NOS NBD Big Al

I have always wanted to try one of those but never got the chance.

 

That's sweet! I've also wanted to try it for along time

 

Oh, so you got that charcoal one!
Congrats!

Its unbelievable how difficult it is to find a 5SSS.
4's pop up everywhere...

 

They look in pretty dang good shape..like brand new! Congrats on your twinning score.

btw...someone told me all those buttons are so you can get an accordion sound. Is that true?

 

I’ve liked the Big Al 5 SSS model since I saw a demo clip on Bass Central. The tonal range available to a player is incredible.

 

They're awesome... Sort of like the high power and richness of a Bongo, but the SSS gives a bit of edge to the tone.

 

Great score, I love my Big Al, had a 4H but sold it to get a 4SSS. The preamp looks complicated but couldn't be easier to use.

 

Very cool, Congrats!

 

And those two beasts begat the color AWESOME!

 

Very Jetsons-like

 

these are only to be used for space rock and super funk

 

Thanks for the info on this. Get rockin' !

 

Congratulations on a great find!

I’ve never run into the 5-string version of the SSS Big Al. But the 4-string version I got a brief crack at trying was impressive. Super tone machine if there ever was one. You could easily make that your only bass no matter what style of music you play IMO.

Just wish I could get my head around the looks. Something about it just…well…it’s just…no. But that’s just me.

Play it well!

 

Whoa... a Big Al faceoff!!!

 

really great basses, highly misunderstood and underappreciated creatures

 

I had a Dargie Delight Big Al at one time. Weird greenish yellow; color changed based on lighting and angle. Sold it. Too Music Man-ish. Pretty zingy..

 

Switch the necks!!!

But srsly congrats on the score!