Musicmans new Big Al

[caruso]

I remember all those ugly shapes they produced in the 60s, like Teisco and Harmony. Not to everybodys liking but at least not the copycat street most of the basscompanies a taking.
Same for EB Bongo and the AL. Only difference: the Bongo has a headstock that complements the bodyshape whereas
the AL with the stock (characteristic) EB headstock looks strange. A sharp contoured body with that rather nice rounded
headstock can't work out.
Soundwise this thing may develop over time, flexibility seems to be no problem.
Pricewise I think a lot of companies haven't heard the bang.
Anyway, good luck to EB with this bass.

[Bobo_Grimmer]

Grumble grumble, it sound's really nice and look's really different, and isn't available left handed. God dam it!

[phil_the_bassist]

[quote name='wotnwhy' post='471792' date='Apr 24 2009, 07:29 PM'].... i like it.... [/quote]


+1

[nash]

i like it just wish they did a simple 2 band eq

[grumble]

[quote]Grumble grumble, it sound's really nice and look's really different, and isn't available left handed. God dam it![/quote]

For a brief moment there I thought I was being blamed for the lack of a lefty version

[Bobo_Grimmer]

[quote name='grumble' post='518020' date='Jun 19 2009, 12:17 AM']For a brief moment there I thought I was being blamed for the lack of a lefty version [/quote]




LMAO Sorry dude.

[fatgoogle]

I sort of like, i like the way it is damn easy to switch pickups, but how comfortable is the body while playing.

this video did catch my eye though. i didnt know you could buy HSS
[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHBhvI1Kb0&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHBhvI1Kb0...feature=related[/url]

[Rich]

£2k+ for that pig?? [i]*falls about in uncontrollable mirth*[/i] Well they've got a sense of humour, I'll give 'em that much.
I never thought I'd ever see an uglier bass than the Bongo. Shocking.
Still, it's horses for course I guess.

[dub_junkie]

sems they're also set to do a new version of the Stingray with a Sterling neck. I like the sound of that myself.

[Duarte]

[quote name='fatgoogle' post='518279' date='Jun 19 2009, 12:22 PM']this video did catch my eye though. i didnt know you could buy HSS
[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHBhvI1Kb0&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHBhvI1Kb0...feature=related[/url][/quote]
You can't. That guy has just raised the hum cancelling dummy coil, which is not designed to work as a real pickup.

However, check out the new 25th anniversary bass - in HSS. [url="http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcitygl/stores/1/images/Ernie%20BallMusic%20Man/Ernie%20BallMusic%20Man%2025th%20Anniversay%205-String%20Bass%20HSS%20Flame%20Top%20F22743%205-String%20Electric%20Bass.JPG"]http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcity...tric%20Bass.JPG[/url]

[BarnacleBob]

Glastonbury - Bass player for Lady GaGa playing a Big Al - not that you could tell in the mix


BB

[Waldo]

That is one of the worst basses I've ever seen. What's the deal with that Sterling series too? Just a slightly cheaper alternative?

[Jobiebass]

[quote name='nash' post='517660' date='Jun 18 2009, 06:17 PM']i like it just wish they did a simple 2 band eq[/quote]

ts the same EQ as the Bongo. takes a while to get used to it but after you do... the tone options are unlimited.

[Jobiebass]

[quote name='fatgoogle' post='518279' date='Jun 19 2009, 12:22 PM']I sort of like, i like the way it is damn easy to switch pickups, but how comfortable is the body while playing.

this video did catch my eye though. i didnt know you could buy HSS
[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHBhvI1Kb0&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqHBhvI1Kb0...feature=related[/url][/quote]

WOW!!!!!!! I NEEEEED ONE OF THOSE!
well... a 4 string version would be nice. I love the 25th ann basses.

[Jobiebass]

[quote name='Duarte' post='519653' date='Jun 20 2009, 10:13 PM']You can't. That guy has just raised the hum cancelling dummy coil, which is not designed to work as a real pickup.

However, check out the new 25th anniversary bass - in HSS. [url="http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcitygl/stores/1/images/Ernie%20BallMusic%20Man/Ernie%20BallMusic%20Man%2025th%20Anniversay%205-String%20Bass%20HSS%20Flame%20Top%20F22743%205-String%20Electric%20Bass.JPG"]http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/drumcity...tric%20Bass.JPG[/url][/quote]


oops, ment to quote this one in my prev post.

[Waldo]

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='525331' date='Jun 26 2009, 09:12 PM']ts the same EQ as the Bongo. takes a while to get used to it but after you do... [b]the tone options are unlimited.[/b][/quote]

Not a good thing for me, when I have that many options i'm forever twiddling and can never settle on a sound

[nash]

[quote name='Waldo' post='525348' date='Jun 26 2009, 09:20 PM']Not a good thing for me, when I have that many options i'm forever twiddling and can never settle on a sound [/quote]


ditto hence the reason i play a p bass with no controls. but i do dig the 2eq SR's and i love the al shape. it's time for mm to make the HB coil p bass selectable.

[jmesa]

DO NOT WANT

[Jobiebass]

[quote name='Waldo' post='525348' date='Jun 26 2009, 09:20 PM']Not a good thing for me, when I have that many options i'm forever twiddling and can never settle on a sound [/quote]

I sat for a good month doing nothing but twiddling with my Bongo, I know what you mean. But the tone. OMG

[nash]

[quote name='BarnacleBob' post='525294' date='Jun 26 2009, 08:34 PM']Glastonbury - Bass player for Lady GaGa playing a Big Al - not that you could tell in the mix


BB[/quote]

i've just seen it on tv. i want one now in white obvs

[molan]

A zillion sound clips of the new 25th anniversary here:

[url="http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters.php"]http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters.php[/url]

[Waldo]

[quote name='molan' post='529995' date='Jul 1 2009, 09:40 PM']A zillion sound clips of the new 25th anniversary here:

[url="http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters.php"]http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters.php[/url][/quote]

I quite like that actually. Waaay to many tonal options for me though.

Props to them for trying something new, they look to be expanding the line a fair bit.

[Rich]

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='525412' date='Jun 26 2009, 10:12 PM']doing nothing but twiddling with my Bongo[/quote]
Oh god. Don't let Mrs.T see that, she'll have a field day.