Process is slow in the states as well if you order a new build and are not able to find what you want in dealer inventory. True you have to wait for shipping across the pond, but can still take 6 months to get your bass here.
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Process is slow in the states as well if you order a new build and are not able to find what you want in dealer inventory. True you have to wait for shipping across the pond, but can still take 6 months to get your bass here.
It's here:
Ball Family Reserve | Ernie Ball Music Man
No basses right now
Looks like 1 in January... don't see any others.. though pics are blurred for future releases so could be missing something
Grugenhagen
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It's here:
Ball Family Reserve | Ernie Ball Music Man
No basses right now
Looks like 1 in January... don't see any others.. though pics are blurred for future releases so could be missing something
It's an Old Smoothie in the 30th Anniversary SR5 package. All of the upcoming BFR instruments can be seen in this thread:
http://forums.ernieball.com/ernie-ball-music-man-guitars/63637-namm-pictures-2017-a.html?highlight=NAMM
Hang on... one bass?
I mean don't get me wrong, that Smoothie looks great, but I had the impression the BFR's were kind of taking the place of a PDN special this year and expected a bit more diversity. I wonder why so many killer guitars - unless BFR basses haven't historically sold as well?
I mean don't get me wrong, that Smoothie looks great, but I had the impression the BFR's were kind of taking the place of a PDN special this year and expected a bit more diversity. I wonder why so many killer guitars - unless BFR basses haven't historically sold as well?
Agree. Definitely disappointing from the bass side of things. Was hoping for a Caprice in a cool finish.
I also thought the BFR was replacing the PDN as well. May be the case on the guitar side. Seems PDN is not replaced but discontinued all together from the bass perspective.
Starry Night 4H en route at last! And I didn't even need to sell my Cutlass!
Awesome bass!
My favorite PDN.
Hopefully it will not be the last PDN and they are just skipping this year.
Michael Murphy
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Well, if you do get interested again in a Firemist Purple 5-string, i'd consider trading you all the chrome hardware from one of my 5s for your black hardware.
(I also love purple, and especially the Firemist!)
armybass
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I may very well die a hoarders death buried in EBMM Basses but I’ll enjoy it.
OldManMusic
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WillyD
Ernie Ball, Inc.
Hey, I recognize that Bongo!
Does the fact that only one bass being offered seem odd to anyone else?
Grugenhagen
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Well, it certainly is disappointing.
bovinehost
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You mean for next year? I think there will be more than one bass - just hearing rumors, you know.
the_eigensheep
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When do new colors typically get announced for existing models?
Even with more basses, the BFR replacing the PDN is disappointing to me. The more instruments offered, still may not include an instrument I would be wanting to put money down on. Liked how the PDN was basically open for all instruments with very limited exceptions.
bovinehost
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Well, I suppose everyone could say that. I've been there myself. But I'd suggest everyone calm down, play come Parcheesi, read that book you've been meaning to read, pick up your Bongo and learn some waltzes, whatever gets you through the night and let's see what NAMM brings.
armybass
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Just got the word that there is a Sterling 5 moving eastward to the Armybass Prooving Grounds. Just days away kiddies!
