is it too late to claim one of these to go with my 6 that's in progress? that would be awesome. even if it is in clown vomit.

As someone who has various working projects going on at Alembic, please count me in for this too as well.
 
Jimy

I'm still interested.
Jon

FWIW I think they should be the original blue colour. Everybody knows them as little blue boxes. Why confuse things?

Still interested!

Austin, I've got you on the list and the 6-string marked to ship with the DS-5.
 
Jimy, I have you on the list now.  
 
I have you on the list from before, Jon.  
 
Loch, I've got one reserved for you on the list now too.

thanks mica!

Mica, please add me to the list, I need a power supply for my series 1.Thanks!

Things are really cooking on this project now! Dad has been test fitting the parts to the prototype chassis:
 

(Erik was contributing the brainstorming with his crayon drawing!)
 
They are going to be retro [color=0000ff]BLUE[/color] with a black front and back panel. A few key changes:
 
1. Dual switchable voltage, just like is on the DS-5R.
 
2. Modular IEC connector for power. Muuuuuch easier for travel and also repair.
 
3. Most components are mounted on a new printed circuit board (represented by a metal plate under my dad's hand). Whopiiiie!  
 
Like I said, things are really cooking, shipping should be in 30 days or less.

Excellent news!

Cool!

Circuit cards arrived today!  

 

 

Chassis were also delivered today!  

 

 

 

  The blue sleeves should be here on Friday or Monday. Giddy!

They look beautiful !

Count me in. Perfect for theater! John