Hal's Future Jester Bass

[the_jester]

The Toma_Hawk Cyclops-Slider single pickup.
Maybe in 2012  
 
 
 
(Message edited by the_jester on December 23, 2009)

[the_jester]

 
What's next?

[mario_farufyno]

Great idea this sliding PU...
 
This is something very inovative I'd love to see. Don't know if this can cause noises or how you could made it firm enough to hold position on Slap, but you unleashed my curiosity.
 
I like the sound of a single PU, but seems potentialy frustrating not being able to change wich Harmonics PU will be under. This concept is something to develop.
 
If world not ends in 2012, I would like to see that TomaCyclop (well, if it ends I will try to meet you first!).

[mario_farufyno]

Oh, and Austin's Classico too...

[crobbins]

Surely, you jest.

[mario_farufyno]

Jesting for sure, I have the wish (to meet tomahawk) not the fear... I was kiding beacause got shoked that Austin's bass is taking so long to be finished.

[the_jester]

The sliding pickup system design is now complete.  
 
This bass will have 2 pickups with each having (2) sets of knobs. I designed the mechanics where the knobs could be placed anywhere on the bass, and still maneuver the picks up/down and from left to right. The pickup system will still enable me to make adjustments with the (4) Alembic pickup screws.  
 
I believe this is a breakthrough for the Jester bass.
 
Upon picking up my Toma_hawk, I will disclose my design of the Jester, and sliding pickup system to Alembic Inc., for their through review with regards to building my fretless bass called the Jester.
 
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
 
 
(Message edited by the_jester on January 25, 2010)

[the_jester]

Here's a preview how this pickup system would work.
 
The top, is and opened view/cut away view -- showing the basic controls using pulleys and  belts, which enables mechanism to move the pickups left/right and up/down, sliding along a pole.  
 

 
The bottom bass, is the general closed appearance. Based upon the design, pickup access is only allowed from the back side of the bass. The front appearance shall be fully encapsulating the pickups. The slit in the middle, is for viewing for pickup locations, and is viewable buy a clear plexiglas view. Also, this window should illuminate in aiding my view when making adjustments. I wouldn't expect the there would be a need for each individual pickup having a plastic shell, or at least the top portion should be exposed and without a cover, for full magnification performance. The bass already protects the exposed pickups from debris, and moister.    
 
Cables and pulleys, can do wonders in small spaces, and I thought I would share the concept to spark more ideas, and imagination.
 
So as you can see, the theory of having a adjustable pickup system with a clean sublime look supporting the beauty and elegance of Alembic basses is very possible for this custom bass.
 
This is a journey all over again...
 
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
 
 
(Message edited by the_jester on January 26, 2010)

[tmoney61092]

would it really matter if you could see where the pickups were as long as you got the sound you wanted?
 
~Taylor

[the_jester]

Taylor, point blank... You're correct.
 
However, if I felt the mechanism was not moving as it should, I could simply check the pickup movement (via the window) without firing up the amp.
 
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
 
 
(Message edited by the_jester on January 31, 2010)

[toma_hawk01]

The project for the hidden adjustable pickup system are going through final testing... Maybe there will be a Jester bass after all!
 
Blinded me with Science!
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

[toma_hawk01]

Feast your eyes...   The ideas I had on adjustable is becoming into a reality.  From the perspective of looking into the cavity of the bass, is where this entire component would rest, so ignore the background as it suggest, it would be on top of the surface, which is not true.  The test model worked successfully, and I made farther refinements after transferring the system to actual wood. I made it where the system is completely self contained and acts as one modular unit with my choice of pickups.    



  I have not decided if this bass will be an Alembic... we will see how things go.   Clearly, I want the Jester to be the best Fretless bass I ever played, and be the most complete fretless ever.   What I like about the solution the most, its makes the bass for easy cleaning, and you could admire the beauty of that beautiful wood.  I'll keep posting the progress...  Peace and love,  Hal-   (Message edited by toma_hawk01 on August 21, 2010)

[tmoney61092]

Hal, if i were you, i'd sell the idea to a company to get some good ol' money, or patent it or do something with that great idea, just my 2 cents
 
~Taylor

[adriaan]

Well, you've already shown your design to the general public, not sure you can apply for a patent any longer.

[toma_hawk01]

Correct Adriaan. That is why I made it public. (I blocked this idea from being patented also...)  
 
I hate the philosophy of patents. I believe it sniffles imagination... (That's my engineering mind...)
 
Polio was cured by one man who never patent his treatment.  
 
If anyone wants to copy my concept and methods, I'll be happy to help. The key to my happiness is giving, and to cleanse myself from greed.  
 
You guys know the concept, before the Government.  
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on August 21, 2010)