Those last two LM5s are giving me some serious GAS! I tried to quench it with a Fender Marcus Miller V, but I think I might have to go after an LM5 after all.
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
- Status
Jason's and Jonno's LM's are so freakin cool! I love both of
them.
Hopefully I will quench some of my Coppolo gas with the LG5 that
is headed my way in about a month!
Dan
Wow, is that ever cool. Forgive the n00b question, but do all ACs have that stamped on the headstock?
Nope that seems to be a new trend..
Same with the customers name on the neck plate..
Nice touches.
Aj
Same with the customers name on the neck plate..
Nice touches.
Aj
My 09 LM5 doesn't have it but I wish it was on there its very cool
Merry Christmas to every one on the AC thread
Okay I took a moment to take a few quick pics and give my first impressions. The first couple things I noticed are exactly what I liked about Ken's LM5 and what made me place an order - the neck is absolutely perfect. Nice and wide across the fretboard, and thin from front to back. Also the neck pocket is set so there is enough room to dig in if I need to, but the pickguard is still very close to the strings. I guess it's hard to explain why those two things are so important to me, but they REALLY make this bass perfect for me in terms of playability and that's why it's so hard to put down.
So I plugged it into my small rig (LMII into an LDS 112/coax cab) and whoa - it sounds exactly as I imagined - super aggressive 70's jazz with TONS of grind and punch. I'm LOVING the preamp. Feels great on a strap, very balanced. I weighed it on my digital bathroom scale and it comes in at 10.4 lbs.
So here's some pics from my iPhone...they don't do the 3TS justice but they'll give you an idea:
Simply beautiful bass Jason. That's my spec man in every way. Ash/Maple/TTB. You can't beat it! Enjoy that bass!
Awesome looking bass, Jason, glad you went with the black p/g. Hope it turns out to be a lifer.
vision
It's all about the groove!
- Feb 25, 2005
- 3,988
- 618
- 47
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist: MTD Basses, La Bella Strings, and 64 Audio IEMs
Thanks guys! Yeah I'm really loving this bass. I couldn't put it down all day yesterday. Hope you all enjoy your Christmas!
Tom7
I'm so bright, my mom called me son! ;-)
Out of curiosity, is anyone out there using flat wound strings with their Coppolo basses?
Considering how wonderful many of these Alleva Coppolo models are at retro tones, I'm wondering if anyone has one doing the Carol Kaye - James Jamerson vibe.
Considering how wonderful many of these Alleva Coppolo models are at retro tones, I'm wondering if anyone has one doing the Carol Kaye - James Jamerson vibe.
Chef
In Memoriam
Nice score! ... and those pics are darn good for an IPhone. That thing looks beautiful...Congrats!
I use TI jazz flats and Labella flats on my kbp-5 and my lg-5 gets a used set of Labella or Sadowsky flats for a couple of weeks when changing the rounds it normally wears. The kbp certainly cops the Jamerson/Kaye vibe. Palm muting the LG when it wears flats can cop a definite motown vibe.
dave
Man these basses are making me wanna JUMP on one at NAMM! (IF) i was to find one that spoke to me and was available.
CONGRATS TO EVERYONE ON THEIR CHRISTMAS GIFTS! They both look AMAZING!
CONGRATS TO EVERYONE ON THEIR CHRISTMAS GIFTS! They both look AMAZING!
Not sure I've seen the back of an A-C headstock before. I'd like to know if that 'Made in USA ...' marking always been there and if it has always included the two rectangles. Also do the rectangles represent anything? Given there are semi-custom basses, will that marking be omitted if requested? Thanks.
I have R Cocco 45-125 Stainless Steels on my LG and the tone and feel is pure 66 Jazz bass with the most pronounced Low B ever. Dark, rich and very wooden sound--pre killin`60`s coming at ya with this combo
I tried DR Sunbeams 45-125 and was shocked that the punch, definition, and fundamental disappreared--- as compared to the R. Cocco on the LG 5.
Get this--- the R.Cocco strings were not happening on my LM Deluxe and I had to immediately abort the mission.
I reckon every bass has its ideal string and it is an (expensive) process to find which string gives your bass the vibe-tone- and feel you are looking for.
Oh yeah-- Season`s Best and a prosperous healthy New Year to all AC cats out there.
Keep a Good Spirit
Chef
In Memoriam
You don't know expensive til you try 6-8 $300 sets on your double bass tying to find the right ones:>o!
I reckon every bass has its ideal string and it is an (expensive) process to find which string gives your bass the vibe-tone- and feel you are looking for.
Oh yeah-- Season`s Best and a prosperous healthy New Year to all AC cats out there.
Keep a Good Spirit
- Status
