Thru-neck 5-String  Soundroom Elrick e-volution active neck-through 5-string List price: $3,950 ($4,300 as tested); approx. street price: N/A Pros: Dreamy construction and delightful tone. Cons: None. Contact: Elrick, (386) 517-6823 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting(386) 517-6823end_of_the_skype_highlighting; www.elrick.com BY JOHNATHAN HERRERA When we reviewed the Cort Elrick JP-5 in June ’03, I dug the Korean-made instrument’s excellent playability and solid tone, but […]

New Jazz Standard 5-String  Hands-on Review: The Elrick New Jazz Standard (NJS) by Matthew Lux I have to admit when I was first approached to review the Elrick New Jazz Standard (NJS), I was skeptical. I’m a Fender man. I’ve had my ’76 Jazz bass for 19 years. Upon first opening the case, though, I […]

5-String Bolt-on Review  Hands-on Review: Elrick 5-String Bass By John Dahlman This bolt-on is the latest offering from Rob Elrick of Chicago. The review bass arrived here at subsonic HQ ready to play. The set-up was perfect right out of the case, and the fit and finish is equally well done. The sides and back […]