Club Alleva Coppolo

[tommixx]

for some reason i dont remember this stuff being stumpwood...

It isn't...that was the point of my post...This is the real deal old cut wood. Definitely NOT Stumpwood.

Peace,

T

 

[svtb15]

thank you... it is so early that even i dont know... we have not decided on olor yet though its down to 3 tone SB or aged Oly White... i should know progress as s oon as he gets the pickup winding machine set up..

Hey Kirk,
Gratz on the first P5...it's def. going to the right guy!
Ya think you can tip us off with any spoilers about the build/construction, since Jimmy mentioned to me that he's still working on pinning all the details down.

I noticed his KBP-4 has a couple difference options on nut width, depending on if you wanna go A,B, or C. I'm really interested to see what direction Jimmy goes with the KBP-5!

....lol, keep in mind I'm not trying to get ya in trouble with tha man!

 

[KJung]

Cool on all the spec's for the previously posted basses on order. These are wonderfuly instruments.

TOMMIX. just a word of 'warning'. Given how much you like Sadowsky basses, the A-C's are VERY different. My ash/maple 70's pickup spaced A-C is MUCH mellower, more organic, fat and warm than my Rosewood/Alder 60's pickup position Sadowsky NYC RV5 (which is also a wonderful instrument).

I love it, but as posted by a couple of owners above, the ash/maple is more of an 'articulate 68 J' than a 'souped up 77 J'. Just FYI.

Also, if I was going ultra-vintage with Nitro, etc., I would dump the stock, very modern hipshot bridge and go with a more 'Fender vintage' type bridge... just IMO there.

I don't think you can go wrong, and as long as you understand that the Nitro finish is very prone to dings, etc., there's probably not a bad decision that can be made on these wonderful instruments.

 

[Juniorkimbrough]

i can repost those...the bottom is Jimmy holding a body and Marco doing a guitar repair

Yep, that 4 string with the control plate is one of the few basses that have made me drool.

 

[Bernie Connors]

LG-5 Classic
59' Burst in Nitro Lacquer on O[FONT=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Sans-serif,sans-serif][SIZE=-1]ld growth old cut European Alder[/SIZE][/FONT]
Tortoise Shell Guard
Nitro Lacquered Neck
Dalbergia Negra (REAL Old Growth Rosewood) fingerboard
Small Vintage Frets
Alleva Custom Wound Pickups
Alleva Preamp
Passive Tone Control

Another amazing LG5!

It would be very hard to decide between the Olympic White and '59 burst. Especially a '59 burst sprayed by a guy from Fender! That would be amazing...

 

[tommixx]

TOMMIX. just a word of 'warning'. Given how much you like Sadowsky basses, the A-C's are VERY different. My ash/maple 70's pickup spaced A-C is MUCH mellower, more organic, fat and warm than my Rosewood/Alder 60's pickup position Sadowsky NYC RV5 (which is also a wonderful instrument).

I love it, but as posted by a couple of owners above, the ash/maple is more of an 'articulate 68 J' than a 'souped up 77 J'. Just FYI.

Also, if I was going ultra-vintage with Nitro, etc., I would dump the stock, very modern hipshot bridge and go with a more 'Fender vintage' type bridge... just IMO there.

I don't think you can go wrong, and as long as you understand that the Nitro finish is very prone to dings, etc., there's probably not a bad decision that can be made on these wonderful instruments.

Hey wait a second, you are the other guy who set me down this path!!! LOL! In actuality I am just following your advice, remember this?

Tom,

You know, I hate to say it, but since you've swapped out so many Sadowsky's, that might be a sign that you should try another luthier. The Sadowsky J's are all quite similar sounding to each other (i.e., the ash/maple or morado/alder are quite close to each other). If you keep buying and selling to find that 'perfect one', in my experience, you might be looking for something a little different than the Sadowsky tone (nothing wrong with that).

This seems to happen with some Fodera guys... they keep buying/selling/buying/selling to find 'that perfect Fodera'. However, what is really happening is that they 'have it in their mind' that they have to have a Fodera (based on brand name, aesthetics, etc.), but really don't find the sound is for them.

Your logic of wanting a Metro 'since it will be played hard' actually makes no sense to me, since the NYC's and Metro's are very, very close.

I would HIGHLY recommend trying a few other brands... that might solve the rather over the top buying and selling IMO.

You see....I NEVER forgot these words of wisdom and in fact did not buy the Sadowskys discussed in that thread. I have been using Laklands (US Bob Glaub and a 55-02) to get me to that different place than the Sadowskys ever since I read that! Since then, I have talked to a number of people and talked to Jimmy now a few times and have realized the error of my ways. You see I played my '62 Jazz, my '67 Jazz, and my '73 P for so long that I am really a Vintage guy at heart and as much as I have tried to get with a more modern take on it, There is always something that keeps me from letting go. I never saw the Sadowsky as Vintage but more of a modern take on Vintage. Don't get me wrong, Roger makes a GREAT bass! But it is not a Vintage Fender because that is not what Roger is trying to make. For some reason I guess I thought I would find a "New Vintage Fender" somewhere in the Sadowsky line but I just never did. EVERY Sadowsky I have ever played is a great Bass in it's own right but ultimately just a bit more "active" than what I am looking for. I think what finally pushed me over the edge with Alleva was getting a Fender Custom Shop NOS '64 Jazz...Really good bass but lacking in a few areas...I thought to myself if this is the vibe I want why not just get Jimmy to build me an Uber Vintage Fender and be done with it? It has been a very expensive path to take but interesting and educational as well. I have nothing but respect for Sadowsky and for Roger as a person and I STILL look at the In Stock page EVERYDAY!! LOL! I KNOW there is a Sadowsky out there with my name on it (I even know where it is if I can get the guy to sell it back to me!!! ) But for the time being I am taking you up some VERY good advice and trying something a little different....

Thank you for caring enough to make the suggestion!!



Peace,

T

 

[tommixx]

Yep, that 4 string with the control plate is one of the few basses that have made me drool.

I must admit that this picture just nailed my decision on the color...



That 3 tone is awesome!! I think I gotta have it!

Peace,

T

 

[KJung]

Hey wait a second, you are the other guy who set me down this path!!! LOL! In actuality I am just following your advice, remember this?



You see....I NEVER forgot these words of wisdom and in fact did not buy the Sadowskys discussed in that thread. I have been using Laklands (US Bob Glaub and a 55-02) to get me to that different place than the Sadowskys ever since I read that! Since then, I have talked to a number of people and talked to Jimmy now a few times and have realized the error of my ways. You see I played my '62 Jazz, my '67 Jazz, and my '73 P for so long that I am really a Vintage guy at heart and as much as I have tried to get with a more modern take on it, There is always something that keeps me from letting go. I never saw the Sadowsky as Vintage but more of a modern take on Vintage. Don't get me wrong, Roger makes a GREAT bass! But it is not a Vintage Fender because that is not what Roger is trying to make. For some reason I guess I thought I would find a "New Vintage Fender" somewhere in the Sadowsky line but I just never did. EVERY Sadowsky I have ever played is a great Bass in it's own right but ultimately just a bit more "active" than what I am looking for. I think what finally pushed me over the edge with Alleva was getting a Fender Custom Shop NOS '64 Jazz...Really good bass but lacking in a few areas...I thought to myself if this is the vibe I want why not just get Jimmy to build me an Uber Vintage Fender and be done with it? It has been a very expensive path to take but interesting and educational as well. I have nothing but respect for Sadowsky and for Roger as a person and I STILL look at the In Stock page EVERYDAY!! LOL! I KNOW there is a Sadowsky out there with my name on it (I even know where it is if I can get the guy to sell it back to me!!! ) But for the time being I am taking you up some VERY good advice and trying something a little different....

Thank you for caring enough to make the suggestion!!



Peace,

T

I do remember you churnin' through those Sadowsky basses I think you will really love the A-C. I bought mine on a little bit of a 'whim'... saw it on Jimmy's site and it just spoke to me. I originally thought it would just be kind of cool to have, but it has become my number 1 gigging bass. I think you will totally dig it, and my guess is, I will eventually have an even more vintage sounding and looking LG model to add to the collection.

I'll look forward to your review and comments when you get it!

 

[svtb15]

That 4 string belongs to Conrad Korche who is out with rod stewart right now.. its a nice bass too.

Yep, that 4 string with the control plate is one of the few basses that have made me drool.

 

[Brendan]

I just searched the thread, and unless someone misspelled it, I am very, very angry that you've not gone with "Coppolo Cabana," and have opted for this pedestrian "club" business.

 

[Ace Of Bass]

Thats It Ace? Im getting mine in December!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What kind of s@*T is that? Tell us about it! Whats the color? etc etc etc........ Rude to leave us hanging like that.

My bad, 30....... thought you were around when I announced them on Ken's post. I'll make it official here:

LG-5
-Aged Old Growth Alder Body
-Dalbergia Negra Fingerboard
-Fingerboard Binding With Dots ( 1966 Fender Transition Style)
-Vintage Tint Neck
-A-C Preamp
-A-C Pickups
-Passive Tone Control
-Firemist Gold Finish w/ Matching Headstock
-Pearloid Pickguard

Jimmy says it could be done by Christmas, which would be great, but I should have it early January at the latest. I passed up two A-Cs that were ready to go (including the infamous Surf Green one that's floating around somewhere) to get my specs. I kinda regret it cause I'm an impatient bast--d and I wish I had something to show off at the year's Bass Player live. Anyone else going? Jimmy's gonna have a booth there again this year and he says he has a few surprises in store, one being a new custom finish (that's all I'm going to say about that!). Hope to see some of you guys there.

 

[JimmyM]

How old is Jimmy Coppolo? He looks like he's about 17.

 

[Ace Of Bass]

How old is Jimmy Coppolo? He looks like he's about 17.

Jimmy's about 37 or 38. Despite what I'm sure are very long hours selling, creating, and repairing basses, the years have been good to him.

 

[JimmyM]

Hope I look that good when I'm his age...

 

[Bassist30]

My bad, 30....... thought you were around when I announced them on Ken's post. I'll make it official here:

LG-5
-Aged Old Growth Alder Body
-Dalbergia Negra Fingerboard
-Fingerboard Binding With Dots ( 1966 Fender Transition Style)
-Vintage Tint Neck
-A-C Preamp
-A-C Pickups
-Passive Tone Control
-Firemist Gold Finish w/ Matching Headstock
-Pearloid Pickguard

Jimmy says it could be done by Christmas, which would be great, but I should have it early January at the latest. I passed up two A-Cs that were ready to go (including the infamous Surf Green one that's floating around somewhere) to get my specs. I kinda regret it cause I'm an impatient bast--d and I wish I had something to show off at the year's Bass Player live. Anyone else going? Jimmy's gonna have a booth there again this year and he says he has a few surprises in store, one being a new custom finish (that's all I'm going to say about that!). Hope to see some of you guys there.

That Bass is going to look like.......... What word am i going for..... Oh Yea........... "PERFECT"

 

[Bassist30]

I do remember you churnin' through those Sadowsky basses I think you will really love the A-C. I bought mine on a little bit of a 'whim'... saw it on Jimmy's site and it just spoke to me. I originally thought it would just be kind of cool to have, but it has become my number 1 gigging bass. I think you will totally dig it, and my guess is, I will eventually have an even more vintage sounding and looking LG model to add to the collection.

I'll look forward to your review and comments when you get it!

I don't know K. That LM series are pretty vintage with something else to it. I think its vintage with alot of punch. I don't really hear that much 70's style to it. At least to my ears. Seems everybody is going toward the LG's. Which is cool. I myself would like one. But Im very happy with my LM 5.
Like I said before. Its a bass I believe Leo Fender would want in the 70 J's, That if he was still making them then. Aged wood, Better Grained Necks, Hand Wound PU's, and on top of that putting the pu a 1/4 of an inch closer to the bridge. SVT heard my bass and he can tell yea he loved it.
But the LG is like the "Back in the day" type bass. I would love that, and a P5. That I think would finish my collection.
Both in Rosewood. But I just want people to know that the LM series is Vintage. I think it sounds very 60's thats sort of in your face type of thing. I would like to know if anyone is going for the LS series. Thats an interesting one. A LG with a swamp Ash body. Thats got to sound good.

 

[Ace Of Bass]

I was wondering the same thing aout the LS models. Didn't hear much at all about them and was wondering how they sounded.

 

[KJung]

I don't know K. That LM series are pretty vintage with something else to it. I think its vintage with alot of punch. I don't really hear that much 70's style to it. At least to my ears. Seems everybody is going toward the LG's. Which is cool. I myself would like one. But Im very happy with my LM 5.
Like I said before. Its a bass I believe Leo Fender would want in the 70 J's, That if he was still making them then. Aged wood, Better Grained Necks, Hand Wound PU's, and on top of that putting the pu a 1/4 of an inch closer to the bridge. SVT heard my bass and he can tell yea he loved it.
But the LG is like the "Back in the day" type bass. I would love that, and a P5. That I think would finish my collection.
Both in Rosewood. But I just want people to know that the LM series is Vintage. I think it sounds very 60's thats sort of in your face type of thing. I would like to know if anyone is going for the LS series. Thats an interesting one. A LG with a swamp Ash body. Thats got to sound good.

That was kind of the point I was making with TOMMIX, that the LM version is much warmer, fatter, and more organic than even the RW/Alder Sadowsky's... so that maybe he shouldn't go 'all the way' to the LG, since the LM's are so vintage and warm. However, I had forgotten that he wasn't really digging the modern vibe of the Sadowsky basses.

I'm with you, the LM seems to be, for me anyway, the perfect 'vintage but still punchy and growly' sort of vibe that I was looking for!!!

 

[funkybassinator]

hey everybody! while i was in new york this weekend, i played this little baby right here:
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the tone on the b was the same as the g!!

 

[Scott in Dallas]

Wow. Touring their site is a treat. To say they do very nice work is an understatement. Makes me want to go build basses.