ES CUSTOM SHOP 5 string bass made by famous Turkish luthier Erkan Sizarlar.
Specs:
BODY:Selected swamp ash/selected walnut sandwich.(Rear of the bass is selected swamp ash,front piece of bass is selected walnut.)
NECK:Bubinga/Wenge/Maple/Wenge/Bubinga(5 piece)
FINGERBOARD:FIGURED MAPLE.
PICKUPS:
1)DELANO HYBRID 5:
An uncompromising pickup series that combines in one single construction the two most legendary sounds in bass history!
Part 1: J-Bass Single coil bridge pickup with the immortal characteristics of early 60s pickups. AlNiCo 5 magnets, classic fiber bobbin and gauge 42 wire. Part 2: Sting Ray Humbucker Low resistance neck coil with 9.5 millimeter AlNiCo 5 magnets. Authentic sound guaranteed in this setting too, thanks to the special engineered bridge J-coil: the second MM-coil is inte-grated inside. Switching concept: The integrated switch management lets you get both of these great classic sounds at the touch of a toggle, each one reconstructed exactly in its original form with all its strengths and nuances of character.
Switching concept:
The integrated switch manager lets you get both of these great classic sounds at the touch of a toggle, each one reconstructed exactly in its original form with all its strengths and nuances of character: Passive function in single-coil mode, active function with the DELANO SONAR 2- or 3-band EQ activated in Humbucker mode. The internal switching of the pickup is lightning fast, too! For maximum sound authenticity we recommend the custom neck version of our J-single coil JC4AL/H or JC5AL/H for the neck position. With both pickups switched on, this JJ-arrangement typically produces a noise-free output.
No trouble with treble:
The Hybrid set includes a specially designed treble pot that works as a typical passive tone control for the J-sounds in the passive mode and doubles as the active treble EQ in the Sting Ray setting. The neutral setting is located conveniently in the middle position; when switching, its easy to get the basic settings you need.
Additional features:
In the humbucking mode we call it Ray mode youre able to combine the hybrid pickup with the neck pickup, too. This is an additional feature. But take note, that use of the neckside single coil pickup typically causes hum, if driven with the active electronis. To achive an authentic Ray sound, you should turn the balance knob fully backwards and so your bass is hum-free.
2) DELANO PMVC 5 FE/M2:
Five sturdy 9,5mm diameter ferrous pole pieces are not for looks only: Tight, lightning-fast transients on top of meaty fullrange fivestring, ultra precision bass tone. Exceptional in combination with our MC5 FE, MM style bridge pickup, but equally fine as a standalone. The pickup shell with three poles is for the lower (usually B,E,A) strings, the other one taking care of the upper (D and G) strings. The PMVC5 FE is also highly recommended for droptuned fivestring basses.
ELECTRONIC:
DELANO SONAR 3 MS:
Scaling new heights in perfecting the tonal capabilities of magnetic pickups, the Delano Sonar bass preamp series is designed for just one purpose: Making a good tone even better. The SONAR 3MS (MS = Mid Selection) is the first really compact preamp design which offers the great advantage of selecting different mid frequencies.
As an integral part of any active bass guitar, an active EQ has to fulfill countless requirements regarding strength and clarity in tone, power consumption and installation. To meet this challenge perfectly, the time has come for a new onboard preamp: Sonar.
This smart powerhouse delivers the real thing: rocksteady bottom, cutting midrange and naturally brilliant high end. Whether adapting its tone to match the surrounding acoustics, enhancing versatility or increasing your musical expression, this preamp always feels like a natural extension, preserving all the benefits of passive operation: uncoloured, true and focused sound. Comparing the flat-set sound to bypassed full passive action you´ll detect no difference. Matchless. And with its perfectly matched band-pass filters and separated amplifier stages, adjustments stay predictable at any time without overpowering tone.
The Delano Sonar onboard preamp is housed in a sealed slim-box, which provides easy, space-saving installation and secure insulation to other electrical components. Its minimal power consumption lets you forget where your battery-box is - make a guess
Specs:
BODY:Selected swamp ash/selected walnut sandwich.(Rear of the bass is selected swamp ash,front piece of bass is selected walnut.)
NECK:Bubinga/Wenge/Maple/Wenge/Bubinga(5 piece)
FINGERBOARD:FIGURED MAPLE.
PICKUPS:
1)DELANO HYBRID 5:
An uncompromising pickup series that combines in one single construction the two most legendary sounds in bass history!
Part 1: J-Bass Single coil bridge pickup with the immortal characteristics of early 60s pickups. AlNiCo 5 magnets, classic fiber bobbin and gauge 42 wire. Part 2: Sting Ray Humbucker Low resistance neck coil with 9.5 millimeter AlNiCo 5 magnets. Authentic sound guaranteed in this setting too, thanks to the special engineered bridge J-coil: the second MM-coil is inte-grated inside. Switching concept: The integrated switch management lets you get both of these great classic sounds at the touch of a toggle, each one reconstructed exactly in its original form with all its strengths and nuances of character.
Switching concept:
The integrated switch manager lets you get both of these great classic sounds at the touch of a toggle, each one reconstructed exactly in its original form with all its strengths and nuances of character: Passive function in single-coil mode, active function with the DELANO SONAR 2- or 3-band EQ activated in Humbucker mode. The internal switching of the pickup is lightning fast, too! For maximum sound authenticity we recommend the custom neck version of our J-single coil JC4AL/H or JC5AL/H for the neck position. With both pickups switched on, this JJ-arrangement typically produces a noise-free output.
No trouble with treble:
The Hybrid set includes a specially designed treble pot that works as a typical passive tone control for the J-sounds in the passive mode and doubles as the active treble EQ in the Sting Ray setting. The neutral setting is located conveniently in the middle position; when switching, its easy to get the basic settings you need.
Additional features:
In the humbucking mode we call it Ray mode youre able to combine the hybrid pickup with the neck pickup, too. This is an additional feature. But take note, that use of the neckside single coil pickup typically causes hum, if driven with the active electronis. To achive an authentic Ray sound, you should turn the balance knob fully backwards and so your bass is hum-free.
2) DELANO PMVC 5 FE/M2:
Five sturdy 9,5mm diameter ferrous pole pieces are not for looks only: Tight, lightning-fast transients on top of meaty fullrange fivestring, ultra precision bass tone. Exceptional in combination with our MC5 FE, MM style bridge pickup, but equally fine as a standalone. The pickup shell with three poles is for the lower (usually B,E,A) strings, the other one taking care of the upper (D and G) strings. The PMVC5 FE is also highly recommended for droptuned fivestring basses.
ELECTRONIC:
DELANO SONAR 3 MS:
Scaling new heights in perfecting the tonal capabilities of magnetic pickups, the Delano Sonar bass preamp series is designed for just one purpose: Making a good tone even better. The SONAR 3MS (MS = Mid Selection) is the first really compact preamp design which offers the great advantage of selecting different mid frequencies.
As an integral part of any active bass guitar, an active EQ has to fulfill countless requirements regarding strength and clarity in tone, power consumption and installation. To meet this challenge perfectly, the time has come for a new onboard preamp: Sonar.
This smart powerhouse delivers the real thing: rocksteady bottom, cutting midrange and naturally brilliant high end. Whether adapting its tone to match the surrounding acoustics, enhancing versatility or increasing your musical expression, this preamp always feels like a natural extension, preserving all the benefits of passive operation: uncoloured, true and focused sound. Comparing the flat-set sound to bypassed full passive action you´ll detect no difference. Matchless. And with its perfectly matched band-pass filters and separated amplifier stages, adjustments stay predictable at any time without overpowering tone.
The Delano Sonar onboard preamp is housed in a sealed slim-box, which provides easy, space-saving installation and secure insulation to other electrical components. Its minimal power consumption lets you forget where your battery-box is - make a guess
