Author Topic: Mark King Deluxe 5 strings double omega & cocobolo (Read 2012 times)

pierreyves · « **on:** August 17, 2007, 01:54:08 PM »

Hello,
I'm waiting for my new Alembic signature MK5.
He is walking now across the ocean with UPS, started yesterday from Florida to Switzerland.
Mica, I would have some information about this double omega: why double omega (peghead & body) and why 3 strings down the peghead, not under ?
What is the story about this ?
Thank's!

olieoliver · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2007, 03:28:56 PM »

Congratulations on the MK. That si a very nice top on it.

I know I've said it many times but I love Coco-Bolo. Ironic considering I don't have one with Coco-Bola in my hands yet.

Olie

mica · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2007, 04:20:03 PM »

The Omega peghead shape is an option just like the Omega cutout on the body.

The peghead drill pattern changed when Gotoh changed their tuner design. The post on these tuners is a cyllinder. The ones on your Stanley bass are contoured. If we use the 3+2 pattern with these tuners, the E string will hit the B string post.

David Houck · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2007, 05:32:13 PM »

That's a gorgeous bass; I love the top!

the_8_string_king · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2007, 10:36:57 PM »

Pierre, it looks beautiful!!!

They're putting the finish on my MK Signature Deluxe Coco Bolo Balance K right now, I can't wait to get it!!!

Meanwhile, I can enjoy yours! What an incredible top! And the mini-omega looks great!

jazzyvee · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2007, 01:17:50 AM »

Hi Pierre,I've just been listening & watching your video's of your playing some of clarkee's music. It's good to hear how close you get to his tone with your signature bass.

Do you tune your bass as a tenor?
If so what strings do you use. I can't buy tenor bass strings in stores where I live so will have to look on the internet. Your bass looks so much like mine they could be twins.

I love coco bola and your new bass is sexy ooh la laa

all the best,
Jazzyvee

pierreyves · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2007, 02:28:30 AM »

Thank's all !!
I will use on my SC strings from Germany, Pyramid for short scale. It will be tune ADGC with gauge of 085,065,045,030 ... if the scale support them.

Jazzyvee, on my videos, my SC is tune EADG, I'm playing very high on my scale. I will change the strings and the tune in 4 days, when the MK5 arrive!!
Here they are others pictures, from BassCentral:

(Message edited by pierreyves on August 18, 2007)

pierreyves · « **Reply #7 on:** August 18, 2007, 02:31:18 AM »

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #8 on:** August 18, 2007, 03:11:16 AM »

Holy crap.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #9 on:** August 18, 2007, 04:48:13 PM »

What is the extra switch for?

pierreyves · « **Reply #10 on:** August 18, 2007, 04:52:53 PM »

It's for the side red leds, amber on the 12 & 24 frets. Is it to play on dark night or in day with big fog !! Not really used.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2007, 08:23:01 AM »

Ok I see, I normally see that switch near to the jack socket rather than within the controls so I thought it was some special boost/Cut switch.

I have not been a fan of that shape bass but as a 5 stringer and importantly a beautiful piece of coco bola it looks amazing.

Jazzyvee

pierreyves · « **Reply #12 on:** August 19, 2007, 10:56:20 AM »

bloomers59 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2007, 01:36:41 PM »

I agree with kungfusherifff.....holy crap

lowlife · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2007, 01:49:52 PM »

Pierre-Yves,

F?licitations sur votre achat. L'appr?cier. Si j'achetais encore 5 corde, je voudrais qu'elle ressemble juste au v?tre. Incroyable!

Ellery (Lowlife)