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Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: crobbins on July 04, 2008, 12:08:44 PM

Not the greatest picture, but what is it??(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/53393.jpg)

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: crobbins on July 04, 2008, 12:20:44 PM

Here's a better pic, but it's not Phils actual bss.(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/53396.jpg)

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: crobbins on July 04, 2008, 12:29:12 PM

Okay I got it. It's a Ritter...
 
http://www.ritter-basses.com/ritter-basses-baesse/ritter-basses-jupiter.htm (http://www.ritter-basses.com/ritter-basses-baesse/ritter-basses-jupiter.htm)

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: David Houck on July 04, 2008, 12:37:46 PM

Interestingly, there's another thread on this topic with the same thread name in this same section of the board here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=18107).  I guess that suggests that this bass is attracting some attention.

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: crobbins on July 04, 2008, 01:03:58 PM

Yep, I reckon so....

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: lbpesq on July 04, 2008, 02:31:54 PM

Do you like the Ritter bass?
It used to live in Suess' place!
He played it morning, noon, and night,
It gave the neighbors such a fright!
They heard him play it in a box
They saw him play it with a fox
He used to play it in the rain
He even played it on a train
Now Phil is playing it, what do you think of that?
The head Friend's Bass made by the Cat in the Hat!
 
hehehehe
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: ajdover on July 04, 2008, 06:22:38 PM

I'm sure Phil likes it, but I have to say it's not my cuppa joe.  Looks like a piece of bubble gum pulled into weird shapes to me, but each his own.
 
Alan

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: 811952 on July 04, 2008, 08:17:49 PM

I've been able to play a few Ritters, and they always felt somewhat unfinished, imho, for lack of a better term.  I'm guessing his is pretty well setup though.
 
John

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: mike1762 on July 05, 2008, 07:00:35 AM

You shouldn't always judge things by their looks, but that thing looks like the north end of a south bound skunk.  Although Alembics often have unconventional shapes, I've never been a fan of weird shaped instruments.  Alembics look classy and sort-of antique (to my eye anyway).

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: elwoodblue on July 05, 2008, 09:21:39 AM

I had a weird dream about this bass last night...I imagine it was only because phils vibes are so strong...He had it strapped to a motorcycle after a gig...I can only guess what my impression of the ritter would have been if he pulled it out during a show while I was terrapin....er...trippin'
 
lotsa love to ya Phil!  
 
Has he done any recording with this one ?  
 
 It must be comfy to play despite the deep sea creature appearance.

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: flaxattack on July 07, 2008, 10:07:56 AM

interestingly... the following nights he was back on his modulous from the photos in philzone

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: crobbins on July 07, 2008, 11:03:14 AM

Last nite on the Rothbury webcast he was playing the Ritter all nite long, and it sounded great..

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: benson_murrensun on July 11, 2008, 01:31:32 PM

I recently acquired a Ritter Classic in a trade with a fellow Alembic Club member. It is a top-notch instrument, and stunning, too boot. It's all birds-eye maple, and as you might guess, very bright sounding. So I put GHS Brite Flats on it to tame it a little. The only gripe I have with it is that it is a VERY wide 5-string neck. So I adjusted the bridge to get the strings closer together. it plays like a dream.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/53575.jpg)

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: crobbins on July 14, 2008, 09:11:10 PM

Some good pics....

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: crobbins on July 14, 2008, 09:14:33 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/53644.jpg)

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: crobbins on July 14, 2008, 09:16:58 PM

Another one...(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/53647.jpg)

Title: Phils New Bass
Post by: jazzyvee on July 15, 2008, 12:14:18 PM

I love the look of Ritter basses but never seen any to hear what they sound like.
Jazzyvee