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Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: FC Bass on June 17, 2007, 01:53:02 PM: Finally, my Elan!
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More info + pics will follow. Must play bass now... :-) (Message edited by fc_spoiler on June 17, 2007)
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: speicky on June 17, 2007, 02:05:00 PM: there's nobody here, I guess, who will NOT understand... all the best to both of you (and my regards to your Spoilers, of course !),

your Christian
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: olieoliver on June 17, 2007, 02:17:05 PM: Glad she made it home fine Flip. I am curious how she sound and feels compared to your Spoilers.

Olie

PS. Christian, now that you've had your new baby a few weeks at home, whats the official report?
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Post by: FC Bass on June 20, 2007, 01:18:11 PM: The Elan sounds brighter with a heavy bottom, the Spoiler sound is similar but with more mids. This makes the sound a bit "mudier" when playing songs as fast as "One" (by Metallica) The long scale and the tone make the Elan sound extreme tight compared to the Spoilers. When I don't need the extreme tight response/sound, I think I prefer the Spoiler sound. What can I say?... love 'em both! (both 3) :-) There is also a difference in sound between the Spoilers, the '87 sounds darker than the '83. Info from Mica: quote:Elan HLB4 90H6003 top: Quilted Maple body: Maple neck: 3-piece Maple, 34" long scale fingerboard: Ebony with pearloid oval inlays body shape: Elan with tummy and elbow cuts peghead shape: Elan Inline pickups: PJZB electronics: Elan (volume, pan, filter, Q) note there are 2 preamps inside the bass, one for each pickup finish: Stormburst hardware: polished brass originally made for: New Seattle Music birthday: not recorded (last date on work order is into spray, May 10th) Original owner was from WA and bought the bass on July 14, 1990. Pictures from pratice dungeon:
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Cheerz! Flip
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: alemberic on June 20, 2007, 02:52:33 PM: Flip--Very cool-looking bass. [As you may know from other threads, I'm definitely a fan of burst finishes.]

Enjoy!

Eric
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: 57basstra on June 20, 2007, 04:46:21 PM: Alias

fc elan!

Beautiful bass...great looking rig!

drr
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Post by: FC Bass on June 22, 2007, 12:04:40 PM: Thanx for the nice comments!

hmmm... fc_elan sounds good!

Cheerz!
Flip
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: 2400wattman on June 24, 2007, 09:46:01 PM: Do I see Amstel on your 2x10?
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: FC Bass on June 25, 2007, 02:57:59 PM: Amstel it is
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Some new pictures of the Elan:
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Post by: the_mule on June 26, 2007, 09:24:03 AM: Great pictures, the fretboard could use some TLC in the cleaning department, but otherwise it looks great for its age.
Wonderful bass Flip!

Wilfred
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: speicky on July 21, 2007, 02:24:40 AM: yes, a real beauty... and very nice picture taking, too. Do my eyes deceive me, or am I right in observing that you are in the quest to get her a twin sister, Flip ? Anyway, best of luck to you,

your Christian
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: FC Bass on July 21, 2007, 02:32:43 AM: You observed right ;-)
But my funds are kinda lackin due to this recent purchase. Have put my Fender for sale though...

Twin sister:

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Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: speicky on July 21, 2007, 03:03:52 AM: very cool... I keep my fingers crossed for you, Flip, you're the man !
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Post by: FC Bass on July 27, 2007, 07:20:47 AM: She sold for ?994... (http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/42436.gif) Didn't get her...
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: speicky on July 27, 2007, 08:00:13 AM: I know... watched the last few minutes on eBay. Sorry for you, Flip, these twins would have looked really cool side by side, but who knows what the future may bring up ? All the best,

your Christian (who still did not manage to get Seismic Sue into the showcase section... D'oh !)
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: aquaman on July 27, 2007, 12:31:48 PM: Flip,

As a spoiler owner (and fan) myself, I nonethless have to admit that your Elan looks badass and beautiful! Does it weigh or balance significantly different than the Spoilers? Final question--which one ROCKS the hardest playing live?

All the best on your newest aquisition.

Rich
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: FC Bass on July 27, 2007, 12:42:54 PM: Hard to say.... they all Rock!
The Elan is best for songs played with a pic, for fingerstyle I prefer the Spoilers. My favorite is the '83 Spoiler, but the Elan is winning terrain. :-)
I haven't put her on the scale yet, but she feels as heavy as the Spoilers (about 4 - 4,5 Kg)
Grab Metallica's Black album and listen to Enter Sandman, that's the sound 100%
Xtreme pumping bass with lots of highs through the Mesa's (http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/42444.gif)

Thanx,
Flip

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on July 27, 2007)
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: FC Bass on August 03, 2007, 10:08:11 AM: Hah! New pictures :-).........(deja-vu)(http://club.alembic.com/Images/clipartbiggrin.gif)

Happy family:

Circle of guitars:

A case for every bass:
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: jazzyvee on August 03, 2007, 10:16:31 AM: Very nice collection you have there. A question if I may.
I've seen a lot of rock bass and guitar players have their instruments hung very low on the strap.
What are the benefits of playing with the bass hung so low?

Jazzyvee
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: the_8_string_king on August 03, 2007, 10:25:12 AM: Yeah, nice collection! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Y',know, (don't take this negatively) ever since I saw your picture above -in your post 528- you reminded me of someone... it's been playing in my subconscious.

It hit me a moment ago that (just in that picture) you looked a little like Riff-Raff (from the Rocky Horror Picture Show) and Michael Bolton!

Again, not an insult! You have an imposing visage... that of a rocker to be contended with!

Again, nice collection!
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: FC Bass on August 03, 2007, 10:45:46 AM: Thanx!
No benefits at all... just cool looks :-)
I think it's easier to play agressive and fast notes with your right arm more stretched.
Hanging the bass higher is definitely more comfortable for the left wrist, but I've learned it this way so my wrist can take the twist :-)
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: FC Bass on August 03, 2007, 11:22:00 AM: Michael Bolton??!

Thanx!
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: the_8_string_king on August 03, 2007, 12:07:59 PM: Sorry, Flip! It's wasn't a cut! Anyway, he's a good-looking guy... even if he's quite the poser as far as being a serious singer! (And I only see the resemblence in the 1 picture!)

Congrats on the Elan... I see you've been planning it for a while! It seems like a perfect match for you... rock n' roll image and style and all.

And -I also used to have a Quilted Maple Elan... before it was stolen- I think you'll find the Maple body, neck, and top will really cut through the sound more than the Mahogany-bodied Spoilers! Maple has a brighter sound. Have you noticed it already?
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: FC Bass on August 03, 2007, 12:19:33 PM: Yes indeed, it makes a huge difference.
Only the '87 Spoiler has a Mahogany body btw, the '83 has a solid Koa body.
I think the Koa is somewhere in between soundwise.

That was a nasty experience with your Elan I guess...
It must hurt to see it for sale and you can't do anything 'bout it
I hope your new bass will ease the pain a little... ;-)

Cheerz!
Flip
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: the_8_string_king on August 03, 2007, 12:36:51 PM: That's the plan, sir.

My replacement bass was designed to -among other things- totally smoke my Elan.

Of course, with the Mahogany body, and the Rock Maple in the Neck being out-ratioed by the Mahogany in the neck, it likely won't be as bright.

On the other hand, with the BTCered Coco Bolo on the front and rear, and the Ebony and Vermillion in the neck, it should sound even better -in it's own way.
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: olieoliver on August 03, 2007, 12:44:34 PM: Looking like Michael Bolton wouldn't be bad if Nicholette Sheridan came with the package.

Looking like nobody,
Olie
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Post by: cozmik_cowboy on August 03, 2007, 04:50:46 PM: Who'd win a fight between Michael Bolton and Kenny G? We all would, my friends, we all would.

Peter
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: jazzyvee on August 08, 2007, 09:32:36 AM: I'm not a fan of either of those guys but I doubt if i'd turn down a gig if they called ... lol

Would you?

Jazzyvee
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: FC Bass on November 18, 2007, 12:32:24 PM: ..if you get the call but can't do the gig, please give them my number :-)

My Elan in action last night: Youtube link (http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=umdf8bLi1xk target=_blank)
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Post by: tbrannon on November 18, 2007, 01:41:26 PM: Good stuff Flip!!
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Post by: aquaman on November 18, 2007, 07:44:57 PM: Flip,

Great sound and cool playing!
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Post by: David Houck on November 18, 2007, 10:01:58 PM: Cool!
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Post by: FC Bass on November 23, 2007, 12:44:15 PM: Hah, thanx!
I've done some (poor) editing, result: Some more Elan action (for the eye) (http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=i6Md1fGEzxQ target=_blank)
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: FC Bass on November 28, 2007, 08:44:07 AM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/46218.jpg)

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More pics: Click here (Message edited by fc_spoiler on November 28, 2007)
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Post by: the_mule on November 28, 2007, 09:32:01 AM: Wow, cool pics Flip, especially the second one!

Wilfred
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Post by: bigredbass on December 03, 2007, 06:31:49 PM: The BEST thing about a PJ Elan? Showing it to all your Fender/clone Fender playing friends and having them hear it, then just laughing at them for wasting their money!

'You bought a Sadowsky?!? hahahahah . . . .'

J o e y
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: FC Bass on February 16, 2008, 09:01:18 AM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/48665.jpg)
Here's a new family pic.:
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Post by: tbrannon on February 16, 2008, 08:03:38 PM: You look like you're ready to take on the world Flip! Plenty of tube juice in that rack!!!
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: FC Bass on April 21, 2008, 12:49:24 PM: I hope the world is ready for me (http://club.alembic.com/Images/clipartbiggrin.gif)
I am indeed ready to focus on obtaining more Alembics now, no ampgas for me annymore :-) (only some maintenance costs...)

Nice Elan action shot from last week:

(Message edited by FC_Spoiler on April 22, 2008)
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: tbrannon on April 22, 2008, 11:17:13 AM: Cool photo!
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Post by: FC Bass on March 12, 2009, 01:40:11 PM: [ultralatereactionmode
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] She's detunable now:
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Post by: rraymond on April 24, 2009, 08:25:55 PM: I always liked your Elan Flip, that Stormburst is totally unique. Sorry for the late compliment!

I hope you like the detuner. I tried them back in the 90's and they just bamboozled the heck outta me. Pushed me into 5 strings, which I love!
Title: 1990 Elan Quilted maple
Post by: kenner on August 07, 2010, 10:29:32 AM
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Post by: FC Bass on August 07, 2010, 11:10:25 AM: They're great indeed, but a bit too great for me... I sold mine last year and went for a simpeler setup, at least that's what I thought... I got a TC Electronic G-Sharp, Rocktron Patchmate and Mesa/Boogie Abacus midi switcher:
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Post by: FC Bass on April 09, 2016, 04:48:48 PM: Had a brief revisit with this bass today @ Edwin van Huik's shop. (I traded this Elan for the Series I last year)

Edwin with his Series I/II signature model:

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Post by: sonicus on April 09, 2016, 05:42:30 PM: Kool !
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Post by: jazzyvee on April 10, 2016, 02:14:29 AM: Bass brothers.
Looks like Edwin has LED's in his shoes instead of the bass :-)
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Post by: sonicus on April 10, 2016, 02:33:50 AM: Such LED shoes are handy for walking on a stage covered with cables with little or no gaffers tape to secure them !