1996 Elan+ fretless

Started by pace, September 30, 2010, 07:54:10 PM

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  1996 Elan Plus (Europa electronics) lined fretless.  $2,000 plus shipping and ins, lower 48 only.  OHSC included.

tmoney61092

Quick! Where's all my money at?!?! That's a beautiful bass, good luck with the sale
 
~Taylor

tbrannon

Interesting pickup configuration on that- seems like the jazz pickups are stacked a lot closer than normal.

David Houck


jazzyvee

Excellent bass in brilliant condition.  I notice faint fret lines. Were those original from manufacture or a later modification from de-fretting a fretted bass?
 
 
Jazyvee
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_ktwins.html

ajish4

OH NO.
 
Would you be interested in a trade perhaps?
 
Either one of these?
 
1978 Autumn Glo on left, SUPER THIN NECK.....
1981 Walnut on right.....SUPER CHUNKY NECK....
 
BOTH mint as new.  
 

 
(Message edited by ajish4 on October 01, 2010)

pace

Thanks for the offer Tony, but I can't accept trades for the Elan or my Series I.... Those are BEAUTIFUL Rics though!!!!  
 
Thanks for all the compliments, guys. It's a great bass, has been a joy to play, and I'd like to pass it on to another club member.  
 
To answer Toby & Jazzy's questions, the neck  pup is in the MM sweet spot. I'm not sure if that is for the tonal aspect or as to not impede with slapping... The original owner had no insight to the placement either. The fingerboard IS lined, and it came from the factory that way. Knowing your affinity for Elans, Jazzy, I'd consider a special exception to my shipping policy if you're interested!

ajish4

Thanks for the response Mike....I HAD to ask!  
 
Not a problem, best of luck with the sale.  
 
Really sweet Elan!
 
The Twins will be happy about it anyway!

sonicus

SO nice_. See looks like she can GROWL !  
 I will send an inquiry to your email from your profile Sir .
   
 Wolf

jazzyvee

I've never played fretless bass otherwise I would be struggling with my conscience with that one. I fancy trying double bass for my first attempt at fretless bass playing.  Sure is a gorgeous tempting bass though and thanks for the special exception. :-)
 
All the best in the sale.
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_ktwins.html

pace

^^^^BUMP^^^^
 
O.B.O's always considered!

rumple4skin


mike1762

Nice looking instrument... I've sort-of been on the lookout for an Alembic fretless. Is it a long scale or medium scale?  What is the top wood?

mikedm

Beautiful Elan and a fair price, too. I like the pick up placement, wish mine was like that.
 
Jazzyvee - don't fret it! I had only limited experience with fretless basses when I bought mine. Still have to work at it, but the transition was much easier than I had anticipated.

uberbass

Can you provide any AUDIO samples on how this bass sounds?