| Author | Message | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 342 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hey Mates, Hate to, but have to let go of this super clean, light, thin 1990 Elan with P and J bass pickups and active electronics. Such a great player. Don't have a scale, but don't think it weighs 9 lbs. Cool fast neck - very tbin fretboard to back of neck and wide across - 1 7/8" across at the nut. Electronics work great and are original. Neck is straight, double truss rods and neck through construction. Double octave neck. Very little wear anywhere. Almost as new - no fret wear. When I got it, the 14th fret had lifted a bit and was causing buzz on the 2nd octave G and G#. Tapped it lightly with a rubber mallet, but should be reglued. With excellent form fitting case. Plays great everywhere. Wanted to offer it to the Alembic community first. Price is $2500 shipped - firm. Thanks, Todd  | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 343 Registered: 7-2008 |
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| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 344 Registered: 7-2008 |
One of the most noticeable thing visually about this bass is the ultra slender body - like a stilletto like! Really a fantastic instrument to play standing or seated. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3369 Registered: 5-2009 |
Hello Todd, That Bass is really beautiful. The Alembic SF-2 that I purchased from you is still working pristine . I remember the day that it arrived and noticed immediately how well that it was protected for shipping . Thanks for going the "extra mile" for me .It was an exemplary transaction all around . Best of luck on this sale. Wolf | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 345 Registered: 7-2008 |
Thanks Wolf, great hearing from you. I just bought an all original 64 Black Jazz bass w matching headstock and a 56 Gibson LP Special I'd been coveting.. I guess I love buying great players, but have to get them one at a time and say goodbye to the ones that came before! Gotta hit the lottery! Thanks for keeping in touch, Todd | ||
| tncaveman
Advanced Member Username: tncaveman Post Number: 231 Registered: 2-2011 |
Interested in a trade for a fretless Elan? Stephen | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 346 Registered: 7-2008 |
Not so much - just got a fretless Steinberger L2 that I'm struggling with, but thanks! Need to raise some cash. | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 2150 Registered: 9-2002 |
For anyone remotely considering any kind of 4-string P/J bass, this is a steal. Case included, no less. The opposite end of the spectrum from Alembic's other shapes and electronics, but for someone who may be intimidated by such things, this a 'traditional' shape, and anyone used to Fender pickups will feel right at home, though you'll find 'home' has now moved uptown quite a ways . . . vol/tone/pan and one 'global' Q filter, you don't need any more than that. If you do wish to dive off the deep end however, run this through a SuperFilter, should keep you occupied for months ! Todd, does this one have a gain pot in the cavity (blue box) for each pickup? I can also tell you as an owner of an Elan with a very similar wood recipe, this will cut through any band, yet with the filter can get as old school as you need. I'm amazed that somehow people think this might be too bright when all Fenders since the K+F days were built along these lines. Really good ears will hear a little extra zing / sizzle from the ebony board, but you have to listen really close. If I could at all fathom going back and forth from four to five strings, I'd be all over this. J o e y | ||
| charles_holmes
Advanced Member Username: charles_holmes Post Number: 323 Registered: 3-2009 |
Nice, but I want a 5 string series to go along with my 4 string. | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 347 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hi Joey, thanks for your remarks. You are right on about it cutting through. It has a ton of tone possibilities between the pickups, Q switch, pan and tone control. In answer to your question, yes, it does have the gain control boxes, one for each pickup in the body cavity. They thought of everything. The previous owner must not have played it much as the condition is really superb as is the build. Best, Todd | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 348 Registered: 7-2008 |
Bump! This bass kills! | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 351 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hi, just took the bass and dropped it with the an excellent local luthier to re-seat the raised fret - dropping the price (shipped) to $2500. Excellent playing and sounding bass with hard case in great shape as well. Todd | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 352 Registered: 7-2008 |
That should read price reduced to $2400 shipped | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 2216 Registered: 9-2002 |
I can not believe this tremendous steal of an Elan is still trying to find a home. Somebody, do yourself a huge (HUGE!)favor and BUY THIS BASS. If you've ever wanted a more traditionally shaped Alembic, or if you're kicking around a Sadowsky, Mike Lull, Custom Shop Fender, etc., this thing would mow them all down, lop heads all day long. J o e y | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 353 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hi All, I just picked up the Elan listed here from master luthier John Bertsche - he took care of the lifted fret and leveled the frets and setup the bass with super low action. He agreed it is a master built instrument and marveled at how Alembic built such an incredibly thin neck that is so straight. The bass sounds and plays perferctly - no buzz anywhere, gorgeous overtones and tonal combinations from the two P and Jazz pickups. If nobody picks this up here, I will list it on eBay starting next week. Again, $2400 shipped with full 7 day inspection and return - you're gonna love it. Super thin body and neck. | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 354 Registered: 7-2008 |
The bass plays and sounds amazing, in superb condition, needs nothing, professionally setup including intonation and new strings and backed by a 7 day satisfaction guarantee or I'll refund your purchase price PLUS shipping. No risk. You're gonna love and play it to death! | ||
| jessmann
New Username: jessmann Post Number: 2 Registered: 6-2014 |
do you still have the elan? | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 355 Registered: 7-2008 |
Yes I do. Sorry I did not see the question earlier. Todd | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 356 Registered: 7-2008 |
Price dropped to $2200 shipped in continental U.S. Killer playe, killer sound, great shape, lightweight. | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 357 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hi All, I'm moving this bass over to eBay tonight starting at 10 PM EST. It's an amazing playing and sounding bass - killer. Best, Todd | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4327 Registered: 6-2002 |
Sure looks a lovely bass Todd. I hope someone realises and takes the plunge on a purchase. It's my favourite long scale 4 string bass body style. | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 358 Registered: 7-2008 |
Thanks. The reserve is low so if there are bidders it will sell. | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 361 Registered: 7-2008 |
This bass has found a new home! |
