2016 VRB™ model

Rodent · **Posted:** February 22nd, 2016, 8:53 pm

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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andrew · **Posted:** February 22nd, 2016, 9:40 pm

Super cool Rod!

superheavydeathmetal · **Posted:** February 23rd, 2016, 3:39 am

Whoo! I love the color on that PJ.

Matt R. · **Posted:** February 23rd, 2016, 8:30 am

Oh my goodness, that Jazz.

paulo · **Posted:** February 23rd, 2016, 11:08 am

Love the finish on the first pic!

Rodent · **Posted:** February 23rd, 2016, 12:25 pm

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

fivebass52 · **Posted:** February 23rd, 2016, 7:33 pm

Thanks Rod, for offering up lefties, with no upcharge! Beautiful basses!

Rodent · **Posted:** March 14th, 2017, 7:45 pm

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 ...

fivebass52 · **Posted:** March 14th, 2017, 7:57 pm

I'm sure we''ll All be looking forward to the build pics, and the completed bass!

paulo · **Posted:** March 14th, 2017, 8:37 pm

Nice!
Looking forward to see more pics!

Rodent · **Posted:** March 17th, 2017, 6:50 pm

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 ...

Rodent · **Posted:** May 6th, 2017, 8:44 pm

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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fivebass52 · **Posted:** May 7th, 2017, 4:53 pm

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 ...

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I've never seen a neck carved out of a single block of wood like this... this is SO Cool!

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