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Title: Elan 5-er on CL Denver
Post by: benson_murrensun on January 05, 2016, 01:27:11 PM
http://denver.craigslist.org/msg/5389334763.html
Title: Elan 5-er on CL Denver
Post by: edwardofhuncote on January 05, 2016, 02:05:07 PM
Looks like maybe Signature electronics too.
 
*edit - I see LED's too, which accounts for one switch. Hmm... puzzle. Definitely not stock Elan.  
 
(Message edited by edwardofhuncote on January 05, 2016)
Title: Elan 5-er on CL Denver
Post by: dtothec on January 05, 2016, 02:52:05 PM
Edward those are fretfx led's you can see the wire on the head stock shots. My guess would be that it does have signature electronics because the battery acts as the on and off switch for fretfx. Nice looking bass at a decent price. Too bad it's pick up only.
Title: Elan 5-er on CL Denver
Post by: edwardofhuncote on January 05, 2016, 03:05:22 PM
Ha! My next question was gonna be hey, what's that gizmo on the headstock for?. =)
 
Agree, that's a slick bass at a decent price. If I were in the hunt, I'd pitch the guy some more $$ to ship.
Title: Elan 5-er on CL Denver
Post by: dtothec on January 05, 2016, 07:53:56 PM
For sure!
Title: Elan 5-er on CL Denver
Post by: DanFrank on January 06, 2016, 08:54:47 AM
> I spoke with the owner and got the serial number 96C9889. I'd love to > know the build details on this bass. I know the C in the serial number > stands for custom, which explains the electronics, but what else is unusual > about this bass? The long scale spec is dissuading me from pursuing it. > He would ship but needs money up front and needs to get a case for it, > which may cost more if someone wants it shipped that way
Title: Elan 5-er on CL Denver
Post by: edwin on January 06, 2016, 05:53:06 PM
Also, no inlays on the fingerboard. One of my favorite aspects of the Alembic aesthetic is the oval inlays.
 
Nice bass, though, I bet it sounds great.