Danny's 10-string, three pickup monster

[smokinbear]

I wonder if any one has a flat back Alembic in the style of some of the hot rods you see with lo-fi flat black almost spray painted look? Seen alot of rock-a-billy types into cars like that and really wonder how that look would translate to a bass?

[basstard]

Another beauty, Danno. Congrats! I can't wait to see it finished!

[bsee]

Come on, Danno, just a little metal flake or something in there?

[olieoliver]

I always liked a blue pearl added to the clear coat over black. Gives off an awesome deep-blue (sometimes purple) when the light hits it just right.
 
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[dannobasso]

Just simple Amish black. You city slickers and yer heathen candy, flake n' pearl ways! Ye are trying to tempt me off the path of true righteousness! Get thee behind me o' minions who would entice me down the road to ostentation and divert me from my true vision  like some hurdy gurdy man selling a monorail tween The City of Angles and the houses of ill repute in Nevada! Oh wait thats Harry Reed. Never mind, just simple gloss black for me thanks.

[dannobasso]

Planning for the controls next week! Thats the beauty and non beauty of a one off. Must be worked out before hand.  
 
As an off topic tribute, I went as a guest of Lamb of God last week in NYC. Amazing show, super tight and crushing performances. If you like this genre of music the new album is great. http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1534576340?bctid=12298701001
But the above and beyond award goes to Children of Bodom's guitarist/singer Alexi Laiho. This guy played and sang with a broken shoulder, bruised ribs, recovering from internal bleeding. He managed to get through 3 or 4 songs of very technical and heavy material. Amazing! puts the notion of a hang nail or blister in perspective.
http://www.myspace.com/childrenofbodom
 
(Message edited by dannobasso on May 15, 2009)

[jerryme]

Danno- I have a quick qestion for you. Isn't using these types of basses that have all the nuances and tonal variety a little overboard for heavy metal (yes I know about Burton and Newsted)?
I grew up on punk rock/hardcore music and you have got to be one of the only guys around playing this kind of music on these basses. I mean no disrespect at all, just curious as to why you decided on alembic.  
By the way, have you ever heard of Kinghorse?
 
Colin

[dannobasso]

I'm just a lover of Alembic. Before joining this band I played progressive, fusion, heavy and covers. I started doing the 5's because a 6 wasn't needed and I don't believe in having a low four and a regular four and switching between the two. Black is the color of this genre and I happen to like the look. I get the comfort of Alembic performance and its precision and they just suit me above everything else I've owned. They also keep their tune better than anything I've come across. I sing backups on every tune so my bass is one less thing to think about during the gig. This 10 is for my inspiration and I think it will work well in a 3pc-frontman situation. The third pickup can be dialed in for any added tone that will compliment the main circuit.  
Sometimes you play a place and your have to really adjust the sound to the place or even for the soundman who has his habits. Also sometimes the bandmates hear things differently so I can accommodate as needed. Quick changes via the Europa/Distillate package comes in handy. Our songs have more tunings now but I can still use one bass on a gig. Not to sound like an ad but I can play whatever I want and I choose (and pay) Alembic. Too bad they don't do endorsements but they are like an extension of my musical family since 1986.  
I haven't heard of Kinghorse but I'll look them up.

[jerryme]

Kinghorse was one of the best (genre?) bands I ever saw. They only had one major album on Caroline records that was produced by Danzig.

[altgrendel]

How much is that thing going to weigh?

[dannobasso]

Dunno, but it will surely be lighter than 2 of my custom Spoilers a wide koa 5 and wide cocobolo 7 fretless.

[bassjigga]

I've really been wantin to do a neck-through with the Excel shape. Good one!

[dannobasso]

Any new ear one? I've been ever so good.

[dannobasso]

Any news dear one? I've been ever so good.

[FC Bass]

You've been good? What happened?!? :-)
 
Yeah! Set neck designs with neck through body, always nice!
Looks awesome!
Have you figured out the electronics yet?
I'm looking out for lots of pictures when this one is finished, congrats!