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Alembic products => Owning an Alembic => Serial Number / History Requests => Topic started by: fernandobicho on April 21, 2010, 06:31:23 AM

Title: (x) Elan 5 serial 92H7258
Post by: fernandobicho on April 21, 2010, 06:31:23 AM

Hi. I've asked once about the story of my Elan, if possible. But so many time passed and I can't find any answer. Can you tell me something about this bass? I bought it used in London The Bass Gallery store. thank you. best regards
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Title: (x) Elan 5 serial 92H7258
Post by: adriaan on April 21, 2010, 06:42:09 AM

Nice one!
 
The purpleheart neck laminates are an upgrade, and that's a nice flame walnut top. The ears on the tuners look a bit odd, perhaps.

Title: (x) Elan 5 serial 92H7258
Post by: jazzyvee on April 21, 2010, 10:26:57 AM

That sure is a beauty. I just love the shape of Elan basses. I have a 4 string but a 5 would be magic.
 
Jazzyvee

Title: (x) Elan 5 serial 92H7258
Post by: mica on April 21, 2010, 06:30:27 PM

Sorry your original request was archived before I attended to it. Here's what I found in the file:
 
top: Figured Walnut (truly an understatement!)
accent: Purpleheart pinstripe
body: Maple
neck: 7-piece Maple and Purpleheart
scale: 34 long  
fingerboard: Ebony, custom size 1.66 x 2.87
inlays: Pearloid (plastic) ovals
finish: polyester gloss
pickups: AXY56
controls: Elan volume, pan, filter, Q Switch, mono output
originally made for: Bass Centre, London
birthday: June 24, 1992
 
There's no record of the modifications you described in the file. Looks like a fantastic instrument. Enjoy!

Title: (x) Elan 5 serial 92H7258
Post by: fernandobicho on May 06, 2010, 03:20:47 AM

Hi
Thank you guys for the coments and Mica for the answer. Later I'll ask you to sell me an original serial # plate.   Regards,