Alnico Stingray 5's from here on out?

[shastaband]

Will all the new Stingray 5's ordered from this date on be equipped with the Alnico pickups, per Big Poppa's announcement? I've got a bad case of GAS for a lined-fretless, single H Stingray 5 with piezo in Honey-burst with matching headstock and black pickguard.

 

[the unrepentant]

If big poppa announced it, why would he be lying?

 

[jasper383]

Was there an official date announced?

 

[shastaband]

Of course I don't doubt the word of Big Poppa. If he says the Stingray 5's will have Alnico pickups, I'm sure they will.

My question is about the timing of this change. WHEN will all new Stingray 5's start to be equipped with Alnicos? I already have three SR5's with ceramic pickups (and a 20th with Alnico), and I want the fretless I'm going to order to have an Alnico pickup. I want to time my order to take advantage of the new configuration, that's all.