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svtb15
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- Mar 22, 2004
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- I play it all. Whatever works for the gig. Q+
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Just to help you get the image straight, the rainbow carpet is from the basement at home. That house was built in 1970, and still looks like it was built in 1970.
The beige carpet is from the "band room" upstairs from my office (at work).
Hey guys, I'm really feeling my LM5 right now. But, I'm also getting gas for a KBP5. I'm thinking about asking Jimmy to change my LG5 order to a KPB5. That way I'll have a AC J & P bass. What do you guys think? I get real bad gas for a bass when they really feel good in my hands...and when that happens, I want more of what they have to offer.! AHHHHHHHHH! Actually, I think I Alleva~coppolo Gas! 'NOW THAT"S FUNKY! WOOOOO!
Here's an Alleva-Coppolo that I owned about 4 years ago and at the present, fellow Tb'r Dan Knowlton still owns. I'm curious the new refinements that AC has since added as compared to older models such as this. I know the lollipop tuner is one, but what else? Since he's now local to me, I may pay visit and just maybe I'll pop on the band wagon once again since the recession has ended. 
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In on this thread too and sorry I don't have the standard full-shot like everyone else, but here's my piece.
Wow, just... wow that is gorgeous.
What kind of board is that? Ebony or Indian Rosewood?
Candy Apple Orange Juice! I missed that bass by just a couple of hours!!!
Peace,
T
Not to open a can of worms but some people say it matters and some don't. I think every piece of wood sounds different but that is just me. I have always felt the darker the Rosewood the warmer the sound as a general guideline. That is how it has worked out for me but I have seen Indian Rosewoods that were almost as bright and punchy as Maple so there are always exceptions. My last LG5 was finished in Nitro and had a Dalbergia Negra board which was very dark and smelt of Chocolate to my nose and she was as warm and sweet as any Chocolate I have ever had...Trust me, you will not be sorry for your choice!
Peace,
T
No hard feelings right?
If you ever want to fly over to LA, you're welcome to come and play it 
.And to Dave, Tom is correct about it being CAOJ and it's finished in Nitrocellulose.
Im in!
KBP4 with Brazilian Board
Matching LG5. Exact same woods bought from same original owner.
Just need an LM and an RA.
KBP4 with Brazilian Board
Matching LG5. Exact same woods bought from same original owner.
Just need an LM and an RA.
No hard feelings right?
And to Dave, Tom is correct about it being CAOJ and it's finished in Nitrocellulose.
LOL...Not at all! If I remember correctly I may have even recommended you check it out! I think I had bought my LG4 and was having Jimmy make me a 5 at the time and did not move soon enough. I think I actually talked to Jimmy a couple of times about this bass and just did not pull the trigger because of the one I had on order...She is certainly one of the finest examples of Jimmy's work that I have ever seen either way!
Peace,
T
By the way here are a few of my Allevas...
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D A L B E R G I A!!!
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My Booker King!
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One of 2 LG4s I had (I think he calls them Standards now)
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I think this is the same one...on the Right obviously
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I am pretty sure this is the other LG4...
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I could have eaten this neck!!!
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Here is my First LG5...
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mmmmmm! Some bright, snappy, and really percussive sounding Honduran!
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Carpet Pic!
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One of the Most beautiful basses I have ever seen!! This is my first LG4...I wish I had it back!!!
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WOW...anyone else need a cigarette?
Peace,
T
D A L B E R G I A!!!
My Booker King!
One of 2 LG4s I had (I think he calls them Standards now)
I think this is the same one...on the Right obviously
I am pretty sure this is the other LG4...
I could have eaten this neck!!!
Here is my First LG5...
mmmmmm! Some bright, snappy, and really percussive sounding Honduran!
Carpet Pic!
One of the Most beautiful basses I have ever seen!! This is my first LG4...I wish I had it back!!!
WOW...anyone else need a cigarette?
Peace,
T
I think people are going to start O.D-ing soon from this overload of legit Alleva bass pictures we have going on here haha.
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