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bassplaynmatt
Junior
Username: bassplaynmatt

Post Number: 21
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 8:54 pm:   Edit Post

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
Advanced Member
Username: dean_m

Post Number: 202
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:33 am:   Edit Post

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
New
Username: bassicinstincts

Post Number: 7
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 1:36 pm:   Edit Post

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
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 1168
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 2:19 pm:   Edit Post

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
Junior
Username: bassplaynmatt

Post Number: 24
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 9:48 pm:   Edit Post

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
Member
Username: smokin_dave

Post Number: 61
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 10:59 pm:   Edit Post

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

Post Number: 29
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 10:20 pm:   Edit Post

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

Later, Matt : ) : ) : )
dadabass2001
Member
Username: dadabass2001

Post Number: 53
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 4:23 am:   Edit Post

Congrats Matt... just remember to breath...and stop to eat occasionally. :-)

Mike

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