So, as I mentioned in my last NBD post, the 5 string Elan is out. And I managed to swing getting this amazing Distillate Exploiter (Distillate is the model, Exploiter is the Explorer body style). It's an '83 that was sent back to the factory around 2018 for a full re-finish, re-fret, and some other TLC. Then the guy mysteriously sold it. It went through a dealer or two and ended up with another member at the Alembic message board. Him and I worked out a deal, and I am super happy with the results. This thing is as amazing as it looks. It's "Entwistle '77" all day long!
32'' medium scale
5-piece maple/purpleheart neck
ebony fingerboard
mahogany body
flame koa top
vol/filter/pickup selector knobs
Q, bass cut/flat/boost, treble cut/flat/boost switches
Here's some pics from my first gig with a Who tribute band - Who's Who.