I noticed the updated Custom Quote Generator lists two types of body styles: Europa and Europa II.
What is the difference between the two?
From a while back, I believe the answer is that the Europa II is slightly larger. What I don't recall is if that refers body width or thickness. I want to say thickness in order to accommodate Series electronics.
According to Mica (http://alembicguitars.net/club/messages/393/19773.html), It is a slightly enlarged version of the Europa body shape to allow for more electronics than space allows in the standard shape. The Burl Beauty (http://www.alembicguitars.net/info/ken_bass.html) Featured Custom has the Europa II shape. It's not dramatic, but since it is different from the Europa template, it's an important distinction.
See also this bass (http://club.alembicguitars.net/index.php?topic=7502).
My baby...
Andy
Now I am confused. The Europa II looks like an Elan.
Nah, the Horns on the Elan are "fatter": Elan:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/393/55148.jpg)
Europa II:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/393/55149.jpg)
And there's a difference in the headstock shape, the Elan has a kind of MM Stingray edge.
The Europa seems to have a skinnier waist/fatter butt when compared to the Elan too.
coooool... a built-in guitar stand on the Europa II. Nice feature, LOL !
Thanks