Question Out of all the excellent modern EBMM options, which new bass is your favourite?

[cellkirk74]

I did myself a favor and stopped having favorites when it comes to basses. For my Balls, I like them all equally because they all have their own special abilities.

Besides this, I believe the Big Al SSS to be something really special. On the other hand, a Stingray has all you might ever need as a bass player.

 

[adouglas]

I believe the Big Al SSS to be something rally special. On the other hand, a Stingray has all you might ever need as a bass player.

This.

 

[lefenton]

I did myself a favor and stopped having favorites when it comes to basses. For my Balls, I like them all equally because they all have their own special abilities.

Besides this, I believe the Big Al SSS to be something really special. On the other hand, a Stingray has all you might ever need as a bass player.

I agree with this totally. I have a special relationship with my Big Al because it provided the epiphany for me to leave my Fenders in their cases.

As for the Stingray, I was playing the Classic at rehearsal last night and I was blown away with the fatness of the tone, and the bite, and growl more than I had been previously. It really knocked my socks off. That is the sound I had been after for that particular band. I was dying to talk about this somewhere because I was so stoked about the sound after playing last night.

I have found that I really like the Classic for the straight ahead stuff where I focus on groove and feel because it keeps that low end space full but still a bit gritty. I like the Big Al for the heavier stuff I play when a good face melting is in order.

SO, I am glad to say that both basses are great and I find a need for each with different projects. Bless my Balls.

 

[T Alan]

Favorite new EBMM-

Favorite old EBMM-

 

[J0ttem]

The Bongo ofc.
It'll always be my #1 (then again, I haven't played a Big Al yet, so it might change some day)
My other pick would be a Sterling 4H, gotta love that neck.

 

[thedude77md]

Big Al is the most versatile bass ever made so it gets my vote. I do wish we had a HSS pickup option though!

 

[bovinehost]

....yeah, Bongo. It completely changed my mind about what a bass should be.

You got yourself an "amen" from here, my brutha.

Seven years later, I still have my first Bongo and a whole lotta other Bongos, too. (Plus I got a Lordship outta the deal.)

I was already a Music Man enthusiast. I had SR4s, Sterlings, and a metric boatload of SR5s (all of which I still love) but I picked up that first Bongo and said, "Okay, that part is figured out." I waffle on electronics packages from week to week, but whether it's HS or HH or good old kick-ass single H, it's a Bongo.

I seriously dig my Big Als. They're in no danger at all. They bring a little something different to the table. They're crazy looking machines.

I love my SR5. It's a Stingray 5! Who can argue with that?

I even think my old SUB 4 is pretty damned special.

Ah well, I know it's no surprise to anyone here, anyone who's been around a little while, but I swear, the Bongo still does it for me like no other bass I've ever owned.

Jack

 

[midopa]

bongo. feels great, plays like butter, sounds awesome

 

[mbao]

+1 on reflex

 

[cyoungnashville]

id have to say , my reflex shaped gamechanger. (that is about to be repo'd)

 

[bassplayer7770]

You can see in my sig what I have on order, but the Big Al does appeal to me. Someday.

I also played a Dargie Bongo 5 HS in May, and that bass was AWESOME...

 

[DBtoys]

2010 classic stingray! Its my all time personal Fav