Duarte Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Personally, I love this bass. Played one in the States and it was insane. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTv0dHtHHbI&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eernieball%2Ecom%2Fforums%2Fmusic%2Dman%2Dbasses%2F39732%2Dbig%2Dal%2Dvideo%2Donline%2Ehtml&feature=player_embedded"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTv0dHtHHbI...player_embedded[/url] Zak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Is it a Stingray neck or is it different? I think they look pretty cool and all those tonal options would be great, but Stingray necks just don't do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Yet again MM seem to be putting a great package into a controversial body shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 That one he's got there in the video, with a rosewood board, and chrome knobs, would look the biz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Is it really that controversial a shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I like the look of it & the tonal options are massive. Looks wise, I do prefer the 25th Anniversary model better, though. Have you seen the price of these things?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 [quote name='Gust0o' post='591875' date='Sep 7 2009, 07:24 AM']Is it really that controversial a shape?[/quote] +1.. controversial compared to what? I think it looks mint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Gust0o' post='591875' date='Sep 7 2009, 07:24 AM']....Is it really that controversial a shape?....[/quote] I don't know, but it's not pretty. Look at the basses which have survived over time. They all sound "good" but also they all look "good". In 25 years I bet there will be a 50th anniversary Stingray, but I'd be surprised if the Big Al or the Bongo were still in production. Edited September 7, 2009 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I know the Bongo gets the occasional knock for it's looks, but I thought this one was a bit more conventional - but I'm not a big MM fan. I was wondering if they'd broken some unwritten rule, as if Fender had redesigned the Jazz or somesuch! I thought it looked pretty reasonable, and certainly sounded the business - another reason why I'm constantly tempted to join in with this MM business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 [quote name='Gust0o' post='591902' date='Sep 7 2009, 09:43 AM']I was wondering if they'd broken some unwritten rule, as if Fender had redesigned the Jazz or somesuch![/quote] They once attempted to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 And I like that Performer bass! Anyway, the Big Al may look a bit weird, but the sound is just Music Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 [quote name='Gust0o' post='591875' date='Sep 7 2009, 07:24 AM']Is it really that controversial a shape?[/quote] Going from the response in previous threads, it would appear so. Personally I'm not so sure yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I'd go as far to say as it's not controversial *enough* for a MM. I think it's like something from the Jetsons.. back in the day, the Jazz could easily have ended up with a body shape like that IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 It sounds like one heck of a bass. I just think about the fact that previously the extremely versatile 4 EQ was only available in the Bongo, which I personally like, (but many don't) and then they produce this incredible sounding, very versatile and very 'different' package electronically in yet another 'unconventional' shape. I'm normally very tolerant of bass shapes perceived by many as more unconventional. My personal jury is still out on the Big Al. I do know that if it was more Sterling-esque for example I'd be more enthusiastic, perhaps that says it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Id spend a year trying to figure out the possible tone configs and still make it sound like sh*t im sure. Would love to give one a go tho. the 4EQ Bongo was crazy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmesa Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Dont like the shape at all. Sounds great though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I like the shape a lot. 4EQ? I can just about get my head around 1 passive tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergimp109 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) sounds really nice but not a huge fan of the looks. the pickguard seems a bit weird more so than the body shape doesnt line up or something id still prefer a stingray Edited September 7, 2009 by Cybergimp109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 According to Mr Ball the neck is exactly the same as a sterling. So, a great neck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Awesome, love it, both in terms of looks and tone. Peter described it to me earlier today, so I decided to have a look, love it. That thing must have just about every tone most people could ever want rolled into one, a bit like the Bongo I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 can you get one for under £2k yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 If you dont mind importing from the States there are two on ebay at the moment for just over 1K + shipping and duty/vat. (sigh) I'll own one of these one day in ice blue/maple :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Ive decided, after thinking about it for a while, that this bass is damn cool. The 5 string is even cooler... dont know why. My next bass had to be a Big Al 5, SSS. For some reason, I really dig what EB do...a lot. High quality, flexible, excellent electronics, cool looks. At first I didnt really get into this shape, then I saw this: [url="http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r309/bovinehost/BigAl5/bigal481.jpg"]http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r309/bo...l5/bigal481.jpg[/url] Perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 are you going to change your order and go with the Big AL 5? I owned an Albert Lee guitar for a few years. great shape imo. they've discontinued the ice blue now but I guess I'll take whatever I can when the exchange rate gets better and I can import a used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) [quote name='dub_junkie' post='824974' date='May 1 2010, 04:53 PM']are you going to change your order and go with the Big AL 5? I owned an Albert Lee guitar for a few years. great shape imo. they've discontinued the ice blue now but I guess I'll take whatever I can when the exchange rate gets better and I can import a used one.[/quote] Im gonna keep the Ray 5 coming....I know its the one 5 string Ive been after ever since I started on their 4 string basses. But, after that gets 'paid off', I think a Big Al 5 SSS is in order. Edited May 1, 2010 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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