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Alembic products => Showcase => Elan Basses => Topic started by: tncaveman on June 02, 2012, 01:09:05 PM

Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: tncaveman on June 02, 2012, 01:09:05 PM
My new girlfriend arrived on Thursday and she's a beaut!  1989 Elan 4 Fretless 89H5622  The body and neck are maple with a really cool red-wine stain w/ glossy finish.  The color actually changes with the amount of light available.  I got some good shots in the sun today.  The Elan has J-style pickups and LED's at the 12 position.  The hardware is chrome plated brass.  She was adopted from Grovelines - Michael.   I believe ElwoodBlue once "dated her". Stephen  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/132484.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/132485.jpg)
 
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(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/132487.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/132488.jpg)
 
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  (Message edited by tncaveman on June 02, 2012)
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: tncaveman on June 02, 2012, 01:35:44 PM
I did get one fair shot of the whole body.  It's a little dark, but this shows how the color changes.
 
Stephen
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/132501.jpg)
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: sonicus on June 02, 2012, 01:58:45 PM
I like it _______  I like it alot !
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: fogdiver on June 03, 2012, 02:55:01 AM
Beautiful!
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: rraymond on June 03, 2012, 11:31:12 AM
That's gorgeous!
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: tncaveman on June 04, 2012, 08:33:30 PM
WOW - I switched out the half-rounds for some DR Hi-Beams and OMGosh - the Elan CAME ALIVE!!!   I can't believe how many different tones / sounds this bass can make.  My fretless Jazz sounds good, but the variety of sounds is limited.  The fade, filter and Q-switch  have so many variations.  And, my GK Microbass MB150 has so many more options.  It's amazing how a little adjustment can affect the sound as much as it does.  Now the hard part, what sound/settings do I use?  This is going to be fun!!!
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: mikedm on June 05, 2012, 02:28:08 PM
Go Stephen, go!
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: pauldo on June 05, 2012, 04:22:10 PM
Hands down - the best looking 'red' instrument that I have ever seen.  
:-D
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: mica on June 06, 2012, 01:19:32 PM
I think this color was officially called cranberry  if it matches what's on my screen.  
 
All I know is that it looks mighty fine with the shiny chrome hardware!
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: jazzyvee on September 19, 2012, 11:36:29 AM
Bump.... just lusting.
 
Jazzyvee
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: elwoodblue on September 20, 2012, 01:34:47 AM
I gotta stay away from this thread  :/
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: tncaveman on September 20, 2012, 06:13:44 PM
She's in good hands Elwood (and Michael ;o).  Lately, she's the bass I grab for playing at church or around the house.  It's great for the trio work we are now doing, which is keys, guitar and bass.  Mellow songs sound great w/ fretless.    
 
And the color is probably a little more toward the purple side than what's shown in the pics.  Definitely one of the prettiest finishes that I have ever seen on a bass or guitar.
 
Stephen
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: tncaveman on April 22, 2014, 12:25:52 PM
I might be selling my fretless Elan.   She's just not getting played enough.  I still haven't decided. I had fun jamming to some James Gang the other night.  But, the money could be used for another fretted bass, guitar, amp, recording interface, etc...   Any words of wisdom.  Once she's gone, she's gone.  
 
Stephen
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: tmoney61092 on April 22, 2014, 01:17:43 PM
Trade it to me to keep it in the family :D
 
~Taylor
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: pauldo on April 23, 2014, 04:18:11 AM
I just got my tax return. . . . !
However SWMBO may not see the need for another fretless.
:-(
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: sonofa_lembic on December 22, 2014, 06:51:27 PM
So is the fretless for sale?  If so let me know.  I could use one.
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: elwoodblue on December 22, 2014, 09:22:13 PM
It is...
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/190903.html?1419188347 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=13332)
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: tncaveman on January 18, 2015, 02:29:23 PM
Well, once again I'm glad we did not part company.  I played her at church today, and it sure was fun.  I just either need to stop watching Jaco videos or not comparing myself to him.   This is one sweet bass!
 
Stephen
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: sonicus on January 18, 2015, 10:38:17 PM
I can dig it , Jaco is a difficult CAT to emulate and then feel justified  or satisfied in your efforts .I have been there !
Title: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4
Post by: edwin on January 20, 2015, 03:53:14 PM
Ah, just go check out some Percy Jones on the old Brand X recordings, you'll feel much better about yourself! Or Jim Cammack from Ahmad Jamal's Live in Paris '92. That's even an Alembic!