pics of my Albert Lee's

[musikarero]

I finally got a digital camera for my wife......and here are my two Albert Lee guitars. The trans gold is loaded with birdseye although I didn't take that good a pic. I'll take better ones when I learn more about the camera!

 

[Shnook]

Those are NICE! Wiping drool from the corner of my mouth now.

 

[Jimi D]

That blue one is kinda familiar but o-o-oh that Trans Orange is sweet with a matching headstock and white pearl guard!! Beautiful guitars!

 

[art027]

Very, very nice guitars.

I visited an Albert Lee concert last week here in Holland, i expected him to play his pearl blue trem model but instead he played a trans red hardtail model, also very nice!! (is there a color that wouldn't look great on this guitar? )

Anyway, enjoy them,

Michell

 

[OrangeChannel]

Having never blazed an AL up, I was wondering what the neck profile is similar to. I really like the aesthetics and I'm going thru one of those meltdown phases where I sell a load of gear to replace it with other stuff. This time I'm thinking of MM's as axes since I got the amp and effect rig down to a science. Thanks guys.

Jon Z.


PS: I'm familiar with the Axis, Axis Sport, and JPM necks.

If anyone neds to know, stylisticaly I fall somewhere in between a shredder and an indie rock guy. That being said my current band falls somewhere between Failure and mars volta. Thanks again.

 

[musikarero]

Thanks to all for the nice comments about my AL's. I'll get better pics soon!

 

[Jimi D]

Jon,

You have got to try an AL, man - all EB/MM necks are sweet, and the Albert Lee is no exception, but the overall guitar design in terms of ergonomics and balance simply can't be beat - in your lap or on a strap, these guitars are practically invisible! they're stealth axes!! uber-comfortable...

The neck (imho) is similar to an Axis, but without the asymetrical back carve - more a solid D shape... I switch very comfortably between my Axis necks and ALs without a thought... The Petrucci is a beautiful neck too, of course, but it's wider and thinner and definitely feels very different from either the Axis or AL...

Hope this helps,

Jim

 

[OrangeChannel]

Jim,

Thanks for the advice. It's a shame these guys don't have a custom shop to make me on with 2 'buckers. Tho' that can be remedied with SD Little 59's and such (I favor these more than full size 'buckers). Currently I play teles and jazzmasters and the AL seems like a natural progression.

Thanks man.

Jon Z.

 

[Nesker]

waiting for more pictures of that beautiful guitar

 

[musikarero]

I'll have more this weekend. I really want to get some nice close-ups of the birdseye on the trans gold. Thanks for asking

 

[threeminutesboy]

I am just wondering how confortable is the Albert Lee model as the shape is kind of weird to me

 

[KungFu Grip]

I am just wondering how confortable is the Albert Lee model as the shape is kind of weird to me

Most comfortable guitar I have ever owned. Ever. And I've own a lot of guitars.

 

[musikarero]

The weight and balance couldn't be better. I love sitting on the couch and just noodle for a while. Very comfortable either sitting or standing. The neck shape is simply fantastic. Best I've ever felt by far!

 

[threeminutesboy]

well looks like I need to try the AL model.

But the shape is definetly weird to me ...

 

[tvanveen]

The shape seemed odd to at first too...once I convinced myself it was "50's Futuristic" rather than "Pointy 80's Metal" I was ok with it, and now I really like it.

 

[Jimi D]

The shape seemed odd to at first too...once I convinced myself it was "50's Futuristic" rather than "Pointy 80's Metal" I was ok with it, and now I really like it.

I've always loved the retro vibe from the AL - the oft-quoted "Jetsons guitar" description suits it perfectly, I think...