For Sale: EBMM Big Al 4H in White/matching/maple

kamakiriad7 · #1 04-20-2011, 03:13 PM

Hey all,

today is a sad day as I have to move out my Big Al for tuition reasons. This has been my pit gig/recording bass for the past 8 months and it sounds incredible, and the ergonomics and balance are superb.

Perfect condition - not a scratch, except for a very tiny dent on the back of the neck. I can barely feel it with my thumb, and it's impossible to photograph. Weighs in at a super light 8.0 lbs - you'd be hard pressed to find a lighter Music Man!

Mahogany body, maple fingerboard, ceramic coil humbucker. Matching headstock ($150 upgrade). OHSC included, it has a couple of nicks and dents (shell and locks are fine), but nothing serious.

The preamp controls are as follows:
Knobs: master volume, passive tone, low-mid/high-mid (stacked), bass/treble (stacked).
Buttons: Parallel/Series, Active/Passive!

PRICE DROP:
~~$1350~~$1200 shipped in Canada or CONUS.

Cheers,
Chris

kamakiriad7 · #2 04-21-2011, 09:02 AM

Bump!

kamakiriad7 · #3 04-27-2011, 04:17 PM

Bump for price drop.

kamakiriad7 · #4 05-03-2011, 07:32 AM

To the top!

kamakiriad7 · #5 05-09-2011, 05:35 AM

husky123 · #6 05-09-2011, 05:45 AM

How does the Big Al compare to your Bongo HH?

Mark Plays Bass · #7 05-19-2011, 09:39 AM

Is the neck glossy or satin?

Fletz · #8 05-19-2011, 02:49 PM

kamakiriad7 · #9 05-19-2011, 08:06 PM

Satin neck!

kamakiriad7 · #10 05-19-2011, 08:22 PM

Sorry I haven't replied sooner, everyone, I've been busy with a big move. The sound of the Big Al is really a mix between the Sterling and Bongo. Imagine a mahogany-bodied sterling (same humbucker and coil material) that, characteristic of the Sterling, has a bit more warmth and a less aggressive tone. The huge-sounding Bongo preamp has a lot of headroom, and a lot of bass, should you need it. It's a great recording bass and can cover a lot of ground. The maple adds a touch more tightness to the warm sound, resulting in a well-balanced bass.

I used to own a Sterling but found it to be too hot, and this bass is characteristically a bit warmer and darker, especially running it in parallel with the high mids cut a bit and boosting the bass and low mids. It is possible to get a pretty snarly, aggressive tone however. I'll record some video/sound clips on the weekend.

Cheers
Chris

kamakiriad7 · #11 05-19-2011, 08:23 PM

Also - only North American shipping. Sorry, but I've had difficulties shipping out of the continent before and would like to avoid it.

Thanks
Chris

kamakiriad7 · #12 05-31-2011, 09:52 AM

Now only $1200 shipped in CONUS or Canada!

electracoyote · #13 05-31-2011, 09:56 AM

Is the Big Al typically a lighter bass, or is this one light for a Big Al?

Ur2funky · #14 05-31-2011, 10:33 AM

I have two Big Als @ 10lbs each.

I would say very light for any MM!

Smallequestrian · #15 05-31-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by electracoyote

Is the Big Al typically a lighter bass, or is this one light for a Big Al?

Newer Big Al 4's (mahogany bodied) are lighter weight...8.5-9.25 region The older alder ones seem to be more in the 9.25-10.5 area.

kamakiriad7 · #16 06-16-2011, 04:45 PM

Bump!

Joe Milstein · #17 06-17-2011, 04:36 AM

what is the nut width?

Bump for a smokin hot bass....

kamakiriad7 · #18 06-17-2011, 05:06 AM

Thanks Joe! She does smoke. The nut width is 1 1/2", just like a jazz bass or a Sterling.

The more I play this bass now the more I'm feeling that it's like if a Sterling and a Bongo had a love child.

kamakiriad7 · #19 08-06-2011, 05:34 PM

I should re-iterate that this is one of the lightest Music Mans I've ever played, at 8.0 lbs even.

This bass is still available!

Strongjag · #20 08-06-2011, 08:31 PM

Mannnnn and it's in Canada..... Soooo tempting but need funds for toys with 4 wheels