Used Elan on Reverb... What a deal... only $13k

[jwright9]

Look, A used Elan for only $12,999. Not even a "best offer" option.
https://reverb.com/item/26158579-alembic-5-string-bass

Yikes!

[Deltaphoenix]

Yikes Indeed!

Gorgeous bass, of course.

I was looking at the specs and saw this
Controls: Volume, Tone, Blend knob - Active or Passive

Ughhhhh....What?

[jwright9]

Right, I noticed that too. It's a Q obviously.
The person that made the listing must not realize what it is and what is is actually worth.
They just call it "Alembic 5 String Bass"

I am surprised though. Wildwood guitars is a reputable guitar shop. Not far from where I live. They usually have high prices for sure, but not that high.



 

[jazzyvee]

The listing even states that the nut material is plastic.
That would be a bass I would find hard to resist if it were in the UK and a more favourable price. Not that I need another one but..........

[gtrguy]

I would say that they were pretty high, all right!

[jwright9]

The listing even states that the nut material is plastic.
That would be a bass I would find hard to resist if it were in the UK and a more favourable price. Not that I need another one but..........

Yes, the nut is clearly brass as visible in the photos.