2009 namm report and photos

[mynan]

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

From my observation....so feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

Knobs from front to back...
1 - volume
2 - passive mode tone
3 Bottom - low mids
3 Top - high mids
4 Bottom - bass
4 Top - treble

Buttons from front to back
1 - neck S on/off
2 - center S on/off
3 - bridge H on/off
4 - active/passive

EDIT: and I'm still not 100% clear on this...
With all of the pickup on/off buttons and the active/passive button in the "off" position, it activates the neck and middle pickups in series, but I'm not sure what happens with all of the pickup on/off buttons in the "off" position and the active/passive button in the "on" position.

 

[Duarte]

I *think* that is correct, having a read through the 25th anniversary thread. That single H axis just looks epic.

 

[Morrow]

Those are hot !

wow!

 

[fogman]

god i'd love to lay naked on the floor with all those beauties! :d

Chuck!!!!
PLEASE!! PLEASE!! PLEASE!! Do not provide us with pics!!!!

 

[stretch80]

There's a great thread on the development of the 25th bass that describes the electronics.

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-basses/34835-update-jan-7-anniversary-bass-preview-50.html

As I understand it: push buttons to select pickup, plus passive/active, and series/parallel.

 

[Caca de Kick]

You know, That Big Al would look fantastic in the same gold finish as that guitar.

 

[RitchieDarling]

ARe there any pics of the "Sterling by Musicman" series basses?

Just curious.....

All the best, Ritchie

 

[Grand Wazoo]

The only pics available are the ones from that youtube video that BP showed.

BP anticipated that shortly he will announce a dedicated website for the Sterling By MusicMan range to be browsed, searched etc.

 

[Smakbass]

The Big Al is an awesome lil bass didnt get enough time to mess with the 25ths but they seemed real nice.

 

[Smakbass]

 

[midopa]

dayum

 

[Psychicpet]

Niiiiiiiiice!!

how was the fretless?? ... be sure to give Kev a big kiss for me if you pop by the booth tomolly.

btw, nice and foggy ALL DAY here.

 

[midopa]

is that black sterling a sbmm? (sterling by music man)

 

[JimB52]

Great stuff. The Big Al is amazing. The black / maple and white/tort RW / MHS are just beautiful.
Congratulations, everyone.

Jim B

 

[philthygeezer]

Yikes! All gorgeous. I love that gold colour - is that the True Gold?!

EDIT: Even BP seems to look thinner every year!

 

[Road Pop]

is that black sterling a sbmm? (sterling by music man)

It looks like all the basses on that rack are sbmm's. Good eye. Can't wait for more info.

 

[silverburst]

Gwah. Get your checkbooks ready. The AL bass and 25th need to be played to be believed. Pete got my order in today. I'll try to get some photos up soon.

 

[Musicman Nut]

Namm 2009

Wow amazing first Day, Big Poppa and the crew Nailed this one folks, the 25th Ann. in every setup was a knock out, The passive will blow you away, the Tones on the 25th never end. They have a Home Run with this one.

The Big Al, 3 single coils was unbelievable, This has been one of the best shows for me in my 25 years for sure, with the new stuff from Music Man. All I can say is they did what they always do, MAKE THE VERY BEST BASSES MONEY CAN BUY.
Thanks to the EB Crew.
DJ

 

[Musicman Nut]

Gwah. Get your checkbooks ready. The AL bass and 25th need to be played to be believed. Pete got my order in today. I'll try to get some photos up soon.

Rex it was Great to see you there also.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

And how is the neck profile on the 5-string 25th compared to the SR5?