New DS-5 Run ETA 03/2010

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Author Message mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6460 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 5:37 pm:    There's a good chance that we'll be making DS-5 (small) power supplies again. The target date is March. I don't know the price yet, but a pre-order price will be offered so early adopters will get a special deal. If you would like an email when these are available for pre-ordering, just email me with "DS-5 Announcement" in the subject line and I'll email you once or twice with details as they are available. sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 495 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 6:03 pm:    Hello Mica email sent Thanks , Wolf. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6461 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 6:08 pm:    Wow, I got a lot more interest than I anticipated. I'm going to see if I can't step this project up on the schedule. The first run could be ready before the end of the year provided I can get the enclosures in quickly. Will keep everyone posted here if there's any small announcements, but I will email each person that signed up when I have a completion date I feel good about and once again when we're ready to ship. Fun! room037 Advanced Member Username: room037 Post Number: 297 Registered: 9-2003 Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 4:04 am:    Hi Mica, Any electrical update for NEW DS-5 ? Or "IN-2" reproduction news ? Eiji sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 501 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 7:23 am:    I would also be interested in the "IN-2" ! Wolf . lmiwa Advanced Member Username: lmiwa Post Number: 279 Registered: 2-2008 Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 8:09 am:    Is the ETA still March 2010? mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6590 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 2:30 pm:    Yes, it's still looking good - it could stretch into April though. dshade43 New Username: dshade43 Post Number: 6 Registered: 2-2010 Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 6:09 pm:    I'm sure it's basic, but can someone tell me how this DS5 power supply works? I just read that some early 80's model Alembic's came with LED's and this supply activates them, so I'm anxious to see if my instrument is equipped. poor_nigel Member Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 60 Registered: 11-2009 Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 6:25 pm:    Do you have little shallow holes in the side of your fretboard where the side position markers should be, instead of said markers? It is pretty easy to tell on the old basses if you have LEDs or not. If you have markers, then you don't. dshade43 New Username: dshade43 Post Number: 7 Registered: 2-2010 Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 8:05 pm:    It appears I have markers but they are quite small and hard to see (especially in a performance setting). Thanks for the tip mike1762 Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 472 Registered: 1-2008 Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 4:29 pm:    Dennis, I had the same issue w/one of mine. Mica's response was: "I don't have an exact record of the date, but the side dots have been inlaid aluminum for at least 12 years. Prior to that (and still on special request) they were bronze. Since the edge of the fingerboard is not finished, you can use either a fine sandpaper or the extrafine sctochbrite and remove the surface tarnish. Then a drop of lemon oil on the edge of the fingerboard will restore the Ebony's dark color". pbourke1961 New Username: pbourke1961 Post Number: 3 Registered: 8-2009 Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 8:09 pm:    Mica, As discussed recently, I will take a couple of the small DS-5 PSU's but with 240/250Volt 50Hz transformers for APAC (Australia,HK,SNG) use instead of the 110V US centric units. Thanks. jon_jackson Junior Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 39 Registered: 12-2008 Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 3:50 pm:    Any news on the DS-5? bonesrad Member Username: bonesrad Post Number: 67 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Friday, May 14, 2010 - 10:17 am:    I'm kinda interested too. sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 932 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Friday, May 14, 2010 - 10:24 am:    Me too . mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6746 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, May 14, 2010 - 10:48 am:    I'm still working on it! At first I was going to use a new off the shelf enclosure, but they are not as "off the shelf" as promoted by the manufacturer as evidenced by a lack of extruded aluminum cases here. I sent copies of the original DS5 plans out to get some quotes to have a replica made (with a few changes, like a modular line cord). I will update when I get the details back about delivery. crgaston Senior Member Username: crgaston Post Number: 583 Registered: 11-2005 Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 7:28 pm:    Make one with an IEC C-15 cable (is that what you mean by modular line cord, like your preamps use?) and I want one. For real.