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Club Alleva-Coppolo (Part 20)

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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


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

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

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

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.
 
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
 
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


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?
 
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! :)
 
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