ae(i think that is the model) for my evo 6.

i also bought some maple so larry from aero can make some pickup covers for the aeros in my 6 and my (soon to be here) singelcut 4 since rob did not want to do them.

i cant wait.

[Mr. Majestic]

Originally Posted by nalapit13

i just ordered some aero JB6ae(i think that is the model) for my evo 6.

i also bought some maple so larry from aero can make some pickup covers for the aeros in my 6 and my (soon to be here) singelcut 4 since rob did not want to do them.

i cant wait.

Larry is such a nice guy. He always speaks about things that are at least ten feet over my head, but usually I always leave smarter. I went with the bart. soapbars on mine, just in case I ever wanted to upgrade to the AERO's later.
Rob makes wooden covers for all of his basses that have them. He glues up the small pieces, then ships them to Larry who mills them out and ships them back for Rob to finish shaping and fitted in the basses.

[nalapit13]

i have active barts in my 6, so i am going to have active aeros in my 6 and then passive aeros in my 4.

i spoke with larry about 2 weeks ago over the phone and he told me rob had ordered my aeros so i am sure my single cut will be here shortly. i cant wait any longer the suspense is killing me.

[Mr. Majestic]

Elrick Numbers

Elrick Club Members:

1. Bryan R. Tyler
2. blowinblue
3. imjammin
4. John Damstra
5. fretlessspence
6. brianh
7. membranophone
8. jdombrow
9. espositod
10. 55-02
11. Halftooth
12. OneMan
13. nalapit13
14. Brad Johnson
15. pcurtain
16. rick4001s
17. Zooberwerx
18. C-5KO
19. Kephah
20. tfmbass
21. caesarbass
22. Chosen1
23.Mr. Majestic
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[Mr. Majestic]

Thought some Elrick bass porn might be a good thing.

[Wilbyman]

Beautiful Elricks!!

They are such a dichotomy to me, the 4-strings are the most beautiful looking exotic 4's on the market but I find the big nut width and neck profile (along with the zero fret) kinda off-putting...not to mention the 35" (though I have been seeing more and more 34"s).

I guess my Elrick would be a custom with jazz bass type neck specs...

W

[Bryan R. Tyler]

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