There was a model of custom bass made by another luthier (whom I?ll refrain from naming) specifically designed for configuring alternate tunings ?on the fly.? This was done via a combination of a custom bridge and machine heads ? somewhat similar to the Hipshot product line. I?ve included a picture of the bridge to help clarify. (I?ll name names if this still needs clarification.)
The bridge worked by setting up specific tunings connected to two levers: one for the two lower the other for the two upper strings. Flipping the lever then retuned the affected strings to the preset measurement. And, if I were to haul out the complete wish list, it would also include a three octave fretless neck with an accommodating deep cut-away on the body to allow access. So my question is can Alembic construct a similar combination of elements?
I have other, more Alembic style options in mind as well, but we?ll cover those when the big picture questions are out of the way?
Thanks for taking on the challenge. I?ll look forward to hearing the prospective answers.
-Paul (Leo)
