Club Alleva-Coppolo (Part 12!!!)

[Chef]

Well, my nitro is cashed but that's mostly cause Kirk whipped it like a rented mule before I got it.
Mine's in a protec contego, which seems to work pretty well.

 

[Mitchthebassplayer]

I use a Levy's bag which is really soft inside but it's old and I think the inside of the zipper lining is what's been eating it....I just bought an igig bag so it won't be happening anymore but I kinda like it....it's starting to look like my '69 Fender!

 

[Lichtaffen]

What bag are you using? Nitro is a bit fussy, and you really need a soft bag lining with no plastic. I use the Mono bag with mine, and it still looks new after 2 years.

That's really good to know. I've got my KBP4 Classic in a G&G case, so I'm assuming it's safe. I also put it on a regular guitar stand, is that a no-no? I know they look cool when they're worn, but I'd rather keep mine new for as long as possible. That finish looks different under every light source. I love that.

 

[KJung]

That's really good to know. I've got my KBP4 Classic in a G&G case, so I'm assuming it's safe. I also put it on a regular guitar stand, is that a no-no? I know they look cool when they're worn, but I'd rather keep mine new for as long as possible. That finish looks different under every light source. I love that.

The guitar stands with those rubber tube type protection things are a no no. Stands made by Hercules work fine, and are marketed as 'mostly' Nitro safe, but you wouldn't want to leave the bass on the stand for days at a time. On the gig... no problem.

 

[Lichtaffen]

Oops.

 

[Sadowsky]

The guitar stands with those rubber tube type protection things are a no no. Stands made by Hercules work fine, and are marketed as 'mostly' Nitro safe, but you wouldn't want to leave the bass on the stand for days at a time. On the gig... no problem.

I recommend our NitroGuard stand protectors.
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roger

 

[BajosXclusivos]

Thanks for all your messages...and nice to be a member of AC´s basses owners elite...
I learn so much reading all your post before take my way to AC basses... I believe that those that we have basses of Jimmy we stay with the syndrome of wanting more and more ... now do I think about a RA5 with matching headstock that they can say to me of this model sound?
I found a photo of the bass when Jimmy was doing it and they are in the correct thing, the color is aged olympic white ... the pickguard is tortoise and the angle of the photo makes it see black ... the color is like of photo #3 ... yellowish way.

Regards,

Tommy

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[lullbass]

f/s only
2008 LG5 alder / rosewood

I hate to let this bass get away but unfortunately the 19mm spacing in too much for me.
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Hello Lullbass ,

Nice LG 5 , is the 19 mm spacing due to the Hipshot bridge?

thats standard spacing on a coppolo 5

 

[tombowlus]

I recommend our NitroGuard stand protectors.
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roger

You know, Roger, I was just looking over at three of my many Hamilton stands (which I love for their sturdiness and ability to hold any bass securely), and only two of them have the NitroGuard protectors on them. I may be in touch to order about a dozen more.

 

[KJung]

You know, Roger, I was just looking over at three of my many Hamilton stands (which I love for their sturdiness and ability to hold any bass securely), and only two of them have the NitroGuard protectors on them. I may be in touch to order about a dozen more.

Hard to use those old Hamiltons once you experience the Hercules stands. If you don't want to use the large, heavy duty hanging stands (wonderful), they make a VERY small fold up stand more in the spirit of the old Hamilton models. Very stable, folds up to almost nothing, and relatively nitro safe.

 

[tombowlus]

Hard to use those old Hamiltons once you experience the Hercules stands. If you don't want to use the large, heavy duty hanging stands (wonderful), they make a VERY small fold up stand more in the spirit of the old Hamilton models. Very stable, folds up to almost nothing, and relatively nitro safe.

Other than the chance that the Hercules may be more "nitro safe," I actually slightly prefer the Hamiltons. They seem more stable to me, and I don't really like the "auto-grip" deal. But if they are more "nitro safe" I might pick up a few more for use with my nitro-finished basses.

But enough derailing...

 

[Baccomang]

Thanks Tommy ,

I like the yellowish white!
Great bass , is this bass unique being a one piece body ?
I thought all AC's were one piece bodies , or am i wrong?

Thanks for all your messages...and nice to be a member of AC´s basses owners elite...
I learn so much reading all your post before take my way to AC basses... I believe that those that we have basses of Jimmy we stay with the syndrome of wanting more and more ... now do I think about a RA5 with matching headstock that they can say to me of this model sound?
I found a photo of the bass when Jimmy was doing it and they are in the correct thing, the color is aged olympic white ... the pickguard is tortoise and the angle of the photo makes it see black ... the color is like of photo #3 ... yellowish way.

Regards,

Tommy

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[KJung]

Thanks Tommy ,

I like the yellowish white!
Great bass , is this bass unique being a one piece body ?
I thought all AC's were one piece bodies , or am i wrong?

Most basses, including the A-C's are two piece bodies (usually book matched if a trans finish is being used). IMO, there is no advantage or disadvantage to a one piece body.

 

[Baccomang]

Most basses, including the A-C's are two piece bodies (usually book matched if a trans finish is being used). IMO, there is no advantage or disadvantage to a one piece body.

Thanks Kjung!

 

[Vic]

Most basses, including the A-C's are two piece bodies (usually book matched if a trans finish is being used). IMO, there is no advantage or disadvantage to a one piece body.

I would slightly adjust this to be more specific to what I think you're really saying (and I totally agree with)... "no tonal advantage...".

IMHO there is a definite aesthetic advantage. I love the look of a one-piece body since it can have uninterrupted grain patterns, and with certain pieces of wood, it can make a huge difference in the look.

Anyway, small point.

 

[jonno1707]

IMO the pure fact that one piece of wood is vibrating equally across the entire spectrum would yield a slightly different tone than two pieces glued together...

 

[Vic]

IMO the pure fact that one piece of wood is vibrating equally across the entire spectrum would yield a slightly different tone than two pieces glued together...

This has been discussed before. The conclusion that's typically arrived at is that it's a net "wash" because wood grain is not uniform... even if it's uninterrupted by glue lines. Now, if you're dealing with a piece of wood that literally had grain that was totally consistent in density and spacing from end to end, and maybe even perfectly linear, there might be a stronger argument for a noticeable diff, but at least IMHO, I don't believe there's a tonal advantage or disadvantage in 99.9999999999999% of the cases out there.

 

[jonno1707]

I dont think its about the grain being uniform or not but more so if the two pieces are from the same part of the same exact tree as to hopefully yield and almost exact and duplicate vibrational response.

 

[Chef]

1) If you repeatedly could hear and correctly identify the diff b/t a one piece and a two piece bodied bass in a blindfolded, back to back test, and,
2) could accurately describe to me an audible difference that several other listeners could also identify and agree upon when pointed out, then;
3) I'd buy you a case of whatever is your preferred adult beverage

IMO the pure fact that one piece of wood is vibrating equally across the entire spectrum would yield a slightly different tone than two pieces glued together...

 

[tombowlus]

I dont think its about the grain being uniform or not but more so if the two pieces are from the same part of the same exact tree as to hopefully yield and almost exact and duplicate vibrational response.

And then there's the whole "wood versus glue" thing. My guess is that anytime you add more glue to the equation, there is a potential for some tonal change. But in the case of a two-piece body, this effect should be pretty minimal, and I would think that from a practical perspective, there would not be much perceptible tonal difference between a one-piece and a two-piece body as a result of that one glue line.

I would also add that some luthiers intentionally choose different woods, or different density of the same wood, for the "bass" and the "treble" side of the instrument.