| Author | Message | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 525 Registered: 5-2006 |
Finally, my Elan!    More info + pics will follow. Must play bass now... :-) (Message edited by fc_spoiler on June 17, 2007) | ||
| speicky
Advanced Member Username: speicky Post Number: 217 Registered: 3-2005 |
there's nobody here, I guess, who will NOT understand... all the best to both of you (and my regards to your Spoilers, of course !), your Christian | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1421 Registered: 2-2006 |
Glad she made it "home" fine Flip. I am curious how she sound and feels compared to your Spoilers. Olie PS. Christian, now that you've had your new baby a few weeks at home, whats the official report? | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 528 Registered: 5-2006 |
The Elan sounds brighter with a heavy bottom, the Spoiler sound is similar but with more mids. This makes the sound a bit "mudier" when playing songs as fast as "One" (by Metallica) The long scale and the tone make the Elan sound extreme tight compared to the Spoilers. When I don't need the extreme tight response/sound, I think I prefer the Spoiler sound. What can I say?... love 'em both! (both 3) :-) There is also a difference in sound between the Spoilers, the '87 sounds darker than the '83. Info from Mica:
Pictures from pratice dungeon:   Cheerz! Flip | ||
| alemberic
Member Username: alemberic Post Number: 53 Registered: 6-2006 |
Flip--Very cool-looking bass. [As you may know from other threads, I'm definitely a fan of burst finishes.] Enjoy! Eric | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 672 Registered: 4-2005 |
Alias fc elan! Beautiful bass...great looking rig! drr | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 533 Registered: 5-2006 |
Thanx for the nice comments! hmmm... fc_elan sounds good!  Cheerz! Flip | ||
| 2400wattman
Senior Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 407 Registered: 11-2005 |
Do I see Amstel on your 2x10? | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 536 Registered: 5-2006 |
Amstel it is  Some new pictures of the Elan:         | ||
| the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 679 Registered: 1-2004 |
Great pictures, the fretboard could use some TLC in the cleaning department, but otherwise it looks great for its age. Wonderful bass Flip! Wilfred | ||
| speicky
Advanced Member Username: speicky Post Number: 227 Registered: 3-2005 |
yes, a real beauty... and very nice picture taking, too. Do my eyes deceive me, or am I right in observing that you are in the quest to get her a twin sister, Flip ? Anyway, best of luck to you, your Christian | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 580 Registered: 5-2006 |
You observed right ;-) But my funds are kinda lackin due to this recent purchase. Have put my Fender for sale though... Twin sister:  | ||
| speicky
Advanced Member Username: speicky Post Number: 228 Registered: 3-2005 |
very cool... I keep my fingers crossed for you, Flip, you're the man ! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 586 Registered: 5-2006 |
She sold for €994...  Didn't get her... | ||
| speicky
Advanced Member Username: speicky Post Number: 229 Registered: 3-2005 |
I know... watched the last few minutes on eBay. Sorry for you, Flip, these twins would have looked really cool side by side, but who knows what the future may bring up ? All the best, your Christian (who still did not manage to get Seismic Sue into the showcase section... D'oh !) | ||
| aquaman
Junior Username: aquaman Post Number: 18 Registered: 9-2006 |
Flip, As a spoiler owner (and fan) myself, I nonethless have to admit that your Elan looks badass and beautiful! Does it weigh or balance significantly different than the Spoilers? Final question--which one ROCKS the hardest playing live? All the best on your newest aquisition. Rich | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 588 Registered: 5-2006 |
Hard to say.... they all Rock! The Elan is best for songs played with a pic, for fingerstyle I prefer the Spoilers. My favorite is the '83 Spoiler, but the Elan is winning terrain. :-) I haven't put her on the scale yet, but she feels as heavy as the Spoilers (about 4 - 4,5 Kg) Grab Metallica's "Black album" and listen to "Enter Sandman", that's the sound 100% Xtreme pumping bass with lots of highs through the Mesa's  Thanx, Flip (Message edited by fc_spoiler on July 27, 2007) | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 602 Registered: 5-2006 |
Hah! New pictures :-).........(deja-vu)  Happy family:  Circle of guitars:  A case for every bass:  | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 915 Registered: 6-2002 |
Very nice collection you have there. A question if I may. I've seen a lot of rock bass and guitar players have their instruments hung very low on the strap. What are the benefits of playing with the bass hung so low? Jazzyvee | ||
| the_8_string_king
Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 654 Registered: 9-2005 |
Yeah, nice collection! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Y',know, (don't take this negatively) ever since I saw your picture above -in your post 528- you reminded me of someone... it's been playing in my subconscious. It hit me a moment ago that (just in that picture) you looked a little like Riff-Raff (from the Rocky Horror Picture Show) and Michael Bolton! Again, not an insult! You have an imposing visage... that of a rocker to be contended with! Again, nice collection! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 603 Registered: 5-2006 |
Thanx! No benefits at all... just cool looks :-) I think it's easier to play agressive and fast notes with your right arm more stretched. Hanging the bass higher is definitely more comfortable for the left wrist, but I've learned it this way so my wrist can take the twist :-) | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 604 Registered: 5-2006 |
Michael Bolton??!  Thanx! | ||
| the_8_string_king
Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 655 Registered: 9-2005 |
Sorry, Flip! It's wasn't a cut! Anyway, he's a good-looking guy... even if he's quite the poser as far as being a serious singer! (And I only see the resemblence in the 1 picture!) Congrats on the Elan... I see you've been planning it for a while! It seems like a perfect match for you... rock n' roll image and style and all. And -I also used to have a Quilted Maple Elan... before it was stolen- I think you'll find the Maple body, neck, and top will really cut through the sound more than the Mahogany-bodied Spoilers! Maple has a brighter sound. Have you noticed it already? | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 605 Registered: 5-2006 |
Yes indeed, it makes a huge difference. Only the '87 Spoiler has a Mahogany body btw, the '83 has a solid Koa body. I think the Koa is somewhere in between soundwise. That was a nasty experience with your Elan I guess... It must hurt to see it for sale and you can't do anything 'bout it I hope your new bass will ease the pain a little... ;-) Cheerz! Flip | ||
| the_8_string_king
Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 657 Registered: 9-2005 |
That's the plan, sir. My replacement bass was designed to -among other things- totally smoke my Elan. Of course, with the Mahogany body, and the Rock Maple in the Neck being out-ratioed by the Mahogany in the neck, it likely won't be as bright. On the other hand, with the BTCered Coco Bolo on the front and rear, and the Ebony and Vermillion in the neck, it should sound even better -in it's own way. | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1501 Registered: 2-2006 |
Looking like Michael Bolton wouldn't be bad if Nicholette Sheridan came with the package.  Looking like nobody, Olie | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Intermediate Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 182 Registered: 10-2006 |
Who'd win a fight between Michael Bolton and Kenny G? We all would, my friends, we all would. Peter | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 921 Registered: 6-2002 |
I'm not a fan of either of those guys but I doubt if i'd turn down a gig if they called ... lol Would you? Jazzyvee | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 660 Registered: 5-2006 |
..if you get the call but can't do the gig, please give them my number :-) My Elan in action last night: Youtube link | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 582 Registered: 11-2004 |
Good stuff Flip!! | ||
| aquaman
Junior Username: aquaman Post Number: 38 Registered: 9-2006 |
Flip, Great sound and cool playing! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5702 Registered: 5-2002 |
Cool! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 664 Registered: 5-2006 |
Hah, thanx! I've done some (poor) editing, result: Some more Elan action (for the eye)  | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 668 Registered: 5-2006 |
  More pics: Click here (Message edited by fc_spoiler on November 28, 2007) | ||
| the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 698 Registered: 1-2004 |
Wow, cool pics Flip, especially the second one! Wilfred | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 1239 Registered: 9-2002 |
The BEST thing about a PJ Elan? Showing it to all your Fender/clone Fender playing friends and having them hear it, then just laughing at them for wasting their money! 'You bought a Sadowsky?!? hahahahah . . . .' J o e y | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 682 Registered: 5-2006 |
 Here's a new family pic.:  | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 652 Registered: 11-2004 |
You look like you're ready to take on the world Flip! Plenty of tube juice in that rack!!! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 693 Registered: 5-2006 |
I hope the world is ready for me I am indeed ready to focus on obtaining more Alembics now, no ampgas for me annymore :-) (only some maintenance costs...) Nice Elan action shot from last week:  (Message edited by FC_Spoiler on April 22, 2008) | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 725 Registered: 11-2004 |
Cool photo! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 826 Registered: 5-2006 |
[ultralatereactionmode  ] Thanx!  [/ultralatereactionmode ] She's detunable now:  | ||
| rraymond
Advanced Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 353 Registered: 6-2002 |
I always liked your Elan Flip, that Stormburst is totally unique. Sorry for the late compliment! I hope you like the detuner. I tried them back in the 90's and they just bamboozled the heck outta me. Pushed me into 5 strings, which I love! | ||
| kenner
New Username: kenner Post Number: 8 Registered: 4-2010 |
<----loves the ART Nightbass...I own one as well | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1147 Registered: 5-2006 |
They're great indeed, but a bit too great for me... I sold mine last year and went for a simpeler setup, at least that's what I thought... I got a TC Electronic G-Sharp, Rocktron Patchmate and Mesa/Boogie Abacus midi switcher:   | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1892 Registered: 5-2006 |
Had a brief revisit with this bass today @ Edwin van Huik's shop. (I traded this Elan for the Series I last year) Edwin with his Series I/II signature model:  | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4874 Registered: 5-2009 |
Kool ! | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4984 Registered: 6-2002 |
Bass brothers. Looks like Edwin has LED's in his shoes instead of the bass :-) | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4876 Registered: 5-2009 |
Such LED shoes are handy for walking on a stage covered with cables with little or no gaffers tape to secure them ! |
