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Description

The Music Man Albert Lee HH Tremolo is a guitar that marries innovation with tradition, reflecting the unique style of its namesake. The distinct design, reminiscent of a Stratocaster viewed through a modern art lens, is more than just an aesthetic statement; it's about playability and comfort. With an African mahogany body that's both dense and lightweight, coupled with a rosewood neck finished in gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax, this guitar offers a tactile experience like no other.

Equipped with two DiMarzio custom-design humbucker pickups, the Albert Lee HH Tremolo provides an impressive range of tones. The 5-way pickup selector lets you explore everything from warm, rich humbucker sounds to glassy, Strat-like tones by accessing the inner and outer coils. Whether you're a fan of classic riffs or avant-garde sonics, this guitar covers all bases.

Furthermore, the Music Man vintage tremolo paired with Schaller M6-IND locking tuners ensures stable tuning and fluid tremolo action. The sculpted body heel and the 5-bolt neck joint offer unparalleled access to all 22 frets, making it an ideal choice for technical players who require precision and ease of use.

Key Features:

  • African mahogany body with a rosewood neck
  • DiMarzio custom-design humbuckers with 5-way pickup selector
  • Vintage Music Man tremolo with bent steel saddles
  • Schaller M6-IND locking tuners for secure tuning
  • 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with 25.5" scale and 10" radius

Product specs

Brand Ernie Ball Music Man
Model Albert Lee Signature HH Tremolo
Finish Emerald City, Polar Night
Year 2022 - 2025
Made In United States
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Shape Double Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type Tremolo Bridge
Color Family Green, Grey
Finish Pattern Sunburst
Finish Style Gloss, Metallic
Fretboard Material Ebony, Maple
Fretboard Radius 10"
Neck Construction Bolt-On
Neck Material Maple
Number of Frets 22
Number of Strings 6-String
Offset Body Non-Offset Body
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Scale Length 25.5"
Wood Top Style Opaque

FAQs

What type of wood is the body of the Music Man Albert Lee HH Tremolo made from?

The body of the Music Man Albert Lee HH Tremolo is made from African mahogany, which is known for its warm tone and excellent resonance.

What is the neck profile like on the Albert Lee HH Tremolo guitar?

The Albert Lee HH Tremolo features a select rosewood neck with a gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend finish, providing a smooth and comfortable playing experience.

How does the pickup configuration affect the sound of the Albert Lee HH Tremolo?

The Albert Lee HH Tremolo is equipped with two DiMarzio custom humbucking pickups, offering a versatile range of tones suitable for various music genres, from rock to jazz.

Is the Music Man Albert Lee HH Tremolo suitable for advanced players?

Yes, the Music Man Albert Lee HH Tremolo is designed with high-quality components and versatile features, making it suitable for advanced players seeking a professional-grade instrument.

What kind of tremolo bridge does the Albert Lee HH Tremolo use?

The Albert Lee HH Tremolo is equipped with a Music Man vintage tremolo bridge made of chrome-plated, hardened steel with bent steel saddles, allowing for smooth pitch modulation and tuning stability.

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Music Man Albert Lee HH Tremolo.

Comparisons

  • Owners find the G&L Doheny's dual-fulcrum tremolo superior to the Albert Lee HH's tremolo system, especially in terms of stability and feel.

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  • The Albert Lee HH's tone is described as dull and weak compared to the G&L Doheny and Fender Duo Sonic, despite its versatile humbucker + split humbucker configuration.

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  • Unlike other noiseless pickups, Lace Sensor pickups retain vitality, offering a preferable alternative for those seeking a more natural sound.

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  • Several users rate the build quality of the Albert Lee HH above American Fenders, citing its superior fit and finish.

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Features and functionality

  • The 5-way switch on the Albert Lee HH was expected to enhance versatility, but users report it falls short of expectations, lacking the depth found in other guitars.

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  • The Albert Lee HH model lacks the silent circuit found in other versions, which some users feel can make pickups sound artificial.

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User experience

  • Some owners expected the Albert Lee HH's stainless steel frets and tremolo to be standout features but found them less impressive than anticipated.

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  • The neck, despite being a standard 25.5" scale, feels more like a short scale neck (24.75”), contributing to a fast and comfortable playing experience.

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  • A long-term owner notes that their Albert Lee HH makes their other American Fenders obsolete, emphasizing its playability and sound quality.

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Build quality

  • The one-piece rosewood neck is praised for its warm tone and fast, non-sticky feel, making it a standout feature of the Albert Lee HH model.

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  • Owners highlight the Albert Lee's exceptional neck with a satin finish, which is both fast and smooth, contributing to a comfortable playing experience.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners recommend swapping the stock humbuckers for Fralin Twangmasters to achieve a beefier single-coil sound, significantly enhancing the guitar's resonance and amp response.

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  • A user contemplating deeper routing for authentic P90 swaps suggests the stock P90s in older Albert Lee models were underwhelming.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Albert Lee HH is praised for its intonation and tuning stability, even with heavy tremolo use, making it reliable for live performances.

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william_thompson

Dream guitar fully realized.

I truly believe this is one of the best current production guitars out there. Two of the superficial reasons I like it is because the body style is totally unique and so many other people hate it. The design is so cubist and reminds me of something George Jetson would play if he was in a futuristic surf band. I got mine in Turquoise Pearl (although the stock picture displayed is not the same model of my guitar).

Enough about the cool looking body. The neck is what matters most. This neck is a solid piece of rosewood finished only with gunstock oil and a special wax blend EBMM uses. This makes for absurdly fast playability, and really good if your hands sweat a little when you're playing live. Standard 25.5" scale length, but the short headstock and slightly tapered back end of the body make this guitar seem like it could be a 24".

These pickups are awesome. They are custom-wound DiMarzio humbuckers that were originally designed and used in the Axis Super Sport to make that upgraded model more versatile than its little brother, the Axis. The versatility comes in the 5 way switch that offers your standard humbucking switching with the ability to utilize just the inside or outside coils at positions 2 and 4.

Mine has a tremolo, which includes a solid brass block. Works great.

This guitar is amazing and can be found easily for under $1500, but they aren't the most common thing considering people love them so much and seldom sell them. When you buy one you are essentially automatically inducted into an unofficial club and should immediately start engaging yourself in the community on the Ernie Ball forums and Facebook group. There's seriously an awesome community based around these special instruments!

jimmarchi1

I'm with you, I always thought the Albert Lee was one of the coolest looking Music Man guitars... maybe not very "me" but totally interesting!

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