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Yup! That one piece was the very special one that I had mentioned before. When I got it, the strings were crazy off the board, but after a good set up and some TLC, it plays just amazing. The biggest problem that I have is that this plus the Shuderella are very distracting to play - you are looking at the bass more than you are playing it. The other cool thing about the one piece that when it arrived, it came straight from Johnathan Herrera, Bass Player reviewer, himself.

The Shuderella, it's an acquired taste, but I love it ;) A couple of friends of mine have played it and have said that it sounds more like an old 60's P Bass than a modern piece. Plus, the fretboard/neck looks like they are made out of plastic, but they are not. One of my friends took about 10 minutes just going over all of the lyrics that are on it.

Jens does fabulous work and is a stand up guy to deal with. We've got another bass in the works, but that won't be ready until late 2010 :)
 
Also with the one piece, we are about 10 days post set up and the strings are still at the same height. I'm curious to see what happens when the weather changes, but no issues so far. I've taken it in and out of my house twice now, going from 72f, to 30F, back to 72F with no noticeable changes. I'll post more of my thoughts on both basses sometime later.
 
Final thought for now - Ritter's look like art (and for the most part, they are), but they are as my bass friends describe them "Players"

No doubt about that!

I think the Shud' is probably something that you need to see in person to really appreciate it, but a nice trio of basses for sure.
 
I agree - when Jens showed me pictures of the Shud back in December, I was not too keen on it. But, I took a leap of faith (a pricey one at that) and it is stunning and killer tone in person.

If you are in Colorado the first weekend in May, they will be showcased at the Rocky Mountain Bass Slam [Invalid or Expired Link Removed].

Thanks!

Ernest
 
I finally got my bass...!! The Roya 5 is here :D Man, what a pair I have now, it just makes everything else seem redundant to me... I'm even considering letting the old Fenders go, but I'll wait for a few months and see if I come to my senses :)

Here are the specs again:

Body - Purpleheart
Top - Birds eye maple
Neck - Limba (was expecting maple, but this is great!)
Fretboard - Purple Kingwood
Pickups - Ritter Triplebuckers
Electronics - Ritter Master electronics
Hardware - Gotoh custom Ritter gold
Matching headstock
24 frets

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I'm not usually a big fan of purpleheart wood, but that body just KILLS!
 
Can we see a front picture,Basdyret?

I tried Ken Smith Taper Core Medium 028-130T on my Okon.
They're really good.
Her neck has slight dropping setting as it goes on high position.
I heard its maybe because of the neck material(Limba).So strings are high from fret at first and hard to play above 12f.
But after I adjust the neck,bridge,and change strings,its perfect!!:hyper:

By the way,I really like the feeling of neck.
It's really one of a kind.can't put into words.
Just feeling tells you LIVING quality of wood.:p
 
The new Ritter Cora has come to the Atlanta Bass Gallery. Going to check it out today. I'll report back soon.......:bassist: and yes im excited!!! :hyper:
 

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I test drove these 2 beauties last week at the Atlanta Bass Gallery. They are truly jaw dropping to look at. Play incredible and sound amazing. I'm so impressed with the Cora! Great job Jens
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