Author Topic: Europa vs Europa II (Read 118 times)

funkyjazzjunky · « **on:** August 22, 2008, 12:04:10 PM »

I noticed the updated Custom Quote Generator lists two types of body styles: Europa and Europa II.

What is the difference between the two?

mikedm · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2008, 12:17:18 PM »

From a while back, I believe the answer is that the Europa II is slightly larger. What I don't recall is if that refers body width or thickness. I want to say thickness in order to accommodate Series electronics.

David Houck · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2008, 05:12:43 PM »

According to Mica, It is a slightly enlarged version of the Europa body shape to allow for more electronics than space allows in the standard shape. The Burl Beauty Featured Custom has the Europa II shape. It's not dramatic, but since it is different from the Europa template, it's an important distinction.

David Houck · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2008, 05:14:42 PM »

See also this bass.

ampeglb100 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2008, 02:00:50 PM »

My baby...

Andy

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2008, 07:10:38 AM »

Now I am confused. The Europa II looks like an Elan.

FC Bass · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2008, 07:58:47 AM »

Nah, the Horns on the Elan are "fatter": Elan:

Europa II:

And there's a difference in the headstock shape, the Elan has a kind of MM Stingray edge.

tbrannon · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2008, 08:00:14 AM »

The Europa seems to have a skinnier waist/fatter butt when compared to the Elan too.

speicky · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2008, 08:49:32 AM »

coooool... a built-in guitar stand on the Europa II. Nice feature, LOL !

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2008, 10:05:11 AM »

Thanks