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slicknickhaas
Junior
Username: slicknickhaas

Post Number: 20
Registered: 10-2009
Posted on Monday, July 05, 2010 - 4:37 pm:   Edit Post

well who's going to be the first (other than Phil) to own one of these baby's!
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Ritter-Jupiter-Eye-Horus-Jupiter-Bass-Phil-Lesh-/290449470334?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Guitar&hash=item43a023337e
ajdover
Senior Member
Username: ajdover

Post Number: 841
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Monday, July 05, 2010 - 4:51 pm:   Edit Post

Not me. It looks like a piece of salt water taffy that's gone horribly wrong IMHO. It may sound like electric Jesus dipped in butter, but I can't get over the shape.

Then again, it may float someone else's boat, so more power to them.
slicknickhaas
Junior
Username: slicknickhaas

Post Number: 21
Registered: 10-2009
Posted on Monday, July 05, 2010 - 5:19 pm:   Edit Post

have to say I agree, its a long strange trip of a bass for sure,
mike1762
Senior Member
Username: mike1762

Post Number: 579
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Monday, July 05, 2010 - 5:27 pm:   Edit Post

I didn't know Dr Seuss played bass.
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 2484
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Monday, July 05, 2010 - 7:47 pm:   Edit Post

Good luck finding strings - 35" scale plus most of a foot from bridge to tail.
bigredbass
Senior Member
Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 1423
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 8:05 am:   Edit Post

I am continually amazed at Ritter. This is the kind of thing you need to push design and imaginations into other places. Some of his shapes (like this) are design at the expense of ergonomics, but like exotic cars or couture fashion, what's practical got to do with it? And like most 'out there' designers, over time the market will decide if there's a place for it.

I do respect that like Alembic, he builds his own hardware (though I'm not sure of his relationship with ETS) and pickups.

But if Phil really paid $40K for his if I remember the recent Bass Player article correctly, this would be a bargain, though I probably wouldn't show up at the Opry with it!

J o e y
llobsterbass
Member
Username: llobsterbass

Post Number: 75
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 9:41 am:   Edit Post

I love the look of Ritters, except this one. and the only other Ritter I heard live -- the guy from moe. -- sounded great.

but Phil's Ritter bass to my ear lacks most of the low-end punch that his Moduluses and Alembics had. It has tremendous clarity, tone and awesome midrange twang, but no low end. Makes it tough to drop bombs ... I wasn't sure The Other One had started last year in Philly.

Eye of Horus inlay is wicked cool though.
slicknickhaas
Junior
Username: slicknickhaas

Post Number: 22
Registered: 10-2009
Posted on Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 11:31 am:   Edit Post

This May explain why he's stop playing his Ritter,
he was playing it at the start of futhur and for a quick song at his bday bash in S.F. but other than that he's seems to like his Modulus more. As a fan in the crowd I have to say, I like the sound of the Modulus better
llobsterbass
Member
Username: llobsterbass

Post Number: 76
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 8:40 pm:   Edit Post

With all due respect to Phil, my greatest bass influence, I'm really glad to hear that.

In light of this, maybe this new Eye of Horus is the backup Phil ordered right after he got the first one? I think that was mentioned in his Bass Player profile last year.
llobsterbass
Member
Username: llobsterbass

Post Number: 77
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 8:53 pm:   Edit Post



(Message edited by llobsterbass on July 08, 2010)
ajdover
Senior Member
Username: ajdover

Post Number: 842
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 8:59 pm:   Edit Post

One other thing ... it weighs 12 pounds. While "light" for a 6 string, it's still heavy.
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 2012
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post

I hope it comes with a fitted case.. I can imagine it being long and very wide.... and heavy.

Jazzyvee
mike1762
Senior Member
Username: mike1762

Post Number: 586
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 3:03 am:   Edit Post

I made a low-ball offer on it. It would be an interesting conversation piece.
benson_murrensun
Advanced Member
Username: benson_murrensun

Post Number: 304
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 10:16 am:   Edit Post

I have a Ritter Classic; it looks just like Rob Derhak's (the guy from moe.), except mine has 5 strings, and I can say it is a VERY FINE instrument. One reason the strings are so long on the Eye of Horus design is in an attempt to get the strings' tensions equal. Or so I've heard. It may not please the eye of most folks but Jens Ritter may be onto something that has value to some players.
benson_murrensun
Advanced Member
Username: benson_murrensun

Post Number: 305
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 10:17 am:   Edit Post

If anybody wants to see it:

http://www.ritter-instruments.com/item_info.php?i=25
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 2015
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 11:00 am:   Edit Post

I love the look and idea behind Ritters and would consider buying one in the future.

Jazzyvee
bob2
New
Username: bob2

Post Number: 7
Registered: 2-2009
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post

according to the ritter website, this was a "limited edition of ten basses".

http://www.ritter-instruments.com/artist-series-phil-lesh.php



(Message edited by bob2 on July 09, 2010)
hieronymous
Senior Member
Username: hieronymous

Post Number: 792
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post

I'm starting to like it in spite of myself!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JALmMHDgzc8
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 2016
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 12:43 pm:   Edit Post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVbxQ39xtkk

The Princess guitar.

Jazzyvee
senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 986
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 2:22 am:   Edit Post

Guys,
I do own a Ritter Roya 5string. It is really a great bass but what I really hate that you cannot get a low action on that.
Oliver (Spyderman)

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