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kenner
Junior
Username: kenner

Post Number: 26
Registered: 4-2010
Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 5:29 pm:   Edit Post

2 Epics for one Elan?
kenner
Junior
Username: kenner

Post Number: 27
Registered: 4-2010
Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 9:43 pm:   Edit Post

....meaning, if the opp arose...would it be a fair trade?
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 3538
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 11:09 pm:   Edit Post

Too many variables for a simple answer I think. You would need to consider the usual things such as age, condition, string count, woods used in construction, customisation, electronics packages of all instruments in the scenario.

As you probably know there are "Standard" models of both basses and the extra's and additional customisations that personalise basses and make simple comparisons difficult.

Do you have a particular trade in mind that you are looking into?

Jazzyvee
kenner
Junior
Username: kenner

Post Number: 28
Registered: 4-2010
Posted on Friday, July 26, 2013 - 6:15 am:   Edit Post

I have a friend who owns a music store (also the guitarist in one of my bands) that just took in the Elan.. zebrawood top, standard Elan electronics. The 2 Epics I own are standard builds as well. I bought them "right". If the Elan plays and sounds as good I hope, I might be interested in trading the two Epics for the Elan

(Message edited by Kenner on July 26, 2013)
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 3540
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, July 26, 2013 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post

If you haven't tried an Elan before, be prepared for a very bright punchy sound with all that maple especially if it has new strings. I hope you like the bass and get a good deal on it.

Jazzyvee
wookie
Intermediate Member
Username: wookie

Post Number: 174
Registered: 8-2010
Posted on Friday, July 26, 2013 - 4:10 pm:   Edit Post

Personally, I don't think it's the maple. I have an all maple Spector and that sounds incredible. I have an all maple Europa that sounds very thick and dark. And I have an all maple elan that's bright like the light of God.

So try it out. If you like it, get it. Or get it and upgrade the electronics, that doesn't cost much more than strings and you'll be sitting pretty.

One Elan looks waaaaayyyy better than an epic or essence or 2, in my opinion...

YES! GET IT!

Just my $.02
that_sustain
Advanced Member
Username: that_sustain

Post Number: 222
Registered: 8-2012
Posted on Friday, July 26, 2013 - 6:36 pm:   Edit Post

Not a good trade. You'd be losing an Alembic.
kenner
Junior
Username: kenner

Post Number: 29
Registered: 4-2010
Posted on Friday, July 26, 2013 - 7:56 pm:   Edit Post

lol... to "that"'s post...very true...

But, I went ahead and traded for it... looks stellar, plays super nice!

...satisfied ...thank you to you fellow Alembicans for your input and support \m/
wishbass
Advanced Member
Username: wishbass

Post Number: 331
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Friday, July 26, 2013 - 8:26 pm:   Edit Post

You'll never regret it. Epics are great, but the Elan takes that next step. With time (3 years for me since " SHE" came into my life) you really can appreciate the subtle nuances of the filter/q switch setup. I love my Elan , and my favorite Alembic shape as well.
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 1578
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Friday, July 26, 2013 - 9:34 pm:   Edit Post

Congratulations- the Elan is my favorite shape.

Pictures!!!

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