Red_Wine Elan Fretless 4

Log Out | Topics | Search Moderators | Register | Edit Profile

Author Message tncaveman Member Username: tncaveman Post Number: 86 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 1:09 pm:    My new girlfriend arrived on Thursday and she's a beaut! 1989 Elan 4 Fretless 89H5622 The body and neck are maple with a really cool red-wine stain w/ glossy finish. The color actually changes with the amount of light available. I got some good shots in the sun today. The Elan has J-style pickups and LED's at the 12 position. The hardware is chrome plated brass. She was adopted from Grovelines - Michael. I believe ElwoodBlue once "dated her". Stephen (Message edited by tncaveman on June 02, 2012) tncaveman Member Username: tncaveman Post Number: 87 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 1:35 pm:    I did get one fair shot of the whole body. It's a little dark, but this shows how the color changes. Stephen sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2491 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 1:58 pm:    I like it _______ I like it alot ! fogdiver New Username: fogdiver Post Number: 6 Registered: 1-2012 Posted on Sunday, June 03, 2012 - 2:55 am:    Beautiful! rraymond Advanced Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 387 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Sunday, June 03, 2012 - 11:31 am:    That's gorgeous! tncaveman Member Username: tncaveman Post Number: 91 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Monday, June 04, 2012 - 8:33 pm:    WOW - I switched out the half-rounds for some DR Hi-Beams and OMGosh - the Elan CAME ALIVE!!! I can't believe how many different tones / sounds this bass can make. My fretless Jazz sounds good, but the variety of sounds is limited. The fade, filter and Q-switch have so many variations. And, my GK Microbass MB150 has so many more options. It's amazing how a little adjustment can affect the sound as much as it does. Now the hard part, what sound/settings do I use? This is going to be fun!!! groovelines Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 730 Registered: 4-2003 Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 2:28 pm:    Go Stephen, go! pauldo Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 824 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 4:22 pm:    Hands down - the best looking 'red' instrument that I have ever seen. :-D mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7757 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 1:19 pm:    I think this color was officially called "cranberry" if it matches what's on my screen. All I know is that it looks mighty fine with the shiny chrome hardware! jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 3150 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 11:36 am:    Bump.... just lusting. Jazzyvee elwoodblue Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1456 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 1:34 am:    I gotta stay away from this thread :/ tncaveman Intermediate Member Username: tncaveman Post Number: 124 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 6:13 pm:    She's in good hands Elwood (and Michael ;o). Lately, she's the bass I grab for playing at church or around the house. It's great for the trio work we are now doing, which is keys, guitar and bass. Mellow songs sound great w/ fretless. And the color is probably a little more toward the purple side than what's shown in the pics. Definitely one of the prettiest finishes that I have ever seen on a bass or guitar. Stephen tncaveman Advanced Member Username: tncaveman Post Number: 228 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 12:25 pm:    I might be selling my fretless Elan. She's just not getting played enough. I still haven't decided. I had fun jamming to some James Gang the other night. But, the money could be used for another fretted bass, guitar, amp, recording interface, etc... Any words of wisdom. Once she's gone, she's gone. Stephen tmoney61092 Senior Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 929 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 1:17 pm:    Trade it to me to keep it in the family :D ~Taylor pauldo Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 1134 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 4:18 am:    I just got my tax return. . . . ! However SWMBO may not see the need for another fretless. :-( sonofa_lembic Junior Username: sonofa_lembic Post Number: 17 Registered: 5-2014 Posted on Monday, December 22, 2014 - 6:51 pm:    So is the fretless for sale? If so let me know. I could use one. elwoodblue Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1540 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Monday, December 22, 2014 - 9:22 pm:    It is... http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/190903.html?1419188347 tncaveman Advanced Member Username: tncaveman Post Number: 262 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2015 - 2:29 pm:    Well, once again I'm glad we did not part company. I played her at church today, and it sure was fun. I just either need to stop watching Jaco videos or not comparing myself to him. This is one sweet bass! Stephen sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3873 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2015 - 10:38 pm:    I can dig it , Jaco is a difficult CAT to emulate and then feel justified or satisfied in your efforts .I have been there ! edwin Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1906 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - 3:53 pm:    Ah, just go check out some Percy Jones on the old Brand X recordings, you'll feel much better about yourself! Or Jim Cammack from Ahmad Jamal's Live in Paris '92. That's even an Alembic!