Author Topic: Stanley Clarke's New 5-string Short Scale Bass (Read 1249 times)

pierreyves · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2012, 04:52:05 PM »

I use d'addario 0.28 & 0.30 XLB

edwin · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2012, 04:03:49 PM »

With a high C string, it doesn't really matter what the scale length of the string is. They usually have the same winding the whole length of the string anyway. I use Sunbeam .030 for my high Cs.

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2012, 06:45:08 AM »

Edwin, are those DR Sunbeams?

VMG

edwin · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2012, 01:29:01 PM »

That would be them!

jon_jackson · « **Reply #19 on:** August 01, 2012, 05:02:55 AM »

I found a set of DR HiBeams with the .030 so ordered them to try out the concept. I haven't used them before but know others here have. Thanks for the advice.

alembickoa · « **Reply #20 on:** August 12, 2012, 03:43:27 PM »

Yup...

jazzyvee · « **Reply #21 on:** September 04, 2012, 01:26:47 PM »

Seems like NoTreble.com have not done their research.
I think they are mistaking the 5pin socket for a Midi out.

http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2012/08/01/alembic-unveils-stanley-clarke-signature-deluxe-5-string-bass/

Jazzyvee

edwin · « **Reply #22 on:** September 04, 2012, 01:50:22 PM »

They also seem to imply that it can be had for $10k. Somehow that doesn't seem likely.

FC Bass · « **Reply #23 on:** September 04, 2012, 02:03:52 PM »

The Alembic Stanley Clarke Signature Deluxe 5-string bass is expected near the end of the year with a price of $9,999.

Signature deluxe 5 string lists for $11200 and has been there for quite a while I think...

Mr. Clarke's version would be about $20K I guess...

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #24 on:** September 05, 2012, 08:19:55 AM »

Many people have no clue what the knobs & switches are for

lbpesq · « **Reply #25 on:** September 05, 2012, 08:33:04 AM »

And lest we not forget - this Signature bass is actually a Series I - a bit more than $10K retail.

Bill, tgo

xlrogue6 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 05, 2012, 10:10:20 AM »

Inaccurate information on the Internetses? Well I never...

terryc · « **Reply #27 on:** September 06, 2012, 02:36:30 AM »

For those who know eh??
Assumption is the mutha of all f***ups
Just because it looks like a DIN output doesn't mean MIDI.

hieronymous · « **Reply #28 on:** September 06, 2012, 05:50:48 AM »

Hey, at least they were trying to give Alembic some love - unlike many of the people in the comments...

Anyone want to shoot notreble.com an email to give them a heads-up? Be gentle!

terryc · « **Reply #29 on:** September 06, 2012, 06:02:27 AM »

Okay I did e mail them with this text

MIDI output on Stanley Clarke Alembic bass - review on August 1st 2012
Hi Guys,
Just a note on correction, I have gathered that you assumed the 5 pin socket is a MIDI out port well the truth is that it is for the DS- 5 external power supply.
You see S I & SII basses either run on batteries but ideally use this power supply, two pins supply 18V +/-, two pins are the outputs for the pickups(which you can have in stereo) and the last pin is the ground.
An easy mistake though as it does look like a 5 pin DIN output.
Great site as well..keep up the good work!

Sounds okay?? I thought it did.