Author Topic: New (to me) Alembic On The Way! (Read 152 times)

bassplaynmatt · « **on:** October 21, 2003, 08:54:25 PM »

Hey gang,
I have finally found a sweet used/like new Alembic to quench my bass buying urges (and my spending account).

It's a 1989 Elan Plus. The plus basically means it is really a Europa. It has Europa electronics and the 11 piece neck and Europa Body style. I actually have Valentino to thank because he sent the seller to the club and thats how he got ahold of me.

Anyway, I will post this picture I have of here now but when she arrives I will try and get a shot of her and I together for the first time!

dean_m · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2003, 07:33:53 AM »

Hey Matt,

Congrats on the Elan. I've had my Elan since 91 and it's been my main bass since then. In fact, mine looks a lot like the 5 string brother of yours. Anyway, best of luck and many years of happy playing.

Peace,
Dino

bassicinstincts · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2003, 01:36:30 PM »

Hi Matt,

Beautiful bass. A great piece of straight-grained top wood. Is it coco bolo? It has those dark orange-red to brown colours. I'd love to own an Alembic too - but uni isn't cheap! I'd probably start with an Elan, or a Europa for the neck-thru sound.

Well done once again

Ben Reeve

mica · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2003, 02:19:47 PM »

I can't believe what great shape that bass is in! I think the top is Macassar Ebony. That bass will not lack for highs with its Maple back. Sweet instrument.
-Mica

bassplaynmatt · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2003, 09:48:54 PM »

Mica you have a great eye for woods. It is a Macassar Ebony top and Maple body bass. I am really excited about how different it should sound from my Epic which is an all Mahogany bass (and a set-neck of course)

Later, Matt

smokin_dave · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2003, 10:59:47 PM »

Wow,I agree.It is in great shape.Way to go on the great buy.

bassplaynmatt · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2003, 10:20:53 PM »

NEW BASS HERE..... LOVE EUROPE ELECTRONICS!!!!!!
PERFECT CONDITION....... CAN'T TALK.... MUST.. PLAY............

Later, Matt : ) : ) : )

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2003, 04:23:08 AM »

Congrats Matt... just remember to breath...and stop to eat occasionally.

Mike