Club Alleva-Coppolo (Part 18)

[Chef]

I like Jimmy's SS strings.
re Sadowsky: I prefer the blue SS over the blacks, which seem a little rougher and more grindy.
Dunlop nickles are worth checking, as are DA XL170.

Thanks for the string recommendations guys. I'll pick up some fatbeams or sunbeams and give them a try. I'll try Sadowsky blacks on the LM also.

 

[Joelc73]

I like Jimmy's SS strings.
re Sadowsky: I prefer the blue SS over the blacks, which seem a little rougher and more grindy.
Dunlop nickles are worth checking, as are DA XL170.

Thanks Chef.

BTW - Are you saying the Sadowsky Blacks are more rough/grindy? I wasn't sure if you meant the blues or the blacks.

I'm thinking the LM will be my slap/funk bass. Slightly lower tension would actually be good too.

 

[Chef]

Yes, I find the blacks more aggressive/harsh.
I got one set of each (blue/black ss, blue/black nickle)
and have been using the blues ever since.

I *think* the blues are slightly lower tension, but, I don't recall, for sure.
The blues are lower tension than the Dunlops;
the DA's are lower tension than Dunlops as well.

On my Nord VJ, the Dunlops were an unquestionable win.

I put Jimmy's (turkish) SS on my LG at Vic's recommendation, and they've been on there for a long time now.
They seem to be a nice easy medium tension as well.

 

[Antares]

Don't hold your breath. I ordered a bass end 2011 and he then said the wait time for a new build was AT LEAST 18 months.

Thanks for the info. I dont mind waiting, i just like to have a basic idea of when to expect it. Ill be counting the days for sure though.

 

[tieftonservices]

i use fatbeams on my LM5 and RA5 and it sounds fantastic!

check this: RÜDIGER BALDAUFS OWN STYLE PROJECT LIVE - YouTube

it is the LM5 through my aguilar tonehammer500 with a REDDI.

best, marius

the link doesn't work anymore, here is it again with some little edits.

best, marius

 

[witchbass]

i just recently put some dr nickel low riders on my lm which I'm digging atm, but really want to try some sunbeams and fatbeams

 

[Joelc73]

Nice clip of Mitch.

 

[Vic]

Nice clip of Mitch.

Alleva Coppolo LG - YouTube

And another (this one is the LM counterpart to the LG one you posted)...

Alleva Coppolo LM - YouTube

Great playing and commentary as usual from Mitch.

 

[funkaholic]

+1
Mitch is the man responsible of me playing Jimmy's incredible basses, he is not only a great player but extremely knowledgeable in terms of tone, set-up, well anything bass related...

BTW the sonic blue LG5 in the video is mine

Nice clip of Mitch.

Alleva Coppolo LG - YouTube

 

[joel the bass player]

I definitely enjoyed those videos and look forward to some more. Both the LG and the LM sounded killer. Just need my special bass savings account to grow a little faster...

 

[Vic]

Yeah, the only problem is Mitch made that LM sound so damn good... Trying to keep my GAS list under control... the LM I'd want would be fairly pricey, unfortunately.

 

[Musicfreak1988]

I definitely enjoyed those videos and look forward to some more. Both the LG and the LM sounded killer. Just need my special bass savings account to grow a little faster...

I thought this as well, till Jimmy told me the wait time was at least 18 months, so I ordered one. You'll have plenty of time to save some money till your bass is done .

I don't know about the exact specs yet, but I think I'm going with a Tom Barney LG-5. I'm picking a special finish for this one as well

 

[Joelc73]

The LM eagle has landed. I'm at the office so I haven't plugged it in yet -- BUT I can already tell that this thing kills. I'm so excited to get home and play it through an amp. It feels amazing.

Peter, it kind of looks like yours, if I remember correctly. Although, I believe you may have a white guard.

 

[jonno1707]

Sweet bass JC congrats...

Any body here want to trade there black pick guard from there NYC body LG-LM-RA for either a white or perloid???

 

[peterpalmieri]

The LM eagle has landed. I'm at the office so I haven't plugged it in yet -- BUT I can already tell that this thing kills. I'm so excited to get home and play it through an amp. It feels amazing.

Peter, it kind of looks like yours, if I remember correctly. Although, I believe you may have a white guard.

That's a beauty. Can't imagine you'll get a lot of family time in tonight!

BTW my wife is pregnant with our second due in August!

 

[smperry]

Hey, Congratulations Pete!

 

[ACB0015]

That's a beauty. Can't imagine you'll get a lot of family time in tonight!

BTW my wife is pregnant with our second due in August!

Congratulations, Peter! Always remember children are more important than bass guitars.

 

[peterpalmieri]

Thanks guys. Playing has obviously taken a back seat the last few years. A happy and welcomed trade off.

 

[Joelc73]

Pete, that is fantastic news. Congratulations! You'll have a whole rhythm section at home soon!

 

[Joelc73]

Spent some time last night with the LM. Wow, these LM's are fun basses. I absolutely love my LG's but I've always been an Ash/Maple guy. I can't believe it took me so long to get one.

I think I could be happy with an LG and LM -- and nothing else. Don't tell my wife I said that as she'll make me sell all my other stuff, but I think it's true!