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billostech
Advanced Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 221
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Monday, November 14, 2011 - 3:36 pm:   Edit Post

I have come to realize that I am not a fretless nor a 4 string player. I am selling or trading this beatuiful Elan fretless. I hate to see it not being played.
I am looking to trade for a Elan 5 string. The sale price is $1900.00. I am not not making a dime on the sale. Please see the following thread for details:
http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/103962.html?1307583910

Thanks for looking.
billostech
Advanced Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 223
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 3:04 pm:   Edit Post

More Info:
1996 Elan Fretless
SN:96H10025
Date of Completion: 07-04-96
Model: Elan Plus
Model#: HLSB-4
Top Laminate: Flame Walnut
Tuners: Gold
Accent Wood: Purple Heart
Inlays: Ghost Frets
Body: Maple
Neck: Maple/Walnut
Fingerboard: Ebony
Electronics: Volume, Pan, Tone, Q switch, Bass, Treble cut and boost
billostech
Advanced Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 224
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 4:00 am:   Edit Post

I forgot to mention. Will consider trade plus cash deal.
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2148
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 7:23 am:   Edit Post

Hi Bill, what would interest you as far as a" trade items " ?

Wolf
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 1435
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 8:00 am:   Edit Post

Bill,

Any comments on how the pickup placement or the double J influences the sound on this bass?

I am a horrid fretless player, but the only way to get better is to play, right? ;)
billostech
Advanced Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 225
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 9:50 am:   Edit Post

Wolf,
I am basically looking for an Alembic 5 string fretted bass. I like the Elan or Europa body style. I may be willing to come up with additional cash if needed. Email me on what you had in mind. Thank you, Wolf for your potential interest.
billostech
Advanced Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 226
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 10:01 am:   Edit Post

Toby,
The sound is warm and mellow as you would expect. Mike(pace) would be a better reference since he has played this bass for many years.
I agree on practicing to get better. It’s just that when I play the 4 string I am thrown off a little. I can't seem to get a footing on both the 4 and 5 strings. I am now studying under a local musician and we are using 5 strings, and the Elan is the only 4 string and fretless I have.

(Message edited by billostech on November 17, 2011)
billostech
Advanced Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 227
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 10:09 am:   Edit Post

Toby,
I forgot to mention that I am now playing for our church and the low B helps me keep in sync with the organist. He can get away from what we rehearsed from time to time :-)
tncaveman
Junior
Username: tncaveman

Post Number: 42
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 7:35 pm:   Edit Post

I wish my wife would let me. I played a Fender Jazz fretless the other night and LOVED IT. It's been a long time since I had even tried one out. I think it was easier than I remembered. But, I would love an Alembic fretless more - especially a beautiful Elan like yours Bill. We're looking for a bass for my son (he's 14) and my wife thinks we already have too many guitars/basses LOL I will probably sell a couple of them eventually.

Stephen
billostech
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Username: billostech

Post Number: 228
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Friday, November 18, 2011 - 6:21 am:   Edit Post

Stephen,
I feel your joyous pain. My wife feels the same way. She pulled the “3 limit” rule on me. I don’t know where it came from but her declaration made it sound like it was written ages ago and requires the utmost attention. The only way I can get a new bass is to give up another. LOL
One day, I had a friend over who had not seen my basses. He stated that I was on my way to a very nice collection of basses. Keep in mind he is not a musician and knows nothing about Alembic.
My wife shouted from them other side of the house: "He can only have three". We both looked at each other in bewilderment. She then said, almost on queue, "You can only play one of them at a time anyway!"
He jokingly stated: "Well it's better than: ‘There can be only one’"
crobbins
Senior Member
Username: crobbins

Post Number: 943
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 7:09 pm:   Edit Post

Is that a tone control, or a filter?
billostech
Advanced Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 229
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 5:10 pm:   Edit Post

I think its a filter. I am not sure. The specs I gave are directly from the warranty card that came with the bass. I believe the electronics are similar to the Europa
crobbins
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Username: crobbins

Post Number: 944
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 6:43 pm:   Edit Post

Right on. Thanks.
billostech
Advanced Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 230
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 - 9:28 am:   Edit Post

I just reviewed my records and decided to adjust the price: $1900.00 includes shipping. The OHSC is included.
It would be nice if I could trade (with cash if needed) for a 5 string fretted Elan or Europa.

(Message edited by billostech on November 21, 2011)
pace
Senior Member
Username: pace

Post Number: 796
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 - 6:45 pm:   Edit Post

Hey guys!

I'd like to help Bill pass my old bass on to another club member, and answer any questions anyone has along the way, so here it goes:

Toby, the pickup placement was chosen by Alembic when the bass was ordered by it's first owner in '96. Although the pickups are closer than normal there is still quite a distinct difference between the two when panning from one to the other. This bass is a chameleon, the two biggest variables in how she sounds are 1) the player 2) the strings.

Craig, the "tone" knob is a filter. Actually this bass is an Elan Plus.... the "plus" was used to ascribe the Europa/Rouge electronics package to the model.

ahh, the good ole days....



PS... Bill is a great guy to deal with.... good people, good bass....

(Message edited by pace on November 21, 2011)
billostech
Advanced Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 232
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 4:38 am:   Edit Post

Thank you, Mike. I appreciate your help.
This bass deserves a player who can really appreciate the way of the 4 string fretless. I may appreciate it one day. Then of course I will be kicking myself for parting with it.

The fretless is just a bit complicated for me right now and I hate to see it collecting dust while I am on my journey with the five string fretted bass.

I had to a chance to buy a 5 string Elan a little while ago, but as things go I had to pass on it to help a family member out of a bind. No regrets in helping a loved one in need. I just thought this would be a good time to possibly get the 5 String fretted Elan I missed earlier.

It would be nice to keep this beautiful bass among club members. Great picture Mike and thanks again.
billostech
Advanced Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 233
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 5:56 am:   Edit Post

It appears that I have pending sale to a fellow club member. Thank again Mike!

When the transaction is complete I will be posting in the WTB section for an Elan 5 fretted. If any club members have one they are willing to part with, let me know.

I will keep this thread going until the transaction is in progess.
billostech
Advanced Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 234
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 5:58 am:   Edit Post

It appears that I have pending sale to a fellow club member. Thanks again Mike!

When the transaction is complete I will be posting in the WTB section for an Elan 5 fretted. If any club members have one they are willing to part with, let me know.

I will keep this thread going until the transaction is in progess.
billostech
Advanced Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 235
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 7:27 am:   Edit Post

SOLD to Jon !!! Thanks again everyone.

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