funkle Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Hi all I have seen something Precision shaped recently which I really fancy, so on the principle of 'one in, one out', I offer up my fresh and very blue EBMM MusicMan Big Al 4 SSS in Pearl Blue with the matching headstock upcharge option. It is of course in excellent working condition and comes with the original case and case candy. Huge variety of traditional and modern sounding tones with the 3 pickup setup. The neck is my absolute favourite neck out of my current stable. Currently strung with a low setup and EBMM nickel Slinkies. Weight is 9 lb 8 oz. I'm sure you all know the positive reviews etc, but if you do not, here are a couple of links: The Bass Whisperer, Ed Friedland: [media]http://youtu.be/QTv0dHtHHbI[/media] [url="http://iheartguitarblog.com/2011/08/review-ernie-ball-music-man-big-al-bass.html"]http://iheartguitarb...ig-al-bass.html[/url] [url="http://www.bassplayer.com/article/music-man-25th-anniversary-5-string-amp-big-al/4675"]http://www.bassplaye...amp-big-al/4675[/url] [url="http://www.musicradar.com/reviews/guitars/music-man-big-al-bass-276424"]http://www.musicrada...-al-bass-276424[/url] Specs are as listed at the MusicMan website: [url="http://www.music-man.com/instruments/basses/big-al.html"]http://www.music-man...ses/big-al.html[/url] Couple of things to say. The first is that this bass is an early Big Al and is made from [u]alder[/u], not mahogany. What can I say, alder is my favourite tonewood. Second thing is that there is a small ding on the inner lower horn, which is not visible when playing or to the audience, but nonetheless it is there and I have been careful to show it in the photos. This bass is a beautiful blue, but is difficult to photograph. I have taken shots in a variety of lights to show the range of hues which is this bass can produce. If you get in touch with an email address I can also send high res pics. I'm not interested in trades at the moment. A similar model (blue pearl, 4 string, maple fretboard instead of rosewood) is currently listed at GuitarGuitar for £1859 ([url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=13011216470688&gclid=CO6gga7F4rkCFWXKtAodIQMAlQ"]http://www.guitargui...CFWXKtAodIQMAlQ[/url]). I'm listing mine for a very reasonable [s][b]£1250 shipped in the UK[/b].[/s] [b]SOLD.[/b] I am ok with Paypal, though bank transfer is preferred. If you are outside of the UK, get in touch and I can sort out a quote for shipping. Pete Edited October 17, 2013 by funkle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I love these!! Bump for a great bass!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 My favourite MM shape - good luck with the sale (don't see too many of these for sale so probably won't be too long) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks for the comments chaps! I'll say it again, my favourite neck. 11" radius, 1.5" nut, a bit more meat front to back than a standard Jazz bass, but still definitely reminiscent of it. I may try and clone it for another project. It also has 17.5mm spacing at the bridge and it turns out I love that too, so my Jazzes are getting some new bridges with narrower spacing. Musicman are making some great basses. PMs responded to. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Where are you based? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Edinburgh, temptingly close. Always wanted a play on one of these, looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 [quote name='Quatschmacher' timestamp='1380048384' post='2220145'] Where are you based? [/quote] Edinburgh, near the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Bit out of my way to just drop by, unfortunately. Shame; I love my Sterling, due to the neck and string spacing so am sure this would float my boat in that department too. [quote name='funkle' timestamp='1380059068' post='2220422'] Edinburgh, near the Royal Commonwealth Pool. [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 These basses are an absolute joy to play, they do have very inviting necks - these necks were in a 'Carry On film there would be a OoooMatron for sure! Tonal options for weeks and so well balanced to play. Buy with confidence from a great guy and a great bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks Gav...are you playing one these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 I am open to offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Had one for a while and loved it but couldn't justify owning a bass of this quality/value for the low key gigs I was playing My fav neck ever on a bass. and the pasive tones out of the Big Al were fantastic before you even touch the 4 band eq. I rarely played it active!...bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 [quote name='krispn' timestamp='1381084504' post='2234216'] Had one for a while and loved it but couldn't justify owning a bass of this quality/value for the low key gigs I was playing My fav neck ever on a bass. and the pasive tones out of the Big Al were fantastic before you even touch the 4 band eq. I rarely played it active!...bump [/quote] Well, I try and take the best bass I can afford to any gig - unless it's a dive. In which case the Squier CV Jazz comes along... Passive sounds as good to me as active on this bass - though some of the active tones are right fat. I am definitely getting a luthier to replicate the neck for a future project when cash affords it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Bump for offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I've tried the 4, and I own the 5 SSS. Literally the coolest bass I own. I absolutely love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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