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lowlife
Advanced Member
Username: lowlife

Post Number: 377
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 10:00 am:   Edit Post

After 3 tries I've finally come to the conclusion that a neck-through bass is clearly not for me (Spoiler, M.K., now a Europa). My brain is not subtle enough to appreciate the smoothness and clarity of the Europa-5 that I recently acquired from another club member. I much prefer my 2-pickup Excel-5. It seems to me that the set-neck (or bolt-on neck) gives me the growly sound & punch that I enjoy.

So what I thought was that there might be another club member who was interested in a swap; my Europa-5 for your Excel-5. But I'm open to suggestions if you've got something other than an Excel-5.

Email me at ellerysoifer@gmail.com and we can swap photos.

Ellery (Lowlife)
2400wattman
Senior Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 745
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 2:29 pm:   Edit Post

pics puhleeease.....
lowlife
Advanced Member
Username: lowlife

Post Number: 378
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 4:08 pm:   Edit Post

I wanted to before I left my office (where the Europa is) but I forgot. I'll take car of it tomorrow for sure.
2400wattman
Senior Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 748
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 5:40 pm:   Edit Post

I must apologise. I know I can't buy your bass and I have nothing to trade you. It's just that I'm lusting HARD-FREEKING CORE for a maple topped 5 string Rogue or Europa. bring on the bass porn!!
lowlife
Advanced Member
Username: lowlife

Post Number: 379
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 3:35 am:   Edit Post

Here are the pics, as promised. The last pic was to show that the handle of the original case has been taped together as it's been split. The pic before that is trying to show a nick in the finish at the tip of the head stock. 92U 7420 is her serial number and I,'ve never requested a build history.

I like the phrase, "Bass porn". Thank you 2400wattman.

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dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 1133
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 9:45 am:   Edit Post

email sent sir.
lowlife
Advanced Member
Username: lowlife

Post Number: 380
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post

All email replied to.
cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 583
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 10:27 am:   Edit Post

Why do I hear the Stones in the background?

("I see a maple bass and want to paint it black.....")

Peter
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 1134
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post

"Almost" black. Though you all know my passion for the opaque.
lowlife
Advanced Member
Username: lowlife

Post Number: 381
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 12:46 pm:   Edit Post

The deal is done, and we have 2 winners, Dannobasso and me.

Thanks danno for a smooth transaction.
speicky
Advanced Member
Username: speicky

Post Number: 389
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 1:07 pm:   Edit Post

congrats, Ellery and Danno :-) Cheers !

Christian
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 1136
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 10:08 am:   Edit Post

Excel on its way this afternoon, in your hands Monday noon.
lowlife
Advanced Member
Username: lowlife

Post Number: 382
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post

Europa is also on its way, scheduled for pick-up at 7PM, with the expectation that it will be in your hands on Monday also.

Hey 2400wattman, was the bass porn good for you?
2400wattman
Senior Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 750
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 6:49 pm:   Edit Post

Too good my "low life" brother! hehehehe...
It's great to know Danno's got this thing so I may be pestering him for it one day.
Ya hear me Danno? huh?!
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 1141
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 8:08 pm:   Edit Post

The karmic wheel of fate turns of its own accord. I can't hide from the will of the universe. You guys know where I live.
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 1143
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 3:21 am:   Edit Post

Ellery, your Excel bass is awaiting clearance per tracking.
The Europa should be in Jersey Tuesday. Enjoy!
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 1144
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 8:49 am:   Edit Post

Arrived in Jersey safe and sound. Excellent set up. Can't wait to get it home and put it through its paces. Now to stop the urge to have it painted black and put in leds at the mothership. Its a disease I tells ya!
lowlife
Advanced Member
Username: lowlife

Post Number: 383
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 8:56 am:   Edit Post

Arrived in Montreal also safe & sound. The black is just stunning! If I plugged it in now, I wouldn't be working this afternnon, at least on software that is. LOL

If the bass is black, does that mean it can only play Metal? Oh no, Mr. Bill...

Ellery (Lowlife)
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 1145
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 9:10 am:   Edit Post

Yes only metal and songs in minor and diminished keys. I think you'll like the dual fatboy combo. I'm glad it worked out for us both and now you can play in the dark!
lowlife
Advanced Member
Username: lowlife

Post Number: 384
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 9:51 am:   Edit Post

Hey Danno, you mentioned the dual fatboys on more than one occasion, but I didn't pay close attention to that as my Excel has 2 pickups, but not 2 fatboys. Okay, so like the proverbial kid in the candy store, I just couldn't keep it in the case. And wow, the 2 fatboys give the Excel a totally different signature; thicker would be the word I'd choose, but still an Excel. Just wait till after hours tonight. "BB" (Black Beauty) will be attached to an Eden WT-1205 with 2 cabs.

Have to change the way I slap a bit as I'm used to the standard 2 pickup Excel where the neck pickup is not a close to the neck. I'm sure I'll survive the change.

Hope that you have as much fun (or perhaps more) with your newly acquired Europa.
2400wattman
Senior Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 752
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 4:44 pm:   Edit Post

Get down and dig DEEP my brothers!!
lowlife
Advanced Member
Username: lowlife

Post Number: 385
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 5:17 pm:   Edit Post

This beast has a mind of its own! The neck fatboy is sick; an Excel on steroids . Danno, post something so I can stop feeling guilty that I stole it from you...LOL
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 1146
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 6:09 pm:   Edit Post

I am extremely happy with the swap. The tone has all the elements I love in an Alembic. The condition is wonderful, all the nuances of technique come through crystal clear. It is also very gratifying that you are happy with the BB as you christened her. She is very powerful indeed. Be at ease for I have others in her family to crush stages with. Play in good health and Vive La Differance!

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