New forum guy/Elan owner

[mike1762]

Hey Paul... be sure you also reinstall the Alembic electronics when you change the PUPs.  Based on your description of the current guts, I don't think they are Alembic.  I don't know what series of Barts you have, but if they're high impedance (passive) you will NOT be able to just throw in some Alembic PUPs (all Alembic PUPs are low impedance).  While Alembic makes beautiful instruments, I think you will find that it's the electronics that really set them apart from everyone else (opinion of course!!!).

[vbob]

Like everyone, hearing the Alembic sound for the first time, I was blown away.  
 
While $$ is no object in my desire to restoring it original condition, it is a factor so it will take some time (which is a positive thing to make sure I do it right!!). I am hoping by summer it will be back to original.
 
I so appreciate all the comments and thoughts on my options. Thanks everyone - I feel most welcome here.
 
Paul