Today it arrives!!

[melvin7822]

Well, today the wait will finally be over. My candy red Big Al with shell pickguard, maple board, and matching headstock is currently out for delivery. I'll be sure to post pics as soon as I get it.

 

[Grand Wazoo]

Well, today the wait will finally be over. My candy red Big Al with shell pickguard, maple board, and matching headstock is currently out for delivery. I'll be sure to post pics as soon as I get it.

Congratulations, look forward to see the pics, (great choice on the colour)

Feel free to enroll in the Big Al Owner's group at the link below:
Ernie Ball Forums - Big Al Bass Owners Group

 

[Powman]

I will be drooling with envy Melvin!

 

[five7]

Where's that truck?

 

[keko]

Ugh, that must look good, can't wait for the photos!

Congrats!

 

[bod]

We hope to see the pics

 

[melvin7822]

Hey everyone. Pics are up now. I had a chance to play it briefly and love it. One question though, shouldn't the bass come with the tools for adjustment and a polish cloth?

 

[mmbassplayer]

I have never got an EBMM with any type of tools for adjustment. I am not sure about the polish cloth. I know they used to a few years ago. Do not know if this has changed or not. JOSH

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

My recently purchased Big Al 5 did not come with adjustment tools or a polish cloth. My '93 SR5 came with a polish cloth.

 

[Oh! Henry]

You sir have great taste!!!

CAR with shell pickguard looks fantastic. I've always wondered about that combination and you've just confirmed that it looks great. Very classy!

Congrats and enjoy

 

[OldSchool Noob]

Looking good -- very nice bass!

FYI, I bought an SR5 last month and it definitely came with a polishing cloth.

 

[Alex001]

...One question though, shouldn't the bass come with the tools for adjustment and a polish cloth?

You need to get a 1/16" hex wrench to adjust the height of the saddles (does not come with the bass). Intonation screws are....a #1 Phillips I believe (not included with bass) - I will have to double check that size. Also the polish cloth seems to be hit or miss these days. The ones I remember getting some time ago were treated polish cloths, which I don't like - so if I don't get one it doesn't bother me. I like to use untreated polishing cloths.

For truss rod adjustments you can use just about anything that will fit in the holes - a screwdriver, hex wrench, whatever. Just make sure it is not too skinny/small or you may have it fly out of your hands.

 

[RaginRog]

Hey everyone. Pics are up now. I had a chance to play it briefly and love it. One question though, shouldn't the bass come with the tools for adjustment and a polish cloth?

New Ernie Ball instruments come with the kit you have. It has some individual fret, and instrument wipes, along with 2 or 3 stickers.

Nice bass by the way!!

 

[syciprider]

Oh yeah

 

[cellkirk74]

Yep,
Congrats on this one, looks nice!!!

 

[MadMatt]

Yep,
Congrats on this one, looks nice!!!

+1

Shell really works well on CAR. Congrats.

-M@

 

[Kamakiriad]

Nice bass!!! The maple looks awesome with matching headstock. Rock and Roll, friend.