| Author | Message | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1697 Registered: 6-2002 |
I can't see clearly but it looks like it has at least signature electronics. But with a pickup selector like that could it possibly be a series bass with hidden hum canceller coil? There is something close to the output jack but the picture is not clear enough to see if it is a 5pin socket or a switch for possibly the led's.  What do you think? Considering it is also located in Roswell, could it be an unidentified funky object? Jazzyvee http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110439990755&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_1029wt_941 | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 422 Registered: 5-2009 |
VERY INTERESTING to say the least! I saw this one as well. | ||
| kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 363 Registered: 10-2003 |
I'm just guessing, but I'll bet it has Anniversary Electronics, which include a Mono-Stereo switch by the 1/4-inch plug. That would make it 2 volumes, 2 filters, a pickup selector, and a mono-Stereo switch. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1698 Registered: 6-2002 |
Yeah Ken, I think you are right. I always forget that package. That must sound incredible with those electronics on a maple body and neck. I would think it would have a punch like Mike Tyson. But sayni think it's a good package to control the natural brightness of the standard Elan. Imagine what the bass would sound like with both filters wide open and both q-switches on. I can imagine FC_Spoiler being interested in that. Although i have to say I'd love that myself. Jazzyvee | ||
| tmoney61092
Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 219 Registered: 9-2008 |
if he wasn't getting one custom made, i'd be surprised if he hadn't bid on it ~Taylor Watterson | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 966 Registered: 5-2006 |
Awesome indeed and I'm always in the market for the right Alembic :-) Currently I have more GAS for an Orion 5 (set neck, dark top) and a affordable Series I though... @ Jazzy: I'll report on a Maple top/body Elan with 3 filters full open + max Q through the Mesa "Wall of deaf" ASAP (hopefully December/January) Who's going to grab this one? | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 423 Registered: 5-2009 |
OK , I have been thinking about it ; I am watching her and she is smiling back at me now (metaphor, I am not having a delusion ) Well I may have to try to acquire this one. It would mean having to go to Roswell to make a personal pick up since I seem to be TOO OCD to have Alembics shipped to me ,LOL! I guess we will just have to see what happens. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 424 Registered: 5-2009 |
I was going to ask the seller a few question but it appears that one of my questions has already been answered. I was hoping that this one would be 34" but it is 32'. There has been another ELAN on eBAy for a while that is 34" for $2,000 "BUY IT NOW '" I have been watching that one too .I will just wait and see. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 434 Registered: 5-2009 |
I have decided not to pursue this. Happy bidding to you all. | ||
| jameso9
New Username: jameso9 Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2009 |
It's hard to find a 32" scale Alembic, other than Spoilers, which would have been a little brother to my '83 Distillate (32 is a perfect fit for me). So I went after this one, not crazy about Walnut or the four on a side headstock, but I couldn't resist the better electronics! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 438 Registered: 5-2009 |
Congratulations ! She caught my eye at first but I have my hands full with too many other matters at present, Nice Bass; play her in good health and spirit. |
