Comments on: Crimson Guitars’ 05Ric Extended Range Bass

By: Robert Irizarry

Robert Irizarry — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:59:00 +0000

Hey John: Here you go!

Scale length is “32″
Lowest string is tuned to “c” and is 95 in diameter.

> From left to right (if you are looking at it)
String Note Diameter
1 G 38

2 D 65

3 C 95

4 D 55

5 G 40

6 C 28

7 F 18

By: John

John — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:02:34 +0000

I have a few questions for the builder, if you don’t mind. WHat is the scale length of the ERB? What string diameters did you use? Lastly, what key/note is the thickest string tuned to? Thanks.

JHG

By: Robert Irizarry

Robert Irizarry — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:42:40 +0000

Thanks so much, Ray! Not sure how I missed that one!

By: Ray DeGennaro

Ray DeGennaro — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:43:15 +0000

There is a YouTube video of 05Ric playing this hybrid: 05RicRay

By: Robert Irizarry

Robert Irizarry — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:31:45 +0000

Unfortunately steph, it’s not always possible to showcase the sitting position since images or videos aren’t always available. However, there’s more to come on this particular instrument so stay tuned.

By: steph

steph — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:05:08 +0000

One thing I keep wondering in many of these presentations where the guy is standing is the ergonomic aspect isn’t being showcased.

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By: Robert Irizarry

Robert Irizarry — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:37:36 +0000

I’m pretty amazed as well, GL. Beautiful work and fast work are hard to find in one package.

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By: GregP

GregP — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:17:40 +0000

I love it! The only, *ONLY* thing I would have changed on it would be for the bridge end extension to have been somehow sculpted to compliment the rest of the instruments curves. But that’s just aesthetics.

Very cool.

By: GLW

GLW — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:02:46 +0000

I follow Ben’s Crimson Guitars workshop diary regularly and am always amazed at the sheer quantity of work he gets through. He doesn’t hang about, but he doesn’t let this compromise his guitar builds.

Absolutely fantastic stuff. Fans of ergonomic design will also appreciate the carving he does on most of his designs.