Rest In Peace Rick Turner

[davec]

Waking today to hear the Grandfather of the boutique bass world passed away last night. Rick was always kind and very generous With his time and knowledge. One of the funniest things I ever saw was a no name slap attack bassist in Rick’s booth at NAMM, offering to help Rick “build the brand” in exchange for a bass endorsement. Rick was kind and patient.
may you rest well, Rick. Thanks for all you gave.

 

[two fingers]

I love learning that true geniuses are also truly good people. RIP Rick.

 

[Matt Liebenau]

As you said, one of the founding fathers of boutique instruments. There’s still few guitars or basses more beautiful then a model 1.

 

[MrLenny1]

RIP Rick.

 

[Bruce Johnson]

Aw, man. I'm real sorry to hear that. I worked with Rick for several years back in the mid-'90's. He helped me develop a special pickup system for my basses, as I was getting my business started. I learned a tremendous amount from him, technical stuff and how to run a Luthier business. He was always eager to help other Luthiers. A pioneer craftsman and a great man.

Rest In Peace. You lead the way.

 

[Scarysharkface]

Rest In Peace, Rick. You were a true visionary and one very nice, engaging person.

John

 

[BTL]

Aw, man. I'm real sorry to hear that. I worked with Rick for several years back in the mid-'90's. He helped me develop a special pickup system for my basses, as I was getting my business started. I learned a tremendous amount from him, technical stuff and how to run a Luthier business. He was always eager to help other Luthiers. A pioneer craftsman and a great man.

Rest In Peace. You lead the way.

@Bruce Johnson I remember you saying that before and I definitely see the Turner/Alembic influence in your work. Rest in Peace, Rick.

 

[tsarter]

I too awoke to this news. Very sad. A good person and a master that will be missed for sure.

 

[Jefenator]

I remember his column in Bass Player magazine from way back in the day - far and away one of the best things that magazine ever had going for it IMHO. ("Don't suffer it - buffer it." Digital tone controls = your fingers...) Those writings inform my signal chain & improve my tone to this day.
RIP

 

[GMC]

I used to chat to him on a different forum, he was very generous with his time and experience. he was one of my big influencers back in my early days of bass making.

 

[Lonnybass]

What a bummer...Rick was an incredibly helpful guide to me as I built my first instrument. Rest in peace my friend.

 

[Passinwind]

He was super generous with his time with me at NAMM 2020 and funny as all get out.

RIP to a true pioneer.

 

[Siggy]

He's helped me out a few times, such a nice person. R.I.P.

 

[bassbones2]

Nice guy…..unsurpassed craftsmanship

RIP

JB

 

[Relsom]

Sorry to hear this. I never owned one of his instruments, but know they are well regarded. Its good to hear that the person behind them is well regarded as well. RIP

 

[wagdog]

A true master of his craft and a genuinely nice guy. RIP

 

[Zooberwerx]

I remember his column in Bass Player magazine from way back in the day - far and away one of the best things that magazine ever had going for it IMHO. ("Don't suffer it - buffer it." Digital tone controls = your fingers...) Those writings inform my signal chain & improve my tone to this day.
RIP

Bought my Kubicki based solely on his review. Remember him telling the tale of tearing-up a Tele neck with fret fragment embedded in the his workbench’s neck cradle. I learned a lot.

Riis

 

[cxcxcx]

His contributions to the art of guitar building are deeply woven into the tapestry of what we expect a boutique bass to be. RIP.

 

[ThudThudThud]

As you said, one of the founding fathers of boutique instruments. There’s still few guitars or basses more beautiful then a model 1.

RIP. A sad loss.

'er indoors had MTV Classic playing in the background while chores were being performed by both of us.
"Big Love" by Fleetwood Mac came on, and the Model 1 was featured. I still think it's a masterpiece.

 

[wraub]

RIP, a true craftsman.