I was referring to 2 band and alnico pickup; Doesn't mention as option for Specials
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Music Man Custom Design Experience coming!
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I was referring to 2 band and alnico pickup; Doesn't mention as option for Specials
Don’t see that happening .
Specials= neodymium and 3 band
Retro 70’s = alnico and 2 band.
I think they consider them separate models with those specific features limited to that model.
Options will include right or left-handed, 4-string or 5-string, single H or double HH pickups, 30 unique finishes, 3 hardware finishes, 5 pickguard options, 12 fretted neck options, 2 fretless neck options, regular or SLO Special neck profiles. The Custom Design Experience will be available direct-to-consumer from the Ernie Ball Music Man Vault this Spring.
Actually sounds pretty good.
I'm guessing $3,000 and up?
Actually sounds pretty good.
I'm guessing $3,000 and up?
2 fretless options but only saw one in the clip- unlined pau ferro it looked like. I'm guessing the other will be lined pau ferro.
I wish they offered ebony lined as a fretless option
But happy they are even offering custom options at all so can't complain
I wish they offered ebony lined as a fretless option
But happy they are even offering custom options at all so can't complain
Oh my gosh, bound and blocked necks as an option?! My wallet is in serious danger
Some of the regular ones are pushing $2,900 and they have had a few in the Vault at around $3,300. I’d figure somewhere around $3,000-$3,500 depending on options.
I remember that thread. I really like my SR5. I know it won’t happen, but I’d be down for an SR5, same design specs except with a passive P pickup only. Dream bass right there.
Wow. Please share more info on the process. Did you fill the pickup cavities and refinish it?
Now I’m going to have to make it happen…off to research.
Yup, just stripped it, traced the pickup on a scrap piece of wood and glued that in to fill the cavity, routed the j pick ups and then refinished it with some spray paint:
Nice!!! I'm doing "sort of" the same thing. Although... I'm using a Delano Hybrid MM pickup. It gives the option of having the full humbucker, ooooooorrrrr... switching to a J. [edit] Also... it'll be sportin' a JTEX Distiller pre, with a switchable option to bypass it, and go passive with a tone knob. Pics soon...
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If one of those options is no pickguard, and more importantly if there were an option for no control plate, then I'd be very tempted.
I could see that being a no-go due to the change of routing to the body. Assuming they're doing this in a way to streamline things as efficiently as possible since most of their SR5's are with the routes in the front covered by the pickguard. I know they do it for BFR's sometimes but not too often.
Probably not. There's definitely a faction of people that seem to try to re-sell some new MM basses on reverb for huge prices but they never seem to sell. Rationale people seem to sell them for realistic prices from time to time, just have to be patient. Is there a particular model/finish you are thinking of?
Not at all. [I was being factious, as usual] I have my Big Al's, Sterling HH, H, Classic, and HS, plus the PRE EB Sabre's in my avatar. Sold ALL of my Stingrays. Been on the hunt for a Reflex HSS. But... it MUST be white. Not even sure I'd like it...
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Hmm...none of those necks have 24 frets.
I should have tempered my initial enthusiasm.
Oooh, so you want one of these, side from being white..:
I was lucky to find this locally (~1 hour drive in Canada is about as local as you can get) for I think $2200 CDN in 2022. Very cool bass and so versatile with the different pick up configurations. I'd assume a Big Al SSS would get pretty close though if that is what you have.
Yep. There's one available near me for $1,400.00 USD. But... I don't like RED, or BLUE basses, and... I'm not a FLIPPER.
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