Author Topic: Elan 6 for trade (Read 545 times)

echo008 · « **on:** September 08, 2006, 08:23:53 PM »

EDIT: This is NOT a Europa but an Elan model indicated by the "H" in the serial number. Thanks, for changing the thread title. Hi Guys, Ill try to keep this short. I just picked up this beautiful Elan 6 string Used (Serial 91H6690). The Bass is simply too big for me. theres no way I can play this thing for any length of time, Simply, I am a short man and this is a BIG Bass. I am looking mostly for Straight trades for Alembic basses of similar value ... Im Looking for 4 strings 30-34 inch scale or maybe another 5 if the bass seems right (I already have an Essence 5 string that I love so Im really mostly wanting a 4.) About the Elan, let me say that the bass does not look like it was played all that much it is in amazing condition and sounds incredible, I just put a brand new set of DR stainless steels on it (30-125), it had very, very old strings on it before. The only thing to mention is that the tip of the headstock has a little ding to it (see photo) Please let me know if you are interested and if you have anything in mind for a trade. Thanks - Tom

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echo008 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2006, 08:28:34 PM »

more pics

echo008 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2006, 08:30:24 PM »

OK Last two

57basstra · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2006, 08:52:15 PM »

That is a nice one, Tom. Good luck!

echo008 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2006, 09:00:27 PM »

Thanks ... this really deserves to be in the hands of someone who will really connect with it, its beautiful.
- Tom

keurosix · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2006, 09:28:32 PM »

Tom,
She's a beauty! Are you sure the body is Ash? It looks like maple. She must sound wonderful with a real bite! Don't worry, someone will take your offer quickly.
Kris

echo008 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2006, 09:33:50 PM »

Hi Kris.
You know Im actually not sure now that you mention it Im going to post the serial over in the appropriate forum and see what Mica says about it.

bsee · « **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2006, 09:58:08 PM »

It is very likely to be maple since that's not a Europa...

The H serial number indicates an Elan which was stock with a maple body.

tbrannon · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2006, 10:02:40 PM »

Hadn't noticed that before...

Plus it has the cone headstock and the bar tailpiece (Rouge-ish). The elbow contour reveal looks like an Elan.

Interesting mixture of Alembic style!

jazzyvee · « **Reply #9 on:** September 09, 2006, 01:12:39 AM »

I'm with you n that one bsbee & tbrannon. It does look more like an elan that an Europa. The thickness of the upper horn is greater on the elan than europa, also the straight tailbar and the fact that the inner body core is visible from the front of the bass are all characteristics of Elan bass. The main giveaway is that it doesnt have the quick change bass and treble switches that come with the Europa bass.

I'd stick my neck out and say Elan 6.

Still an awesome bass.

Jazzyvee

echo008 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 09, 2006, 04:14:50 AM »

The H in the serial would indicate that this is an Elan as well as the other points listed here. Different body shape/backwood....etc.
The two top switches are three way with the bottom one being two way.

Hopefully Dave will pop in here and can change the title of the thread, I already edited my original post. Sorry for the confusion.
- Tom

drjenney · « **Reply #11 on:** September 09, 2006, 05:35:11 AM »

For those of us considering trades [or offers], what do you think the value of this bass is?

echo008 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 09, 2006, 05:45:56 AM »

Hello,
Roughly, around 3k
- Tom

keurosix · « **Reply #13 on:** September 09, 2006, 07:33:11 AM »

A few more clues:
The switch / control lay out is not the same as an Europa. And it looks like it has no bridge block? Europa's have the block. Still a beautiful Alembic Bass!
Kris

echo008 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 09, 2006, 07:47:51 AM »

Ill see what Mica gives back about the exact spec's I posted the serial number Im just waiting to hear back from her.
- Tom