| Author | Message | ||
| gtrguy
New Username: gtrguy Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2004 |
Hi, I just bought an 1990 Elan Six String s/n 90H6057. I have the build sheet and it is pretty much a regular bass (if any Alembic could be termed regular) except it is a six string. Can anyone tell me how many were made as six string models? Also, does anyone know the weight of it? It's a great instrument! Thanks, Dave | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 809 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi Dave; welcome to the group. I don't believe Alembic's records are such that they can readily determine how many six string Elans were made. As for the weight, I believe Alembic does not keep a record of the weight; but the easiest and quickest way to determine the weight is to stand on a bathroom scale with the bass in your hands, then stand on the scale without the bass, then take the difference between the two weights. Do you have any pictures of your Elan? Dave | ||
| gtrguy
New Username: gtrguy Post Number: 2 Registered: 9-2004 |
Hi, I'll try adding the photo again. Bye, Dave  | ||
| poor_nigel
Intermediate Member Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 160 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hi Dave and welcome. Nice bass! It doesn't look 'regular' to me. You should put it in the Showcase Elan section. Elan's always seem to fill that deep seated Fender need in me. I should find another. I really like yours! Not to steal Paul TBO's thunder, but - More pictures!!! Have fun and take care. | ||
| gtrguy
New Username: gtrguy Post Number: 3 Registered: 9-2004 |
Thanks for the compliment! You know, with all the Fenders I have played or own, I don't really think of it as 'Fender like'. A Fender does what it does and usually does it well, but this bass is from a whole 'nother planet. But, looking at the photos, I see a Fender outline in there. Also, as a professional photographer, I notice the quality of photos on this site is very high. Bye, Dave | ||
| poor_nigel
Intermediate Member Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 161 Registered: 7-2003 |
I meant the shape. Check out the Alembic Jazz basses half way down this thread. http://alembic.com/club/messages/449/7704.html One of these would thoroughly take care of both my Fender and Alembic needs at the same time. Actually, I prefer the shape of Elan's. I consider them a refined Fender shape. I believe they came up with the Elan shape to satisfy a particular customer's fancy for the Fender shape. However, as usual, I could be wrong. Eeyore on bass - Thanks for noticing me . . . | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 829 Registered: 5-2002 |
Nice top wood! I like the way the grain is angled. | ||
| popboy
New Username: popboy Post Number: 10 Registered: 9-2004 |
Me too, the top is superb, i'm waiting the next pictures on the showcase. ;) | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 626 Registered: 7-2003 |
I never would have associated the Elan silouette with a J bass, but I can see the comparison here. I looked at several Elans and noticed that the 4 strings look less like the J than multistrings do. I think that has to do with the neck width in comparison to the size of the wings. I think your top wood is really exceptional. If it is flame walnut, I've never seen a piece with so much cross-graining. The way the crossed grain tweeks each of the flames is very unusual and usually seems to occur only in a spot or two on a really nice top - not all over, like yours. Congratulations, Dave - great looking bass and welcome to the club. Bill | ||
| dean_m
Advanced Member Username: dean_m Post Number: 331 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hey Dave, Great looking Elan you've got there!!!! I bought my Elan 5 back in 91 and it's still my number one bass. I think the reference between the Elan and a Fender J is the offset body or what others call an asymetrical body. I bought my Elan for that reason; it was something I was familiar with. I went with a custom Orion fretless for the same reason. Just my two cents though. Peace, Dino | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1919 Registered: 6-2000 |
The original Elan was made for a customer in Japan that wanted a Jazz feeling bass, but with Alembic styling. There are no distinctions in our recordkeeping for production numbers of models or variations. The next one gets the next number, it's that simple. Really nice looking Flame Walnut top. | ||
| rklisme
Intermediate Member Username: rklisme Post Number: 104 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hey Dave Beautiful bass, I am not sure I have seen one like it before. Welcome to the club! Rory |
