Club Alleva-Coppolo (Part 20) - Page 8

Bass7755 · #**141** 12-19-2012, 07:21 AM

I didn't mention my KBP5 (which is mattyiop's old bass) that I have had for 3 years this week. I don't use it as much as my LG5 (that sounded GREAT Sunday). The KBP5 is a wonderful bass but I'm more of a J bass guy.
I'm also on the waiting list for another LG5. It's been a very long wait but I think its almost finished.
Dan

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Originally Posted by Bass7755

Coming up on my 2 year anniversary with my LG5 next month.
I love the bass just as much as I did when I first got it.
Playing it tomorrow at our 3rd annual Alzheimer's benefit/
Christmas party.
Dan

**Chef** · #**142** 12-19-2012, 07:29 AM

I've had my LG 5 years or so now...I'm bad with time.
I got it from Kirk; I still use it regularly, though it's part of a 5 deep rotation, really.

I think it was the last NYC made bass, fwiw.

metalstorm · #**143** 12-19-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by notejung

Anyone can tell sound difference between Jimmy Wood and Brazllian Old Growth Fretboard.

Jimmy wood gets accross the border with no problems.

**Chef** · #**144** 12-19-2012, 08:17 AM

Jimmy Wood sounds like an Italian with a baseball bat.
To me.

ymmv.

notejung · #**145** 12-19-2012, 09:12 AM

I am deciding to buy one of AC that i have 2 choice between 2 LG5 4300$ Jimmy wood FB and 6000$ for Old Growth Brazillian FB.

Should I need to waste my money for Brazillian or not?

Thank u
Note

RS · #**146** 12-19-2012, 09:28 AM

Ok, so what is Jimmy wood?

Vic · #**147** 12-19-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chef

I've had my LG 5 years or so now...I'm bad with time.

Wait... I thought you got yours after I got mine? I've only had mine since April of '09 (making it only 4 years NEXT April). Or am I confused? It wouldn't be the first time.

basses55 · #**148** 12-19-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by notejung

I am deciding to buy one of AC that i have 2 choice between 2 LG5 4300$ Jimmy wood FB and 6000$ for Old Growth Brazillian FB.

Should I need to waste my money for Brazillian or not?

Thank u
Note

I've played a ton of ACs with the different boards and each wood type has their own somewhat different character...I've yet to play one that I flat out didnt like. However ,I have to admit I'm partial to Brazilian...it provides such a nice balance of definition and high end clarity without sacrificing the warmth of rosewood. I really love it and (at least to me) has been worth the upgrade .

**Chef** · #**149** 12-19-2012, 09:39 AM

I told you I was bad with time!!!!!!

Looking at kirk's feedback, seems it was about Dec '09...soooo...3 years......

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Originally Posted by Vic

Wait... I thought you got yours after I got mine? I've only had mine since April of '09 (making it only 4 years NEXT April). Or am I confused? It wouldn't be the first time.

Joelc73 · #**150** 12-19-2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notejung

I am deciding to buy one of AC that i have 2 choice between 2 LG5 4300$ Jimmy wood FB and 6000$ for Old Growth Brazillian FB.

Should I need to waste my money for Brazillian or not?

Thank u
Note

Either one would be great. I have both -- I'd probably buy the Brazilian one given the choice.

mattyiop · #**151** 12-19-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bass7755

I didn't mention my KBP5 (which is mattyiop's old bass) that I have had for 3 years this week. I don't use it as much as my LG5 (that sounded GREAT Sunday). The KBP5 is a wonderful bass but I'm more of a J bass guy.
I'm also on the waiting list for another LG5. It's been a very long wait but I think its almost finished.
Dan

Dan, hows that KBP5 working out for you - man I miss that bass

Also when did you place your order for a new LG5? Specs?

YCBass · #**152** 12-19-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by notejung

Anyone can tell sound difference between Jimmy Wood and Brazllian Old Growth Fretboard.

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Originally Posted by RS

Ok, so what is Jimmy wood?

According to Jimmy, Jimmy-wood or Coppolo-wood is a type of South American Rosewood and it's the closest in sound without actually being Brazilian Rosewood... My LG5 has it and I love it!

But as always, I will defer to those with more detailed ears and know just how to describe what they hear.

diglo · #**153** 12-20-2012, 05:45 PM

My hippie KBP5 has a Jimmy wood board.

vpermana · #**154** 12-22-2012, 01:06 PM

Hi All,
Anybody know the value of a mint condition AC LG4 classic with Nitro paint now?
How much does Jimmy sell the new one now? How long is the wait?
Thank you for any info you can share.

Virdi

Wally Malone · #**155** 12-22-2012, 01:59 PM

Hey, what's all this talk, I come here for the pictures!

Wally

Bassist30 · #**156** 12-23-2012, 09:38 AM

Happy Holidays to all and have a great New Year.
And Jimmy from one Italian to the next.

Merry Cristo per voi e la vostra famiglia

vpermana · #**157** 12-24-2012, 09:40 PM

Hi AC fans,
This has been a very difficult decision but my wife really needs it.
Hopefully I will be able to track it down when she becomes successful.
If anybody is looking, please check the classified as a 2011 LG4 Classic from Bass Player Live has just become available.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks

76Dub · #**158** 12-25-2012, 08:44 AM

For all those Italians out there and Jimmy....Buon Natale

Bass7755 · #**159** 12-26-2012, 02:42 PM

I love the KBP5. But I play the LG5 quite a bit more.
I was thinking about selling the KBP5 and picking up
another Jazz (since the LG5 is my only other bass).
When going over the KBP5 I found that the volume
pot needs to be replaced and a couple of other minor
things needs to be taken care of before I make my final
dcision to keep it or not.

I ordered the new LG5 over a year and a half ago.
The Specs are:
Olympic White w/matching head stock
Rosewood Board w/blocks and binding
Tort guard.

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas.
Dan

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Originally Posted by mattyiop

Dan, hows that KBP5 working out for you - man I miss that bass

Also when did you place your order for a new LG5? Specs?

bassdoubler · #**160** 12-26-2012, 05:10 PM

letting go of my KBP5 was one of the hardest and best decisions I ever made (bass gear-wise)....I replaced it with a SQUIRE P5 and to my ear it actually sounds a bit more "Fender"-like than the KBP. Especially with flats on it, it's very hard for me to hear any major differences. Feel wise, the KBP obviously wins, but for what I need a P for these days, any P will do. Hell, I turned it around and got a Fodera out of it!! IME/O, I think the true AC magic is in those jazz basses and Jimmy's pre which I still regard as one of the most organic, natural sounding pres out there. No offense Kirk!