I've just bought an Elan 1989, it's the fourth of my lyfe.

That is a beautiful top wood.

Welcome back into the Alembic realm!

I agree, Paul. That IS a beautiful top!


Very nice, Alex.Congrats!

Thank you all ..it has been delivered today, a couple of day and the baby will be in my hands...

Late 80s and early 90s Elans we sent to Italy hod some of the most amazing pieces of Walnut.

Hi Mika.
Really ? Thank you for the information ! Now that you let me think about, I remenber my first Elan 1988.  It was almost the same that the "new one", with figured walnut. This has more figured top than the first one, but if I'm not wrong, the maple of my old Elan was flamed Maple . This is seems have a "regular" maple wood . Anyway, i'm waiting for my new Elan like a child waiting for Christmas  night . The old owner has sent it today, two days for delivery..two days more longer than a year. I will put some pics of details.

Agreed; very nice top!

Very nice!

indeed.