Author Topic: Interesting Elan 4 on Ebay USA (Read 171 times)

jazzyvee · « **on:** September 29, 2009, 09:15:48 AM »

I can't see clearly but it looks like it has at least signature electronics. But with a pickup selector like that could it possibly be a series bass with hidden hum canceller coil?
There is something close to the output jack but the picture is not clear enough to see if it is a 5pin socket or a switch for possibly the led's.

What do you think?
Considering it is also located in Roswell, could it be an unidentified funky object?

Jazzyvee

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110439990755&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_1029wt_941

sonicus · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2009, 09:33:22 AM »

VERY INTERESTING to say the least! I saw this one as well.

kenbass4 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2009, 10:51:09 AM »

I'm just guessing, but I'll bet it has Anniversary Electronics, which include a Mono-Stereo switch by the 1/4-inch plug. That would make it 2 volumes, 2 filters, a pickup selector, and a mono-Stereo switch.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2009, 11:45:50 AM »

Yeah Ken, I think you are right. I always forget that package.

That must sound incredible with those electronics on a maple body and neck. I would think it would have a punch like Mike Tyson. But sayni think it's a good package to control the natural brightness of the standard Elan. Imagine what the bass would sound like with both filters wide open and both q-switches on.

I can imagine FC_Spoiler being interested in that.
Although i have to say I'd love that myself.

Jazzyvee

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2009, 02:49:10 PM »

if he wasn't getting one custom made, i'd be surprised if he hadn't bid on it

~Taylor Watterson

FC Bass · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2009, 03:59:10 PM »

Awesome indeed and I'm always in the market for the right Alembic :-)

Currently I have more GAS for an Orion 5 (set neck, dark top) and a affordable Series I though...

@ Jazzy: I'll report on a Maple top/body Elan with 3 filters full open + max Q through the Mesa Wall of deaf ASAP (hopefully December/January)

Who's going to grab this one?

sonicus · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2009, 04:30:22 PM »

OK , I have been thinking about it ; I am watching her and she is smiling back at me now (metaphor, I am not having a delusion ) Well I may have to try to acquire this one. It would mean having to go to Roswell to make a personal pick up since I seem to be TOO OCD to have Alembics shipped to me ,LOL! I guess we will just have to see what happens.

sonicus · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2009, 05:36:45 PM »

I was going to ask the seller a few question but it appears that one of my questions has already been answered. I was hoping that this one would be 34 but it is 32'. There has been another ELAN on eBAy for a while that is 34 for $2,000 BUY IT NOW ' I have been watching that one too .I will just wait and see.

sonicus · « **Reply #8 on:** October 03, 2009, 08:00:52 AM »

I have decided not to pursue this. Happy bidding to you all.

jameso9 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2009, 08:42:54 PM »

It's hard to find a 32 scale Alembic, other than Spoilers, which would have been a little brother to my '83 Distillate (32 is a perfect fit for me). So I went after this one, not crazy about Walnut or the four on a side headstock, but I couldn't resist the better electronics!

sonicus · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2009, 07:53:13 AM »

Congratulations !
She caught my eye at first but I have my hands full with too many other matters at present, Nice Bass; play her in good health and spirit.