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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: mica on November 09, 2009, 05:37:56 PM

Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: mica on November 09, 2009, 05:37:56 PM: There's a good chance that we'll be making DS-5 (small) power supplies again. The target date is March. I don't know the price yet, but a pre-order price will be offered so early adopters will get a special deal.

If you would like an email when these are available for pre-ordering, just email me with DS-5 Announcement in the subject line and I'll email you once or twice with details as they are available.
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: sonicus on November 09, 2009, 06:03:48 PM: Hello Mica
email sent

Thanks ,
Wolf.
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: mica on November 12, 2009, 06:08:36 PM: Wow, I got a lot more interest than I anticipated. I'm going to see if I can't step this project up on the schedule. The first run could be ready before the end of the year provided I can get the enclosures in quickly.

Will keep everyone posted here if there's any small announcements, but I will email each person that signed up when I have a completion date I feel good about and once again when we're ready to ship.

Fun!
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: room037 on November 13, 2009, 04:04:50 AM: Hi Mica,

Any electrical update for NEW DS-5 ?
Or IN-2 reproduction news ?

Eiji
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: sonicus on November 13, 2009, 07:23:22 AM: I would also be interested in the IN-2 !

Wolf .
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: LMiwa on February 02, 2010, 08:09:26 AM: Is the ETA still March 2010?
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: mica on February 02, 2010, 02:30:35 PM: Yes, it's still looking good - it could stretch into April though.
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: dshade43 on February 12, 2010, 06:09:38 PM: I'm sure it's basic, but can someone tell me how this DS5 power supply works?

I just read that some early 80's model Alembic's came with LED's and this supply activates them, so I'm anxious to see if my instrument is equipped.
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: poor_nigel on February 12, 2010, 06:25:24 PM: Do you have little shallow holes in the side of your fretboard where the side position markers should be, instead of said markers? It is pretty easy to tell on the old basses if you have LEDs or not. If you have markers, then you don't.
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: dshade43 on February 12, 2010, 08:05:22 PM: It appears I have markers but they are quite small and hard to see (especially in a performance setting).

Thanks for the tip
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: mike1762 on February 13, 2010, 04:29:30 PM: Dennis, I had the same issue w/one of mine. Mica's response was:

I don't have an exact record of the date, but the side dots have been inlaid aluminum for at least 12 years. Prior to that (and still on special request) they were bronze. Since the edge of the fingerboard is not finished, you can use either a fine sandpaper or the extrafine sctochbrite and remove the surface tarnish. Then a drop of lemon oil on the edge of the fingerboard will restore the Ebony's dark color.
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: pbourke1961 on February 24, 2010, 08:09:55 PM: Mica, As discussed recently, I will take a couple of the small DS-5 PSU's but with 240/250Volt 50Hz transformers for APAC (Australia,HK,SNG) use instead of the 110V US centric units. Thanks.
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: jon_jackson on May 04, 2010, 03:50:02 PM: Any news on the DS-5?
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: bonesrad on May 14, 2010, 10:17:59 AM: I'm kinda interested too.
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: sonicus on May 14, 2010, 10:24:22 AM: Me too .
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: mica on May 14, 2010, 10:48:57 AM: I'm still working on it! At first I was going to use a new off the shelf enclosure, but they are not as off the shelf as promoted by the manufacturer as evidenced by a lack of extruded aluminum cases here.

I sent copies of the original DS5 plans out to get some quotes to have a replica made (with a few changes, like a modular line cord). I will update when I get the details back about delivery.
Title: New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010
Post by: crgaston on May 16, 2010, 07:28:14 PM: Make one with an IEC C-15 cable (is that what you mean by modular line cord, like your preamps use?) and I want one. For real.