Question Big Al SSS vs Reflex HSS (4 or 5)

[Movielife]

Hi chaps

I still think I want another EBMM for my 30th, which is a fair while off (6 months plus) but Id rather order it this year (pref in about 2 months).

I need to firstly make a decision as to whether I want another 5er.

I have my Ray 5 being delivered soon, so ill get playing that as much as possible and see whether I should go for a 4 or a 5.

Id like to be able to use the Big Al or Reflex in ALL of my bands, so that might lean towards a 4 string, as some of the music I play feels better with that 4 string spacing diggin in with a pick. The 5er would be for other projects, and probably lean towards fingerstyle. We shall see.

So, im not sure if I should go for the Big Al SSS or Reflex. As the Big Al is such a massive departure from the EBMM norm, I might go for that. I like the fact it does a more traditional tone as well as the balls out EBMM tone.

The Relfex looks great though....is the H in the Reflex ceramic?

Argh!

 

[Grand Wazoo]

Hi chaps

I still think I want another EBMM for my 30th, which is a fair while off (6 months plus) but Id rather order it this year (pref in about 2 months).

I need to firstly make a decision as to whether I want another 5er.

I have my Ray 5 being delivered soon, so ill get playing that as much as possible and see whether I should go for a 4 or a 5.

Id like to be able to use the Big Al or Reflex in ALL of my bands, so that might lean towards a 4 string, as some of the music I play feels better with that 4 string spacing diggin in with a pick. The 5er would be for other projects, and probably lean towards fingerstyle. We shall see.

So, im not sure if I should go for the Big Al SSS or Reflex. As the Big Al is such a massive departure from the EBMM norm, I might go for that. I like the fact it does a more traditional tone as well as the balls out EBMM tone.

The Relfex looks great though....is the H in the Reflex ceramic?

Argh!

Yeah the H is ceramic. Look mate if ever you are in London send me a message and if I am ashore, I can let you try both the 25th Anniversary 5 HSS (same thing as the duran duran) and the BA5SSS, so you can get an idea.

 

[Movielife]

That's EXACTLY why I am so enamored of the Big Al. It's a case of "something completely different" and that notion appeals to me.

Im massively leaning towards a 4 string Big Al, so I reckon thats my decision right there!

 

[Duarte]

Big AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!

Although I notice you have no Bongo.

 

[MadMatt]

Im massively leaning towards a 4 string Big Al, so I reckon thats my decision right there!

GW, the recalibration of the B. i. g. A. l. seems to be working

 

[keko]

It's very difficult to give an answer to Your question, both basses are triple pickup configuration and have similar switching system and 4 band eq.
If we put design by side, here is big difference in body woods between this two models, and difference in bridge pickups, S on BA vs. H on RX!

You are the only person who can make a final decision!

P.S. ...I'm too subjective at this moment, 'cause new RX on order, so You know what would I go for!

 

[MrMusashi]

start saving.. you know you will have to get both anyways

you will be assimilated, resistance is futile.. heheh

MrM

 

[Movielife]

Haha!

Big Al it is chaps. I've wanted one since I saw it. Maybe Reflex next year.

Time to get to UK is 16-20 weeks for build etc, which takes me roughly to mid December-mid Jan time

I think it's almost time to get this bad boy ordered...