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oddjob

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I know it has been said a few times, but it probably needs to be said again. Thank you all. It has been a very cool ride over the past few months - getting an inside look at the industry. Watching the development of the 25th has been awesome. Seeing BigAl spring to life made my jaw drop. The addition of the Stealth Ray and the Sterling by MM line have been the icing on the cake.

I truly appreciate the inside look, the answers to legit questions and the willingness to let us follow the development cycle; I hope that some of the entitlement elites don't spoil this for the rest of us.

Thank you all again - this has been unprecedented!
(now back to waiting for my Bongo to be finished:D)
 

Russel

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I feel the same, though I have mostly avoided those topics due to the massive amount of GAS they induce.

It really is lovely.
 

GHWelles

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I can't think of any other company that would let us all in on the R&D process like this.

The car manufacuteres go to such pains to disguise their new models in development that there are people who make a living as spy photographers for the car magazines.
 

Grand Wazoo

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Yeah agreed, you took the buttons right outta my keyboard! ;)

Oh and BP, a company is only as good as the staff that works in it and you've got the best team in the world!

A million thanks to Sterling Ball & Co.
 

bassmonkeee

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Indeed. This place is amazing. To see unfinished prototypes is something a lot of people take for granted.

The level of access is unprecedented in the industry. Sounds asskissy, but it's true.
 

Smallmouth_Bass

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Yes, not including the guitars, you've got the 25th Anniversary bass, the Big Al, the whole Sterling by MM line of instruments and the additional stealths new for 2009. Not to mention the Sterling5 and BFRs last year. You guys have been really busy!

We appreciate the time and effort for bringing us more great instruments!
 

Grand Wazoo

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Yes, not including the guitars, you've got the 25th Anniversary bass, the Big Al, the whole Sterling by MM line of instruments and the additional stealths new for 2009. Not to mention the Sterling5 and BFRs last year. You guys have been really busy!

We appreciate the time and effort for bringing us more great instruments!

Bravo!

Adding the Special Ed. Rosewood necks to your list for correctness ;)
 

Psycho Ward

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I never want to miss an opportunity to thank BP and Company... so, THANK YOU!!! :D

I'm loving all the new stuff that we are getting to see come to life, BP's blogs and this bunch of knuckleheads! Sometimes this place is all that keeps me going. Thanks again!
 

fidooda

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oh yes, thanks BP and the EBMM team for developping those wonderful instruments and sharing the creation process with us.

let's not forget to thank the forum server for suriving this particular difficult week too! ;)
 

Kirby

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I too really enjoy the insight that is provided here. For the most part I think the forum is a great group of people and appreciate the insight into what goes on behind the scenes at SLO. It makes the instruments I play seem a little more special.

Thanks for the insight BP! :D
 

iamcatwarrior

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I can't think of any other company that would let us all in on the R&D process like this.

If other bass manufacturers and luthiers had similar close interactions with their customers on what they want and need from a musical instrument, it would triple their business overnight.

Courteous customer service and player involvement in prototyping and product improvement goes a long way. Just two of many things not offered by bass manufacturers that aren't Music Man. (Like someone else I know....);)
 

boristhespider7

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From the “entitled elitist” and today’s apparent arch villain, I’ll add my appreciation to this thread. Music Man rules not just because the necks are the best in the business and the quality control is second to none, but also because it still cares about its customers as if each one counts. Yes, I too, as the strongly opinionated entitled elitist appreciate the insight provided through this forum. Now let’s all just have a group hug and make up!
 
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