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2016 VRB™ model
Posted: February 22nd, 2016, 8:53 pm
by Rodent
the VRB™ model is significantly updated for 2016
lefty units are available as a dealer custom order at the same pricing as righty units.
standard specs:
4-string models
- 34" scale bolt-on Maple neck with Maple, Rosewood, or Pau Ferro fretboard; 21 frets, carbon fiber stiffening bars, bone nut
- Poplar, Alder, or Swamp Ash body
- Honey Badger pickups
- available in P, J/J, and P/J configurations
VRB™ 4.2 model
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VRB™ 4.3 model
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5-string models
- 34" scale bolt-on Maple neck with Maple, Rosewood, or Pau Ferro fretboard; 21 frets, carbon fiber stiffening bars, bone nut
- Poplar, Alder, or Swamp Ash body
- Honey Badger pickups
- available in P, J/J, and P/J configurations
RB™ 5.2 model (no pickguard, blocked fretboard, and 2-band preamp options shown)
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Re: 2016 VRB™ model
Posted: February 22nd, 2016, 9:40 pm
by andrew
Super cool Rod!
Re: 2016 VRB™ model
Posted: February 23rd, 2016, 3:39 am
by superheavydeathmetal
Whoo! I love the color on that PJ.
Re: 2016 VRB™ model
Posted: February 23rd, 2016, 8:30 am
by Matt R.
Oh my goodness, that Jazz.
Re: 2016 VRB™ model
Posted: February 23rd, 2016, 11:08 am
by paulo
Love the finish on the first pic!
Re: 2016 VRB™ model
Posted: February 23rd, 2016, 12:25 pm
by Rodent
added an image of the 4.2 model for body shape comparison. for reference, the 4.1 (P only pickup with V+T controls) and 4.3 (P/J with V+B+T controls) share the same body
Re: 2016 VRB™ model
Posted: February 23rd, 2016, 7:33 pm
by fivebass52
Thanks Rod, for offering up lefties, with no upcharge! Beautiful basses!
Re: 2016 VRB™ model
Posted: March 14th, 2017, 7:45 pm
by Rodent
there's a lefty VRB5.3 (5-string PJ) commission in my current batch of bodies working their way thru production
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This one will have a Maple/Pau Ferro neck, Honey Badger PJ pickups set, passive controls, and one of the new Hipshot KickAss 5-string bridges. More images to come ...
Re: 2016 VRB™ model
Posted: March 14th, 2017, 7:57 pm
by fivebass52
I'm sure we''ll All be looking forward to the build pics, and the completed bass!
Re: 2016 VRB™ model
Posted: March 14th, 2017, 8:37 pm
by paulo
Nice!
Looking forward to see more pics!
Re: 2016 VRB™ model
Posted: March 17th, 2017, 6:50 pm
by Rodent
progress continues: hand sculpting completed, and initial sanding begun. wiped with a bit of naphtha to highlight how this will look with its clear satin finish
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onward to constructing the neck ...
Re: 2016 VRB™ model
Posted: May 6th, 2017, 8:44 pm
by Rodent
neck blank is ready for carving up. here's the rear contour right after it was cut on the CNC. there's still a ton of work to go ...
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Re: 2016 VRB™ model
Posted: May 7th, 2017, 4:53 pm
by fivebass52
Rodent wrote:neck blank is ready for carving up. here's the rear contour right after it was cut on the CNC. there's still a ton of work to go ...
RV17502L_NeckRearSideCut.jpg
I've never seen a neck carved out of a single block of wood like this... this is SO Cool!