They tried about 10yrs ago and they did not sell well at all. The Armada just feels so different from any of the other stuff EBMM made at the time. It is a cool guitar though and I don’t plan on ever getting rid of mine…..
As you tour with that, and it starts to “relic” and the flame maple blue finish comes out, it’s gonna have some serious mojo and uniqueness. Awesome video
That's so cool. The guitar actually looks really good like this. Congrats Fluff on getting a guitar that's as uniquely you as it can get. You've got your own little piece of history there, and it suits you!
What a bunch of Absolute LEGENDS!!! Making an Incredible Thrash Plan, by taking a Guitar, sitting in a Trash Can. Amazing what the right People, Paint and Hardware can accomplish. Way to go Fluff!!!
Wow, what a wonderful guitar! It looks great, it sounds great! I hope they will build these again...in the future. Maybe also 7 string guitars. A rhythm, riff, rock and metal monster! 😃🤘
You're obviously geeked. Great story and guitar. Thumbs up to everyone involved. That was definitely a solid on Tomas's part. There's some irony in there. But a guitar was freed to make sweet music.
Coming back to the channel after a while, so, sorry if this is super late but I'm really liking this video style where the talking and playthrough cut back and forth rather than doing one and then the other, feels oddly cinematic. Great video
Less than one in a thousand guitars I come across have this certain, "clatter" to them when you are banging chords. The strings are almost loose and clicky. I hope that make sense to someone. Those guitar are always a dream to play and record. That guitar has it. It actually comes thru in the video. Congrats on a gem Fluff! You still have 10 doritos on the fretboard.
As a tall guy at 6'-6" I wish solid body guitars would come in full size versions. Just chamber them to cut down the weight. I make most "normal" sized guitars look tiny. My only option to keep the proportions looking correct are the full size semi-hollows or hollow bodies.
Build it and they will come. I'm green with envy. I'm left handed, so these were out of reach anyway, but they seriously need to put these back into production. 🤘
The armada has always been my favorite shape from music man. I agree with you mostly about the dorito but sometimes it did look stunning. The one you have here is perfect in every way. Can not understand why that thing isn't in production and flying off the shelves
I think the Armada was one of the most beautiful guitar designs ever. I was so sad when it was discontinued because the ones in the wild just keep going up in price on the used market. They were always just out of my price range and I had hopes that they would at least add it to the Sterling line. Unfortunately, that never happened so now I will just have to admire them from afar.
Literally the only reason I've never considered Ernie ball guitars is the looks/finishes. I'm usually not even a fan of all black guitars but that's sick with the binding
Sweet dude.... That is nice as hell i like the color... My neighbors friend who works for our town, found a Jackson dinky in the trash and it turned out to be 1,500 bucks new... Someone must've pissed their girlfriend off.. but we cleaned it up and got it playing like a champ
Dude, that guitar looks sick! I love it. Something about that guitar reminds me of a Fernandes Vertigo I used to have. Had Seymour duncan pick ups and a sustainer built in to it. Body was unique and was almost same color as your Music man with black hardware.
I absolutely agree. I think the carved 3D Doritos shape is already enough, painting it a different colour is too "on the nose". If you look at the Kaizen and St. Vincent, they have the raised V shape too, but it's the same colour as the rest of the body and they looks very geometric and avant garde.
My biggest regret as a guitarist was not getting an Armada while I could. One of my best friends plays Armadas almost exclusively and they're such a treat to play!
I’m with you fluff. I was never a fan with the triangle finish too. Now the guitar you have? Looks Badass bro. You should convince them to put it back out with your ideas. I would totally buy one. Or two?🤔
Very Cool, Thankyou. Stunning Guitar and Playing. Awesome. I have an entry level Sterling by Music Man SUB Silo3 Guitar in black with white pickups. This guitar quickly became my favorite 'Strat' Style guitar. Such a pleasure to play. Hope one day to try a Music Man higher level guitar. Cheers
Fluff, PLEASE make them do it as your sig model and let them TAKE MY MONEY
Agreed…Please Music Man take my money!!!! The Armada is the only guitar I’ve ever seen my girlfriend say “I like that one”
Damn i want them to take my money too..hahaah it is just fkin increidble!
I’m onboard too. It would be epic! Definitely more of a signature model than others out there right now.
They tried about 10yrs ago and they did not sell well at all. The Armada just feels so different from any of the other stuff EBMM made at the time. It is a cool guitar though and I don’t plan on ever getting rid of mine…..
I'm game too!!
That thing looks killer. They could do a reissue with that same color and I think it would do well.
As you tour with that, and it starts to “relic” and the flame maple blue finish comes out, it’s gonna have some serious mojo and uniqueness. Awesome video
If they dont bring this back in this form, they are crazy. That thing looks killer
I've never played a Musicman, but I always liked the Amarda. It's a shame that it went out of production, they look amazing.
The people at EBMM are so cool. You can tell that they have a passion for making what musicians want.
The triangular bit in the middle is a huge part of what makes that model look so good, imho. It's a neat idea and really well executed.
I cannot believe I have not seen or heard of these, not once. That guitar is badass.
That's so cool. The guitar actually looks really good like this. Congrats Fluff on getting a guitar that's as uniquely you as it can get. You've got your own little piece of history there, and it suits you!
Wow! What a story man!!!
Congrats! you literally gave life to a forgotten old lady!❤🔥
I love ur new video style of interspersed guitar playing within the story, keep it up!
That is sweet af. What a killer story, too - it’s always cool to hear of companies with that kind of ethos, to be that musician focused.
What a bunch of Absolute LEGENDS!!!
Making an Incredible Thrash Plan, by taking a Guitar, sitting in a Trash Can.
Amazing what the right People, Paint and Hardware can accomplish. Way to go Fluff!!!
This is so cool. Big fan of the suspense building cutting the playing in with the story 👌 So... Signature model run?
what an articulate middle position of pick ups. wtf. never heard such a clarity with middle section :O wow. love that beauty
Wow, what a wonderful guitar! It looks great, it sounds great! I hope they will build these again...in the future. Maybe also 7 string guitars. A rhythm, riff, rock and metal monster! 😃🤘
Dude what a great story, and I’m glad that Armada went to a great home! Enjoy!
Dang!
Had they made a Stealth Armada to begin with, this Guitar might have taken off Big Time!!!
Just an amazing Looking Guitar!
I have to admit, I never even looked at those until your vid. Wow! Color scheme and hardware changed my mind! LOVE IT!! Thx for sharing!
Great guitar, great story - what an honor. best to you and really appreciate your channel
That is a gem of a guitar! Looks absolutely amazing
That rules! I always loved the Armada’s silhouette but also was not into the Dorito chip down the middle.
One of the dopest EBMM i have seen, that guitar looks and sounds effin sweet!
You're obviously geeked. Great story and guitar. Thumbs up to everyone involved. That was definitely a solid on Tomas's part. There's some irony in there. But a guitar was freed to make sweet music.
Love the matte black look and the white trim
Super fun! - I used to have a Fernandes Vertigo done in this exact style finish. Really sick lookin. Love it.
Ya dude, that thing is sick. They should totally make one as your sig model. Wasn't an Armada fan, but now I really really want one. 🤘
Coming back to the channel after a while, so, sorry if this is super late but I'm really liking this video style where the talking and playthrough cut back and forth rather than doing one and then the other, feels oddly cinematic. Great video
Super awesome looking guitar man!! Good for you 🤘!! MusicMan can without doubts reactivate that model 🤩
These guitars actually are neck-through versus a set-neck, which makes them that much more awesome.
This solid colour Armada is the first Music Man guitar I've ever wanted.
WOW. Badass and slick overall, BUT It's the the binding on the headstock that makes it POP just that much more for me!
God that's cool! If anyone should have this absolute weapon it should definitely be you, Fluff!
That guitar looks awesome
you being so excited about one of your fav guitars had me beaming!
Fluff!!!!! I need this guitar in my life. It needs to be your signature model.
Just like Leo, never threw things away. Love music man 🫂
Dude, how cool is that...?
Beautiful guitar with a cool story behind it. 👍
That looks stunning !!! And I agree .. looks MUCH better without the binding around the hump !!
That's Cool, nothing better than a great story with a great guitar.
Less than one in a thousand guitars I come across have this certain, "clatter" to them when you are banging chords. The strings are almost loose and clicky. I hope that make sense to someone. Those guitar are always a dream to play and record. That guitar has it. It actually comes thru in the video. Congrats on a gem Fluff! You still have 10 doritos on the fretboard.
As a tall guy at 6'-6" I wish solid body guitars would come in full size versions. Just chamber them to cut down the weight. I make most "normal" sized guitars look tiny. My only option to keep the proportions looking correct are the full size semi-hollows or hollow bodies.
Damn it man!!!! They need to bring it back !!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
My God! That is absolutely stunning.
It’s the corvette of music man line. Beautiful! I want one now lol
That guitar looks fantastic!!!!
I'd love to have an Armada like that, and I'm low key obsessed with that riff at the 2:16 mark.
Yeah that is awesome, seems like something they could do a Sterling and MM run. Maybe $600 and $1200
I was going to suggest the same thing!
Build it and they will come. I'm green with envy. I'm left handed, so these were out of reach anyway, but they seriously need to put these back into production. 🤘
Mai It Looks So Nice!
Really Cool! 🤘🏻
Hell yeah! Very nice geetar you got there sir, looks n sounds a beast!
I love this new style of narration in your video
You’re apart of Dragged Under? Wut?!? 🤯 I never thought I’d hear the Upright Animals riff just casually played in this video when I clicked it! 🤯🤯🤯
The armada has always been my favorite shape from music man. I agree with you mostly about the dorito but sometimes it did look stunning. The one you have here is perfect in every way. Can not understand why that thing isn't in production and flying off the shelves
i thought 100% that it was a new guitar. Looks modern to me. They should bring it back
I think the Armada was one of the most beautiful guitar designs ever. I was so sad when it was discontinued because the ones in the wild just keep going up in price on the used market. They were always just out of my price range and I had hopes that they would at least add it to the Sterling line. Unfortunately, that never happened so now I will just have to admire them from afar.
Great story and that guitar looks amazing! I would buy one of those.
That first demo part sounds like early my chem, love it
Thanks Fluff. You got some juicy riffs out of that guitar. Great save.
This looks like it would make one hell of a Baritone platform with some new custom-voiced Musicman pick-ups.
OMG that guitar is SICK! I didn't even know the Armada existed but I need it YESTERDAY! Preferably in a Sterling because I be a bit broke BUT STILL.
Always loved the Armada, but never had the coin to buy one. thanks for the great vid, Fluff!
Killer axe, sir! Tomas is a freaking *legend*!
Great story! Thanks for sharing
That's awesome! That's a story for the grandkids......the last armada. Sounds like a classic naval movie......
Man, if they made them like that I would’ve grabbed one.
Toggle in the LP style would be perfect for me personally.
Looks sick.
I will buy one of those.Good idea fluff. Music Man should reissue as your new signature guitar.
I wish they would bring this back. Love it.
Literally the only reason I've never considered Ernie ball guitars is the looks/finishes. I'm usually not even a fan of all black guitars but that's sick with the binding
I really love the shape and the look in general!!!
It remonds me of a early 60s Corvette Stingray or a boatail Buick Riviera.
Its your own own signature "Trashcan Armada".
Sweet dude.... That is nice as hell i like the color...
My neighbors friend who works for our town, found a Jackson dinky in the trash and it turned out to be 1,500 bucks new... Someone must've pissed their girlfriend off.. but we cleaned it up and got it playing like a champ
Yea that looks great. I’d buy one. The shape is great with it all being one tone
Love everything about that axe. I’ve not been a follower of EB guitars, but that body is great.
Awesome looking guitar and cool story that goes with it.
Bring back the Armada! I would totally buy that version!
how messed up that I was thinking "Terminator" when you said it. WTF dude?!? what an EPIC awesome guitar. Holy smokes.
what an awesome story dude. Rad!
That. Is. beautiful.
I'm sitting at home swimming in guitars. All the while thinking i don't need anything else.
Then i see this.
Want.
One of a kind, and wow is that beautiful! The trash can story just makes it even cooler!
It looks So good Fluff !
Me: How low do you tune your guitar?
Fluff: Yes!
Dude, that guitar looks sick! I love it. Something about that guitar reminds me of a Fernandes Vertigo I used to have. Had Seymour duncan pick ups and a sustainer built in to it. Body was unique and was almost same color as your Music man with black hardware.
I’ve never seen one of those guitars before. I love it.
That is slicker than owl shit. Bunch of nice guys.
Wow, great story! Fantastic looking guitar too! Enjoy
Awesome man congrats!
What a beautiful guitar 🎸
Yeah man thats just rad brother.
I own 4 explorers, 1 flying v and a firebird studio. I thought i was set for guitars. I now want an armada like that...
probably one of the coolest guitars I've ever seen... I would love to have this in a 24!
As an rd and iceman person it scratches me the right way, what a beauty of a work it is!
Wow! I've never heard of these before - what a cool guitar!!!!!!!!
Looks so much better with one solid color.
I absolutely agree. I think the carved 3D Doritos shape is already enough, painting it a different colour is too "on the nose". If you look at the Kaizen and St. Vincent, they have the raised V shape too, but it's the same colour as the rest of the body and they looks very geometric and avant garde.
Favorite Armada I have seen.
Usually not a fan of that kind of shape, BUT THAT looks KILLER!
My biggest regret as a guitarist was not getting an Armada while I could. One of my best friends plays Armadas almost exclusively and they're such a treat to play!
Uhhh?? Thats honestly the sickest EBMM Armada ive ever seen!!! If it had an ebony board?? 10/10. Please. Please. Please!!!!! Signature guitar!!!!
I’m with you fluff. I was never a fan with the triangle finish too. Now the guitar you have? Looks Badass bro. You should convince them to put it back out with your ideas. I would totally buy one. Or two?🤔
Very Cool, Thankyou. Stunning Guitar and Playing. Awesome. I have an entry level Sterling by Music Man SUB Silo3 Guitar in black with white pickups. This guitar quickly became my favorite 'Strat' Style guitar. Such a pleasure to play. Hope one day to try a Music Man higher level guitar. Cheers