Seven new Big Al's

[Shambo]

I have Big Al as a saved search and was initially excited when this appeared a couple of months ago. If I remember correcly, the advert said they had ten to start with.

There are no photo's of the actual instrument, just some stock ones and a picture of a case. I keep checking back to see if someone has bought one and left positive feedback, but to no avail.

What do people think?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Music-Man-USA-BIG-AL-4-strings-bass-SSS-Black-Maple-Brand-NEW-NEUVE/283379424179?hash=item41fabadbb3:g:zQQAAOSwPYRcPe1v:rk:1:pf:0

 

Edited February 21, 2019 by Shambo
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[Happy Jack]

They're in Avrainville, a tiny village just south of Paris.

For that sort of money, and with a choice of seven available, I'd contact the seller and say that I was going to come over for a weekend in Paris with a visit to Avrainville (Uber would be good) as the centrepiece, allowing me to try all seven basses and choose the one I like the best.

If the seller immediately starts throwing obstacles in the way, there's your answer.

 

[yorks5stringer]

The seller 'Vigier htd' looks like the  French Vigier guitar/ bass makers. Maybe you could speak to them direct and check the authenticity/provenance?

Edited February 22, 2019 by yorks5stringer

[Shambo]

Well, they sent me some (not great) photo's and it looks like a new big al, and what looks like a EBMM shipping carton, propped up against a luthiers bench in a workshop.

I've no reason at this point to be suspicious. Vigier/HTD where at some point in the recent past a Musicman distributer in France.

I'm sorely tempted.

Edited February 22, 2019 by Shambo
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