| Author | Message | ||
| lowlife
Advanced Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 377 Registered: 12-2003 |
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 |
pics puhleeease..... | ||
| lowlife
Advanced Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 378 Registered: 12-2003 |
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 |
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 |
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.       | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 1133 Registered: 3-2004 |
email sent sir. | ||
| lowlife
Advanced Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 380 Registered: 12-2003 |
All email replied to. | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 583 Registered: 10-2006 |
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 |
"Almost" black. Though you all know my passion for the opaque. | ||
| lowlife
Advanced Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 381 Registered: 12-2003 |
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 |
congrats, Ellery and Danno  Cheers ! Christian | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 1136 Registered: 3-2004 |
Excel on its way this afternoon, in your hands Monday noon. | ||
| lowlife
Advanced Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 382 Registered: 12-2003 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Get down and dig DEEP my brothers!! | ||
| lowlife
Advanced Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 385 Registered: 12-2003 |
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 |
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! |
