2009 namm report and photos

[mynan]

So on the Big AL and the 25th, is there a pickup blend as well as the pickup switches?

Great question...I was wondering the same thing.

 

[Big Poppa]

no there is a pasive tone control and a four band pre for active mode

 

[Psycho Ward]

God I'd love to lay naked on the floor with all those beauties!

Thanks Poppa for the pictures and everything else you do for us knuckleheads. Have a blast sir!

 

[mynan]

no there is a pasive tone control and a four band pre for active mode

You guys think of everything...no stone unturned.

 

[mynan]

God I'd love to lay naked on the floor with all those beauties!

Security!!! Keep an eye on this guy...

 

[DanTheMan]

I love the green quilted H/S!
I feel some GAS coming on...

 

[bassmonkeee]

I was wondering if it was going to be a passive tone control, or a piezo blend knob.

I'm glad to see it's the passive tone control.


Is SSS still an option on the 25th Anniversary basses, or is that limited to the Big AL now?

 

[nicjimbass]

no there is a pasive tone control and a four band pre for active mode

BP- is the passive tone control only on in passive mode? Some preamps I've seen use it in both active & passive mode.

I'm digging both the new models. The white Big Al looks amazing with the tort! The pickup buttons are sweet too. No worries of flipping a switch if your picking get's out of control!

 

[kylierider]

I must agree with the others. That 25th fretless is amazing. Would look sitting next to my 30th fretless..

 

[Atomicunderware]

I'd like to know if stealth will be available on SR's or Sterling's, or if it's just a one off...I see a fretless stealth in my future, and I haven't even got my Bongo yet. One at a time...

 

[GGK]

Whoo Hoo

All I can say is WOW, all looks fantastic
Black/Maple Big Al, real yummy,

 

[koogie2k]

I like the Big AL. Black one especially.

 

[RobertB]

Looking GREAT. Patiently waiting for a neck shot of the 25th.

 

[T-bone]

I'm digging that 25th blank plank too. Any pics of the new Sterling line?

tbone

 

[smallequestrian]

OOOOOHHHH, I forgot about passive mode being there as well. That's making my imminent purchase that much cooler!

 

[Duarte]

Those new basses are all so SWEET! The black Big Al looks like it is a classic that has been around for ever. Such a good shape for a bass.

Fretless looks awesome. I really want it. And do I spy a stealth ray?

 

[oli@bass]

Wow... I'm speechless

 

[mynan]

This almost makes me want to sell my 20th to fund one of these...

I'm hoping I can deal with the GAS for a year and get one in Ice Blue next year.

 

[Jornan]

Amazing! Any explanation on the buttons and knobs? Can't figure out what they all are doing

 

[maddog]

I need a job.