Author Topic: Blackened, Elan 5 Custom 10H14105 (Read 4508 times)

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #30 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:35:16 AM »

If I correctly recall, the 3-way Q switch is:

0dB (no boost)/6dB boost/9dB boost

FC Bass · « **Reply #31 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:48:31 AM »

Thanx! :-)

Here's the layout from the FTC:

1. P only
2. P with J (from the bridge/neck pan)
3. J only (from the bridge/neck pan)
4. Standby

jazzyvee · « **Reply #32 on:** February 07, 2011, 12:50:45 PM »

Getting used to doing speedy tone changes is gonna keep you busy for a while I'm sure. Those Rcocco strings you recommended sure give a bright but great meaty tone so with that setup you have there it's gonna cut through the music, like moses and the red sea, moving aside anything the guitars and drummer throw in your way....!!!!

I hope you get to gig in the UK so I can hear that bass in action. That said we may be taking a trip to Amsterdam sometime this summer so there may be a chance to catch you gigging then.

Jazzyvee

FC Bass · « **Reply #33 on:** February 12, 2011, 01:40:52 AM »

:-)

In the unlikely event of catching me gigging, be sure to bring earplugs :-)
For now our only gig is on May 28, no other gigs planned yet...

Be sure to contact me, we can always arrange for a meeting either in Amsterdam, Edwin's bass Connection, my place or anywhere you'd like. (do I smell Euro meeting?) :-)

rustyg61 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 26, 2011, 06:28:14 AM »

Nice case! I'm having a Calzone made for my SC Signature Deluxe.

rustyg61 · « **Reply #35 on:** May 03, 2011, 12:51:50 PM »

Hey Flip, Thanks so much for posting the pictures of your case. When I got my case from Calzone the liner looked like crap! They used a single piece of material to line the entire base of the case, so as you can imagine, there were wrinkles all over it & it looked like crap! Plus, all the wrinkles were hard & sharp from the dried glue, so it would have scratched my bass. I sent it back & sent them pictures of your case, & the lady I was dealing with forwarded them to Joe Calzone & because of my complaint & your pictures, Calzone has changed the way they line their cases! She sent me back an email from Joe to all the supervisors in charge of case lining stating that because of customer feedback they were changing their process! I just got my case back today & it looks great! So thanks again for giving me a referance to show them what I wanted!

(Message edited by adriaan on May 03, 2011)

FC Bass · « **Reply #36 on:** May 03, 2011, 02:36:32 PM »

Awesome, thanx!

I should thank Rami, I made the decision based on this FTC: Click here

Good decision it was, best way to protect yer Alembic! :-)

rustyg61 · « **Reply #37 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:15:00 PM »

Did you have to send them your bass to get the case made, or just a tracing? I wish I would have seen your case before I ordered the Calzone, I wouldn't have had to send mine back!

seventhsunbass · « **Reply #38 on:** May 04, 2011, 08:19:57 AM »

Wow, I am in awe. Stunning does not even cover it. Thank you for posting her and filling our heads with ideas, your vision as our muse.

P.S. My 16 yr old black cat is mad I haven't posted her pic after seeing yours. Guess I'd better check my shoes before putting them on.......

(Message edited by seventhsunbass on May 04, 2011)

FC Bass · « **Reply #39 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:01:21 AM »

Cats are so cute, but sometimes... I always keep my shoes out of their reach :-)
Spijker (the cat?s name) is a youngster, just five years old.
She came to me when she was about six weeks old and lives here with her two sons Cliff and Rocky (3 years old) Those two are real rascals! :-)

Rusty: The case came with the bass, I have no idea if they send the bass or just detailed measurements? Maybe Mica can tell you, all I can say is that it fits perfectly and looks great. (as in stunning) :-)

...and now for something completely different:

Blackened on Local TV some weeks ago: Youtube link (audio only, and only the metal parts)
Unfortunately, no Mesa's and we were in a hurry, so sound is not optimal (POD for guitars, electronic drums etc...)
Funny nonetheless! (imho)

FC Bass · « **Reply #40 on:** July 15, 2011, 11:08:06 AM »

The Signature of the creator topic reminded me to post this pic:

That's: Eric (future creator) Mica, Susan (with smiley) :-) and Ron.

rustyg61 · « **Reply #41 on:** July 15, 2011, 11:16:14 AM »

Cool! Looks like Eric writes in runes! Not surprised the Alembic heir would be advanced beyond his years!

gtrguy · « **Reply #42 on:** July 15, 2011, 03:54:35 PM »

That's a big case!! What a beautiful bass too!!

Dave

FC Bass · « **Reply #43 on:** August 01, 2011, 01:52:27 PM »

Thanx! :-) Since I've been doing some guts shots: Rare sight, 3 Filters in one cavity -talkin' 'bout a rats nest- :-)

and a reprise for the poor selector switch, totally obscured by wires and the battery in the first pic:

jazzboy621 · « **Reply #44 on:** August 23, 2011, 06:38:47 PM »

Im so exited!!!!!