CHRISDABASS

[quote name='ianSB' post='1123266' date='Feb 10 2011, 09:46 PM']had the joy of playing one of the new models today and its actually quite good played great and sounded great, better than a lot of the mexican p basses ive played and its only 549. it seems expensive for a mex but i think its worth it personally thanks ian[/quote] PMT Leeds by any chance?? i played the white one there last week and was quite impressed to be honest!

The fact that u'll probably pay about £1200 all in for a near £1900 bass (its a classic series so more expensive than standard Ray) I bought my big al from them turned out to be a great deal

There's only one thing putting me off.... Can anybody guess?? All the stingray's ive owned or played suffered from quite sh*te G strings!!! I swear i'd be a dedicated Ray player if it wasnt for this issue (may not affect all rays) :-/

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1121258' date='Feb 9 2011, 12:43 PM']Ahhhh ! [/quote] Does that mean ur buying it?? Such a bargain!!!!

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2010-Ernie-Ball-MusicMan-Stingray-Classic-4-String-SAVE-/130472193717?pt=Guitar&hash=item1e60bfaeb5#ht_666wt_1141"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2010-Ernie-Ball-Musi...5#ht_666wt_1141[/url] Same place i bought my Big Al from!

Its pretty simple really A fitted hard case (if available, if not use bubble wrap to stop the bass moving around in the case) Place the hard case into a suitable shipping box with added bubble wrap protection at each end, then use lots of decent quality tape to hold it all together easy!!

In = Big Al Out = Sadowsky NYC + Sadowsky UV70

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1106734' date='Jan 28 2011, 09:14 PM']Is it just me or... can anyone see the resemblance with a Big Al? [/quote] yeh! its like they somehow got the Big Al design, stretched it and made it ugly!! lol

im sorry but are modulus serious??? They've got to be having a laugh with this one!! and thats coming from a Big Al owner!!! lol

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1096146' date='Jan 20 2011, 10:55 AM']Oh heck everyone, I can sense a internet argument brewing somewhere. No need to get too involved you know, if you dont like it, state why, then thats cool, we can all accept that. I think the term 'fanboi' is a little difficult to digest. I think what I'd describe myself as is a player of EBMM instruments. This hasnt come around from the internet or forums, it has come from trying them out, and finding they work for me. I got my first real Stingray over 12 years ago, and Id wanted it for a few years before that! Why? The aesthetics, the different scratchplate, and more importantly, the tone. MASSIVE tone. That, and the fact my teacher at the time who stated that they make instruments that are very high quality without the 'custom' price tag. So yes, Ive followed them since then, way before I got involved with forums. Am I a fan of their instruments? Yes. Why? Well, I am, thats it. I say enjoy what you like, and dont get too bogged down. [/quote] What he said!!

As much as i may not like the way Sterling comes across as a person, i love his willingness to innovate and create new and exciting instruments! they may not be for everyone but if it inspires new sounds and new music then surely thats a great achievement Personally i couldn't deal with so many possibilities! the 3 pickup Big Al has more than enough options for me

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1084128' date='Jan 10 2011, 12:44 PM']How you finding the Big Al?[/quote] Loving it mate!! cant find anything i dont like about it! The build quality is stunning! it has the best neck ive ever played and it can sound like pretty much any bass you want it to I like it so much that im selling the Sadowsky and committing to just the Big Al for a while i want to really get to know the bass and not be distracted by other basses around the house and GAS etc. my gamble paid off

i dont have a clue!! all ive done is pay what they've asked for

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1071916' date='Dec 29 2010, 04:57 PM']Just been thinking; slipped through the net SO FAR might be more apt! I one got a bass from the States and I has well chuffed when I didn't get clattered with a big bill... till it arrived 3 weeks later. Turns out one or two couriers to speed the process of delivery up, sort out all the nasty stuff after it's been delivered. Not saying it is in this case but don't go spending any funds you have put aside to pay the expected duty.[/quote] thanks for the warning but im more than sure that £38 is all i have to pay, i have the receipt with it all listed and ive spoken to the UPS people. i think it all depends what the declared value is............ thats all im sayin

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1071853' date='Dec 29 2010, 03:52 PM']Wow, lucky with the customs and the speed. Nice bass. Glad you like it. Any favourite settings yet?[/quote] They all sound great but im currently loving all three pickups on in passive mode

Hey Hope you all had a lovely Christmas My Big Al has just arrived from sunny California!! its absolutely stunning!! [attachment=67344:IMG_0713.jpg] (only a quick iphone pic for now) It has probably the nicest neck ive ever had played! i got an amazing deal on it! ahhhh the wonders of ebay! i only paid £38 Duty and vat for it too! You're all welcome to come round and try her out anytime EXCITED!!!

I'd go for it just so you have that option covered plus it'll be different from your others so may inspire new sounds etc

[quote name='chilievans' post='1069964' date='Dec 27 2010, 10:18 AM']It'll be the one you saw at bass day I got it for £850 with a case Awesome deal I thought I played it for 4.5 hours straight yesterday and it's an amazing instrument[/quote] nice one! sounds like a great deal!!