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Author Message tmoney61092 Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 314 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 9:06 am:    i like the control layout because if someone somehow manages to not notice the third pickup, it just looks like a bass with Signature electronics with an added master volume and LED switch. this baby is going to be amazing to play. i have loved Jason's Elan since i saw his bass solo in Seattle '89, and now ,Flip, you have that bass and more, nothing could make this bass better, well getting blackened will ;-) ~Taylor adriaan Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2383 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 2:55 pm:    My little eye spots preparations for a rounded truss rod cover. eligilam Advanced Member Username: eligilam Post Number: 225 Registered: 2-2006 Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 5:28 pm:    RE: Mica's post #6522: that surely can't be coincidence that the term "unblackened" was used for a bass that seems to be very highly inspired by the "...And Justice For All" Newsted/Metallica era. If it was, somehow, an intentional pun, then mucho kudos! elwoodblue Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 950 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 6:37 pm:    Good eye Adriaan, I didn't see that. tmoney61092 Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 317 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 6:48 pm:    Just like Newsted's original ~Taylor fc_spoiler Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1041 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Monday, January 11, 2010 - 9:09 am:    Check, a must have traditional Elan feature :-) I think this is the second or third bass they've done in quite some time with the round truss rods cover... No Alembic die hards who spot the ultra "hidden" custom feature? I have not seen an Elan with this one yet... adriaan Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2391 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Monday, January 11, 2010 - 2:06 pm:    Flame maple neck lams? elwoodblue Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 961 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Monday, January 11, 2010 - 3:47 pm:    Sustain block? What a beautiful bass. sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 666 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Monday, January 11, 2010 - 4:42 pm:    Yes that might be right , sustain block! fc_spoiler Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1042 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Monday, January 11, 2010 - 8:19 pm:    nah... that aint it. Adriaan was hot with the flames ;-) elwoodblue Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 963 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Monday, January 11, 2010 - 9:38 pm:    I'm stumped :/ adriaan Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2392 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 4:09 am:    OK - "hot with the flames", so: close but no cigar. So did they keep the flame maple laminates in line, so the figuring is continuous across the neck? Then why the #*@%! will this all get covered up in black? (Message edited by adriaan on January 12, 2010) cozmik_cowboy Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 639 Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 7:36 am:    Purpleheart stringers? Peter fc_spoiler Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1043 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 8:00 am:    Look at the picture and remember all woodwork has been done, look at any Elan in the Elan showcase (except my Stormburst, it's not so obvious on that one) and compare. Second clue: It might be mentioned once somewhere in this FTC The back of the neck will be left blank with a high gloss finish to show off those awesome (I presume (subtle pic request hint for Mica ;-)) flame Maple and Purpleheart lams ;-) cozmik_cowboy Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 640 Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 8:43 am:    No elbow cut. Peter fc_spoiler Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1044 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 8:47 am:    Bingo! sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 667 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 8:53 am:    Congratulations Peter! I hope you are feeling well again. Wolf . adriaan Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2393 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 9:05 am:    I was so thinking "Elans don't have an elbow cut, Elans don't have an elbow cut" I eventually started believing it myself.[:D] mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6588 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 7:54 pm:    I know I said you would see a blackened bass next, but I spied it with the holes drilled and just had to share: Next time blazing with black for sure! fc_spoiler Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1054 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 8:18 pm:    Alright, thanx! (can't get enough of those flames) the_jester Intermediate Member Username: the_jester Post Number: 160 Registered: 12-2009 Posted on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 9:32 pm:    fc_spoiler Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1057 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 7:41 am:    tmoney61092 Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 336 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 2:11 pm:    i just had a slight heart attack from all those flames, looking good Flip! ~Taylor mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6599 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 5:36 pm:    It's a blackened beauty: The back of the neck is taped off for the clear/satin part. tmoney61092 Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 338 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 6:06 pm:    she's.....beautiful!!!! ~Taylor fc_spoiler Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1060 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 8:38 pm:    Looks great, thanx! Please change the clear/satin part to clear/high gloss part ;-) I'm used to the high gloss neck finish (I have one with the satin neck and three with a high gloss neck) and it will make the flame maple lams look even better :-) alembicfan Member Username: alembicfan Post Number: 51 Registered: 10-2007 Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 4:46 am:    Looks good..... Congrats fc_spoiler Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1067 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 8:58 pm:    How about the 12th fret inlay and some info on the roadcase? ;-) All new guitars in my Metallica tribute band :-) Our "Jaymz" bought a LTD MX-130, Hetfield style Explorer (pre law suit, real explorer shape) with diamond plate top and our "KRK" bought a LTD Ouija Kirk Hammett signature. Soon I'll join forces with my tribute to the "Jason Elan" :-) (Message edited by fc_spoiler on February 16, 2010) tmoney61092 Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 343 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 6:11 pm:    Flip, sounds like you guys are pretty legit about all of this, how about as far as amps and effects being the same? ~Taylor fc_spoiler Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1068 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 8:32 am:    For my gear look at www.fcbass.com Kind of Cliff/Jason gearmix :-) Our Jaymz: Mesa Mark III - Mesa Rectumfrier 4x12 - TC Electronic G-major Our KRK: Mesa Mark IV - Marshall 1960 4x12 - Tube screamer - Crybaby from hell and I think a Boss multiffect processor (either Boss or Roland) Additional "Metallica approved" guitarz: USA Jackson Randy Rhoads and a Gibson V (white) When the Elan arrives, we're gonna go to a pro photostudio and take some neat gearpics :-) I have the Brasso and Alembic Supreme polish standby: