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fungke
Junior Username: fungke
Post Number: 34 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 1:23 pm: | |
Hi Guys, Okay, I'm seriously in the market for an early Distillate. I noticed that some of the later models have a slightly different body shape. I do prefer the earlier shape, it has an smaller top horn. I've posted some photos of one I found on the web sometime ago but didn't have the funds at the time (I'm really kicking myself now). I will be happy to swap my newly accuired Elan for a very good condition example. For pictures of my Elan... http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/11515.html?1091525255 Here's some pictures that I found on web of an example that was for sale.
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jagerphan84
Member Username: jagerphan84
Post Number: 82 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 1:45 pm: | |
Hi Andy, If I weren't so deeply in love with my '82 Distillate (and if it weren't so beat up), I'd surely consider your offer. That is quite a stunning Elan. My Distillate certainly has its share of 'battle scars.' Here's a little pic, note the non-original brass plate with red LED indicator. I also prefer the look of the older Distillates with the shorter upper horn, but mine balances horizontally unless I use the 'Dela Technique for Optimum Neck Support' with my right forearm, which does the trick just fine. Good luck with your trade, I'm sure it will end with 2 happy Alembic owners and a revived passion for the instruments. Adam |
somatic
Junior Username: somatic
Post Number: 13 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 6:22 am: | |
Hi Andy, That looks just like the one I had, and I foolishly sold. Best of luck with your quest. Hopefully I'll find a Distillate down here (Australia) one day. |
fungke
Junior Username: fungke
Post Number: 38 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 8:44 am: | |
Looks like these models are getting more and more difficult to get hold of. I'll give it a few months yet but I might end up ordering a custom build. We'll see |
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