Hello, this is my first post. I am the proud owner of an Elan IV Bass. I purchased it at Retro Music in 1990. Paid a whopping $900 for it, only upon further research, to find out it is far more expensive new. I can see why, the instrument is a true wonder. Ivon Schmuckler, of Artisan's Outlet, Northampton MA called it The fretless Steinway. With good reason, Not only is it physically beautiful, and great sounding, it plays virtually effortlessly. That's it for now, Keep it real folks, Bad Bob - Bad Penny