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jenks404
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Username: jenks404

Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2010
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 8:56 pm:   Edit Post

I have a 6 string that I purchased in the early-mid 90's & I don't really have much info about it or how much it's worth. The serial #90H6166 USA is in front of the 1st pickup. What can you tell me about this bass & electronics & switches. Thanks, Ron
adriaan
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Username: adriaan

Post Number: 2490
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 1:21 am:   Edit Post

Hi Ron, welcome to the Club!

Going by the serial number, you have a 1990 Elan model. You can look up information on the standard controls here at the club, under FAQ & Must Reads » FAQ » Elan Basses.

Here's the page for the Elan Controls.

Be sure to post some pictures here or on the Showcase thread for the Elan. It may take a while for your request to be honored, but we can start making some educated guesses from the pictures.

I've added the serial number to the thread title, to help with the lookup.

(Message edited by adriaan on May 26, 2010)
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 7045
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, November 15, 2010 - 6:35 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Ronald,

Here's the details I found in the instrument file:

HLB6 Elan bass

top: Flame Walnut
accent: none
body: Maple
shape: Elan
neck: 11-piece Maple and Purpleheart
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: Pearloid (plastic) ovals
pickups: AXY56
controls: "Elan" volume, pan, filter, Q-switch, mono output
originally made for: Guitar Center
birthday: not recorded, but likely late October, 1990.

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