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 …
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Thru-neck 4-String Product Profile: Elrick Neck-Through 4-String By Scott Malandrome There’s something about a handmade bass. Maybe it’s the specially selected timbers, the custom-tailored electronics, or just the extra attention that adds up to a unique instrument. If you’re one of those bassists who’s into hand-crafted wood, you’ll dig the work of Chicago luthier Robert …
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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 …
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Piccolo Bass Review, Modern Musician Monthly, 1996 The Elrick Piccolo Bass: A Welcome Arrival By Dan Cooper The idea of a “piccolo bass” is not a new one. Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, and others have long since ventured there. The particular instrument we are examining today is an Elrick, handmade by Rob Elrick in Chicago. It’s …
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Industry Insider with Rob Elrick Industry Insider: Not Just Another Bass in the Crowd By P.J. LaMariana Rob Elrick is not one of the better known luthiers on the scene, but people in the know are touting him as one of the very best. From his background as a potter, Berklee student and professional …
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