Author Topic: 1990 Elan Quilted maple (Read 3294 times)

aquaman · « **Reply #15 on:** July 27, 2007, 12:31:48 PM »

Flip,

As a spoiler owner (and fan) myself, I nonethless have to admit that your Elan looks badass and beautiful! Does it weigh or balance significantly different than the Spoilers? Final question--which one ROCKS the hardest playing live?

All the best on your newest aquisition.

Rich

FC Bass · « **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2007, 12:42:54 PM »

Hard to say.... they all Rock!
The Elan is best for songs played with a pic, for fingerstyle I prefer the Spoilers. My favorite is the '83 Spoiler, but the Elan is winning terrain. :-)
I haven't put her on the scale yet, but she feels as heavy as the Spoilers (about 4 - 4,5 Kg)
Grab Metallica's Black album and listen to Enter Sandman, that's the sound 100%
Xtreme pumping bass with lots of highs through the Mesa's

Thanx,
Flip

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on July 27, 2007)

FC Bass · « **Reply #17 on:** August 03, 2007, 10:08:11 AM »

Hah! New pictures :-).........(deja-vu)

Happy family:

Circle of guitars:

A case for every bass:

jazzyvee · « **Reply #18 on:** August 03, 2007, 10:16:31 AM »

Very nice collection you have there. A question if I may.
I've seen a lot of rock bass and guitar players have their instruments hung very low on the strap.
What are the benefits of playing with the bass hung so low?

Jazzyvee

the_8_string_king · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2007, 10:25:12 AM »

Yeah, nice collection! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Y',know, (don't take this negatively) ever since I saw your picture above -in your post 528- you reminded me of someone... it's been playing in my subconscious.

It hit me a moment ago that (just in that picture) you looked a little like Riff-Raff (from the Rocky Horror Picture Show) and Michael Bolton!

Again, not an insult! You have an imposing visage... that of a rocker to be contended with!

Again, nice collection!

FC Bass · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2007, 10:45:46 AM »

Thanx!
No benefits at all... just cool looks :-)
I think it's easier to play agressive and fast notes with your right arm more stretched.
Hanging the bass higher is definitely more comfortable for the left wrist, but I've learned it this way so my wrist can take the twist :-)

FC Bass · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2007, 11:22:00 AM »

Michael Bolton??!

Thanx!

the_8_string_king · « **Reply #22 on:** August 03, 2007, 12:07:59 PM »

Sorry, Flip! It's wasn't a cut! Anyway, he's a good-looking guy... even if he's quite the poser as far as being a serious singer! (And I only see the resemblence in the 1 picture!)

Congrats on the Elan... I see you've been planning it for a while! It seems like a perfect match for you... rock n' roll image and style and all.

And -I also used to have a Quilted Maple Elan... before it was stolen- I think you'll find the Maple body, neck, and top will really cut through the sound more than the Mahogany-bodied Spoilers! Maple has a brighter sound. Have you noticed it already?

FC Bass · « **Reply #23 on:** August 03, 2007, 12:19:33 PM »

Yes indeed, it makes a huge difference.
Only the '87 Spoiler has a Mahogany body btw, the '83 has a solid Koa body.
I think the Koa is somewhere in between soundwise.

That was a nasty experience with your Elan I guess...
It must hurt to see it for sale and you can't do anything 'bout it
I hope your new bass will ease the pain a little... ;-)

Cheerz!
Flip

the_8_string_king · « **Reply #24 on:** August 03, 2007, 12:36:51 PM »

That's the plan, sir.

My replacement bass was designed to -among other things- totally smoke my Elan.

Of course, with the Mahogany body, and the Rock Maple in the Neck being out-ratioed by the Mahogany in the neck, it likely won't be as bright.

On the other hand, with the BTCered Coco Bolo on the front and rear, and the Ebony and Vermillion in the neck, it should sound even better -in it's own way.

olieoliver · « **Reply #25 on:** August 03, 2007, 12:44:34 PM »

Looking like Michael Bolton wouldn't be bad if Nicholette Sheridan came with the package.

Looking like nobody,
Olie

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #26 on:** August 03, 2007, 04:50:46 PM »

Who'd win a fight between Michael Bolton and Kenny G? We all would, my friends, we all would.

Peter

jazzyvee · « **Reply #27 on:** August 08, 2007, 09:32:36 AM »

I'm not a fan of either of those guys but I doubt if i'd turn down a gig if they called ... lol

Would you?

Jazzyvee

FC Bass · « **Reply #28 on:** November 18, 2007, 12:32:24 PM »

..if you get the call but can't do the gig, please give them my number :-)

My Elan in action last night: Youtube link

tbrannon · « **Reply #29 on:** November 18, 2007, 01:41:26 PM »

Good stuff Flip!!