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A Secret RIFF MACHINE! - Sterling by Music Man Albert Lee AL40P

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  • čas přidán 16. 08. 2024
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    The Albert Lee signature model has always been one of my favorite Ernie Ball Music Man guitars. And now Sterling by Music Man has created my FAVORITE version: the AL40P. This new model for 2023 is an absolute STUNNER of a guitar that comes equipped with P90 pickups. I bet you never though P90s could chug or be good for hard rock and metal, huh?
    Well, let me tell you something...THIS GUITAR IS A SECRET RIFF MACHINE!
    Enjoy my demo of the Sterling by Music Man AL40P Albert Lee model.
    0:00 - Intro
    0:22 - Fond Memories
    1:12 - Features & Specs
    3:35 - LEARN IT. KNOW IT. LIVE IT.
    3:41 - Classy Touch & More Features
    5:08 - PLAYING Clean Tones
    7:40 - PLAYING Dirty Tones
    9:38 - Tone Control Curiosities
    10:06 - PLAYING Tone Control Range Clean
    11:37 - PLAYING Tone Control Range Dirty
    13:24 - What I Love So Much
    13:56 - PLAYING "Secret Riff Machine"
    15:25 - PLAYING "Baby's First Sock Hop"
    17:05 - PLAYING "Goths & Gazers"
    20:00 - Final Thoughts
    21:17 - THE MOST IMPRESSIVE PART
    21:51 - Thanks for Watching
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Komentáře • 58

  • @SeanPierceJohnson
    @SeanPierceJohnson  Před rokem +4

    What a guitar! Would you believe me if I told you it was only $600?!
    Check it out on Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/rQXxJd

    • @larrytrujillo5672
      @larrytrujillo5672 Před 5 měsíci

      I believe that it would appreciated by your viewers if you would also demonstrate the clean sound of each of the pickups. Clean sound without crunch, distortion or ambient effects. You demo was very good. However, it is helpful to a viewer to hear the clean sounds.

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před 5 měsíci

      @@larrytrujillo5672 I appreciate the feedback. However, I don’t see any issue with a small amount of reverb on the guitar sound. It’s such a common effect and I only add a small amount after the tone shaping. It doesn’t color the tone that much.
      I will consider your feedback though.

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před 5 měsíci

      @@larrytrujillo5672 also, I did use a clean tone @ 5:08 with light reverb

  • @DEEKUS1935
    @DEEKUS1935 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I have the one in Sherwood green and it's just awsome. Highly recommended. Very comfortable and playable with great tones. Buy one.

  • @BrianBrazilHarmonica
    @BrianBrazilHarmonica Před 11 měsíci +4

    Hi Sean Pierce, I have 2 Sterling Albert Lee models with humbuckers. The first one is from 2022 with a Daphne Blue finish and the other is a 2018 in a Dark Cherry finish they call Trans Walnut finish. Their neck profiles are a little different, but other than that and the color they're the same guitar. I liked the first one so much I bought a second one as a back up. What sold me on them was the neck profile, fretboard radius, balance and the weight. I don't see anything wrong with the pickups or electronics either. They're the most comfortable playing guitars I've ever had. I've owned 16 others guitars. I also have a Telecaster and ES 339 that I don't play as much.

    • @manofficial7894
      @manofficial7894 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I got the Daphne blue in 2018, just fell in love with it. I only had a fender strat 1994 and was really loyal to it till I saw Daphne. Vintage cream looks amazing though! I am so tempted to sell it and get this one - it sounds the same though!

    • @goosegaskins
      @goosegaskins Před měsícem

      Thank you both for your words on the SBMM Albert Lee HH. I'm about to purchase my first electric guitar and I've decided a Daphne Blue Albert Lee HH is the one for me. I love the toggle options for the two humbuckers. And it's a damn cool looking guitar!

  • @TheManuFace
    @TheManuFace Před 7 měsíci +1

    Yeah, cool review and thanks for having done it.
    I've just purchased this precisely model with this vintage cream colourway.
    PS I'm lookin'forward to play it 😊

  • @leslieperry3001
    @leslieperry3001 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Just bought one from Sweetwater and agree with everything Sean said. By the way great playing. Thanks for the honest review.

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před 9 měsíci

      Awesome! Thank you for watching! This has me looking at more expensive Music Man versions

  • @ernieb3626
    @ernieb3626 Před rokem +2

    I absolutely love this guitar. If it had stainless steel friends, I would order it right now. I’m on the fence. Congratulations for 10 K by the way!

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před rokem

      i say it's worth it! i had no idea what the price was...it's only $600! at that price i wouldn't even expect SS frets.
      so just in case you want it: sweetwater.sjv.io/rQXxJd

  • @kungstu22
    @kungstu22 Před rokem +1

    I have the cream white one. I love it. I have 14 guitars and this is the one I cannot put down. For now. =)

  • @MusicTherapyLaz
    @MusicTherapyLaz Před rokem +1

    Hey hey... wassup SPJ! LOVE that guitar! Incredible value and a stunner in looks if you ask me! Those P-90s sure have some chime to them... and then right into some Killah classic rock tones... and beyond! And Music Man Sterling comes through with great features you normally expect in a much higher priced guitar! Awesome video, as always! 😎🎸🤘

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Laz! Definitely agree. The chime is off the charts!
      I’ll show y’all the next one soon 👍 let’s just say it rules…😉

  • @Prajnana
    @Prajnana Před rokem +2

    Some cool Post Rock riffs there...

  • @timbarden2782
    @timbarden2782 Před rokem +6

    This is a fantastic guitar. I've had it for about 5 weeks and the quality is extremely good!!! I've had a couple other Sterlings that were 'meh' at best, but this one is a keeper for sure. I like playing it as much as my main guitar which is an actual Music Man Albert Lee HH. I can't believe what a good value this is. And yes, the block inlays called out to me, lol.

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před rokem +2

      I’ve been hearing that about Sterlings being “meh” sometimes. I’m surprised because I quite liked what I’ve played.
      I’ll have some Shorts coming out of the other new models soon.

  • @Bullittbl
    @Bullittbl Před rokem +2

    That is badass

  • @sub-jec-tiv
    @sub-jec-tiv Před 7 měsíci +1

    Dang, it sounds good. Almost a 12-string timbre sometimes. Seems like nice tone in the highs. P90s win again.

  • @kirbonite
    @kirbonite Před 29 dny

    Damn ! I wish this guitar was my lover

  • @mgcuniverse9037
    @mgcuniverse9037 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I want one now too

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před 5 měsíci

      I want two: one to keep stock and one to mod with some humbuckers for the REAL heavy stuff

  • @buckshotjenkins
    @buckshotjenkins Před 8 měsíci +1

    Pop and locking tuners on this thing, get a good set up…and that just might be it.
    Fantastic review. Thank you so much.

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Locking tuners would be awesome. But I love those pearl buttons. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍

  • @jorgesilva6454
    @jorgesilva6454 Před rokem +1

    Planning to buy one (a Cutlass) for my growing collection 😊 After two Fenders (Strat and a Tele), one Gibson LP Special and a Squier CV Mustang this is the perfect excuse... 😊

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před rokem

      Awesome! Thanks be played the new Cutlasses and they are awesome. If you’re in the US, may I humbly request you use my Sweetwater link? It’s in the pinned comment.
      It’ll take you to the Albert Lee but you can shop for anything else and whatever you order I’ll get a small cut of to help fund the channel. It would really help a lot.

    • @jorgesilva6454
      @jorgesilva6454 Před rokem

      @@SeanPierceJohnson I live outside the US, but anyways thanks for your attention 👍

  • @PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy
    @PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'm new to your CZcams Channel 🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶 Thanks for sharing 🎸🎶

  • @SuperOhdannyboy
    @SuperOhdannyboy Před 11 měsíci +1

    Daneletro danoblaster. Hidden beast of a guitar

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před 11 měsíci +1

      i've been looking at old Dano's from the 90s lately. but i think anyone would agree a Danelectro Baritone is something special

  • @michaelunland1876
    @michaelunland1876 Před 3 měsíci

    Does anybody know if there are any after-market locking tuners that drop in without modification? Thanks.

  • @tjnugent62
    @tjnugent62 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I have the Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee SSS. I would like to convert it into either P90's or even HB....

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I remember the SSS version! Such a classic. I don’t think they make them that way anymore really

    • @tjnugent62
      @tjnugent62 Před 9 měsíci

      They do upon request@@SeanPierceJohnson

  • @HAL900032
    @HAL900032 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Keith Richards himself was using a music man when touring with the expensive winos

  • @kaneo67
    @kaneo67 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Could you please tell me if it had exceptional tuning stability?

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před 11 měsíci

      Stay in tune really well! It helped that the bridge was decked on the body and I didn’t use the whammy bar. But I like this guitar that way.

  • @trahnettilhcs
    @trahnettilhcs Před rokem +1

    Sterling and I have a love/hate relationship. I want to love their offerings and keep getting tempted by them, but I’ve been burned far too many times by questionable to outright bad QC. How’s this held up for you in that regard?

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před rokem

      Interesting. Well, I borrowed it from Sterling so it was at their showroom and available for artists to check out.
      They may have set it up but I don’t know what else other than the usual final QC in the states.
      I was quite pleased from the get-go.

  • @BrianBrazilHarmonica
    @BrianBrazilHarmonica Před rokem

    How much does the guitar weigh? I have 2 AL40HH models one Cherry finish 7.5 lbs., the other is a Daphne Blue at 6 pounds. Both of them turned out to be the guitars I really needed. The size, balance and weight were perfect for me. The neck profile and fretboard radius fit my hand just right. The humbuckers sound great with the 5 position switch as well.

  • @nonamehere9149
    @nonamehere9149 Před 10 měsíci

    Can the pick guard be removed? or it a a pick up package?

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před 10 měsíci

      It’s like any normal pickguard…it can be removed. But aftermarket guards for this guitar aren’t readily available.

  • @biswas01
    @biswas01 Před rokem

    Did the P90s on this model give you the 60 cycle hum?

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před rokem +1

      Yep. Like any single coil they will. I used a Revv G8 to keep that it check

  • @louisstokes1898
    @louisstokes1898 Před 6 měsíci

    IF it was alder body, I would say sold.

  • @FlyingSpaghettiMonster2000
    @FlyingSpaghettiMonster2000 Před 6 měsíci

    These are 800gbp in the UK
    So nearly 1000usd.
    Shame.

    • @SeanPierceJohnson
      @SeanPierceJohnson  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Weird…they are $599 right now on Sweetwater. Import taxes & fees suck.

  • @valdazis
    @valdazis Před 8 měsíci

    I'd put 9s on it. just sayin'

  • @Happyboymargarine
    @Happyboymargarine Před 4 měsíci

    That’s a pos. Get a real one