Mark King Deluxe 5 strings double ome... Log Out | Topics | Search
Moderators | Register | Edit Profile

Alembic Club » Showcase » Signature basses » Mark King Deluxe 5 strings double omega & cocobolo « Previous Next »

Author Message
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 111
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 1:54 pm:   Edit Post

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
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 1521
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 3:28 pm:   Edit Post

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
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 4739
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 4:20 pm:   Edit Post

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.
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 5432
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 5:32 pm:   Edit Post

That's a gorgeous bass; I love the top!
the_8_string_king
Senior Member
Username: the_8_string_king

Post Number: 691
Registered: 9-2005
Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 10:36 pm:   Edit Post

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
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 933
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 1:17 am:   Edit Post

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
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 112
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 2:28 am:   Edit Post

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
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 113
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 2:31 am:   Edit Post



kungfusheriff
Senior Member
Username: kungfusheriff

Post Number: 619
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 3:11 am:   Edit Post

Holy crap.
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 934
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 4:48 pm:   Edit Post

What is the extra switch for?
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 115
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 4:52 pm:   Edit Post

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
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 937
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 8:23 am:   Edit Post

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
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 116
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 10:56 am:   Edit Post

;o))
bloomers59
New
Username: bloomers59

Post Number: 2
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 1:36 pm:   Edit Post

I agree with kungfusherifff.....holy crap
lowlife
Advanced Member
Username: lowlife

Post Number: 290
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 1:49 pm:   Edit Post

Pierre-Yves,

Félicitations sur votre achat. L'apprécier. Si j'achetais encore 5 corde, je voudrais qu'elle ressemble juste au vôtre. Incroyable!

Ellery (Lowlife)
artswork99
Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 53
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 1:53 pm:   Edit Post

Wow, enjoy it! I like the back as much as the front. The Omega is stunning. Great woods!

art
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 117
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Thursday, August 23, 2007 - 9:52 am:   Edit Post

Many thank's ! I receive today my bass by ups. But it is to my mother's home, I will take and discover it tomorow.
This morning, I changed the strings on my short scale Stanley, and tuned it a,d,g,c.
No problem with nut or bridge, all was perfect, nothing to change great sound !!!
My 5 strings would be tune maybe e,a,d,g,c.
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 5451
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, August 25, 2007 - 6:54 pm:   Edit Post

Yes, the back is as beautiful as the front!
malthumb
Senior Member
Username: malthumb

Post Number: 407
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, August 26, 2007 - 7:29 am:   Edit Post

That is a beautiful instrument! What is the blue detail at the 21st fret? Another LED?

By the way, Pierre-Yves, you will find the side LEDs to be an amazing assist if you are playing on a dark stage. One where the lighting is high out front, but dimmer back where the drummer, keyboard, bassist are.

Peace,

James
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 119
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Sunday, August 26, 2007 - 12:05 pm:   Edit Post

malthumb, I will be never at back, but in front !
My project is "Tribute to Stanley Clarke".
The blue one is an inlay of mother of "blue" pearl.
deano
New
Username: deano

Post Number: 5
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2007 - 12:43 pm:   Edit Post

Fantastic axe!! Congratulations.
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 120
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2007 - 1:32 pm:   Edit Post

Thank's ! Tonight, I change original strings (BEADG) for the set EADGC, using a 6 string set 105,085,065,045,030.
Nothing to change !!! (bridge or nut).
It sound great, like my SC, no buzz. Certainly I will wait for the wood work, but I believe there is no problem.
Tomorrow I will show pictures from my bass at home.
bigyouth
Member
Username: bigyouth

Post Number: 58
Registered: 7-2006
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2007 - 11:53 pm:   Edit Post

on attend ca avec impacience,
superbe cette basse,
felicitation
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 121
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 2:02 am:   Edit Post

Here they are.
Look at the tailpiece, not at the center, as usual for my basses....





pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 122
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 2:08 am:   Edit Post

others:







bigyouth
Member
Username: bigyouth

Post Number: 60
Registered: 7-2006
Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 8:51 am:   Edit Post

MAGNIFIQUE
felicitation
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 946
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 10:47 am:   Edit Post

:-)
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 129
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Friday, August 31, 2007 - 7:02 pm:   Edit Post

just a question: what mean "SC", "MK", "SJ", "MJ", "JJ", or "EVH" ?
SC & MK ok, but the others ?
the_8_string_king
Senior Member
Username: the_8_string_king

Post Number: 735
Registered: 9-2005
Posted on Friday, August 31, 2007 - 8:03 pm:   Edit Post

Pierre, "EVH" stands for "Edwin Van Huik".

For more info, see this thread:
http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/3202.html?1180738439

"JJ" stands for "Jimmy Johnson". "SJ" and "MJ" I have no idea about...

Mark
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 131
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Friday, August 31, 2007 - 8:27 pm:   Edit Post

Thank's the 12 strings think !!
Sorry, Mark !!
;o))
I know JJ, and I know only the bass connection of EVH.
SJ .... Sir James ? Saussa Je ? ...
cozmik_cowboy
Intermediate Member
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 187
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Friday, August 31, 2007 - 9:05 pm:   Edit Post

SJ is the Stanley Clarke Standard, MJ the Mark King Standard. SC & MK are their respective Signature Deluxe models.

Peter
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 133
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Friday, August 31, 2007 - 9:13 pm:   Edit Post

merci !! but why "J" for standard ?
bigyouth
Member
Username: bigyouth

Post Number: 61
Registered: 7-2006
Posted on Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 1:30 am:   Edit Post

non, ma Stanley Clarke standart, et bien noté SC!
My Stanley Clarke standart "writing SC"
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 138
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 8:52 am:   Edit Post

Here a little "impro" to hear the sound of my MK5 according EADGC:

Alembic MK5 sound

Sorry, the quality is not here because I recorded me with a Nikon coolpix !!

(Message edited by pierreyves on September 05, 2007)
bigyouth
Member
Username: bigyouth

Post Number: 64
Registered: 7-2006
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 2:09 am:   Edit Post

ca sonne,bravo pour l'impro!
the sound is great,Stanley tone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 5491
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:05 pm:   Edit Post

Sounds nice!
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 140
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, September 08, 2007 - 3:29 am:   Edit Post

Yesterday, I was playing with my band and my gear:
Alembic F1-X, Yamaha P 5000 S, 31 band EQ, lexicon MX 200, Behringer splitter, the sound was incredible, very clear, like cristal (It's difficult to say in english), this bass sound best than my SC, I don't know really why ... because lenght of scale, electronic is the same, strings are the same...
It sound exactly like Clarkee in his duo with Armand Sabal-Lecco at North Sea jazz 2004... EXACTLY!!! (you can hear on Youtube.com)
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 165
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, September 15, 2007 - 10:04 am:   Edit Post

some new pictures outside:
Alembic SC & MK5
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 962
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 2:39 am:   Edit Post

You certainly know how to use a camera to show those basses off beautifully.

A lovely collection you have there.
Jazzyvee
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 170
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 4:50 am:   Edit Post

collection ?
Only two ... next will be the Stanley replica... when I will have somne money !!!
Thanx jazzyvee.
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 963
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 5:37 pm:   Edit Post

Well let me put it this way, It looks like you are starting a collection. :-)

I hope you get some more money to get more Alembics. Is there such a thing as having too many alembics??

Do you have other basses or are you exclusively Alembic now?


Jazzyvee
pierreyves
Intermediate Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 175
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Monday, September 17, 2007 - 12:25 am:   Edit Post

Actually I have only my 2 Alembic. In the past, I have had.....a lot ... but I musted sell one to buy another... from 1977 (?):
Rickenbacker 4001, Fender precision, jazz, Ibanez, Kramer, Steinberger, BC rich, series I (3), Distillate, Music man sting ray and some others I don't remember now ...
If I buy another Alembic, my wife will leave our home ... maybe it's best like that, she hate jazz, jazz rock... LOL. Sometimes not lol...
bassman10096
Senior Member
Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 965
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Sunday, September 30, 2007 - 6:26 am:   Edit Post

Very nice bass and great sound.
pierreyves
Advanced Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 283
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Monday, November 10, 2008 - 6:27 am:   Edit Post

a little impro on the "Dune Tune":
small "Dune Tune"
bigyouth
Intermediate Member
Username: bigyouth

Post Number: 131
Registered: 7-2006
Posted on Monday, November 10, 2008 - 8:18 am:   Edit Post

Vraiment pas mal Pierre-Yves,
tres joli son ,plein de profondeur et de clarté
féliçitation
Very nice sound

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and moderators may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Last Week | Tree View | Search | Help/Instructions | Program Credits Administration