Author Topic: New None Alembic Family Member (Read 321 times)

billostech · « **on:** October 17, 2011, 08:35:58 AM »

I know it is not an Alembic (buget does not allow a custom build at this time), but this is one saweet instrument.
I just received this DCS5 Canphor Burl yesterday. Can't say enough about the sound and build quality.

I had Kent Smith style pickups installed with D'addario flats. You can check out the pics I have from the build here:
s1123.photobucket.com/albums/l550/billostech/Shawn%20May%20Custom/

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billostech · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2011, 04:40:31 AM »

billostech · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2011, 04:42:07 AM »

billostech · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2011, 04:48:34 AM »

jacko · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2011, 04:56:51 AM »

very nice Bill. Who made it?

Graeme

billostech · « **Reply #5 on:** October 18, 2011, 06:46:05 AM »

Thank you Graeme. I hope to post my custom build Alembic one day.
The guys name is Shawn May. He is a big fan of Alembics. Always admired them.
Here is his site: maycustombasses.com

benson_murrensun · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2011, 10:44:23 AM »

Yep, she's a beauty! Congrats!

billostech · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2011, 06:33:41 AM »

Thanks here are the specs:
DCS5
Serial: 1011-021
Top: Camphor Burl
Back: Camphor Burl
Core: Eastern Flame Maple
Neck: Eastern Flame Maple / Purpleheart
Fretboard: Gabon Ebony
Headstock Veneer: Camphor Burl
Truss Rod Cover: Camphor Burl
Pickups: Kent Armstrong Dual Coils w/ Camphor Burl & Maple Covers
Preamp: Aguilar OBP3SK 3 Band
Inlay: Custom Cross
Bridge: Hipshot A Style
Tuning Keys: Hipshot Ultralite
Strap Buttons: Dunlop Flushmount

Also came with a Monocase M80

stout71 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 20, 2011, 03:41:40 PM »

Bloody hell, that's beautiful. That satin finish is really cool.

pace · « **Reply #9 on:** October 20, 2011, 04:16:31 PM »

Very Very nice, Bill!!!

Play them all in good health!.... especially that Elan

billostech · « **Reply #10 on:** October 20, 2011, 05:11:57 PM »

I have been playing it since I got it. Its very versitle. I adjusted the action and its best for me to have the action high on this one. Then I picked up the MK5 and played it. Then my Elan fretless and played it.
These Alembics are just too right. I won't be able to look at my new family member the same. Its just not an Alembic.
It was cool giving the local talent some business though. I am sure this bass will find it's place with me.

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afrobeat_fool · « **Reply #11 on:** October 20, 2011, 06:14:09 PM »

Bill, it's just beautiful. I love the Camphor Burl. I have a piece of it sitting on the mantle. The horn is too cool. I like the matching pick-up covers. Nice collection you have.

billostech · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2011, 02:49:31 AM »

Thanks all. It was cool going through the process of a custum build. I would read the Alembic build thread and imagine mine being there one day. Hey, it will happened hopefully. As for this bass, its not fair to the luthier for me to compare it with an Alembic. It holds it own with many other basses in tone and vesatility. Its a family member now and is welcome.

billostech · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2011, 06:09:12 AM »

Mike,
Taking the Elan to open mike tonight. I will keep you posted.

billostech · « **Reply #14 on:** November 02, 2011, 07:35:22 AM »

Author Topic: New None Alembic Family Member (Read 321 times)

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