Alembic Guitars Club

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Title: Elan @ The Low End
Post by: 2400wattman on August 17, 2010, 07:59:03 PM

Brian has a saa---wingin' Purple Elan  
woooo!!!!!
WWW.thelowend.net (http://WWW.thelowend.net)
check iin the used bass section

Title: Elan @ The Low End
Post by: longhorncat on August 17, 2010, 08:19:53 PM

That used to be my bass.
It does have some finish repair around the bottom strap button.
Otherwise, it was a really nice example of an Elan.
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/84538.jpg)

Title: Elan @ The Low End
Post by: hifiguy on August 18, 2010, 10:19:28 AM

What a pretty little filly she is!

Title: Elan @ The Low End
Post by: jazzyvee on August 18, 2010, 11:29:37 AM

Good to know I don't have the only purple Elan. They are wonderful sounding basses. I had never had an all maple bass before and it has taken me a while to find my starting tone on it but now Its under my control. Brilliant sounding bass and from experience, if you are looking for one don't let the colour put you off. I did and regretted it until it came up for sale again.  
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/35750.html?1279090389 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8524)
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Elan @ The Low End
Post by: hieronymous on August 18, 2010, 12:44:04 PM

There's a purple-burst Elan at the Guitar Center in Concord, California - it's way up on the wall so haven't seen it up close or had a chance to play it. You can search Alembic in Guitar Center's used inventory and it's 3rd or 4th down on the list.
 
I guess I'm hoping someone will be interested and ask me to go in and check it out for them! ;)

Title: Elan @ The Low End
Post by: mikedm on August 19, 2010, 01:22:14 PM

and fretless too. . . although the sunlight brings out red hues
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/84674.jpg)

Title: Elan @ The Low End
Post by: elwoodblue on August 19, 2010, 01:40:30 PM

Nice to see that fretless again Mike...what a beauty ! I miss her once in a while but I'm really glad she's still in the family .
 
Cheers,
Kris

Title: Elan @ The Low End
Post by: jazzyvee on August 22, 2010, 05:47:54 PM

Wow thats three. I wonder if they were made around the same time. Mine is a 1989 model  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/84852.jpg)
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Elan @ The Low End
Post by: mikedm on August 23, 2010, 11:09:38 AM

Mine is an '89 as well. So far these three have different electronic set ups. The P-P/Europa set up on yours is sweet.