Difference(s) between Elrick bodies

[Szipmonk]

I was wondering if someone could tell me about the differences between the Elrick e-volution and classic bodies, besides the strap button placement. It seems like the horns are a bit sleeker on the e-volution. Is there anything else I'm missing?

 

[grooveguru]

Not sure about any other differences but I've owned a Gold Standard 5, a NJS 5 and a Singlecut Platinum 5 and they all have been outstanding. I regret selling all of them! Next bass on my list will be another Elrick 5 to be sure!

 

[Szipmonk]

I'm just waiting for Bryan R. Tyler to chime in. He seems to be the resident Elrick guru.

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

The e-volution has bullnose radiusing- meaning it's quite a bit more rounded at all of the edges, while the Classic has a more defined edge, like Fodera or Nordstrand singlecuts have (I prefer the smooth edges of the e-volutions).

The e-volution also has a lower horn that doesn't curve as dramatically inward as the Classic, which makes the knee hole wider. I have average-sized legs and the Classic was never uncomfortable when restng on my knee, but I know some guys with thick legs found them a bit uncomfortable.

Also, while the knob layout is the same, the knobs on the e-volution are in a straighter line- the knobs on the Classic are in a more curved line.

The Classic models are also available with a figured back (at least the singlecuts are), while AFAIK none of the e-volution models have figured backs available.

The only other thing I can think of is that in the lower corner of the bass where the figured tops end, the e-volution has a curved transition to the the body wood, while the Classic has a straight line transition to the body wood. This is likely because of the different types of radiusing the two models use.

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

I'm just waiting for Bryan R. Tyler to chime in. He seems to be the resident Elrick guru.

Thanks TB members C-5KO and Brad Johnson are also Elrick fans- they each own four I believe.

 

[fraublugher]

just in case someone isn't gasing for an elrick

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Now that's an NJS, so it's neither an e-volution OR a Classic shape- way to confuse everybody, fraublugher

 

[grooveguru]

Hey that used to be mine! Go ahead rub it in my face.

Just like seeing an old girlfriend with someone new!

 

[C-5KO]

The Classic models are also available with a figured back (at least the singlecuts are), while AFAIK none of the e-volution models have figured backs available.

My doublecut has a figured back also. I'm not sure if it's still an option though. When I had my singlecut made, he did say that he doesn't usually do figured backs for the singlecuts, I believe because of time constraints.

The one option I wish I could have indulged in is the full-faced figured top. It's pure decadence.

I've never tried a evo before, I'm sure it's just as killer as any Elrick is, but I'm a Classic guy - for now.

 

[C-5KO]

Just like seeing an old girlfriend with someone new!

Yummmmmmm.....

the bass I mean.

 

[Sufenta]

Its a little bit cut around the lower right nob layout, but that is a GS5 in Acciòn!

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

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That's a Classic

(just trying to relate it to the thread topic)

 

[milo]

Here is Classic live.

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Great playing! And are those the Fretlight (or whatever they're called) stick-ons?

 

[Sufenta]

Here is Classic live.

Dude-
In the act of bowing down for that video. Nice Work!