Rami:
 
   It almost sounds like a super PRS-type set up.  Just think about whether you will need to change on the fly.  A 7-way rotary might take a little more attention than one can give it during a song.  I know my 5-position rotary on my CE24 is not conducive to changes mid-song.  I think it might help to at least have a chicken-head knob. But what do I know about bass?  
 
I'm Bill, the guitar one
 

Here's the pickups in spray:

The control layout will be somewhat limited since we only have one backplate on this bass. The preamp card will be mounted to the backplate, and that limits the size of the components underneath.

***sigh*** the moment we all think YESSSSSSSSSSS ...the Alembicians are going to give birth at last of that Rami wonder. HA ....nope ....what do you get??? Brother Rami just gets another wild idea delaying the labour for about 6 months again.
Oh well ...I guess he's pushing our bouderies a little further.
 
Paul the bad one

Rami - I love that mode selector concept - will think about it when I get 'round to building the Baby Dragon.
 
How about an off setting as well?
 
David B.

Sorry Paul, I couldn't resist the urge to bring that idea up any longer.    
Another thread about audiophiles got me to look closer at my old McIntosh amp.  That's when I remembered the parallel between McIntosh and Alembic - innovation in design and electronics.  It may delay the birth of the Black Byrd, but since it'll probably be a while before I contemplate another, it's still worth it.    
And Who knows?  It may not even be feasible in the end. Until it's done, it's still just an idea.  
I'll leave the off setting to the power supply.      
   
Rami  
 
(Message edited by rami on November 11, 2004)

You mean I started more sh*t with my stupid audiophile thread? LOL!  
 
Go for it, Rami! A wise man once told me: it's only money and you'll make more, LOL!

See Kevin?  It's thanks to YOU that I got this weird idea! Think of it as your contribution.
 
Now I have someone ELSE to blame for the delay!!!
(Just kidding)
 

All the good things in life are worth waiting for...Ah, what the hell, blame me...everyone else does, LOL!

Hi Mica,
 
Any news on ET & DP shipping out yet?

hi  
 
I cant wait to see this one rami i love the wooden pickup covers i love dark woods as much as you and am looking forward to one day getting my very own custom Alembic.  
 
 I like the idea cof having a mode selecter swich and think it would be cool to have an off setting on it so you can try things like Blasko from Rob Zombie and Tom Morrello from audioslave who rapidly switch it on and off to gain a shimmery effect.
 
i cant wait to see the completed pictures  
Andrew
 
(Message edited by mint bass on November 17, 2004)

Thanks for the kind words Andrew.  
 
I CAN'T WAIT EITHER!!!!!
 
My problem with the OFF or Standby mode is that if it were put on the MODE selector, I'd have to jump through several positions to get to it.  It was always something I never liked on my current Series II, because it's on the same switch as the pickup selector.  Any OFF/Standby would have to be a separate two way switch that wouldn't change any control settings along the way. For this one, I don't think that amidst all the beautiful ebony knobs that a switch would fit in with the look.  So I'll just leave it for the power supply.
 
By the way, I'm a HUGE Audioslave fan.  I love everything that Chris Cornell ever did, from his days with Soundgarden, his solo stuff, and with Audioslave. He's a true genius.

Hi Mica,
 
Have the twins left yet???

Nope ...I think they went for a drink at the bar downtown
 
PTBO
 
hehehehehe

Rami already knows this, but the twins are on their way home. Hopefully customs won't try to keep them around too long.  
 
Can't wait for you to see the new pickup finish (hint: if you like the way Valentino's looks, you will not be disappointed).

Thanks Mica!
 
Valentino's Bass has got to be THE most stunning Bass I have EVER seen!  WOW!!!