Since Aj is on this thread often, I guess I'll just say it here.
Happy Birthday Andrew!! Hope it's a great one and play your A-C basses in good health.
Here Here! Happy Birthday!
Peace,
T
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Club Alleva Coppolo (part 3)
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Here Here! Happy Birthday!
Peace,
T
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That looks like Nickybass's old bass. I could be wrong though...Check this one out for sale on bassgear.com:
Only thing is, it's already spoken for. . .
And Happy Birthday, AJ!!!
I was thinking the same thing Bernie. Was his bass an LM5? I remember that burst with no pickguard. Looks familiar.
Yeah, I believe so, Gary. IIRC, he was selling it to fund another AC of some type. Maybe he'll chime in.
Hey guys. That was my bass. I regret selling it, but I have a new AC in the works.
I always wanted to check out an Alleva Coppolo, but they never popped up used. When I heard that Jimmy had some that were unspoken for after NAMM, I decided to pick one up. I had sold a few basses and the timing was perfect. I originally wanted a Brazilian rosewood board, but there wasn't anything available in my price range. And I had no idea that I would be floored by this bass like I was. After I played it for a few hours, I knew that there was something special in it, and decided to place an order for one built to my specs. I wanted the whole enchilada. Nitro finish. Dalbergia board. Maybe a Sonic Blue finish. Matching headstock. Etc. Etc.
So, I was bitten hard by the bug and had to move the LM5. I miss it dearly, but I think it was the right move. In the end, the LM was my 'test drive' into the world of AC basses. I had no idea that the bass would be that great.
I always wanted to check out an Alleva Coppolo, but they never popped up used. When I heard that Jimmy had some that were unspoken for after NAMM, I decided to pick one up. I had sold a few basses and the timing was perfect. I originally wanted a Brazilian rosewood board, but there wasn't anything available in my price range. And I had no idea that I would be floored by this bass like I was. After I played it for a few hours, I knew that there was something special in it, and decided to place an order for one built to my specs. I wanted the whole enchilada. Nitro finish. Dalbergia board. Maybe a Sonic Blue finish. Matching headstock. Etc. Etc.
So, I was bitten hard by the bug and had to move the LM5. I miss it dearly, but I think it was the right move. In the end, the LM was my 'test drive' into the world of AC basses. I had no idea that the bass would be that great.
This mirrors my experience ALMOST EXACTLY! I say almost because I did it the other way. I initially told Jimmy I wanted him to build me the ultimate Fender 4 string. Alder body, Delbergia Board, Nitro, Vintage Finish (He suggested and almost insisted on the 3TS THANK GOD!I)etc...in essence the one I have now.... BUT before he could finish it I couldn't wait and I got an LG5 and I was FLOORED by it. It is still by the far the best 5 string I have ever had in my hands. MikeBass currently has it. Anyway after I got the LG5 I was still wanting the 4 so I got the Natural Standard 4 he had in stock and it was fabulous as well! I had it for a couple of weeks and I just couldn't stop thinking about the bass I had initially ordered...
Luckily for me it worked out and I wound up getting the original bass I had ordered (Jimmy continued the build knowing he would sell it! Thankfully he did, TO ME!!!!) The rest is well...you know...this is a great time to want one of these machines and Jimmy is at the top of his game! Anyone who is on the fence should take the plunge!!!! I can't say enough about mine...any of the 3 I have had were all terriffic!!! The 3TS just does it for me! I know how you feel!Peace,
T
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Yes I do have it and yes it is the best 5 I (we!
) ever played. Something about cold dead hands and removing it........dunno what that means exactly.
Well, some disappointing news - my bass is stuck at the painter and won't be ready until around the end of June. I was sure hoping to use it for a couple of things I have coming up!
Dan K.
Dan K.
A little delay with the painter put my RA back to June too. After owning the LG for 7 months I'm sure it will be worth the extra wait.
A little aside to add for this AC thread- today, a fine pro player here came by to check stuff out and went away saying the LG was the best bass he's played..and he's owned many boutiques. He was so excited he had to go out for a smoke in the middle almost shaking( his words) and said he's going to order one asap. It was fun to see that kind of reaction from a player like that!
A little aside to add for this AC thread- today, a fine pro player here came by to check stuff out and went away saying the LG was the best bass he's played..and he's owned many boutiques. He was so excited he had to go out for a smoke in the middle almost shaking( his words) and said he's going to order one asap. It was fun to see that kind of reaction from a player like that!
Yep! I love my LG-5 also! One of the best basses I have ever played.... sold my Sadowsky to buy a KPB-5!
Dan K.
Dan K.
Hey guys, speaking of the the AC's nitro paint guy...I would love to know a little info on him. It's been said a bunch of times that he worked for Fender back in the day, so I'm guessing it was during the 1960s. And I'm also guessing that would make him at a senior citizen, huh? I'd love to hear his story if anyone knows it.
Actually I understand he worked for Fender back in the 50's!
If I am not mistaken I believe he is 77 years old so yes definitely a senior citizen. Judging by the quality of the finishes I have seen and my own 3TS I consider him a true master! Almost every Nitro neck I have played has been a little on the sticky side (I am very active when I play and sweat like crazy) after just a little while. I found myself having to wipe down the neck after a few songs. I must say this is true even on my Sadowsky. I don't have this problem with my Alleva and I often forget to wipe it down between sets which I always do out of habit! It is just the perfect amount of spray applied very evenly that accomplishes this IMO. If anyone else has a Nitro neck maybe they can chime in with their experience as well. I almost didn't want the Nitro neck but I trusted Jimmy and I am very glad I did!
Peace,
T
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My older LPB LG5 was nitro tint... just as you said..
I have a nitro tint finish on my new LG5 maple neck with maple fingerboard.. spectacular!
as you know i also got a KBP5 but with a Poly RW.. smooth as a babies assy..
I switched necks for now since i wanted to try the RW on my LG5 and the maple fingerboard on my KBP5.. the maple neck kbp5 .. mmmm i may be onto something.. that was the original idea anyway because i wanted to dupe my 71 P bass...
TO get back to the Nitro.. I agree with you Tom... they are smooth and perfect.. if anyone feels it is sticky they couls always take a little 0000 steel wool to take the sheen off..
I just played my LG5 tonight and the bass sounds like a vintage jazz bass.. lots of growl... it almost plays itself....
I have a nitro tint finish on my new LG5 maple neck with maple fingerboard.. spectacular!
as you know i also got a KBP5 but with a Poly RW.. smooth as a babies assy..
I switched necks for now since i wanted to try the RW on my LG5 and the maple fingerboard on my KBP5.. the maple neck kbp5 .. mmmm i may be onto something.. that was the original idea anyway because i wanted to dupe my 71 P bass...
TO get back to the Nitro.. I agree with you Tom... they are smooth and perfect.. if anyone feels it is sticky they couls always take a little 0000 steel wool to take the sheen off..
I just played my LG5 tonight and the bass sounds like a vintage jazz bass.. lots of growl... it almost plays itself....
Actually I understand he worked for Fender back in the 50's!
If I am not mistaken I believe he is 77 years old so yes definitely a senior citizen. Judging by the quality of the finishes I have seen and my own 3TS I consider him a true master! Almost every Nitro neck I have played has been a little on the sticky side (I am very active when I play and sweat like crazy) after just a little while. I found myself having to wipe down the neck after a few songs. I must say this is true even on my Sadowsky. I don't have this problem with my Alleva and I often forget to wipe it down between sets which I always do out of habit! It is just the perfect amount of spray applied very evenly that accomplishes this IMO. If anyone else has a Nitro neck maybe they can chime in with their experience as well. I almost didn't want the Nitro neck but I trusted Jimmy and I am very glad I did!
Peace,
T
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I just found this on premier guitar .. a review of the Invalid Link Removed that i worked on with Jimmy... not a bad review... not spectacular... i have been using the cables for about 2 years now and i really prefer them over monsters by a mile... they work great for me..
Alleva~Coppolo Artist Cable
About the cable: Sold directly through Alleva~Coppolo. Call for pricing.
Jimmy Coppolo is a renowned guitar and bass maker located in New York (though he's relocating to California soon). He designed his cable to optimize the sound of his instruments when played through high quality amplification. He has been working for several years with a cable designer/manufacturer in the U.S. to get it just right and prefers to keep the details of design in house.
Bob says: The Alleva~Coppolo exhibited excellent tonal balance with a slightly hyped, but sweet high end. There was excellent detail. Both natural and artificial harmonics came through nicely and there was good sustain.
Dan says: Excellent definition, both in the transients and the high end. Good bottom, too. This should make an excellent bass cable for muddy rooms. It made my Jazz bass bark. The cable design is a bit thinner than some, yet somewhat stiffer than expected probably because of the 95 percent shield. The single heat shrink under the G&H plugs could be a bit longer, but it does the job.
Alleva~Coppolo Artist Cable
About the cable: Sold directly through Alleva~Coppolo. Call for pricing.
Jimmy Coppolo is a renowned guitar and bass maker located in New York (though he's relocating to California soon). He designed his cable to optimize the sound of his instruments when played through high quality amplification. He has been working for several years with a cable designer/manufacturer in the U.S. to get it just right and prefers to keep the details of design in house.
Bob says: The Alleva~Coppolo exhibited excellent tonal balance with a slightly hyped, but sweet high end. There was excellent detail. Both natural and artificial harmonics came through nicely and there was good sustain.
Dan says: Excellent definition, both in the transients and the high end. Good bottom, too. This should make an excellent bass cable for muddy rooms. It made my Jazz bass bark. The cable design is a bit thinner than some, yet somewhat stiffer than expected probably because of the 95 percent shield. The single heat shrink under the G&H plugs could be a bit longer, but it does the job.
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