La Bella Olinto Club

[ElMon]

Olinto PJ4 in action....

I make this face a lot with my Olinto P5.

Waiting for mine..should be in the final step of building process

Like a really long night-before Christmas. Would like that feeling more often if money didn't stand in the way.

 

[sorgas]

Dear Olinto fan.
As Covid changed things that were scheduled past year, im here to see if somebody is interested in jumping into my build. It is just a call, im not sure, but unfortunatly im in the position of considering this chance.
I will just ask to get my deposit back (deposit is 50% of the entire build) maybe with a 10% less. 50% of ramining balance is due to la bella.

Build is for:
- PBass, trans blonde
- Hand cut logo/buffalo stringer
- 2 Piece Alder
- C shape Neck
- Maple Fretboard
- Custom labella Lollipop tuners
- Mute system.

If anyone is interested please drop me a pm, i will be more then happy to inform about prices, build sheet etc. Don't know if at this point La bella will accept any changes, the bass should be ready in about a month.
As said, im just asking if anyone is interested.

Thanks guys.
Stay safe

Simo

 

[ElMon]

My Olinto P5 is now my GOAT, constant companion. This thread needs a boost.

 

[ElMon]

 

[ElMon]

This time with tone knob dimed

 

[basses55]

Agreed. Here is my #1 Olinto out of the small bunch , and one of my 2 main gigging basses.
This thing has great punch and warmth at the same time… just a killer P.

 

[jmjmmjmj]

Sounding great!

 

[jmjmmjmj]

Agreed. Here is my #1 Olinto out of the small bunch , and one of my 2 main gigging basses.
This thing has great punch and warmth at the same time… just a killer P.

Wow, that's a good-looking bass! I'm hoping to order my first Olinto next month and I can't make up my mind whether to go for a P or PJ: seeing your bass gives me a bit more of a nudge towards a PJ!

 

[ElMon]

Wow, that's a good-looking bass! I'm hoping to order my first Olinto next month and I can't make up my mind whether to go for a P or PJ: seeing your bass gives me a bit more of a nudge towards a PJ!

I bet a PJ5 would kill it.

 

[Viggo51]

Newish acquisition, PJ5 does in fact kill it

 

[jmjmmjmj]

Newish acquisition, PJ5 does in fact kill itView attachment 4723160 View attachment 4723159

Oh wow! That's stunning!

 

[ElMon]

Newish acquisition, PJ5 does in fact kill itView attachment 4723160 View attachment 4723159

Does that bridge pickup kick and snarl and bite? Only 'complaint' on my NYC Sadowsky PJ5: the bridge-only sound just doesn't have that Jaco grunt that I like. Figured Mas Hino winds his bridge pickup to punch through sheet metal.

 

[Viggo51]

It definitely snarls, good output that matches the p pickups. VVT setup.

 

[basses55]

Wow, that's a good-looking bass! I'm hoping to order my first Olinto next month and I can't make up my mind whether to go for a P or PJ: seeing your bass gives me a bit more of a nudge towards a PJ!

So I use all my PJs as P Basses, with the option once in a while to go "Jaco" when I want. I don't use both pups together - not a huge fan of that tone overall.
My goal is to order a P bass and then why not have an option to have the back J pup? It seemed to make the most sense. Still does. I've not regretted ordering any of my PJs.

 

[Bogun]

Anyone out there have experience with the Olinto Jazz?
I have been following these as they get built and watching videos. They look awesome and sound great online.

Curious if anyone has tried one and has comparisons to other boutique Vintage Jazzes?

 

[basses55]

Love mine. Great bass.

 

[Joe Clark]

Love mine. Great bass.

Great playing!!! Fundamental sounds BIG for a j.

 

[basses55]

Thx, yes strong fundamental and big tone.

 

[ElMon]

There's a 3D 'thing' to each note on my P5. Sounds like the J's have a similar vibe.

 

[unresolved]

Love mine. Great bass.

Sounds great! Which La Bella flats are you using?