Author Topic: Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4 (Read 1606 times)

tncaveman · « **on:** June 02, 2012, 01:09:05 PM »

My new girlfriend arrived on Thursday and she's a beaut! 1989 Elan 4 Fretless 89H5622 The body and neck are maple with a really cool red-wine stain w/ glossy finish. The color actually changes with the amount of light available. I got some good shots in the sun today. The Elan has J-style pickups and LED's at the 12 position. The hardware is chrome plated brass. She was adopted from Grovelines - Michael. I believe ElwoodBlue once "dated her". Stephen

(Message edited by tncaveman on June 02, 2012)

tncaveman · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2012, 01:35:44 PM »

I did get one fair shot of the whole body. It's a little dark, but this shows how the color changes.

Stephen

sonicus · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2012, 01:58:45 PM »

I like it _______ I like it alot !

fogdiver · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2012, 02:55:01 AM »

Beautiful!

rraymond · « **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2012, 11:31:12 AM »

That's gorgeous!

tncaveman · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2012, 08:33:30 PM »

WOW - I switched out the half-rounds for some DR Hi-Beams and OMGosh - the Elan CAME ALIVE!!! I can't believe how many different tones / sounds this bass can make. My fretless Jazz sounds good, but the variety of sounds is limited. The fade, filter and Q-switch have so many variations. And, my GK Microbass MB150 has so many more options. It's amazing how a little adjustment can affect the sound as much as it does. Now the hard part, what sound/settings do I use? This is going to be fun!!!

mikedm · « **Reply #6 on:** June 05, 2012, 02:28:08 PM »

Go Stephen, go!

pauldo · « **Reply #7 on:** June 05, 2012, 04:22:10 PM »

Hands down - the best looking 'red' instrument that I have ever seen.
:-D

mica · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2012, 01:19:32 PM »

I think this color was officially called cranberry if it matches what's on my screen.

All I know is that it looks mighty fine with the shiny chrome hardware!

jazzyvee · « **Reply #9 on:** September 19, 2012, 11:36:29 AM »

Bump.... just lusting.

Jazzyvee

elwoodblue · « **Reply #10 on:** September 20, 2012, 01:34:47 AM »

I gotta stay away from this thread :/

tncaveman · « **Reply #11 on:** September 20, 2012, 06:13:44 PM »

She's in good hands Elwood (and Michael ;o). Lately, she's the bass I grab for playing at church or around the house. It's great for the trio work we are now doing, which is keys, guitar and bass. Mellow songs sound great w/ fretless.

And the color is probably a little more toward the purple side than what's shown in the pics. Definitely one of the prettiest finishes that I have ever seen on a bass or guitar.

Stephen

tncaveman · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2014, 12:25:52 PM »

I might be selling my fretless Elan. She's just not getting played enough. I still haven't decided. I had fun jamming to some James Gang the other night. But, the money could be used for another fretted bass, guitar, amp, recording interface, etc... Any words of wisdom. Once she's gone, she's gone.

Stephen

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2014, 01:17:43 PM »

Trade it to me to keep it in the family

~Taylor

pauldo · « **Reply #14 on:** April 23, 2014, 04:18:11 AM »

I just got my tax return. . . . !
However SWMBO may not see the need for another fretless.
:-(