bassgurumonster Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) CASH PRICE £1999 TRADE VALUE £2695 Alembic Elan made in 1990. Excellent condition. Spec below: Model: Elan top: Flame Maple accent: none body: Maple finish: Stormburst neck: 3-piece Maple scale; 34" long fingerboard: Ebony inlays: Pearloid (plastic) ovals pickups: Alembic PJ controls: volume, pan, filter, Q-switch, mono output hardware: chrome plated brass Comes with Alembic hard case MIGHT TRADE. NO P/ BASSES OR JAZZ. ANYTHING UNUSUAL THANKS FOR LOOKING Edited December 2, 2020 by bassgurumonster 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Erm, trade value how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, alyctes said: Erm, trade value how much? Corrected mate. The curse of the bassist sausage fingers !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 To have this built now to this spec would cost you £12,000 !! The case; which is included, would cost £460 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Beauty. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wright/watt Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Stunning bass this! In reality of the two Alembic basses I've been fortunate enough to have had a play about on..The Elan easily outplayed the vastly more expensive all bells and whistles Series 11, This is a lot of bass, and in Alembic price terms! An out and out bargain...GLWTS 😃👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Thanks mate. To buy this model / spec would be £12k !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 On 23/11/2020 at 15:21, wright/watt said: Stunning bass this! In reality of the two Alembic basses I've been fortunate enough to have had a play about on..The Elan easily outplayed the vastly more expensive all bells and whistles Series 11, This is a lot of bass, and in Alembic price terms! An out and out bargain...GLWTS 😃👍 I have one of these Elan basses, although mine has a P/P setup not a PJ setup and they are a heck of a bass guitar. Whilst they don't have the flexibility tone wise of the more expensive alembics they have an unique voice and hold their own with a lot of dignity clarity, punch, warmth, articulation and you can still get a lot of mileage with it's tonal palette. It's such a versatile bass. All the best with the sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 1 hour ago, jazzyvee said: I have one of these Elan basses Thought so. You let me have a play on it at a bass bash. One of the nicest fretted basses I've ever played; very even tempered and vice free. Though as well as double Ps, doesn't yours have separate filters per pickup too? Amazing value at £2k, I'd presumed these things cost Megabucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 To buy one right now would cost you £12k !! The case alone is £450. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 My God, that is absolutely stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Thanks. Its a lovely finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nationofzeros Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Hi Mike, I'm the Ovation guy. My email : [email protected] ; please feel free to drop me an email Best regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitskin Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 intresting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 24/11/2020 at 20:55, NickA said: Thought so. You let me have a play on it at a bass bash. One of the nicest fretted basses I've ever played; very even tempered and vice free. Though as well as double Ps, doesn't yours have separate filters per pickup too? Amazing value at £2k, I'd presumed these things cost Megabucks. That particular bass is an elan plus, it has a single filter only plus it has bass and treble boost/cut switches. Glad you liked playing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 On hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Am I going crazy. Your letting a £12000 bass go for 2 grand.? What am I missing here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 6 hours ago, bubinga5 said: Am I going crazy. Your letting a £12000 bass go for 2 grand.? What am I missing here. I was going to ask that... But took a look on reverb;. This is a good price but not outrageously cheap. Why some brands hold their value so well and other don't is one of the great mysteries. Famous players is one factor I guess perceived collectabilty, investment opportunity and fashion I guess. Whatever, this remains a steal at £2k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 It is a stunner good luck with the sale OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 7 hours ago, bubinga5 said: Am I going crazy. Your letting a £12000 bass go for 2 grand.? What am I missing here. The price for a new one now is £12k with this spec.The case is £450!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Well I better offer you £1 for the case then.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 12 hours ago, bubinga5 said: Am I going crazy. Your letting a £12000 bass go for 2 grand.? What am I missing here. It wasn't £12k when first made. That is the replacement price now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Guess it's like Warwick dolphins. They don't officially make them any more, but will make you one if you pay enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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