Michael Kelly Rick Turner B4 (Sunburst)

"The Acoustic Bass Guitar (ABG) is a quixtic beast in the low-end jungle. While it’s possible to build an instrument with as much craftsmanship and beauty as any fine acoustic guitar, the acoustic output of many ABGs is essentially useless. They can be amplified to gig volume, but dealing with feedback is inevitable, and one often encounters poorly tuned piezo systems and janky electronics. These realities inspired veteran luthier Rick Turner—who has been on the leading edge of electronics and custom lutherie since helping to start up Alembic in 1970— to approach the ABG from a new perspective, ultimately resulting in his..."
-Ed Friedland, Bassplayer.com

Full Review: http://www.bassplayer.com/amps/1166/review-michael-kelly-rick-turner-b4-bass/51283

specs

Top: Okoumé
Body: Okoumé w/ Abalone Purfling
Binding: Black ABS
Neck: Mahogany - Natural Satin Finish
Binding: None
Fretboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22
Inlays: Abalone Dots
Electronics: USA made Seymour Duncan® Rick Turner D-TAR Wave-Length System