vates
Well-known member
But i am sure that on the bass side something new will show up too. Let's hope its worth it
The darkest hour is before the dawn
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The darkest hour is before the dawn
Movielife
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I love EBMM and all my guitars/basses, but the cut down on colours is a real shame. I realise not all customers want Sky Blue, or really bright Stingrays, but I thought the colours set EBMM apart. Almost like a custom instrument.
Business decisions must be made, and it is a shame to see so many options go, but I have already got more than enough so I can't complain.
The Cutlass/Stingray guitar look amazing!
So glad I got a Big Al SSS.
Business decisions must be made, and it is a shame to see so many options go, but I have already got more than enough so I can't complain.
The Cutlass/Stingray guitar look amazing!
So glad I got a Big Al SSS.
Quietmouse
New member
I feel like I just witnessed the passing of "The Golden Era" of EBMM Basses.
Meypelnek
Well-known member
I have the feeling that this is just a kind of transition state. Let's wait how the EBMM bass website looks by Feb 2016. I am sure they will come up with something new.
On the other hand I have to admit: Looking at 31 guitar modells vs. 12 bass modells (currently) is a clear statement! And I am not sure I like it!
On the other hand I have to admit: Looking at 31 guitar modells vs. 12 bass modells (currently) is a clear statement! And I am not sure I like it!
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sanderhermans
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+1 i'm a litl bit affraid that musicman is focusing on guitars and playing the safe card when it comes to basses. Mainly just promoting and producing the stingray in a few different models (classic, nt, ...)
It seems to me that promotion on basses is verry low too. I would have expected musicman to hugely promote the new amps and really pushing them. But it seems they will be gone again soon.
bradfordws
Well-known member
Dang - I thought only some of the colors were going to go away, but looks like the Sabre's gone again - NG!
Meypelnek
Well-known member
Thinking about it more in depth I have the feeling we will have to live with three, four "basic" colors/combinations per model on the long run, complemented by yearly PDN editions. From an economic point of view this strategy makes perfectly sense as it streamlines the production significantly and makes revenue more predictable. The alternative to this - continuing as is - I assume, would be to raise the prices.
sanderhermans
Well-known member
Well. Then they should have raised the prices in my humble opinion. Working with only 2 to 4 colours per model is taking a HUGE step back and puts ebmm on the same level as some of the other manufacturers. But whatever. I propably will buy 2nd hand ebmm in the future but they have totally lost me as a customer for new stuff. So disapointed......
Meypelnek
Well-known member
Agree on that. Would make the waiting on new PDN announcements even more thrilling ...! Perhaps there will be more than one PDN editions per year? One on standard models with a special finish, another on more exclusive features (roasted maple, mahagony body, etc.)? But yeah, perhaps better focus on the 2nd hand market if you look for affordable finishs beyond the new standards ....
Bert
Well-known member
Common, you can still choose between maple and rosewood.
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vates
Well-known member
I think we need to wait a bit and see what's comming next
BIGEJ2
Well-known member
How many more price increases can the market bear? IMO, the price of new 5-string Stingrays are already out of hand.
sanderhermans
Well-known member
Youre lucky you live in the usa where all guitars are affordable. In europe prices are even higher. But if you see what work and expences go into buiding a good intrument, prices are still verry low.
drTStingray
Well-known member
Wow gorgeous - and I have the same thought - I have a fretted Bongo 5HHp and that piezo is awesome - always fancied an SR4Hp fretless - will be a used one now but I don't think I've ever seen one come up for sale
drTStingray
Well-known member
How about a PDN Classic Cutlass bass? I think I would part with money for one!!
Catbuster
New member
So just to clarify, the only color options currently available to order are those listed on EBMM's website?
WillyD
Ernie Ball, Inc.
hey catbuster, you are correct, available colors/options are currently listed on our website.
Catbuster
New member
I was also quoted mid-May for the delivery of a black Bongo 5 HS today. Any particular reason why, or just a line backup?
