Question for the Alleva Coppolo owners ..

[Nick Bassman]

Hi

I'm close to purchasing and LG5 but I wonder if anyone could shed some light on the truss rod adjustment.

I see that the adjustment is not via a hex headed nut so this brings two questions to mind :-

Is it possible to adjust the truss rod without removing the neck ?

Is a special tool provided/required ?

Thanks for your help

Cheers

Nick

[202dy]

The neck does not have to be removed. Look closely at the bottom of the neck pocket. There is a small access hole to allow insertion of an Allen wrench.

LG5

KPB 5 Clearer image.

[Nick Bassman]

Originally Posted by 202dy

The neck does not have to be removed. Look closely at the bottom of the neck pocket. There is a small access hole to allow insertion of an Allen wrench.

LG5

KPB 5 Clearer image.

I see the access but all the pictures I've seen show a cross head style nut NOT a hex head

As below :-

[202dy]

If you view the image on the home page it appears to be an hex recess in the adjustment nut. It doesn't matter. Even if the bass has a traditional Fender style nut the access will allow for adjustment with either a straight screwdriver or an offset driver as shown in the upper left corner of the image.

[KJung]

This is in keeping with Jimmy's 'vintage' vibe. The adjustment mechanism is the same as the old Fenders. I find the easiest way to adjust it is with a moderate sized standard (non philips) screwdriver. You do not have to take the neck off.

I've had mine over a year, and the neck is solid as a rock. I think I gave it a very minor tweak (less than an 1/8th of a turn) one time.

K

[Nick Bassman]

Originally Posted by 202dy

If you view the image on the home page it appears to be an hex recess in the adjustment nut. It doesn't matter. Even if the bass has a traditional Fender style nut the access will allow for adjustment with either a straight screwdriver or an offset driver as shown in the upper left corner of the image.

Thanks

[Nick Bassman]

Originally Posted by KJung

This is in keeping with Jimmy's 'vintage' vibe. The adjustment mechanism is the same as the old Fenders. I find the easiest way to adjust it is with a moderate sized standard (non philips) screwdriver. You do not have to take the neck off.

I've had mine over a year, and the neck is solid as a rock. I think I gave it a very minor tweak (less than an 1/8th of a turn) one time.

K

Thank you, all is well in that case