Albert Lee MM90

[Leeds]

Hi all, new member here. I’m interested in buying a Albert Lee MM90 and there don’t seem to be many for sale atm.
I figured that this is a great place to ask if anyone is looking to sell/ trade a tremolo model?
Thank you

 

[GWDavis28]

Hi Leeds welcome, there is a thread dedicated to this sort of thing.

Try posting here: WTB Music Man Guitars.

You might want to keep an eye on this thread as well: eBay/Craigslist treasures.

Always a good idea to check on Reverb and EvilBay.

Finally, you can check out the Vault, they do international selling and shipping: Shop Ernie Ball Music Man - The Vault.

I love my AL with MM90's, just has that something special in my opinion.

Glenn |B)

 

[Sweat]

Here is one MM-90 tram, nice looking guitar

Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee - Ghost In A Shell

Limited to just 80 pieces worldwide The 2022 Albert Lee

shop.music-man.com

 

[Leeds]

Hi Leeds welcome, there is a thread dedicated to this sort of thing.

Try posting here: WTB Music Man Guitars.

You might want to keep an eye on this thread as well: eBay/Craigslist treasures.

Always a good idea to check on Reverb and EvilBay.

Finally, you can check out the Vault, they do international selling and shipping: Shop Ernie Ball Music Man - The Vault.

I love my AL with MM90's, just has that something special in my opinion.

Glenn |B)

Hi Glen.
Thank you for your information. Very helpful.
I’ve only just discovered these guitars by someone asking for a trade with my vintage Gretsch Silver Jet. Hopefully I will find one soon. They do seem to be very difficult to find for sale atm. I wonder if it’s been this way for a while?…
Best, Mark

 

[GWDavis28]

Hi Glen.
Thank you for your information. Very helpful.
I’ve only just discovered these guitars by someone asking for a trade with my vintage Gretsch Silver Jet. Hopefully I will find one soon. They do seem to be very difficult to find for sale atm. I wonder if it’s been this way for a while?…
Best, Mark

Mark, the AL is a you either love it or hate kind of guitar, but those that find it and love, really love it. I have always loved the shape and once I got my first one, well, it was everything I thought it was, my first was a MM90 as well, maybe why I am partial to them.

There are a few on Reverb, you being in the UK I'm sure it's harder to get one let alone try one out.

Glenn |B)

 

[Magic Jason]

The AL is the best guitar ever. Trust me, I've tried them all.

The MM90 is the best version. Trust me I own them all.

Maybe you'd like to join us on facebook : Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee Guitar Owners and Fans

 

[Ninemile]

The AL is the best guitar ever. Trust me, I've tried them all.

The MM90 is the best version. Trust me I own them all.

Maybe you'd like to join us on facebook : Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee Guitar Owners and Fans

wait, I thought the/my Axis Sport swamp ash MM90 is the best version lol. Well, even if the AL is the best, I LOVE my Sport. I have a Super Sport with humbuckers, a Sport with H/S/S and Sterling Axis that I converted to a Tele setup and a Sport with MM90's. My MM90 Sport is my favorite.

 

[Magic Jason]

Glad you enjoy your balls! There is something so lively in those p90's

 

[Leeds]

Looking difficult to find one in the UK. I’ve just bought a Sting Ray RS though

 

[racerx]

Looking difficult to find one in the UK. I’ve just bought a Sting Ray RS though

Enjoy! One of my favorite guitars - very comfortable and nails those vintage vibe humbucker tones very well.

 

[threeminutesboy]

My AL MM90 Dargie 1 finish is indeed one of my best guitar. I don’t take it on the road anymore as I am using trem more often this days and this one has none. Perfect guitar for the studio. I think thanks to that guitar I finish 3rd position in a French EBMM context the clean sound was out of this world.

 

[xjbebop]

My AL MM90 Dargie 1 finish is indeed one of my best guitar. I don’t take it on the road anymore as I am using trem more often this days and this one has none. Perfect guitar for the studio. I think thanks to that guitar I finish 3rd position in a French EBMM context the clean sound was out of this world.

I concur...

 

[xjbebop]

Although... imho, the GC special version w/ mahogany body + rosewood neck is the ultimate MM90 as far as tone/voicing...

 

[Pakala]

I'm in 7th heaven. I just filled out my small collection of Albert Lee's. My first was an SSS, then an HH and last week a MM90 Limited. I think I've become a P90 junkee!

 

[jlf599]

Blue Dawn is such an awesome finish, too. Congrats!

 

[Sweat]

Yep that Blue Dawn is awesome

 

[Mpcoluv]

Although... imho, the GC special version w/ mahogany body + rosewood neck is the ultimate MM90 as far as tone/voicing...

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So are all the non BFR AL MM-90s with solid rosewood necks from the GC run?

 

[Mpcoluv]

Although... imho, the GC special version w/ mahogany body + rosewood neck is the ultimate MM90 as far as tone/voicing...

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How do they sound differently from the "normal" ash/maple neck versions?

 

[GWDavis28]

So are all the non BFR AL MM-90s with solid rosewood necks from the GC run?

Are you taking about the HH or the MM90's? I've got a 2011 Black Sugar AL HH that's roasted maple and ebony that I absolutely love!!!

The AL HH's came as solid rosewood necks and still do.

In the 2000's you could get an AL with a maple neck and rosewood fret board.

Glenn |B)

 

[Mpcoluv]

Are you taking about the HH or the MM90's? I've got a 2011 Black Sugar AL HH that's roasted maple and ebony that I absolutely love!!!

The AL HH's came as solid rosewood necks and still do.

In the 2000's you could get an AL with a maple neck and rosewood fret board.

Glenn |B)

MM-90s with a solid rosewood neck, but not BFR.