New Renaissance owner!

Before anyone jumps on my for not having any pics, let me just say right off: I don't have any pics yet, but I'll post them as soon as I can.

Anyway, I just bought a Rick Turner Renaissance RB4FL. I've had it for a couple of days, and it just seems to get more incredible the more I play it. The sound is just so amazing and unique. It also looks as unique as it sounds. I have a feeling I'll eventually get tired of explaining it to people.

The interesting thing about it, is the top is made of bookmatched Western Big Leaf maple. It's mostly flamed, but it's a little strange. It seems to be burled in a particular spot. It also has an unlined coco bolo fingerboard which looks and feels amazing. I used to think ebony was the ultimate fingerboard wood, but now I'm bot so sure. The back and sides are really nice looking walnut. The last thing worth mentioning is the dingus strap holder, which looks a bit strange, but makes it balance so much better.

I'll be posting pics as soon as possible.

 

I think I'll be using mine quite a bit. It definately has a very different sound from most fretless basses, but I still think it can be used to great effect whenever a normal fretless would normally be used.

 

I finally have some pictures. Sorry about the poor quality. It's hard to really get an idea of what the bass looks like.

 

Here are some more.

 

Last one.

 

Way to be open minded. But honestly, I don't really care what you think. You obviously haven't actually played my bass. Otherwise, I'm sure your opinion would be different.

 

I have a couple better pictures now.

 

Here's another one.

 

Here's a shot of the walnut back.

 

Here's the headstock.