My new girlfriend arrived on Thursday and she's a beaut!  1989 Elan 4 Fretless 89H5622  The body and neck are maple with a really cool red-wine stain w/ glossy finish.  The color actually changes with the amount of light available.  I got some good shots in the sun today.  The Elan has J-style pickups and LED's at the 12 position.  The hardware is chrome plated brass.  She was adopted from Grovelines - Michael.   I believe ElwoodBlue once "dated her". Stephen  

 

 

 

 

 

  (Message edited by tncaveman on June 02, 2012)

I did get one fair shot of the whole body.  It's a little dark, but this shows how the color changes.
 
Stephen
 

I like it _______  I like it alot !

Beautiful!

That's gorgeous!

WOW - I switched out the half-rounds for some DR Hi-Beams and OMGosh - the Elan CAME ALIVE!!!   I can't believe how many different tones / sounds this bass can make.  My fretless Jazz sounds good, but the variety of sounds is limited.  The fade, filter and Q-switch  have so many variations.  And, my GK Microbass MB150 has so many more options.  It's amazing how a little adjustment can affect the sound as much as it does.  Now the hard part, what sound/settings do I use?  This is going to be fun!!!

Go Stephen, go!

Hands down - the best looking 'red' instrument that I have ever seen.  
:-D

I think this color was officially called cranberry  if it matches what's on my screen.  
 
All I know is that it looks mighty fine with the shiny chrome hardware!

Bump.... just lusting.
 
Jazzyvee

I gotta stay away from this thread  :/

She's in good hands Elwood (and Michael ;o).  Lately, she's the bass I grab for playing at church or around the house.  It's great for the trio work we are now doing, which is keys, guitar and bass.  Mellow songs sound great w/ fretless.    
 
And the color is probably a little more toward the purple side than what's shown in the pics.  Definitely one of the prettiest finishes that I have ever seen on a bass or guitar.
 
Stephen

I might be selling my fretless Elan.   She's just not getting played enough.  I still haven't decided. I had fun jamming to some James Gang the other night.  But, the money could be used for another fretted bass, guitar, amp, recording interface, etc...   Any words of wisdom.  Once she's gone, she's gone.  
 
Stephen

Trade it to me to keep it in the family
 
~Taylor

I just got my tax return. . . . !
However SWMBO may not see the need for another fretless.
:-(