Club Alleva-Coppolo (Part 20)

[rictrose]

sorry about my dyslexia

Originally Posted by rictrose

Thanks ABC...

[tomshepp]

I've owned both a Sadowsky 5 string jazz and now an Alleva Coppolo LM Limited Edition. Thanks Joel! I tend to keep fewer instruments for a long time, rather than either collecting many, or turning them over quickly. I'm not nearly as adept as some at describing the technical aspects of basses but...

My impression of the two 5 string jazz basses is this:

To me the AC has a tighter/quicker feel and response.

The AC is heavier by a lot. I think this may have a lot to do with the feel. Both Sadowsky basses I had felt similar to each other. Softer feel to me, with more give when I would dig in. To me, the AC steps up when I dig in.

The Sadowsky sounds more modern, while the AC sounds pretty much like a 70's jazz. Although, the preamp gives a little more either bass or treble, when you need/want it. It still retains the Fender sound.

The jury is still out for me in terms of which bass has a better B string. I still need more time with the AC

Both instruments are of the highest quality. To answer all the questions in the other threads; yes, these basses are worth it.
MHO

[KJung]

Originally Posted by tomshepp

I've owned both a Sadowsky 5 string jazz and now an Alleva Coppolo LM Limited Edition. Thanks Joel! I tend to keep fewer instruments for a long time, rather than either collecting many, or turning them over quickly. I'm not nearly as adept at describing the technical aspects of basses but...

My impression of the two 5 string jazz basses is this:

To me the AC has a tighter/quicker feel and response.

The AC is heavier by a lot. I think this may have a lot to do with the feel. Both Sadowsky basses I had felt similar to each other. Softer feel to me, with more give when I would dig in. To me, the AC steps up when I dig in.

The Sadowsky sounds more modern, while the AC sounds pretty much like a 70's jazz. Although, the preamp gives a little more either bass or treble, when you need/want it. It still retains the Fender sound.

Both instruments are of the highest quality. To answer all the questions in the other threads; yes, these basses are worth it.
MHO

As one who has gigged a pair of these basses (A-C LM5 and ash/maple Sadowsky Vintage 5 with singles) for many years, you hit the nail on the head. The ash/maple spec is even more unique since Roger's stock pickup placement is 60's position... so again, ash/maple 60's position moves the instrument into its own vibe.

The Sadowsky has a more 'modern' feel to it all the way around... smaller body, flatter fretboard radius, much more aggressive preamp, and even the single coil 'Sadowsky' pickups have a bit more upper mid bite than the A-C. Wonderful basses, totally consistent (no surprises), light weight.

My A-C is bigger, a touch heavier, more rounded radius, much more subtle preamp, more relaxed pickup voicing, and to my ear, it sounds more like an old Fender, and it FEELS more like an old Fender, even though it is a 5 string. The A-C's do result in some 'surprises' due to a bit more of a hands on approach to building versus the super tuned Sadowsky production process. I kind of dig it. The little finish flaws and router marks, etc. make these basses feel like Leo Fender might have made them on his bench in 1960 or whatever.

I've recently sold my Sadowsky. The good news is, if I decide I miss that more modern take on a J, I know I can get virtually the identical bass as I had either used or new. The LM is going nowhere... ever

[tomshepp]

There you go!

[bassdoubler]

hey all....thinking of moving my tom barney LM5 custom and sadly leaving the club ....thought I'd give you guys first crack before i post in the classifieds so PM if you're interested!!

[ACB0015]

Well, it's hard to get "KBP" right, too, as I think more of "Killer P Bass" than Kirk's initials.

[svtb15]

Originally Posted by ACB0015

Well, it's hard to get "KBP" right, too, as I think more of "Killer P Bass" than Kirk's initials.

[jonno1707]

Got bored and swapped necks between my RA an KPB...Wow amazing difference the RA really warmed up and has an incredible finger tone basically an LG but more punch from the 70's spec placement an the P has MUCH more grind and focus with less wool on the notes.

[Joelc73]

Originally Posted by jonno1707

Got bored and swapped necks between my RA an KPB...Wow made 2 killer basses even better...

Looks cool. How does the KBP sound with the maple neck?

Who has the best prices on new Pedullas?

[Vic]

Originally Posted by Joelc73

Looks cool. How does the KBP sound with the maple neck?

Originally Posted by jonno1707

...the P has MUCH more grind and focus with less wool on the notes.

[Joelc73]

Originally Posted by Vic

Hadn't had coffee yet... :-)

[Gilsonite]

Nice RAK - Pbass

A Black Pickguard on that Pbass would bring it all together!!!!

[tomshepp]

My new to me AC LM5 with a really old LG4

Can I get a #?

[KJung]

Originally Posted by tomshepp

My new to me AC LM5 with a really old LG4

Can I get a #?

Nice! I see you also have one of Jimmy's new 'DB' models also

[RS]

Is it impossible to get a hold of Jimmy via email now?

[Joelc73]

Originally Posted by RS

Is it impossible to get a hold of Jimmy via email now?

I got him by phone last week pretty easily.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by Joelc73

I got him by phone last week pretty easily.

+1 Jimmy is NOT an email guy. As with most things, if you really want to contact a luthier, calling is the thing!

[Joelc73]

Just finished swapping out the neck pickup in one of my LG's -- and I could not be happier.

The neck pickup in my CAOJ bass was always quieter than the bridge PU by a decent margin. You had to bring it up fairly close to the strings and it still wasn't balanced. It turns out the magnets were bad. Jimmy took good care of me in diagnosing it. I just popped the new one in and, holy moly, does this thing sound good. I am so incredibly happy with it -- and all my AC's.

I love these basses!

[RS]

Originally Posted by KJung

+1 Jimmy is NOT an email guy. As with most things, if you really want to contact a luthier, calling is the thing!

I need a price list so I can schedule my basses on my homeowners insurance - so really do need an email from him.

RS

[bassdoubler]

+1 Jimmy isn't really too great at responding to emails....I would def call him