FS: Alleva-Coppolo BK Signature 5 String - Amazing!!

was3funk · #1 08-12-2010, 03:29 PM

FS: Alleva-Coppolo BK Signature 5 - Amazing!!

Up for grabs is a beautiful mint condition Alleva-Coppolo Booker King Signature 5 String. When it comes to AC's it doesn't get much better or more rare than this. This BK Signature model is only one of two in existence, the other being owned by Booker King himself.

Special Hand Selected Premium Ash Body
Special Hand Selected Premium Ash Neck
Maple Fingerboard
Trans Red Finish
Matching Trans Red Finish on Headstock and Neck
Hipshot Bridge
Hipshot "Lollipop" Tuners
9.4 lbs - Excellent weight and balance
AC Electronics - vol,vol,tone,bass boost,treble boost & active/passive
Includes white pearloid pickguard (not yet installed)
Mint Condition

This is the exact bass featured on the AC Website under Signature Series 5 Strings: http://allevacoppolo.com/basses/signature/bk-signature/

The tone can best be described as articulate, resonant, punchy, clean, clear and fast. Think Italian sports cars...no wonder why the finish is trans red!!

New this bass would cost over $5K+ and with more than a 14 month wait

Asking $4000. - Shipped Fed Ex Ground Insured - Paypal OK - CONUS - LOWER 48 ONLY

BIGREDSIX · #2 08-12-2010, 03:54 PM

Arrrrgh! That didn't take long....

Phantasm · #3 08-12-2010, 04:40 PM

Is the string tree crooked or is it the angle of this picture?

was3funk · #4 08-12-2010, 09:09 PM

LOL! I think they're angled like that on purpose. My LG5 is the same.

line6bassist · #5 08-13-2010, 10:43 AM

bump for a killer bass and super cool dude to deal with

was3funk · #6 08-14-2010, 01:10 PM

PM's replied. Would also consider a trade + cash for a 5-string ash/maple Sadowsky, Nordy, Celinder or AC

bassarama · #7 08-15-2010, 03:45 AM

It appears that the headstock stain is deeper red than body in photos ?

How common and desirable tone wise, is a painted ash neck on an AC ?

Ash is not a neck wood a lot of Fender style luthiers use is it ? How would you describe the tone please.

I tried to PM twice but technical problems hampered that.

Great looking bass for sure.
GOOD LUCK

Phantasm · #8 08-15-2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by was3funk

LOL! I think they're angled like that on purpose. My LG5 is the same.

I think you're right... I have another mfr's bass with a tree like that, and it has a similar tilt. I never noticed it before.

was3funk · #9 08-15-2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassarama

It appears that the headstock stain is deeper red than body in photos ?

How common and desirable tone wise, is a painted ash neck on an AC ?

Ash is not a neck wood a lot of Fender style luthiers use is it ? How would you describe the tone please.

I tried to PM twice but technical problems hampered that.

Great looking bass for sure.
GOOD LUCK

The photos are deceptive (think it has to do with the time of day the photos were taken and shadowing), the headstock stain is perfectly matching.

Although painted ash is not a 'common' wood used for the neck, I think Jimmy only used it a few times; maybe only for the two BK Signatures in existence?, it works amazingly well with this bass. The tone is clear and punchy, every note seems resonate and articulate. For me, and the reason I'm selling, is I realize I'm just not a painted and glossed neck guy - that's all. The bass kills in every way.

PM's seem to be working on my end...feel free to try again.

bassarama · #10 08-15-2010, 12:25 PM

PM sent (I think ?)

was3funk · #11 08-19-2010, 08:43 PM

Sold, thanks TB!