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Title: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mica on April 09, 2009, 07:51:42 PM: As promised, some of the photos I've been collecting. A super-rough fresh-off-the-bandsaw look at your neck lams:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/63438.jpg)
Peghead in the clamps for gluing veneers:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/63439.jpg)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mica on April 09, 2009, 07:59:35 PM: And in spray now:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/63443.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/63444.jpg)
Pretty sweet. Next we talk about control layouts.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: David Houck on April 09, 2009, 09:06:08 PM: Wow!! I love it!!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: tbrannon on April 09, 2009, 09:08:20 PM: That is COOL- love the Koa top (even though you won't be seeing it). You're gonna love that ebony neck lam!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: bsee on April 09, 2009, 11:47:23 PM: That's a good looking bass and coming together quickly. It almost looks like the body is fully finished. Are they putting on a few clear layers before the black to help if you want to see the koa at some point in the future, is that just some sort of wipe to show the wood better for the pic, or something else?

Odd to see just a single piece of ebony with no purpleheart or other supporting strips. I wonder if it will be as thunderous in this config? Either way. the double courses should ring beautifully.

-bob
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 10, 2009, 06:40:05 AM: The experts say the sustain will be formidable. Sealer coat before finish I believe. The middle pup will have its own vol and tone, the rest is dual fatboy with Europa guts and the must have, leds.
The ability to blend in another tone with the other circuit should lend itself to a greater advantage when finding just the right sound for a tune. Also the crushing sound of everything full on.
When your maxed, where can you go? Third pickup see. Gives you the edge. One more pickup! Don't point at it. In fact don't even look at it.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: altgrendel on April 10, 2009, 07:23:25 AM: Never mind.
Didn't realize you were getting it painted.

(Message edited by AltGrendel on April 10, 2009)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: tbrannon on April 10, 2009, 08:31:04 AM: Danno- so what you're saying is that the 3rd pickup takes it up to 11? =)

On a serious note- you said the 3rd pickup will have a volume and 'tone' control. Is it going to be a filter that is always on...?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 10, 2009, 11:17:46 AM: As far as I know, like an Essense.
I always leave the q switches on. My band isn't subtle so no need for that kind of finesse adjustment.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: smokinbear on April 10, 2009, 12:04:06 PM: Danno Holy S%@! ! That gonna be one sweet bass! Like the idea of the third pu, can't wait to hear your opinion of the set up. By the way thanks again for the Distillate!!!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: altgrendel on April 13, 2009, 07:30:58 AM: Is this going to have black chrome on it?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 13, 2009, 10:52:03 AM: Mica votes chrome, I like the gold and brass. But bk chrome would work nicely like the stealth bass.

http://www.alembic.com/info/FC_stealth.html (http://www.alembic.com/info/FC_stealth.html)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: john_judge on April 15, 2009, 08:02:26 AM: thats a good choice with the third pickup and on my new design I am working on I also have choosen to do a third pickup but I am taking it one step further than that, sorry don't mean to tease you will just have to see, but I will tell you this it will be another first!
good luck Danno thats a beauty you got going there! John Judge
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: smokinbear on April 16, 2009, 07:57:19 AM: Hey Daniel, I once remember reading the late great Henry Ford said something like You can have it in any color you want as long as it's black. I can't wait to see that bass with the black on it. Is the finish going to be glossy or flat black like a satin finish? ... Bear
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 16, 2009, 09:15:53 AM: Shiny so all the jaded youngster type folks will have something to keep focused on. It will match my other black basses.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: smokinbear on April 17, 2009, 06:57:35 AM: I wonder if any one has a flat back Alembic in the style of some of the hot rods you see with lo-fi flat black almost spray painted look? Seen alot of rock-a-billy types into cars like that and really wonder how that look would translate to a bass????
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: basstard on April 21, 2009, 01:13:17 AM: Another beauty, Danno. Congrats! I can't wait to see it finished!
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Post by: bsee on April 21, 2009, 08:29:22 AM: Come on, Danno, just a little metal flake or something in there?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: olieoliver on April 21, 2009, 08:39:59 AM: I always liked a blue pearl added to the clear coat over black. Gives off an awesome deep-blue (sometimes purple) when the light hits it just right.

OO
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 21, 2009, 12:47:53 PM: Just simple Amish black. You city slickers and yer heathen candy, flake n' pearl ways! Ye are trying to tempt me off the path of true righteousness! Get thee behind me o' minions who would entice me down the road to ostentation and divert me from my true vision like some hurdy gurdy man selling a monorail tween The City of Angles and the houses of ill repute in Nevada! Oh wait thats Harry Reed. Never mind, just simple gloss black for me thanks.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on May 15, 2009, 04:05:49 PM: Planning for the controls next week! Thats the beauty and non beauty of a one off. Must be worked out before hand.

As an off topic tribute, I went as a guest of Lamb of God last week in NYC. Amazing show, super tight and crushing performances. If you like this genre of music the new album is great. http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1534576340?bctid=12298701001
But the above and beyond award goes to Children of Bodom's guitarist/singer Alexi Laiho. This guy played and sang with a broken shoulder, bruised ribs, recovering from internal bleeding. He managed to get through 3 or 4 songs of very technical and heavy material. Amazing! puts the notion of a hang nail or blister in perspective.
http://www.myspace.com/childrenofbodom (http://www.myspace.com/childrenofbodom)

(Message edited by dannobasso on May 15, 2009)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: jerryme on June 13, 2009, 10:40:47 AM: Danno- I have a quick qestion for you. Isn't using these types of basses that have all the nuances and tonal variety a little overboard for heavy metal (yes I know about Burton and Newsted)?
I grew up on punk rock/hardcore music and you have got to be one of the only guys around playing this kind of music on these basses. I mean no disrespect at all, just curious as to why you decided on alembic.
By the way, have you ever heard of Kinghorse?

Colin
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on June 13, 2009, 01:01:55 PM: I'm just a lover of Alembic. Before joining this band I played progressive, fusion, heavy and covers. I started doing the 5's because a 6 wasn't needed and I don't believe in having a low four and a regular four and switching between the two. Black is the color of this genre and I happen to like the look. I get the comfort of Alembic performance and its precision and they just suit me above everything else I've owned. They also keep their tune better than anything I've come across. I sing backups on every tune so my bass is one less thing to think about during the gig. This 10 is for my inspiration and I think it will work well in a 3pc-frontman situation. The third pickup can be dialed in for any added tone that will compliment the main circuit.
Sometimes you play a place and your have to really adjust the sound to the place or even for the soundman who has his habits. Also sometimes the bandmates hear things differently so I can accommodate as needed. Quick changes via the Europa/Distillate package comes in handy. Our songs have more tunings now but I can still use one bass on a gig. Not to sound like an ad but I can play whatever I want and I choose (and pay) Alembic. Too bad they don't do endorsements but they are like an extension of my musical family since 1986.
I haven't heard of Kinghorse but I'll look them up.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: jerryme on June 14, 2009, 10:10:52 AM: Kinghorse was one of the best (genre?) bands I ever saw. They only had one major album on Caroline records that was produced by Danzig.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: altgrendel on June 15, 2009, 08:40:08 AM: How much is that thing going to weigh?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on June 15, 2009, 07:30:57 PM: Dunno, but it will surely be lighter than 2 of my custom Spoilers a wide koa 5 and wide cocobolo 7 fretless.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: bassjigga on June 16, 2009, 09:52:56 AM: I've really been wantin to do a neck-through with the Excel shape. Good one!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on July 13, 2009, 05:59:34 PM: Any new ear one? I've been ever so good.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on July 13, 2009, 06:00:10 PM: Any news dear one? I've been ever so good.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: FC Bass on July 15, 2009, 02:27:39 AM: You've been good? What happened?!? :-)

Yeah! Set neck designs with neck through body, always nice! (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/67426.gif)
Looks awesome!
Have you figured out the electronics yet?
I'm looking out for lots of pictures when this one is finished, congrats!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on February 21, 2011, 08:05:48 PM: Yep. I'm off all week but a delivery Friday would be better for me. I'll be out of the house Thursday unless you have it held at the UPS in Saddle Brook location. Then I can pick it up there without worrying about missing the driver on Thursday.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on February 22, 2011, 01:32:15 PM: A deep gratitude and profound thanks to Ron , Susan, Mica, Mary, James and the whole Alembic family for their artistry, patience, craftsmanship and generosity. Again, here is a unique company that works so closely with their customers even when a dealer is usually the person who gets that privilege. Always prepared to entertain a special request and execute it to the highest level of craftsmanship even when it has not been done before. I am truly blessed to have so many of their creations, many built to my order. Though this was a while in the making, it was the easiest wait because I have learned to trust completely the folks in charge of my requests, unusual as some have been..
Please continue to support this family company and promote it whenever you can.

I shall have it Thursday or Friday. I'll let you all know how it sounds this weekend.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on February 25, 2011, 07:21:07 AM: D'oh! I saw out for delivery on the tracking and went to the service center. I was shipping a bass anyway. I was too early. So now I shall nap and try again later. Haste makes waste, and with gas going up too!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: tbrannon on February 25, 2011, 08:07:32 AM: Good luck Danno- I probably would have left the car running and napped in the parking lot at the distribution center

Opening that case for the 1st time is always magic- enjoy the day.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on February 25, 2011, 03:04:57 PM: Turns out, they had it in the office because it was a very pricy package. Got it home after inspecting it in the parking lot and not getting peanuts all over the place. This is a very demanding animal. I'm really going to have to hone my finger strength/placement to get chords to ring evenly. (it not the bass folks its me). This recipe with the koa top and ebony lam gives it a darkish tone which is going to be easy to control at stage volumes. The chorus strings are not too bright and can be dialed in nicely. The 3rd pickup adds a great character to the tone. It does not add volume, just a bit more depth. Plus I can have it in with or without high end to get whatever mix I want. Its going to be a very musical, useful tool.

The balance is good with an Alembic/Moody strap and despite it being a bit heavy compared to some of my basses it will be easily managed. The body size feels familiar and almost compact when I look at all the do dads that are on it. Plus the added bonus that it fits in my new gig bag!

Thanks again to the Alembic family for all the work and dedication. I'm going to have to put in some serious practice on this beast but what doesn't kill you makes you a better player. right?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: briant on February 25, 2011, 04:14:33 PM: `m/ the blackness is complete `m/

Go forth and rock.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: hb3 on February 26, 2011, 12:36:14 PM: I'd love to hear even a brief sample of what this sounds like. Don't be too self-critical, Danno!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on February 27, 2011, 06:22:44 AM: I was surprised that the new bass was so readily accepted at rehearsal. The sound is unique and undeniable. Truly a monster tone. The mahog, maple, koa combo with the ebony lam give a rich full tone even through an old Sunn head and EV 18 sub.

It does require more energy to play. Extra strings, extra tension. The right hand was a bit fatigued after about an hour. So in a live situation the extra adrenaline usually causes one to play harder than usual is something to prepare for. That said, its not difficult to play and kept its tune from before I left the house through taking it out of the bag and playing for over an hour and a half.

So in conclusion, I'm extremely pleased with this bass. I would recommend the 3rd pickup to anyone and ebony lam and of course the extra strings. It was a bit of an investment in money and time but it will give me great pleasure and performance for years to come, and I plan on living a very long time. Cheers
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: crobbins on February 27, 2011, 10:39:31 AM: Right on, congrats....
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: FC Bass on February 28, 2011, 09:08:41 AM: Allrighty then, congrats!

+1 on the 3 pickup recommendation, insanely versatile is the only way I can describe it.

Ya know this calls for a new updated group picture right? :-)

Have fun!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: jack on March 04, 2011, 01:27:12 PM: I would also love to hear a sound clip or two if you have a chance. Congratulations - amazing instrument!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 06, 2011, 09:57:36 AM: A bit of an update. I changed the set up a tad and work with it everyday and it continues to surprise me at how responsive and well designed it is. It is the finest instrument I have received from the Alembic family to date. If I knew what a difference the ebony lam made earlier I would have sprung for the extra cabbage on my other customs. Amplified at even moderate volumes this thing just rings with sustain. Notes hold for huge amounts of time. And again the third pickup is tremendous in its versatility. It totally changed my mind about electronic packages.

Just wanted to let you know how much the ebony and electronics have impressed me and made the quality of my playing life that much more enjoyable. Now to make the credit card payment!
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Post by: mario_farufyno on April 07, 2011, 06:45:56 AM: Great Tip!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on May 05, 2011, 06:37:19 PM: body shot y'all!(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/103739.jpg)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on May 05, 2011, 06:40:03 PM: headshot! (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/103742.jpg)
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Post by: artswork99 on May 05, 2011, 06:42:24 PM: Wow!
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Post by: briant on May 06, 2011, 09:16:55 AM: So want to hear sound clips of this bass.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mario_farufyno on May 06, 2011, 09:53:12 AM: Impressive
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: jack on June 13, 2011, 01:02:54 PM: I apologize if I missed it in the thread, but what kind of strings are on this? I recently purchased a ten string and am in the market for strings (the octave strings)- they seem somewhat tough to find...

The options I've found so far are either D'addario four string piccolo (.020, .032, .042, .052) which I can find locally, and purchase a separate .018 (the smallest single string I see) for the G octave, which is only online; or

Zon seems to offer two five string piccolo sets:
(B through G tuning, maximum 34 scale (.018-.025-.040-.055-.065); and
E through C tuning, maximum 34 scale (.009-.018-.025-.040-.055)

For reference, the manufacturer tells me the bass originally shipped with:
.014, .020, .030, .040, .050

The Zon piccolos are singnificantly heavier on the low end, and I wonder if this will create spacing problems/nut and bridge problems.

So I'm curious what's on yours; or, if the kind folks at Alembic would let me know where they source their strings or if they have any ten string (or piccolo five string) sets to sell.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on June 13, 2011, 06:58:29 PM: They are D'Addario I'm told but the gauges were not recorded. I need to get a battery for my micrometer and see if DR can fill the bill.
check http://www.12stringbass.net/ (http://www.12stringbass.net/) for more info.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on September 26, 2011, 03:53:36 PM: Dr is making up sets for me
Lo Riders
Octaves: G .020, D .025, A .035, E .045 B .055
Medium 5 String w/125
MH5-45 45 65 85 105 125

Thanks to Anthony at DR for doing this. They can also do them in high beams as well. I'm going to pick up a box of Marcus Miller Fat Beams for my 4 stringers. Should be good on the 83 Spoiler.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: adriaan on September 26, 2011, 11:12:15 PM: Those Fat Beams will make you turn down the Bass, they put out a lot of low end on my 88 Spoiler.

Mighty 10!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on October 29, 2011, 05:07:17 AM: Just a little report. I used it on a gig for the first time with my epifani rig ( ul902c, and 2 ul212's) and the sound was epically huge!. Got rave reviews from the engineers there and folks in the audience. The new string sets are easy on the fingers and stable.
It covers a great sonic spectrum and really fills out the sound for a 3pc-frontman band.
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Post by: crobbins on October 29, 2011, 09:28:00 AM: Right on!
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Post by: hb3 on October 29, 2011, 10:04:34 AM: Clips, man...clips.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on December 15, 2011, 05:59:51 PM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/118468.jpg)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: hieronymous on December 22, 2011, 03:26:08 PM: Monstrous!!! (even without soundclips!) :p
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on July 16, 2009, 12:57:32 PM: Last gig me bring good.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: FC Bass on July 21, 2009, 04:07:35 PM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/67647.gif)

You brought good indeed!

So... Mica?

;-)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: georgie_boy on July 23, 2009, 04:19:38 AM: Great stuff Danno!!!
Great bass sound as well.

George
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on July 23, 2009, 07:57:11 AM: Thank yee kindly, ........sniff...... what a nice community we have here. The next gig is being recorded in hd so I may be able to post that after a time.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: keith_h on July 23, 2009, 08:52:16 AM: Tell your Dad to give you bass lessons! Thanks a lot like I don't have enough on my plate as it is. Not to mention the two girls are already discussing how to split my collection as if I've got one foot in the grave. :-)

Maybe I'll just send her to New Jersey for a summer bass camp with a certain bassist that has a penchant for black basses. LOL

Keith
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on July 23, 2009, 10:10:40 AM: That leaves a 3 week window before I go back to work being the asst. director for marching band!

Funny you mention collections after you split. Thats one of the actual things that bugs me about checking out. Who gets my stuff and will they use it with love and respect. Heck I may have to sell off some of it my self to survive! No wife or kids to help me in my dotage. Perhaps I'll have a portrait done and leave it in the attic?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: bracheen on July 23, 2009, 01:39:03 PM: Portrait of Danno Gray? Could work.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on July 23, 2009, 07:29:28 PM: Cept I'll use a picture of when I was 25!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: jacko on July 24, 2009, 04:35:10 AM: Who gets my stuff and will they use it with love and respect

graeme waves from across the pond ;-)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: adriaan on July 24, 2009, 06:35:33 AM: That portrait thing is only going to do you any good if you'll be on your very worst behaviour.

Please check Jasper FForde's The Fourth Bear where the plot just wouldn't be the same without Dorian Gray as the second-hand car salesman.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on August 12, 2009, 01:19:51 PM: Superb news, control layout by Mica done, (1st attempt mind you, the lady she's a good), and my initial logo will be incorporated. So now they can drill, assemble the electronics and let the blackness begin!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: FC Bass on August 12, 2009, 01:40:38 PM: Dye 'em black, oh dye 'em black

All right, way to go!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: otis on September 01, 2009, 09:56:29 PM: Danno,

Can't wait to see the completed bass! Any chance you can post a picture or two of your 7 string fretless? I've heard about it, but unfortunately, haven't seen it.

Thanks;)

Frank
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on September 02, 2009, 02:10:47 PM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/69807.jpg)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: otis on September 02, 2009, 06:00:23 PM: Danno,

Thanks!

She sure is sweet! How much does that puppy weigh? Do you have a picture of the whole bass, I'd love to see a full frontal, LOL!

Peace;)

Frank
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Post by: mario_farufyno on September 02, 2009, 06:16:12 PM: Wow-derfull!!!;-P
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Post by: sonicus on September 02, 2009, 06:26:06 PM: Awesome!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on September 02, 2009, 07:03:04 PM: http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewAlbums&friendID=43145027

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/69812.jpg)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: otis on September 16, 2009, 02:51:29 PM: Danno!

Thanks for that!!! You ROCK!!!

Peace;)

Frank

ps- hope to see you at the next NJ/NYC Gathering!!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mica on November 06, 2009, 05:56:11 PM: Just so you know that black happens:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/72387.jpg)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on November 06, 2009, 08:38:34 PM: Just when I thought you were seeing someone else's bass......

sniff....
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: jacko on November 08, 2009, 01:03:08 PM: That's certainly very black Danno. Can't wait to see it with the hardware.

Graeme
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on December 12, 2009, 06:47:37 AM: The baby is in rubout gentlemen, Heard it from a very reliable source.
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Post by: serialnumber12 on December 12, 2009, 08:34:41 AM: This is gonna be a Beast!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: hydrargyrum on December 13, 2009, 10:43:48 AM: Very cool. How are you going to tune it?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: keith_h on December 13, 2009, 12:40:44 PM: Hopefully with his hands. :-)

Keith
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on December 14, 2009, 08:31:07 AM: Alas no tech to hand it to me clean and tuned. But I will tune it with my hands helped by a rack mount korg tuner BEADG down a 1/2 step. I just did a set up on my Warwick 8 and Hamer 12 to get in the groove a bit. Takes a wee bit more effort but it really changes your approach to a tune.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: hydrargyrum on December 14, 2009, 09:45:32 AM: With your hands? Pfft. Amateurs.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: toma_hawk01 on December 14, 2009, 09:56:46 AM: How funny, I never need tuners.

My ears know an E sound, just like my eye's know a good pair of seeing glasses.

However, tuners are good when it's too noisy to listen to tuning notes. But, I believe I am just old school, and tune up before, and after a set out loud.

(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on December 14, 2009)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: tmoney61092 on December 14, 2009, 03:53:50 PM: 1/2 step down is my favorite tuning, just sucks that the band i'm in doesn't use it :-/, but i use my ZOOM POD to tune because in bypass mode it works as a tuner, very convenient :-D

~Taylor
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: gregduboc on December 14, 2009, 05:33:01 PM: Sorry for the ignorance, but what would a 1/2 step down tuning be? Got me curious!
Thanks,

Greg
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: hydrargyrum on December 14, 2009, 05:39:42 PM: For a 4 string, it would be Eb, Ab, Db, Gb.

SRV, Hendrix, and many others frequently used this tuning.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: gregduboc on December 14, 2009, 06:15:06 PM: Thanks Kevin. That's what I thought it was...
I guess I'll have to give it a try then!

Greg
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: hydrargyrum on December 14, 2009, 06:27:21 PM: I use heavy strings, tune low, play hard and floor it. Floor it. That's technical talk.
?SRV
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mica on December 14, 2009, 06:33:22 PM: No picture, but I saw your bass hanging in the final cure area today
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on December 14, 2009, 06:53:53 PM: So izz like ham? No? Or izz like deezze boyz?

Tuner is a must. Every gig is in a loud venue, even the dressing rooms are loud. Lately when we open for a larger well known group, we only get 1 shot at winning over a new crowd. You never want to be the guy who didn't have his stuff together. You'd never hear the end of it.(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/74031.jpg)
Geet eeet? Roberto e Smith con El Cure!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: sonicus on December 14, 2009, 07:15:57 PM: I remember once (early 1980's) when at a gig at a local venue( The Tower ,in Brisbane ,Ca.) where I was in the '' house band we had guest performers sit in quite a bit. One time there was a guitar player that had talked our 'FEARLESS LEADER into letting him do a whole set of SRV tunes.This guy was a real SRV purist so the first thing he told me was that I had to tune down a half step to accommodate the original arrangements. I like very high string tension in my Bass set-up but also i do not like my action too high . At that gig I just happened to have taken a bass that was strung with strings that were 90-40 extra light to experiment with bass chords. Those strings turned into 'WET NOODLES tuned down a half step! If I would have known that the SRV guy was going to sit in I would have taken a Bass strung with heavier strings!

(Message edited by sonicus on December 14, 2009)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: tmoney61092 on December 14, 2009, 07:44:02 PM: Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains uses 1/2 step tuning exclusively but also drops it sometimes, it's definitly a tuning worth flirting with

~Taylor
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on December 15, 2009, 02:50:02 PM: I use the 1 bass but the guitarist brings at least 3 axes. 1 for reg drop 1/2 step down, 1 for drop D 1/2 step down and regular low C tuing not 1/2 step down. I just play it all on my 5 string. I sometimes bring a spare bass, just in case but have yet to need to switch. Unless I hit the lottery, there will be no spare for the 10'er.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mica on December 16, 2009, 06:59:34 PM: A snapshot of your bass in all its blackness:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/74166.jpg)
Still just hanging out in the final cure for rubout, but it's already bad.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: jacko on December 17, 2009, 01:06:59 AM: You could do with bit more black on there danno ;-)

Graeme
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on December 31, 2009, 10:15:15 AM: Well there has to be some left for Flip. I can't horde all the darkness.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mike1762 on January 01, 2010, 12:39:15 PM: Nigel: It's like, how much more black could this be and the answer is none. None more black.
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Post by: David Houck on January 02, 2010, 07:46:16 PM: Beautiful!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: the_jester on February 01, 2010, 09:30:13 PM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/76015.gif)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on February 10, 2010, 08:45:09 AM: Looking forward to the completion but not anxious.
Now with some more intricate instruments nearing completion, the work can continue on us simpler folk.
Happy to only have snow in Jersey and not mudslides.
Now for some tea and a debate with myself on when to fire up the snowblower.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: FC Bass on February 10, 2010, 09:17:11 AM: Same here: Looking forward to the completion but not anxious. (that's for my bass, also a black 3 pickup monster)
Lots of snow and just starting on my second cup of tea (after work)

They had some black paint left, almost enough for the body and the front of the headstock :-)

Hoping to see some new pics of your 10-er soon, royal badness indeed :-)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on February 10, 2010, 09:42:21 AM: I'm watching for pictures of anybody's progress to put off deciding whether to fire up the snowblower before fixing the cracked wall from last night's earthquake. (Earthquake?!?!? I thought I lived in Illinois! What is this nonsense?!?!) A cup of tea sounds nice.

Peter (who lives about 10 miles from the epicenter - a phrase I never expected to write)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: keith_h on February 10, 2010, 10:48:53 AM: My wife and I are planning to call her folks tonight and razz them about the earthquake this evening. It feels good to be able to give them back a little of what they gave to us all those years we lived in California (where a 3.8 wouldn't even get you out of bed). Now out to survey the tree that fell on my house and truck an hour or so ago.

Keith
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: kenbass4 on February 10, 2010, 10:54:51 AM: What's almost funny, is that a couple of weeks ago, here in California, we had a funnel cloud pass over our neighborhood.

Cool bass, Danno!! I'm eagerly watching this one too!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: rjmsteel on February 10, 2010, 11:33:18 AM: We didn\t feel it over by the big pond, Lake Michigan, just heard about it when I got into work... what are you talking about....earthquake.... must be the 12 of Snow here in Northern Illinois thats on my mind, with maybe more to come; I assure you guys on the East Coast I\m not complaining!
Nice bass going to be versatile with all that pickup power!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on February 10, 2010, 09:54:57 PM: After a second pass at the flaky precip, I got a call that I will be off on Thursday as well. I'll take it but I feel it erring on the side of caution. I celebrated with more tea and playing my 6 string Spoilers in turn and gave the Europa 5 some attention as well. Thursday will be black bass attention time. I also visited iTunes, Chris Squire, Holdsworth live, Glass Hammer, Jonas Hellborg and Life of Agony. I'm learning to deal with GAS in small ways while I wait. Strings, iTunes and looking here and at ebay. Give me strength, I wanted to bid on a Zon legacy 6!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: garth4664 on February 11, 2010, 03:15:51 PM: That Zon is sexy! Ebay is such a cruel drug. Your 10 string is going to be something else mate - much more entertaining than just another 6'er.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: the_jester on February 11, 2010, 04:12:24 PM: This is a GODZILLA ALEMBIC.

The volcanoes will explode on Monster Island, its coming...
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on February 12, 2010, 06:03:45 PM: Off for winter break. The GAS attack is gonna be fierce! Planning on QiGong, Taiji Jian sword class, gym, practicing and at least 1 trip to Harlem for chicken n' waffles. I hear Amy Ruth's is bangin'! And I can't forget at least one trip to Steve's Sizzling Steak on 17 in Joisey. What we must do to stay off ebay while we wait for our new babies to arrive. Perhaps I should meditate too?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: the_jester on February 12, 2010, 07:40:15 PM: Yes, I agree... It's easy to not-trip on the progress of the bass, when you got plenty to do.

I get this feeling of emptiness when the Holiday's approach, and my plate of things to do to keep your mind off the progress of my bass, gets empty.

Just today, I went to Home Depots and bought (2) palm trees and (9) Philodendron plants, just to keep me busy during my 3 days off.

My Neighbors next door, asked if my wife and I wanted to join them in the new life celebration of their new Grand Son.

It even gets to a point, where I pray not to think about the progress of my bass because it gets me too anxious to slightly think about it (because I want it so badly...).

I am done with pictures. Showing pictures is like a teasing a small kid with candy. It's got to a point now, I don't want to see any more pictures and that's bad... I a don't even want to draw it anymore.

I say these things, because when I speak the truth about what is going on inside, I feel free. I feel better, and I am poised, cool, calm and collected again to say: BRING ON THE PAIN... I CAN TAKE ANOTHER YEAR IF I HAVE TO... LOL!!!!

When Mica finally calls me to get my bass, I'll probably wait a few days or act like it was no sweat, and it was only a dream. I might ask my wife to pinch me to see if I am dreaming of those heavenly words.

LOL!!!

Hang in there baby!

(Message edited by the_jester on February 12, 2010)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: jacko on February 13, 2010, 10:39:44 AM: When Mica finally calls me to get my bass, I'll probably wait a few days or act like it was no sweat

Yeah, Right! When Mica told me my last bass was on it's way to Scotland I was clicking the 'track your parcel' link every 10 minutes for the 3 days it took to get here.

Graeme
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on February 13, 2010, 05:09:53 PM: I've been through this process 8 times before and this is the ninth plus 2 refinishes. The only non special orders were a Distillate 5 and a Red Skylark, oh and shirts, hats and strings. Gotta help grow the brand people. Its all part of the experience that adds to the joy of owning one of these instruments. However long it takes, I'm good with it. The pleasure I get from each bass never diminishes. A rare thing in the times we live in, produced by a rare family of artists in a place I've never visited.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: the_jester on February 13, 2010, 08:08:46 PM: I seen the pictures you shared Danno, and your collection is impressive.

I also agree with you whole-heartedly.

Peace and Love,

Hal-
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on February 19, 2010, 09:35:36 AM: To every thing, turn, turn, turn,
There is a season, turn, turn, turn,
And a time to every purpose under heaven

A time to be born, a time to die
A time to plant, a time to reap
A time to kill, a time to heal
A time to laugh, a time to weep

To everything, turn, turn, turn,
There is a season, turn, turn, turn,
And a time to every purpose under heaven

A time to build up, a time to break down
A time to dance, a time to mourn
A time to cast away stones
A time to gather stones together

To everything, turn, turn, turn,
There is a season, turn, turn, turn,
And a time to every purpose under heaven

A time of love, a time of hate
A time of war, a time of peace
A time you may embrace
A time to refrain from embracing

To everything, turn, turn, turn,
There is a season, turn, turn, turn,
And a time to every purpose under heaven

A time to gain, a time to lose
A time to rend, a time to sew
A time to love, a time to hate
A time for peace, I swear it's not too late
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on February 20, 2010, 08:21:08 PM: Eye ave' been told bye zee muzhar ship zat zee bass, she izz in zee rubout. Zat izz french for zee rub out.

Je vais a la' maison de musique sacred!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: lbpesq on February 21, 2010, 09:20:06 AM: F?licitations!!!!

Bill, la guitare une
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on March 10, 2010, 05:07:59 PM: Nothing special friends. Just wanted to give the thread some exercise while I was thumpin' on the Europa 5!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mica on March 12, 2010, 05:53:42 PM: Stage 1 of the rub out completed:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/77532.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/77533.jpg)
I know the strings arrived today, so things should be hopping soon!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on March 12, 2010, 07:12:12 PM: Thank you kindly dear lady! Methinks twould be prudent to order, say thrice or quaternary the amount of string sets for the futures of thrashing that twill occur?

By gum shes a biggin' by thundah!
A new day dawns for us all and a fresh breeze follows after to cleanse the anxiety and musty air of anticipation.
Huzzah! And may the fervent hopping proceed as the masters intend.
(take all the time needed for perfection to be satisfied)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: David Houck on March 12, 2010, 07:16:49 PM: The musty air of anticipation.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: keith_h on March 13, 2010, 05:38:04 AM: You know I kind of like the flat black.

Should look great once it is all shined up.

Keith
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: 811952 on March 14, 2010, 06:31:24 PM: Funny, I glanced at that and for just a second thought another maple fingerboard? ;)

Beautiful bass, danno!

Play it in thunderously good health!

John
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: FC Bass on March 15, 2010, 10:16:51 AM: Actually I think it's a Maple board behind the tape... painted black of course :-)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on March 23, 2010, 05:04:00 PM: Ebony is the wood for me,
Dark frettin is my way you see,
Black splendor so far and wide,
Keep your maple I'm stickin' to the deep black side!

Mr. Haney would be proud.
Spending time adjusting the children to the spring climate. Wondering if I should go broke changing strings?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: keith_h on March 23, 2010, 05:27:14 PM: You know Danno I never thought of the recurring cost of all of those basses and to think you keep adding more strings to them.

Keith
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on March 23, 2010, 07:17:45 PM: Well Keith, Since I never contributed my 23 chromosomes to make copies of meself, sniff, these are my children. But I could be brought up on neglect charged in the area of polished brass and fresh roundwounds on them all. I suppose this last one was like my biological clock was ticking. I'm pushing 50 and never had a 10 string!. What will the forum people think? Oh the shame of it all.......

God bless you parents. After dealing with the products of bad ones for 10 years, I'll pass on the adventure. So guys give your spouses a hug and renew your affections, then go play your Santa Rosa children. Oh yeah, and quality time with your real kids of course.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 02, 2010, 06:04:29 AM: I'm FREE from the behaviorally challenged students for a week! Not knocking kids but whew it has been a reflective time. So in this departure from the dysfunctional I shall exercise at the gym, qigong prepare my taxes and walk a great deal. Also on the menu, sound for church service and rehearsal and of course playing my beloved basses and guitars. Keith, I may break out some string sets and go to town on a few basses. Mica we may have to place another order like the last one. Ah commerce!

So whatever your faith and belief, enjoy this remarkable time of the year, reaffirm your spirit, refresh, renew, revive and remain open to inspiration and the expression of your gifts to others.

I may be going to WDHA tonight to debut some new material with our singer, so a beard dying is in order. Blue black I think.

And in closing, I wait patiently and graciously and revel in the good works that The Wickersham family has created for us all.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on April 02, 2010, 07:31:51 AM: While searching for a fulltime gig, I sometimes work as a subsitute teacher; as such I've had a few days of what this district calls inclusionary classes - I gots to say, Danno, there are few people I respect more than those who can take that on a daily basis! Enjoy the break.

Peter
(Ooops - that's kinda close to the new anti-hijacking rule, isn't it? So, any idea what that thing's gonna weigh?)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 02, 2010, 08:31:13 AM: Not at all hijacked imho. The national average is 5 years for burnout with BD kids. ( my situation is self contained, all subjects all day grades 9-12) I've got ten in right now and would love to make the change to MD or mild autistic. As an aside no one wants to take over my class. No one. If anyone wonders why I order these basses every few years. its functional payback to myself as a reward for not becoming a victim of spontaneous combustion! They truly are a blessing. The instruments I mean, not the students.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: hydrargyrum on April 02, 2010, 12:19:11 PM: I've got a close friend from college who teaches a similar group of kids. He loves his work, but the strain is pretty rough on him. He spends a lot of time lifting weights, and listening to metal/hardcore punk. Maybe something about the profession lends itself those sorts of pleasures.

/Damn, I'm already breaking the new rules, so let's bring this around. Are you going to go with the new style of black hardware on this custom, as shown in the current FTC? Best wishes for health and happiness.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 02, 2010, 07:39:38 PM: I'm used to the gold, brass. Mica suggested chrome and we haven't finalized that yet if the mothership wishes. Black would be cool. I really like the looks of the MM stealth line. We shall see. We have nothing but time. I often tell my students that the idea of their toughness really needs to be tested in a pit at a Lamb of God show. Try moshing with your pants below your glutes.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: bkbass on April 05, 2010, 12:18:19 PM: Danno,my vote is on black. I don't usually butt in on someone else's dream however this one is just screaming for it. As you own several Alembics, gold plated or brass has about the same contrast against the black. Looks kind of regal. Chrome. although special to us because of the defacto brass, has no impact on the layman. Oh it's just chrome I guess he couldn't afford the gold delux hardware. oie vay if they only knew the cost for what views as plain jane! Black is so high tech and stealthy. Just my two cents worth. It's going to be killer regardless. You going to be able to make it to the Phil Jones Bass bash?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: keith_h on April 05, 2010, 01:04:20 PM: So did you break out those strings sets?

Keith
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 05, 2010, 04:18:54 PM: The mothership will contact me when and if a decision has to be made I'm sure.
I'll do my best to make it to zee shoecaze rhoom.
Not yet Keith. The sounds were punchy enough to hold off a while. I mix for a church twice a year and brought my 83 spoiler along for the MD to play in rehearsal. The sound was impressive right away over his Marcus Miller 4. He likened the feel to his original Steinberger.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: FC Bass on April 06, 2010, 08:31:02 AM: If you haven't decided yet, I'm afraid I'll have to look for a world class (we want nothing less, right?) Cheese Danish dealer in your area. :-)

I would stay with the brass hardware (in fact I do with my Elan)
After 3-4 shows in our genre the sweat usually let the hardware look blackened anyway (just don't wipe it off after the show) (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/78469.gif)

I must say the Blackened hardware does look neat, if it fitted in my budget I would have gone for it.

Good luck deciding!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 08, 2010, 06:07:00 AM: Mmmmmmm Danish. You will be gigging with yours first. I'm sticking with my prediction. With the way things are going here I'll have even less of my wages to send to Alembic. Now they want a VAT in addition to the taxes we already pay. I guess this is what a Serf felt like back in the day. Dennis there's some lovely filth over ere'!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mikedm on April 08, 2010, 06:47:44 PM: Please, let's not witness the violence inherent in the system.

To stay on topic, ever since this and Flip's thread began I've wondered more than once how my 20th Anniversary would look all dressed up in semi-transparent, out-on-the-town black evening attire. Very tempting, but Dave Ramsey says I need to sell some stuff first.

Nice bass, Danno.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 09, 2010, 06:26:46 AM: Dave's advice is good. Alembics may not be in his program but a life enriching purchase none the less. At one time I was a see the wood finish purist. But going to the black appeals to me on practical (for the type of music I play) as well as esthetic levels. The lines and curves of these instruments are more pronounced to my eye when the finish is opaque. But I still have my wood babies to admire. You always see something new in the wood pattern. No Grail shaped beacons yet. Mean nasty awful Zoot!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mikedm on April 09, 2010, 07:15:13 AM: And hence the always popular custom builds, voyeurism without the risk of misdemeanor charges. Zoot, Bane of the Chaste.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dadabass2001 on April 09, 2010, 09:24:20 AM: Groovelines, I like your profile image
Danno, this is gonna be a monster machine!

Can't I face just a bit of the peril?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: tmimichael on April 09, 2010, 10:01:59 AM: dadabass2001...IF you can tell me the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow!
Kickin' bass, Danno...
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: wayne on April 09, 2010, 10:38:02 AM: Hey Mike-

Love the photo too. You just need a matching fiver to go with it....... wink, wink, nudge, nudge

C-Ya..........wayne
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mikedm on April 12, 2010, 09:05:37 AM: Danno,

I had to reread the electronics specs for this bass. Is the middle pup gong to be routed through the bass and treble boost/cut switches along with the neck and bridge pups (ala the Europa config), or remain an independent signal?

(@Mike - thanks, I like it too)
(@ Wayne - nice try... ;) )
Mike
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 12, 2010, 11:37:11 AM: The middle pup is independent of the other two. A separate volume and tone that I can use to add to the other or run by itself. It can be thought of as separate volumes on signature basses. The middle position will give me more options when I need to adjust the jangly character of the octave strings. The main circuit has a selector the middle just has vol.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mikedm on April 12, 2010, 01:02:25 PM: Thanks for the reply. Gonna be a meaty beast.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 12, 2010, 01:26:08 PM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/78691.jpg)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: sonicus on April 12, 2010, 02:24:03 PM: I like this configuration. It makes sense to me from various angles of thought. I am intrigued by such innovation.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on April 12, 2010, 06:06:08 PM: Thats all Mica and the wonderful folks in the clan. This was the first knock-up and it looked good to me. I just have to remember to make sure both volumes are down before switching basses! The thought actually came to me because I had a spare pickup and wanted to use it. The bass was already ordered and I asked Mica if we could put it in the middle and Ron said it could be done. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mikedm on April 13, 2010, 05:21:14 AM: I had thought the switch location at the bottom by the mid pup controls was its Q switch not an LED switch. I guess with all that black you need runway lights.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on May 01, 2010, 08:48:13 AM: Back to spray! Perfection is perfection.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on June 01, 2010, 06:54:27 PM: Black uh finish, shees a takah a long time. sigh
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mica on June 01, 2010, 08:35:48 PM: It's a pain to be so picky. I saw it in cure uhgain. sigh from me too.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on June 02, 2010, 03:33:12 AM: sigh sigh sounda lika ah dat ah song by uh dat ah band wit ah da guy wit a da hair. You know ah dah kah jah goo goo.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: FC Bass on June 02, 2010, 02:10:03 PM: Note for next order: All Ebony bass with clear coat :-)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: jazzyvee on June 02, 2010, 04:21:18 PM: Now that would be a bass to hear.

Jazzyvee
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: jazzyvee on June 02, 2010, 04:41:55 PM: Now that would be a bass to hear. Very heavy though. :-)

Jazzyvee
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on July 19, 2010, 05:18:09 PM: C'est la vie! Back to spray again I'm told. Recovering from lapro hernia surgery so I'm surfin' the web and holding off the gas gearwise and metabolic. So while I wait I'm debating what to drop my Alembic HSS set into. No one will sell me an unloaded axe new. Gots ta find me a good strat, rosewood board with a good whammy. Oh well. I do get to go to Level 42 on Friday VIP and I'm bringing a harpist so that something new and interesting.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: artswork99 on July 19, 2010, 05:41:17 PM: Get well soon Danno! Enjoy the show this Friday!
Best,
Art
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: David Houck on July 20, 2010, 08:03:42 AM: Hoping your recovery goes well.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mario_farufyno on July 20, 2010, 08:18:01 AM: Good recovery Danno!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: tmoney61092 on July 20, 2010, 10:18:20 AM: Danno, if you're willing to drop a good bit of money, go on warmoth.com and you can buy strat bodies(as well as any shape you want, even an Alembic Tribute!) and you can even customize the body to look how you want it, just thought i'd tell you, get better soon!

~Taylor
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: sonicus on July 20, 2010, 11:05:54 AM: Dannobasso, I hope you feel better soon.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: otis on July 20, 2010, 07:17:43 PM: Danno, get well Soon, Bro! How's that Fretless 7 treating you, eh? I'm LOVING the Series II Six, it's the best bass I've ever owned, hands down! I'd love to hear that 10 string, live! We're headed to NYC soon to play a few shows- Uncle Mike's and hopefully MEANY Fest. Maybe things will coincide and we can hook up- that will be in the beginning of October, I believe...
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on August 13, 2010, 01:56:42 PM: Doc gave the green light to lift again so its back to the gym and qigong. And while I wait I order 8 more Kay mugs in case I have company and want all the mugs to match, I ordered 10 initially and me dad gave some to me siblings as a memory of Mom. Oh and I ordered a Status Kingbass Black Beauty 5 with side leds. Gas kicks my ass every time. I imagine they will both hit my wallet around the same time around Christmas. Can't take it with you. Besides with all the anger over teachers pensions, I may not have one in 15-20 years. It will certainly keep me from overeating. So if anyone is looking for some basses I need to make room. Schector 5 Elite, Hamer 12 (Korean), Warwick Dolphin Pro 8 with leds and Stambaugh 4 with double dragon inlay, signature guts and double whammy. I think thats it. Somebody stop me before I spend again!
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Post by: mario_farufyno on August 13, 2010, 06:41:23 PM: Someone get this guy out off Internet!!!
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Post by: dannobasso on August 13, 2010, 10:02:42 PM: So you would prefer I don't post on my FTC instrument thread. Interesting. Perhaps Mica can close it and just send me updates via email. What say you Moder Dave and crew?

(Message edited by dannobasso on August 13, 2010)
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Post by: dadabass2001 on August 14, 2010, 07:14:26 AM: Danno,
I'm sure Mario was trying to help save your wallet. Maybe blocking Ebay and Craigslist would be more economical. Either way, you gotta stay on your FTC and in the club. You're the leader of the black beauty club (I don't think I mean the pony)
Mike
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Post by: mario_farufyno on August 17, 2010, 12:25:06 PM: Oh, Danno, you misunderstood me so bad.
I was just trying to make fun or be part of what I thought to be a joke.
May be this is one of those problems about bad translation, but I swear that I wasn't REALLY trying to stop your g.a.s.

Wow, next time I'll just read others FTC, sorry

*(Mike, thanks trying to cool things down)

(Message edited by mario farufyno on August 17, 2010)
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Post by: dannobasso on October 04, 2010, 07:59:33 PM: Any news? Lining up some gigs and would love to use this one.
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Post by: tmoney61092 on October 11, 2010, 02:00:38 PM: bump

~Taylor
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Post by: FC Bass on October 13, 2010, 09:43:36 AM: Bump2

Would surely love to see U use this one asap, tho me is afraid it has to be trough tha YouTube channel... :-(

I'm sure some desperate Alembic addicts (f.i. poor Taylor boy, of course Danno and the Spoiler dude) are dying (actually dying) to see some notorious (for beauty) Alembic finish pictures of this monsterbass.

Only one person on earth can save 'em, picture goddess Mica haz thee power!

Sit tight bro, I know were gonna make it! :-)
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on October 13, 2010, 08:19:17 PM: I may have my Status before the monster but one never knows.
Zen is as Zen does without doing.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: tmoney61092 on October 25, 2010, 02:03:55 PM: i need to get my fix! ;-)

~Taylor
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Post by: dannobasso on October 25, 2010, 09:09:36 PM: If the fates allow, we will see what we can see. Until then we will be content. Just changed strings on the Europa 5 and it feels and sounds like a new baby. Tis a blessing, new strings. Bless us everyone!
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Post by: dannobasso on December 05, 2010, 09:26:01 AM: Any news?
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Post by: dannobasso on December 16, 2010, 08:04:01 AM: The word is it will be getting close attention. So in the mean time its string changing time and adjustments. I've starting using DR DDT strings with a 135 for the B. Super solid and very tight B on the Europa 5. I also have some 125 sets in this so experimenting is in order.

http://www.drstrings.com/catalog/ddt-bass-strings (http://www.drstrings.com/catalog/ddt-bass-strings)
I even tried a set of Flats for the fretless 5. Gonna take some time to get used to those but I'm willing. I also hear a certain bass hero of ours has moved over to DR.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on December 16, 2010, 08:42:51 AM: The word is it will be getting close attention. So in the mean time its string changing time and adjustments. I've starting using DR DDT strings with a 135 for the B. Super solid and very tight B on the Europa 5. I also have some 125 sets in this so experimenting is in order.

http://www.drstrings.com/catalog/ddt-bass-strings (http://www.drstrings.com/catalog/ddt-bass-strings)
I even tried a set of Flats for the fretless 5. Gonna take some time to get used to those but I'm willing. I also hear a certain bass hero of ours has moved over to DR.
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Post by: mario_farufyno on December 17, 2010, 02:36:00 PM: Danno, tell us more about those strings.

Do you miss highs on these DDT set? Or do they just gave you a more solid botton end?
Is more about feel under fingers (tightness) or the sound is really different (tone)?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on December 18, 2010, 08:42:01 AM: A little less bright but some eq on the amp can help that. They are mainly for recording. As you all know the Alembic electronic pick up absolutely everything so there is less finger/fret noise with this set due to the tension. I tune to low b flat on my basses but I can still get the action comfortable with the versatility of the adjustments available.
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Post by: mario_farufyno on December 18, 2010, 10:00:41 AM: Thanks for info Danno!
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Post by: dannobasso on December 23, 2010, 08:32:26 AM: I just want to say how pleased I am with the DDT strings. The sustain and tone are great. They hold their tune and it even seems like the intonation is more true than with the previous strings I had on my 2 custom Excel 5's and the Europa 5. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
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Post by: mica on December 23, 2010, 12:13:41 PM: Not quite ready for Santa's sleigh:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/92274.jpg)

Finish is all rubbed and buffed. Electronics are being wired up right now. Bridge is partly assembled there. We're hoping for a happy new year!
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Post by: tbrannon on December 23, 2010, 01:56:12 PM: Dang.... Beautiful as it is. Can't wait to see it all finished.

I love the choice for the blank fretboard given the rest of the design layout Danno.
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Post by: dannobasso on December 23, 2010, 02:01:56 PM: Holy Hand Grenades! Looks very high class in the black and gold suit! Looks like my black brothers are growing in number. Thanks for the pic Mica!
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Post by: FC Bass on January 09, 2011, 09:52:17 AM: Alembic weeks do seem awfully long aye?

Looks awesome dude!
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Post by: dannobasso on January 10, 2011, 05:51:22 PM: A very busy bee told me that there are strings on it and the guts are done. The best thing Flip is roll with it baby, just roll.
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: mica on January 14, 2011, 07:11:28 PM: Guts are now in...
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/94028.jpg)
And I'm told that things are pretty tight in there with the side jack, but everything works great. And one of the bridge under construction:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/94029.jpg)
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Post by: mica on January 26, 2011, 02:49:08 PM: Pending final inspection - the day of shipping nears. And there was much rejoicing!
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Post by: dannobasso on January 26, 2011, 05:57:06 PM: Shall I order the sheep and rams and orangutans and fruit bats all mushed up in a bucket with the eggs on top to celebrate? Tis far too cold and wintery for a shrubbery.
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Post by: dannobasso on January 26, 2011, 06:13:40 PM
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Post by: mica on January 26, 2011, 06:17:58 PM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/95207.jpg)
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Post by: gregduboc on January 26, 2011, 06:23:50 PM: WWWWWOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!
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Post by: David Houck on January 26, 2011, 06:25:17 PM: Wow! is right!
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Post by: sonicus on January 26, 2011, 06:38:28 PM: The sound must be phenomenal .
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on January 26, 2011, 06:50:49 PM: I think I can stop ordering basses for a while. Oh my!
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Post by: artswork99 on January 26, 2011, 07:33:25 PM: Incredible! Danno, better get some sleep before it arrives. Have fun!
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Post by: alembicfan on January 26, 2011, 11:01:57 PM: Wow,what a cool bass.....Congrats
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Post by: jazzyvee on January 26, 2011, 11:08:18 PM: That looks well chunky. Just a question really, does the choice of whether to put the thinner of the strings above or below the thicker string depend on whether you play with a pick or fingers? If not what are the reasons for choosing either position? As a guess I would imagine it depends on whether you want the attack of the thinner string margnially before or after the heavier string kicks in.
But my curiousity is aroused.

Enjoy your monster bass..!!

Jazzyvee
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Post by: FC Bass on January 27, 2011, 08:00:37 AM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/95258.gif)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/95259.gif)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/95260.gif)
I forsee a very happy man in New Jersey!
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: dannobasso on January 27, 2011, 08:39:32 AM: I will be doubly overwhelmed due to my Status MK Black Beauty 5 with side leds in red is on its way to me. February is going to be a very inspirational month.
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Post by: briant on January 28, 2011, 12:05:00 AM: This is just incredible. I am dying to hear this. recordings areyoU a must.
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Post by: dannobasso on February 21, 2011, 05:19:42 PM: Just checking in to see how the final inspection is going.
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Post by: mica on February 21, 2011, 06:44:23 PM: Inspection, check.
Pictures, check.
Case modification, check.
Packed for transport, check.
That means tomorrow it can depart.
Will you be home Thursday or Friday?
Title: Re: Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster
Post by: tbrannon on February 21, 2011, 07:15:00 PM: I'm guessing that Danno may start feeling sick later this week and have to take a day off heading into the weekend!!