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Author Message ranran New Username: ranran Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2003 Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2003 - 2:05 pm:    Hey all. New member here. I've been droolin over alembics since I started playing bass 10 years ago, specifically the Europa and Elan models. And now I found a used Elan 5 that is actually affordable for me, $1200. It needs some adjustments and such, but it still plays beautifully. My question is to any Elan owners out there, how do you like it? Should I jump on this? How much do/did they cost new? edit: serial number is 89H56XX don't remember the end. Thanks, and I look forward to being a part of future discussions. (Message edited by ranran on May 04, 2003) jure_the_second New Username: jure_the_second Post Number: 10 Registered: 9-2002 Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 2:40 am:    The price is good, but what adjustments are needed? I'd say if it feels good, you're on a good path. I was never worried about the sound with Alembics. dean_m Intermediate Member Username: dean_m Post Number: 116 Registered: 7-2002 Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 6:21 am:    Hey Ranran, I've been playing my Elan 5 now for 12 years. It has been my main bass since I bought it. And yes $1200 is a very fair price for it, providing it doesn't have any major structural problems. If it's the same bass that I think it is, I would have jumped on it but the taxman got me first. The electronics are very straight ahead and if you decide you need the Europa electronics, I don't think it's a big deal to upgrade. I'm considering doing it to my Elan. Here's a link to my Elan if you want to compare. Mine is a maple body with a bubinga top. http://www.monotunesmusic.com/Elanpage.html Best of luck with your purchase!!!! Dino ranran New Username: ranran Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2003 Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 9:29 am:    Thanks for the feedback. The only problems with the bass as I can see is a fair amount of fret buzz, especially on the B string from about the 3rd fret to the 8th. The bridge is a little cockeyed, so that isn't helping. Everything works, sounds good plugged in, no major cosmetic defects... There's a good chance that when I get a break from work around 1pm pacific, that she will be mine. I'll be back. dean_m Intermediate Member Username: dean_m Post Number: 118 Registered: 7-2002 Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 9:48 am:    Hey Randy, That doesn't sound like it's much of a problem to correct. The fret buzz could be a number of different issues that can be easily corrected. Good Luck D ranran New Username: ranran Post Number: 3 Registered: 5-2003 Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 3:30 pm:    She's mine and she's beautiful. Thanx everybody, for the input. dean_m Intermediate Member Username: dean_m Post Number: 119 Registered: 7-2002 Posted on Monday, May 05, 2003 - 5:01 pm:    Okay!!!!!! Now you have to post some pix!!!!!! Congrats!! palembic Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 403 Registered: 9-2002 Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 12:26 am:    And one more bass-player sold for the rest of his life! Congrats, welcome to the world of eternal tone envy. As my dear Brother Paul-the-fake-one (the artist formerly known as Dino) says: PICTURES-PICTURES-PICTURES. We Alembicians are not curious but (alas) we like to know everything! Happy to have you with us! Paul the bad one PS: hey Dino ...did you see? I became a "Senior" recently. Jeeeeez I'm OLD! Lets skip Palembic and go for "Methusalembic" LOL! dean_m Intermediate Member Username: dean_m Post Number: 120 Registered: 7-2002 Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 7:29 am:    Hey Paul, I did notice that!!! Congratulations!!!! Does this mean you are entitled to a senior citizen's discount on your next Alembic purchase. Dino (bptfo) palembic Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 407 Registered: 9-2002 Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 7:57 am:    No Dino, but my 32th notes will going better now due to my "parkinson-desease" LOL Paul the really bad one ranran New Username: ranran Post Number: 4 Registered: 5-2003 Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 1:49 pm:    Well well, quite a supportive little group we have here. As soon as I get a hold of a digital camera, I'll post pics of it. I'd scan in regular pics, but my camera has a new role of film, so it'll be a while before that gets developed. -Randy jure_the_second Junior Username: jure_the_second Post Number: 11 Registered: 9-2002 Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2003 - 3:07 am:    Ok, Randy. You have the bass for a few days now. Please, do share your feelings about it with us. Are you satisfied in any way?