FS/FT EB Music Man Big AL 4SSS Olive Gold!

[magic2119]

Up for sale is my newly acquired Olive Gold EBMM Big Al 4SSS w/OHSC.

This thing is absolutely beautiful. As always, Ernie Ball comes through with a tight fit, finish, and craftsmanship. There is some minor swirling on the pick guard but that is really about it.

It plays great and sounds great with a wide array of tonal options. It can be ran in active mode with any combination of the 3 pickups active. It can also run in full passive mode with any combo of the 3 coils active.

The case is in pristine condition.

The price is $1400 paypal'd/shipped CON/US
Trade Bait
EBMM dargie 4's (Stingray, Bongo, BigAl SSS)
Rick 4003 (fireglo preferred)

Pics! (these are from the tb'er I got the bass from 2 months ago. It hasn't left my practice room since they were taken and it is in the exact same shape. All I have for a camera is my phone and it wouldn't do this bass justice)

[MasterBass!]

Great colors!!!

[magic2119]

Thanks Master! Just like any EBMM a picture just can't do their paint jobs justice.

[basstodave]

weight?

[magic2119]

9.3lb on the bathroom scale

[hifibass]

When the BIG AL first came out I HATED IT! But now, I get it. Why should EBMM follow the herd when it actually IS the 21st Century? This one is a beauty, non-trad colors and shape but a really gorgeous job of packaging. I wish I wasn't knee deep in basses or I'd love to play this one.

[magic2119]

I have to agree hifi. I remember when I was looking at my first high end bass. I just didn't "get" the Big Al. I ended up with a stingray and it was OK. They are really a one trick pony though and I wanted something more well rounded. Later on I decided to get one of these and try it out. I am just in love with the sounds these things can make. The only reason i'm selling this is so I can have the funds for then a Dargie Big Al 4SSS comes on the market.

I have owned and extensively played the Stingray, Bongo, and Big Al, in the H, HH, and SSS configurations and this is by far my favorite of the lot. I've also giving a G&L2500 a shot, but it just doesn't stand up.

[whirledpeas]

For the uninitiated, what are the necks like on these?

[magic2119]

Its the thinner of the neck offerings from EBMM. Its the same as the Sterling necks (I believe). Its not quite as fat (read thick) as a Fender neck. They are fast player for sure, and the actions can go way down without having fret buzz.

I'm not too familiar with things outside of the EBMM families. So maybe someone with a bit more rounded on all makes/models could chime in?

[whirledpeas]

Thanks. What's the nut width?

[Mrfstop]

Originally Posted by magic2119

I have to agree hifi. I remember when I was looking at my first high end bass. I just didn't "get" the Big Al. I ended up with a stingray and it was OK. They are really a one trick pony though and I wanted something more well rounded. Later on I decided to get one of these and try it out. I am just in love with the sounds these things can make. The only reason i'm selling this is so I can have the funds for then a Dargie Big Al 4SSS comes on the market.

I have owned and extensively played the Stingray, Bongo, and Big Al, in the H, HH, and SSS configurations and this is by far my favorite of the lot. I've also giving a G&L2500 a shot, but it just doesn't stand up.

There is a dargie big al SSS on feebay right now for like $2,000. Just a headsup in case ya wanted one quickly...

[magic2119]

1 1/2" at the nut

[magic2119]

Originally Posted by Mrfstop

There is a dargie big al SSS on feebay right now for like $2,000. Just a headsup in case ya wanted one quickly...

I want one bad, but not quite $2k bad. :-)

[Mrfstop]

Originally Posted by magic2119

I want one bad, but not quite $2k bad. :-)

hahaha I hear ya...normally they run around $1,500 to $1,600 used and minty WHEN ya can find one surfacing someplace....
The ebay guy is a dreamer...will not sell for THAT

[Brianvw]

Boy, this is a beauty! The Big Al is an incredible bass. Someone is going to get a deal here.

[magic2119]

Thanks for the kind words. It really is a great bass.

[Brianvw]

Hey, Magic -- I just saw that you're in Burlington; I'm in Moline.

[magic2119]

Isn't the Midwest a fun place?

[Brianvw]

I won't bitch about it as long as the temp is in the 40's in January! :-)

[projectapollo]

This bass in olive gold is very nice. Great color.