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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: FC Bass on March 13, 2015, 08:52:36 AM

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: FC Bass on March 13, 2015, 08:52:36 AM

Since I posted this on Talkbass, I thought it should also be posted here :-)  The fretless duties have been taken over completely by the fiver, I find it hard to switch between the lined and unlined boards.  So eventually the 4 string will be sold/traded or it will get frets and oval inlays installed.   I will consider trading these two towards a Series I/II bass, no preference for scale length/number of strings etc.   2006 Custom fretless (Orion neck through)  
[img">http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/207440.jpg[/img">
 (Upgraded to signature electronics) In the showcase:  The Elan won't be for sale, the fretless can be taken out of my hands for $3000 + shipping or Eur 3000 incl personal delivery in Holland, Belgium Germany or Paris

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: FC Bass on March 17, 2015, 04:44:44 PM

Most likely the Fretless is gone, no worries: she will stay in the family :-)
 
I will take offers for the Elan now.

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: FC Bass on April 12, 2015, 02:43:26 PM

Most likely = most definitely, the fretless is in very good hands now.
 
Elan is on hold until next week.

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: germansal on April 13, 2015, 03:44:54 AM

Ok FC so now you are more close to the series1

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: FC Bass on April 16, 2015, 10:18:12 AM

Looks like it :-)
 
The Elan is available again, will sell for 1400 Euro.  
Prefer local sale, will deliver personally when possible. (+/-300 KM radius from Friesland, Holland)

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: FC Bass on April 23, 2015, 03:04:21 PM

I think the Elan is gone now for real...  And I also think I will be inducted in the hall of Series next week! :-)  Looks like this one will be under my custody for (hopefully) a long time:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/208824.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/208825.jpg)
  '79 Series I with Walnut top and back :-)

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: edwardofhuncote on April 23, 2015, 03:12:49 PM

Nice Flip! I have been wondering what you were settling on. That is a beautifully bizarre looking walnut top. Almost looks spalted. Schweet!

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: moongerm on April 23, 2015, 03:17:27 PM

That is dynamite FC! Hope it goes through.

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: mtjam on April 23, 2015, 05:11:22 PM

Beautiful Series! Hope to see pictures of you with this bass soon!

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: adriaan on April 24, 2015, 11:13:07 AM

Ah, basekees' old bass! I remember Mica confirmed it is indeed spalted walnut - nice score!

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: Enzo on April 24, 2015, 02:28:51 PM

Nice one Flip! Looking forward to a Showcase thread with all details and nice shots!

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: flpete1uw on April 24, 2015, 02:49:17 PM

Flip,
 Spalted Walnut, sweet! didnt know that existed.
Nice score!
Pete

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: FC Bass on April 26, 2015, 03:38:52 PM

Thanks all!
 
Basekees old bass indeed, I think he sold it in 2010.
I tried to contact him (to ask about the bridgepickup) but no luck yet...
 
If all goes according to plan, there will be some new pics Thursday :-)
 
This one is from the archives:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/208864.jpg)

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: nameless_v2 on April 27, 2015, 08:50:42 AM

Very nice Flip... And welcome to The Hall of Series. This bass is really gorgeous and should sounds surely great with this wood mix (and that Electronic, of course). What's the scale? Seems like a medium... Like my Spoiler that I regret to have sold for financing my S2 (even if 'Marylin' is incredible). Did you have the opportunity to play it prior to make it yours?
 
Best
 
Thomas

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: FC Bass on April 27, 2015, 10:34:19 AM

Marylin is incredible indeed! One of the best looking Series basses in the showcase imho.
 
This is a longscale, here are the details: http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/54701.html (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=5889)
 
Haven't been close to this bass yet, but I'm sure it's going to be awesome :-)

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: FC Bass on April 29, 2015, 05:58:40 AM

Elan is gone, Series I in tha pocket :-)
 
Heading straight to the Wall of deaf now, report + pics tomorrow.

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: pierreyves on April 29, 2015, 06:44:56 AM

cool for You :-) !! take your Time ;-)

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: sonicus on April 29, 2015, 07:39:20 AM

fc spoiler (Flip )  , Congratulations !    A Nordic Bass Salute with :  
 
    Donder En Bliksem  with the Wall of Deaf    , will be wonderful !  
I am happy for you .

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: mtjam on April 29, 2015, 07:40:39 AM

Congrats! Looking forward to hearing your comments about your new bass!

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: FC Bass on April 29, 2015, 03:02:49 PM

OMG!!!
One of the guitar players who also is extremely enthusiastic (like me) about the '83 Spoiler commented after playing 3 notes: Now this one is my favorite :-)
 
Bass looks like new and sound absolutely amazing. :-)
There's a slight hum issue, I will take a closer look tomorrow. All trimpots were maxed out, so it got a bit better after a quick Humcancelling Procedure
There is a ground wire attached to the bridge, not sure what's that about, we'll see tomorrow... :-)
 
Absolutely amazing bass, happy camper here.
 
Thanx all for the nice comments and special thanx to Pierre-Yves for making this possible!  
 
Next to my first 'lembic:  
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/208924.jpg)

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: pierreyves on April 29, 2015, 03:20:09 PM

Flip, I didn't nothing... really...

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: FC Bass on April 29, 2015, 03:23:51 PM

Here's one for you: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/208927.gif)

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: jazzyvee on April 29, 2015, 03:36:41 PM

Well done Flip and welcome to the series club. :-)

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: kenbass4 on April 29, 2015, 03:51:33 PM

Okay, Flip, now be honest:
When are you sending Blackend back to Alembic for Series II conversion? (you know you want to...)
:-)

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: edwardofhuncote on April 29, 2015, 04:45:15 PM

Awesome Flip! Congratulations & Compliments!

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: nameless_v2 on April 30, 2015, 01:27:29 AM

Congrats Flips... your bass is beautifull !

Title: 2006 Custom fretless [SOLD] and 1990 Elan [SOLD] (both 4 strings)
Post by: Enzo on April 30, 2015, 02:26:58 PM

Classy Alembic beauty, well done !