Finally ordering a Series

[dannobasso]

Could be, maybe a tint, depends on how fancy the wood faces will be.

[adriaan]

Leaning towards Balance K Omega with Cone for the string tension off the nut. Nice direct lines . I have crown ones and the angles aren't as pleasing to the eye. I imaging there are some vibration issues too.

Way to go Danno! Everybody should own a Series instrument, and some more than others. 

For a 6 string I think Susan and Mica suggest a Knobby headstock, as the low B on a Crown 6 usually sits a little too close to the nut so you wind up with part of fattest part of the string on the post. On mine, we moved the tuners a little away from the nut, and we moved the tailpiece a little towards the point, so the B string winds much the same as the others. On a long scale with an Omega cut-out that might be a tight fit, but on a medium scale you might just get away with it.

Here's a post showing both ends of that bass.

[StephenR]

Danno,

Congrats on the new build order, I love the Balance K body shape (and Series electronics) so to me you are making a great choice. Mine is a long scale five-string, Omega cut with a crown headstock. The build sheet says that the bass has a "custom Crown peghead shape" and the B-string fits fine, could be that the peghead is a bit longer so the B-string tuner can be further from the nut. I guess the tailpiece may be back a bit, too.  As Adriaan points out the Knobby headstock is a good choice for a six string, too. It sounded like you have enough instruments with a Crown peghead and want something different but in case the decision is mainly because of the string pull on the B you could ask about a custom Crown peghead to avoid the issue.

Pics of the peghead and tailpiece can be found here.

http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=24570.0

Flip, the black DS5s are really cool, glad you were the lucky recipient!

[David Houck]

Congrats on the order!!  Keep us apprised of the progress.

[keith_h]

Could be, maybe a tint, depends on how fancy the wood faces will be.

From some of the solid color instruments I've seen under construction they all have nice wood underneath. I'm sure it will look great regardless of which way you. Congrats.

[dannobasso]

Worked out a few more details with Susan the other day. Koa top,  ebony lam, black opaque finish, black hardware and knobby headstock. So it will look like a blacked out Phil model. Now to talk to Mica about the neck dimensions and we are off to the races.

[keith_h]

Can't wait to see the finished instrument.

[FC Bass]

+ 1 Going to be an awesome one, congrats!

[KR]

Exciting. Brings back memories of when I ordered my first Series 1 in 1978.

[dannobasso]

The check is in the mail to Susan. Just have to make a final decision on neck dimensions. Phil spacing may be a bit narrow for slapping if the mood takes me. I have and had most spacings, scale lentos and string configs available so what will be the best for my last bass purchase? Hmmnnnn........

[David Houck]

   

[dannobasso]

Hashed out neck dimensions with Mica today. Going to be slightly wider than Phil's at the nut and the width at the bridge will allow for all manner of styles, pick, pluck and slap. Work order written and let the games begin!

[kenbass4]

Congrats Danno! I know my other Alembics suffered ( just a little) once I got my Series 2

[mario_farufyno]

Congratulations Danno!

[keith_h]

Congratulations. Are you planning to forego a FTC thread?