i wanted to share this with the group. Appreciate susan allowing me to post a non alembic. Even though it is something alembic doesnt make, i still asked This is Ribbecke's first 5 string halfling bass sound is very rich, i will be back as soon as i plug it in. i will have some more photos. Best case i have ever seen also. its also the first bass with tom;s signature amaryllis inlay

 

 

 

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Looks sweet jeff. Took less time than the new tribute too;-)
How loud is it unplugged?
 
Graeme

plenty loud g man
am plucking right now
can you hear it?
lol

Fraid not. I'm listening to allison Krauss and robert Plant on my headphones so I missed it ;-)

it has a real sweet sound graeme
doesnt boom one bit
great sustain
adjusting to the 34 scale again
neck is similar to wolf in dimension but a little thicker as it gets twds the body
going to use it friday night for a proper road test
workmanship is top notch
i need to take photos esp the case, it is crushed black velvet, heavily padded on the top and i have to wiggle it in to get it firmly seated. not a quarter inch of space round the body. its a tad heavy but much better than other cases incl g and gs

my one major bitch complaint was they didnt put a strap holder on the neck joint, i would never have thought the need to ask for one, their take is it is a sit down player because of the thick body
they are mailing one to me with instructions and i have my dremel ready, for now i think i will get some leather string or shoe lace and tie it through the nut
might be safer lol

get a strap on it jeff. I've found with the kelly that if I sit to play it I soon get a pain in my bicep where it rests on the edge of the guitar. This doesn't happen if I'm standing.  
They need to give it tummy and elbow contouring like Alembic ;-)

interesting that you say that
ribbecke makes an arm rest out of ebony that relieves the issue- its 300$ but might be worth it
they use 2 sided carpet tape to secure it to the body. there is a picture of one in the webiste
in the player profile section. its a lot of money but may be a necissity

Looks like just the thing. Very expensive though.  
I like the dark sunburst fretless they have pics of in the forum. If only mrs J hadn't stiolen my credit card ;-(

Jeff,
 
That is a really nice looking bass.  I think you should pony up for the arm rest (and let me know if you do).
 
Bradley

i didnt like the dark burst that they picked for me
it was not a good job and they have since moved spray in house i believe. i actually wanted to add a little amber on the sides and back but it meant....waitinnnnnnnng
so i opted for this as is
its much richer in person
yes brad i think i will do the arm rest= great spkg with you today

Nice bass!  How 'bout a pic of the case?  Has anyone here seen the Rob Allen cases?  
 
I would love to get a case like that for my Alembic.  The G&G's are ok, but I really like the form fit case that the Rob Allen offers.
 
Michael

i hate the g and g cases.
in my eyes they are inferior, its a shame these basses have to go in there

Michael,
 
Rob Allen cases-- I want.  Look nice, seem well constructed.
 
Roscoe uses Pro-tec, with custom inserts. Also want.
 
Bradley

I'm getting a custom Calton Case  made for Woody, my Further.  Expensive, but the best out there that I can find.
 
Bill, tgo