New Love for the AL SSS

[Red Scare]

I haven't picked it up in about 3 weeks because I have been playing my Axes. I decided to pull it out today after watching some King's X videos and realizing that Ty was using that Strat Elite on the first 4 records. Man, was I pleasantly surprised! All the heaviness with the addes single coil magic. It's funny how quickly we get attached to a guitar and then forget how the others sound. I've always loved Strats but the hum just absolutely kills me. The Ernie Ball silent system is the best thing since sliced bread.

 

[robelinda2]

Glad to hear it! It is a KILLING MACHINE. Beware of the mighty SSS AL.

 

[Jack FFR1846]

Played mine in services today. I tend to match the guitar to the sounds I need every week. Last week, Axis, this week Al, next week probably Axis (or maybe the Sublhouette).

 

[Spudmurphy]

The Al SSS is a killer guitar - it does it all for me.Been playing close on 40 years and bleeb me - it's all I want !!

 

[phatduckk]

i really miss my SSS AL but my MM90 versions keeping me quite happy

 

[threeminutesboy]

I'm confused by this thread especially after seeing you are selling it

if it's 'marketing' in order to sell it faster it is nicely done

 

[travs]

its magical. timeless classic.

 

[Sweat]

I'm confused by this thread especially after seeing you are selling it

if it's 'marketing' in order to sell it faster it is nicely done

LOL true on that, quite confusing, this coming from the former CFB

 

[Red Scare]

Lol. Believe me, I'm not trying to shill for myself. As I said, I have pretty severe OCD and after playing it the other day, I immediately went to eBay looking for another one. Makes no sense, by I have major impulse issues. I figured I would be better off making my house payment instead of buying another guitar (I bought 5 EBMM's this month already!). I'm an impulsive collector and if I buy something I like, I want every version of it, so an MM90 and HH AL, even though I already have them as Axes already. The only way to relieve my anxiety is to divest myself from it, which in this case means, stick with my Axes and get rid of the AL before I have 9 guitars. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[robelinda2]

Trust me, the MM90 AL sounds NOTHING like the Super Sport MM90 axe. Different beat altogether.

Cannot beat a MM90 AL, ever, not in a million years.

 

[Red Scare]

I'm sure it sounds great, but it's become a matter of money now. Even I think $6000 in less than a month is a bit much.

 

[Raz]

It's fine by me, cause it may be coming my way!

 

[dhalif]

i would like to invest in one after my silo arrives.. gahhhh!

 

[Spudmurphy]

Hee Hee .
Rob likes the MM90 - I looooooooove the SSS.

Thats the beauty of the AL - get one of each (sss/mm90/HH/hh with gamechanger ????)

 

[robelinda2]

Oh I LOVE the SSS too, for sure! Spud, the MM90 AL sounds different with a maple board too, way spankier. Sometimes I prefer the rosewood board, sometimes rosewood.

 

[Hoffmann]

I still can't wait to finally receive my AL SSS. After all what you've been writing about it it must be a killer guitar. I am also so interested in the sound differences compared to a Strat. How would you describe the differences?

Can't wait to become part of the gang!!

 

[Red Scare]

I would say it sounds like a Strat with more twang in the bridge (due to the plate on the pickup), louder, better pickup balance from position to position and of course, zero hum. Hands down best Strat type guitar out there.

 

[Hoffmann]

Comparing the videos of it on YouTube and of course the recordings of Albert, I have the impression that its sound is also more complex and multi-layered than a typical Strat. Seems to be a bit fuller and warmer and at the same time "glassy" and three-dimensional. Hmm, difficult to describe, maybe this impression and the description of it is only a product of my imagination...

 

[glockaxis]

I love the AL SSS too. Here's a video I found that I have not seen posted but really enjoy. Hope you guys like it too.

 

[Spudmurphy]

No I haven't seen that one - nice!