| Author | Message | ||
| fmm
Advanced Member Username: fmm Post Number: 227 Registered: 6-2002 |
6 string elan seen at Willies American Guitars. $3500 Serial # 91H6384 It looks like brand new, except it looks like some or all of the pickup screws have been improperly replaced. http://www.williesguitars.com/index.cfm?sector=user&page=detail&prodID=3028 | ||
| lmiwa
Junior Username: lmiwa Post Number: 36 Registered: 2-2008 |
That is a NICE looking bass! Wonder how flexible they are on the price... | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 884 Registered: 11-2004 |
There's only one way to find out Loch!! Based on the price they're asking for the the Persuader they have, I'd say they're aiming pretty high hoping that somebody will succumb to gas and pay their price. That Persuader price is well above market- if the Elan is priced similarly, you could probably chop a good chunk off that price tag. | ||
| drjenney
Intermediate Member Username: drjenney Post Number: 112 Registered: 11-2004 |
I've had some dealings with Willie's over the years, having lived in St. Paul for 14 years. They have top notch guitars, but usually want top notch prices. Still, whether they are willing to negotiate often depends on whether the item is consignment or not. I agree with the last poster: call them and ask! | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 833 Registered: 3-2004 |
I have one in walnut for $500 less. | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 834 Registered: 3-2004 |
here tis  | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 835 Registered: 3-2004 |
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| lmiwa
Junior Username: lmiwa Post Number: 40 Registered: 2-2008 |
What is the body wood on these? Maple? Is there a posting somewhere that lists standard build info for Elans? I tried the reference section and couldn't find anything. Any idea what the string spacing is on these? I assume the quick change bass/treble switches on the one from Willie's were an upgrade? | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 887 Registered: 11-2004 |
Loch, The standard body wood on Elan basses was maple. I think Danno's Elan above has the standard Elan controls (vol, pan, filter + Q) and the one at Willies has what is called Elan Plus electronics (essentially what you get with a standard Europa/Rogue these days). I have no idea about the string spacing and beware because as you know, string spacing varies widely on Alembics (based on the request of the original owner). | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 840 Registered: 3-2004 |
If you look closely, you will see the boost cut and q switch just below the knobs. It is the plus option. My Excels are built with them and my Distillate has them as well. | ||
| lmiwa
Junior Username: lmiwa Post Number: 41 Registered: 2-2008 |
Danno - e-mail sent! | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 842 Registered: 3-2004 |
Dropped my price to $2675 w/case plus shipping. Epic 5 is also available. | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 849 Registered: 3-2004 |
Eric has spoken for the 6. | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 860 Registered: 3-2004 |
On its way to Eric! | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 867 Registered: 3-2004 |
Done deal my friend! Delivery Date / Time: 29-September-2008 / 1:14 PM Delivery Location: RECEIVER Signed by: CLARK Shipment Detail UPS Service: GROUND Large Package: YES Weight: 38.3 LBS Tracking Number: 1Z4AR6510308381477 Reference Number 1: 0 Merchandise Description: ALEMBIC ELAN 6 STRING BASS GUITAR W (Message edited by mica on September 29, 2008) |
