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Ritter-Sandberg

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bloodshot sun

Nov 21, 2011
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#1
hey guys i just fell in love with the Ritter Supernova bass Aram Bedrosian uses but it's way too expensive for me ... what's a cheaper alternative that is built similarly to the ritter? i'd say sandberg basic ken taylor...am i right?
 
#2
bloodshot sun said:
hey guys i just fell in love with the Ritter Supernova bass Aram Bedrosian uses but it's way too expensive for me ... what's a cheaper alternative that is built similarly to the ritter? i'd say sandberg basic ken taylor...am i right?
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I think many are actually built better or at least as well as Ritter.
Just not looking as fancy.
One Ritter issue is the thick varnish many of his basses display.
Try loads and decide then I'd say.
 
#3
cnltb said:
I think many are actually built better than Ritter.
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WOW, I guess you never saw a Ritter in person. Actually, Ritter is top notch. Mr. Ritter is one of the rare persons who knows what to do to make stuff perfect....

bloodshoot sun, maybe you should check some luthier around your place. Sometimes you find a luthier, who will build your dream instrument just like you want it, for less than a new musicman or stuff like that...
 
#6
I think the big thing with Ritter is his custom electronics. If memory serves me they are Quad buckers. You can get something similar from a number of pickup companies and have someone spec build you a bass.Im sure there are a number of alternatives that can be eqed to get you in a similar ballpark. Ive never held or even seen a Ritter to discuss quality. As far as playability same scenario..Ritter has his thing going..so if you like it..again have someone spec it to similar dimensions.

What Im saying is Im sure you can get fairly close without breaking the bank. Remember some of his cost involves VAT and all those foreign taxes /charges they contend with.

edit: triple bucker per his website [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

couple of options..no affiliation with any of the companies - http://www.bestbassgear.com/bartolini-mv5cbc-pickups.htm http://www.bestbassgear.com/nordstrand-pickups.htm#nordstrandmm5
 
#8
LightGroove said:
I think the big thing with Ritter is his custom electronics. If memory serves me they are Quad buckers. You can get something similar from a number of pickup companies and have someone spec build you a bass.Im sure there are a number of alternatives that can be eqed to get you in a similar ballpark. Ive never held or even seen a Ritter to discuss quality. As far as playability same scenario..Ritter has his thing going..so if you like it..again have someone spec it to similar dimensions.

What Im saying is Im sure you can get fairly close without breaking the bank. Remember some of his cost involves VAT and all those foreign taxes /charges they contend with.

edit: triple bucker per his website [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
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The pickups are made by Haussel (http://www.haeussel.com/)
and the preamp is made by Noll ([Invalid or Expired Link Removed])
 

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