I was able to play a four-string at George Gruhn's here in Nashville several years ago. Ya know how you pick up most ABG's and they just don't sound very bass like? These DO. Amazing. Pricey, but if that kinda dough is no problem, these are exceptionally fine.
I'd have never believed you could that get that kind of tone out of a large jazz box-sized axe. There's a LOT going on acoustically in these things (I'd see Ribbecke's website for a rpoper explanation, it's part of all that Kasha stuff).
I'd give anything IF this could be farmed out to Samick or somebody in the Orient to make these at a more affordable price in mass production. But don't ge me wrong, Ribbecke's work is very good and the price is reasonable for what it is and how it was built.
Sure gonna make somebody a real keeper!
J o e y
