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[cellkirk74]

Nbd/ Big Al single H praise!

Now they are two:

BP's was right. The single H Big Al is an incredibly good sounding bass and it kills in passive mode. And that low B is just sweet...

 

[mmbassplayer]

Awesome Chris... Nice looking bass. I see a single bucker Al in my future. JOSH

 

[MrMusashi]

congrats!

MrM

 

[danny-79]

Nice

 

[five7]

Very nice! That is the best big al!

 

[AlexBongoCrazy]

Wow! love the Big Al with that pickguard! I want a bongo with one of those

 

[cellkirk74]

Well, the new one has a black guard, but gold swirl sure looks good.

The black bass has a nice neck though...

 

[Chuck B]

Congrats.

 

[strummer]

Awesome, and the right number of strings too

 

[drTStingray]

V Nice. Classic colour combo as well.

 

[syciprider]

Very nice!

 

[smallequestrian]

I like your style...

 

[lefenton]

Sweet bass!!!!! Classic colour combo. How do you like the single H compared to the SSS? Is there a 'secret' setting like the SSS in series? Can't imagine how good the passive tone must be? Congrats!

 

[oli@bass]

Congratulations! Is that the first roasted to hit Europe?

 

[cellkirk74]

Sweet bass!!!!! Classic colour combo. How do you like the single H compared to the SSS? Is there a 'secret' setting like the SSS in series? Can't imagine how good the passive tone must be? Congrats!

Thank you!

I did not have that much time with it by now, but it is a totally different animal soundwise, when compared to the SSS.

It has no secret setting, because all 4 sound really good right from the start. I really like the series mode both active and passive and the deep clear voice of the mahogany. It does not have that Swiss army knife feeling of the SSS, but there is more than enough possibilities from the EQ alone. It has an overall punchy and responsive sound.

Damn near to the perfect bass again.

@ Oli: I don't know, but we have not heard much about all the roasteds yet.

 

[smokey]

Mmmmm 5 string Big Al H! I'm yet to get my hands on an Big Al to road test. I'll have to wait til one pops up near me. Be very interested to A/B one against my 25th.

 

[Powman]

Cellkirk: is it possible for you to do some recordings of both basses? I know there are a million settings, but I am curious about following:

1. Big Al SSS Bridge and Middle in Series Active
2. Big Al SSS Bridge and Middle in Parallel Active
3. Big Al H in Series Active
4. Big Al H in Parallel. Active
5. Surprise me with something on the Big Al H that I would not have considered.

 

[cellkirk74]

Cellkirk: is it possible for you to do some recordings of both basses? I know there are a million settings, but I am curious about following:

1. Big Al SSS Bridge and Middle in Series Active
2. Big Al SSS Bridge and Middle in Parallel Active
3. Big Al H in Series Active
4. Big Al H in Parallel. Active
5. Surprise me with something on the Big Al H that I would not have considered.

I will try to do so, but probably not before the weekend. I have to get a new audio interface first or use the jamman looper.

 

[lefenton]

Thank you!

It does not have that Swiss army knife feeling of the SSS, but there is more than enough possibilities from the EQ alone. It has an overall punchy and responsive sound.

Damn near to the perfect bass again.

@ Oli: I don't know, but we have not heard much about all the roasteds yet.

Hold on a second!!! I just noticed now that it's a roasted....nice score!!!! I'm dying to try one out. I love the feel of the neck on my classic and can only imagine how it must feel with the Big Al's profile, and throw in the tonal characteristics the roasteds are supposed to have. Would love to hear your impressions so I can begin my late winter/early spring gas attacks.

The alder body of the big Al Olive Gold does add some tonal nuances for sure. The knife analogy is very accurate. I am envious of this new BA5!!!

 

[laneline]

Whoa that's some pair, nice addition to your killer group of MM"s ( Glad to see you gave the Rosewood SR5 a stable home ) All the best, Rick