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The Music Man Albert Lee HSS electric guitar combines the distinctive Albert Lee body shape with a versatile HSS pickup configuration. A DiMarzio custom humbucker, originally developed for the Music Man Axis, is paired with Albert Lee’s signature Seymour Duncan custom single coil pickups. A 5-way selector, master volume, and tone controls provide a wide range of sounds, from clear, articulate single coil tones to the full-bodied output of the bridge humbucker. The ash body is paired with a roasted figured maple neck and 22 stainless steel frets for exceptional feel, durability, and playability. A Music Man vintage tremolo, compensated nut, and locking tuners provide excellent tuning stability, while white face dots and glow-in-the-dark side markers make the fretboard easy to navigate on dark stages. The onboard preamp features Music Man’s Silent Circuit, which reduces the 60-cycle hum associated with traditional single coil pickups and helps normalize output across all five pickup selector positions

Albert Lee HSS – Firemist Silver

Options

Your Custom Options:

Model:: 6 String - HSS Trem
Color:: Firemist Silver
Neck:: Roasted Figured Maple/Maple
Pickguard:: White Pearloid
Hardware:: Chrome

Build Code

929-ST-RG-05-MB-CR

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Albert Lee HSS Highlights

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Ash Body and Roasted Figured Maple Neck
Low Light Visibility

White face dots and glow-in-the-dark side dots make fretboard navigation easier.
HSS Configuration

Axis-derived DiMarzio humbucker paired with Albert’s signature Seymour Duncan single coils

Albert Lee HSS – ALBERT LEE ESSENTIALS

ALBERT LEE ESSENTIALS

ICONIC BODY DESIGN

The unmistakable Albert Lee body shape offers a comfortable, balanced playing feel and helped influence later Music Man designs.

OIL & WAX NECK FINISH

The roasted figured maple neck and fretboard feature Music Man’s smooth gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax finish.
FAMILIAR PICKUP DNA

Combining familiar elements from the Albert Lee HH and SSS models, the HSS configuration brings humbucker power and single-coil clarity together in one instrument.

Albert Lee HSS – STAINLESS STEEL FRETS

ENGINEERED FOR MODERN PERFORMANCE

STAINLESS STEEL FRETS

22 stainless steel frets provide a smooth playing feel, consistent performance, and long-term durability.

Albert Lee HSS – ACTIVE PREAMP

ACTIVE PREAMP

The onboard preamp helps balance output across all five pickup positions while reducing 60-cycle hum from the single coils.

Albert Lee HSS – BUILT FOR THE STAGE

BUILT FOR THE STAGE

Music Man’s vintage tremolo, locking tuners, compensated nut, and sculpted neck joint provide reliable performance and easy upper-fret access.

Albert Lee HSS – CRAFTED IN CALIFORNIA

CRAFTED IN CALIFORNIA

Each Albert Lee is crafted at the Ernie Ball Music Man factory in San Luis Obispo, California. Blending the delicate touch of hand craftsmanship and the accuracy of robotic technology, we've focused on making the best-playing and sounding guitars in the world.

Specifications, Schematics & More

Specifications

Albert Lee HSS
Size	12-11/16" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-9/16" long (32.2 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 92.7 cm long)
Body Wood	Ash
Body Finish	High Gloss Polyester
Bridge	Music Man® vintage tremolo of chrome plated, hardened steel with bent steel saddles
Scale Length	25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius	10" (25.4 cm)
Frets	22 - High profile, medium width - Stainless Steel
Neck Width	1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood	Roasted Figured Maple
Fingerboard	Roasted Figured Maple
Fret Markers	Dot Inlay; Glow in the Dark Side Dots
Neck Finish	Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck Colors	Natural
Tuning Machines	Schaller M6-IND locking
Truss Rod	Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment	5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Controls	25k Volume and 500k tone with buffered output
Switching	5-way lever pickup selector
Pickups	Seymour Duncan Custom Wound Single Coils, DiMarzio Custom Humbucker
Strings	10p-13p-16p-26w-36w-46w (Custom RPS Slinkys)

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Specifications	Albert Lee HSS	—
Size	12-11/16" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-9/16" long (32.2 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 92.7 cm long)
Body Wood	Ash
Body Finish	High Gloss Polyester
Body Colors
Body Bindings
Bridge	Music Man® vintage tremolo of chrome plated, hardened steel with bent steel saddles
Pickguard
Scale Length	25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius	10" (25.4 cm)
Headstock Size
Frets	22 - High profile, medium width - Stainless Steel
Neck Width	1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood	Roasted Figured Maple
Fingerboard	Roasted Figured Maple
Fret Markers	Dot Inlay; Glow in the Dark Side Dots
Neck Finish	Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck Colors	Natural
Neck Binding
Tuning Machines	Schaller M6-IND locking
Truss Rod	Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment	5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic Shielding
Controls	25k Volume and 500k tone with buffered output
Switching	5-way lever pickup selector
Pickups	Seymour Duncan Custom Wound Single Coils, DiMarzio Custom Humbucker
Left Handed
Strings	10p-13p-16p-26w-36w-46w (Custom RPS Slinkys)

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