Big Al finishes

[bbernard]

I see the Big Al is made of Alder. I see the sunburst finish is available so, unlike the Bongo, the grain in the wood looks nice. Any idea if the finshes might include natural or transparent colors in the future? Also, how does it look without the pickguard? I really like the look of a clear guard on the bongo.

 

[stingray96191]

all the controls are routed in the front.. so it would look kinda funny with a clear pg.. its a really cool bass though.

Erin

 

[midopa]

yep, routes on the top but everything's really neat and organized
electronics aren't attached to pg, they are mounted onto body

 

[bbernard]

Thanks Midopa. The workmanship behind the pickguard is incredibly clean

So I'll ask the probably dumb question: Why aren't the electronics done from the back like the Bongo?

 

[fogman]

I don't usually say this but that looks cool without the guard!!!

 

[mynan]

So I'll ask the probably dumb question: Why aren't the electronics done from the back like the Bongo?

Probably because of the buttons.

 

[Stereo_Monkey]

Probably because of the buttons.

The 25th comes also with buttons and they are mounted from the back. Owning them both I prefer the pickuard solution (big al)...

 

[mynan]

The 25th comes also with buttons and they are mounted from the back.

Oops...didn't think about that.

 

[bassmonkeee]

Thanks Midopa. The workmanship behind the pickguard is incredibly clean

So I'll ask the probably dumb question: Why aren't the electronics done from the back like the Bongo?

They aren't back-routed for the same reason the 5H Stingray isn't routed from the back--the pickguard covers the area where the controls are located. It's not cost effective to route from both the front and back if it doesn't need to be done that way for the intended aesthetics of the instrument.

I'm sure the two pickup Stingrays are backrouted for ease of manufacture, and because they can reuse templates. But, there is no need to backroute on the Big Al because it is intended to be used with a pickguard like the SR5.

 

[five7]

fogman, +1

 

[silverburst]

I think they look pretty sharp with the pickguard. I might need to head over to Guitar Center and play one again.

 

[Kristopher]

I wonder, will the Big Al ever be available with a larger assortment of trans finishes?