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Club Alleva-Coppolo (Part 21)

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...and a picture from the cat's Instagram account.

From my understanding, he'll be on the show this coming Saturday.

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bassballs27 said:
So why is there's so much stock of ACs at BSD? This needs to be changed!
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All the AC stock at BSD appears to have simple bent steel bridges, as opposed to what I've seen on other ACs. I don't really know much about the history of these basses. Was there a change in recent years or something? In many YT videos I see what appears to be a more massive bridge on other ACs.

There are a couple of ACs at BSD that interest me. I think I'm looking more at LMs for the 70's pickup placement.

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dig the muscle car blue(not sure if its normal lpb, since there are some sparkle/flakes On body)
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Bass sounded good. B seemed nice and tight the few times she went there.

I've seen some very nice AC videos on YT, but I've also seen a lot of terrible ones. I can say the same of all the other high-end bass videos I've seen lately. Feels like I'm having a hard time getting anything that's truly representative of the sound.
 
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rodl2005 said:
TBH, I kain't take any you tube video for REAL representation of a tone
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I know what you mean, but some are better than others. For example, using a semi-decent audio interface as opposed to recording it on cell phone.

But yeah, I would never rely on anyone's recording, done well or not, as being representative in other than a general sense. Basses are too individual, and I've had mixed results with commissioned builds, some good, some not-so-much. These days, I always try before I buy. (I may have to spend a day in SD. :thumbsup:)
 
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red_rhino said:
I know what you mean, but some are better than others. For example, using a semi-decent audio interface as opposed to recording it on cell phone.

But yeah, I would never rely on anyone's recording, done well or not, as being representative in other than a general sense. Basses are too individual, and I've had mixed results with commissioned builds, some good, some not-so-much. These days, I always try before I buy. (I may have to spend a day in SD. :thumbsup:)
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I s'pose actual bass guitar tone is a bit more able to be represented in a YT vid, than an amp or cab's tone. Maybe?
Whenever I listen to amp/ cab vids, and this is with good speakers or headphones, you CAN get an idea of it, but not its feel or punch for example.
I find it's a little like the difference between trying an amp or cab instore or at a gig.
 
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red_rhino said:
All the AC stock at BSD appears to have simple bent steel bridges, as opposed to what I've seen on other ACs. I don't really know much about the history of these basses. Was there a change in recent years or something?
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Jimmy used to use Hipshot B-style bridges on his basses because they're excellent third party hardware, but started producing his own proprietary bridges in bent steel after experimenting and deciding they conveyed a more true old-school Fender tone (for the record, I agree). He will, however, use a Hipshot if it's requested (I'd ask the guys at BSD about the option—can't remember if it's a direct replacement). I personally prefer the steel bridges on most ACs, but there are a few that sound better with the high-mass Hipshot—namely some of the empresswood LMs. They gain a little longer decay and natural compression to the sound that is more present in a heavy piece of northern ash than in a very light piece of empresswood.
 
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red_rhino said:
All the AC stock at BSD appears to have simple bent steel bridges, as opposed to what I've seen on other ACs. I don't really know much about the history of these basses. Was there a change in recent years or something? In many YT videos I see what appears to be a more massive bridge on other ACs.
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...and I really enjoy Jimmy's vintage style bent plate/quick release bridge.

My only complain would be additional tracks/rails guides for the saddles's screws.
 
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Edgar said:
Keep the RA in mind!
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Great suggestion, but I think my preference is going to be Ash rather than Alder.

Edgar said:
My only complain would be additional tracks/rails guides for the saddles's screws.
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Yeah, that's one of my chief complaints regarding that style of bridge as well. It's not a deal-breaker though.
 
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I found that with my NYC sadowsky I had use the EQ very sparingly. The Treble can get a bit harsh if boosted and the bass will become a bit boomy. This was on a NYC PJ5 Alder/ Brazilian RW and Alder another NYC PJ5 Alder/ MAdagascar RW and a NYC Modern 24 with Ash / Maple.
The Alleva treble is more added silk up top and fullness down low.

The ALLEVA could be boosted 100% on Treble and Bass and still have a sound that works for some musial settings .
Whereas the Sadowsky ... I could never boost the treble or bass as much and NEVER would be able to turn the treble knob 100%. You would that dreaded that LOOK from everyone..
Mind you. I almost always run my basses with preamps to OFF. VEry rarely will I add EQ at all. Only sometimes .

Both are great preamps. but they are very different in my opinion..


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Would anyone care to comment on comparisons between the AC and Sadowsky preamps? I'm asking because I'm somewhat familiar with Sadowsky and I'd like to get some sort of reference point.
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svtb15 said:
The ALLEVA could be boosted 100% on Treble and Bass and still have a sound that works for some musial settings .

Where as the Sadowsky I could never boost the trenle much or both bass and treble knobs 100%.

Both are great preamps. but they are very different in my opinion..
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True, true and true!

Also, seems like I'm getting a more 3D sound and no "electronic veil" with the Allevas but... it's been awhile since I had a single-coils Sadowsky on hand for some A/B'ing.
 
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