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A worldclass custom 5 string from Rob Elrick!
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Condition: Used, Excellent
Rob Elrick is an absolute wizard of a luthier, as evidenced by this supernaturally-good 5 string. Superlative materials, second-to-none craftsmanship, and modern (in the best way) tone and playability for days and nights!
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This Gold Series bass features bolt-on neck construction. The body features a “heel-less” body design for exceptional upper register access and an asymmetrical bolt pattern offering exceptional stability. Hand-carved from the finest hardwoods, this Elrick Bass features a body of swamp ash. The neck is constructed of maple, 24 fret (plus zero fret) maple fretboard and features a 35” scale. Also featured is a 2-way truss rod, custom Elrick bridge, Hipshot hardware, Dunlop straploks, bartolini dual-coil soapbar pickups and Bartolini 3-band preamp as original equipment.
Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers. We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC. We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in. Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world. Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business. Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.
We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability. We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape. We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment.
Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website. Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history? Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear? It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.
35″ scale 5-string
24 frets + zero fret
swamp ash body
Buckeye Burl top
hand rubbed oil finish
maple neck and fingerboard
Paua abalone block top position markers
“glow-in-the-dark” side dots
medium fret wire
2-way adjustable truss rod
Bartolini J-coil pickups
Bartolini 3-band preamp circuit
fully shielded control cavity
Black Hipshot Ultra-light tuners
Black Elrick bridge (by Hipshot)
Dunlop Straploks
Elrick Fundamental strings
Elrick hardshell case