Author Topic: 1996 Elan+ fretless (Read 357 times)

pace · « **on:** September 30, 2010, 07:54:10 PM »

1996 Elan Plus (Europa electronics) lined fretless. $2,000 plus shipping and ins, lower 48 only. OHSC included.

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2010, 07:57:46 PM »

Quick! Where's all my money at?!?! That's a beautiful bass, good luck with the sale

~Taylor

tbrannon · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2010, 08:10:04 PM »

Interesting pickup configuration on that- seems like the jazz pickups are stacked a lot closer than normal.

David Houck · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2010, 05:02:14 AM »

Beautiful bass!

jazzyvee · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2010, 05:54:13 AM »

Excellent bass in brilliant condition. I notice faint fret lines. Were those original from manufacture or a later modification from de-fretting a fretted bass?

Jazyvee

ajish4 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2010, 09:29:03 AM »

OH NO.

Would you be interested in a trade perhaps?

Either one of these?

1978 Autumn Glo on left, SUPER THIN NECK.....
1981 Walnut on right.....SUPER CHUNKY NECK....

BOTH mint as new.

(Message edited by ajish4 on October 01, 2010)

pace · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2010, 01:01:33 PM »

Thanks for the offer Tony, but I can't accept trades for the Elan or my Series I.... Those are BEAUTIFUL Rics though!!!!

Thanks for all the compliments, guys. It's a great bass, has been a joy to play, and I'd like to pass it on to another club member.

To answer Toby & Jazzy's questions, the neck pup is in the MM sweet spot. I'm not sure if that is for the tonal aspect or as to not impede with slapping... The original owner had no insight to the placement either. The fingerboard IS lined, and it came from the factory that way. Knowing your affinity for Elans, Jazzy, I'd consider a special exception to my shipping policy if you're interested!

ajish4 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2010, 03:16:58 PM »

Thanks for the response Mike....I HAD to ask!

Not a problem, best of luck with the sale.

Really sweet Elan!

The Twins will be happy about it anyway!

sonicus · « **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2010, 06:51:53 PM »

SO nice_. See looks like she can GROWL !
I will send an inquiry to your email from your profile Sir .

Wolf

jazzyvee · « **Reply #9 on:** October 02, 2010, 09:57:27 AM »

I've never played fretless bass otherwise I would be struggling with my conscience with that one. I fancy trying double bass for my first attempt at fretless bass playing. Sure is a gorgeous tempting bass though and thanks for the special exception. :-)

All the best in the sale.

pace · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2010, 04:29:25 PM »

^^^^BUMP^^^^

O.B.O's always considered!

rumple4skin · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2010, 06:25:50 PM »

where are u located?

mike1762 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2010, 07:59:26 PM »

Nice looking instrument... I've sort-of been on the lookout for an Alembic fretless. Is it a long scale or medium scale? What is the top wood?

mikedm · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2010, 10:16:06 AM »

Beautiful Elan and a fair price, too. I like the pick up placement, wish mine was like that.

Jazzyvee - don't fret it! I had only limited experience with fretless basses when I bought mine. Still have to work at it, but the transition was much easier than I had anticipated.

uberbass · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2010, 09:56:41 PM »

Can you provide any AUDIO samples on how this bass sounds?