Moollon, Olinto, Alleva Coppolo P

[nozkcb]

Over the last several years my tastes have condensed on a vintage sounding and feeling Jazz bass and a early 60s Precision, but preferably with a jazz nut width. Yes! I'd love to get a early to mid 60s Fender, but the price tag puts it out of range.

I have the best Jazz I've ever played thankfully with my Alleva Coppolo, and I'm now trying to find the best P.

I know Jimmy's work is fantastic, but have heard a lot of great stuff about Moollon and Olinto and am curious if anyone has ABC'd the three and has any input on the topic?

 

[George Himmel]

I can’t speak about Moollon because it’s been too long since I’ve played one, and when I did it was a J!

But regarding Olinto—man alive, are they good. Probably the only P I’ve played that I’d like as much as Coppolo P. The neck is shallower and quick, with nice vintage-sized frets and range between a nice woody texture to a thick, smooth response from the pickup. 10/10 from me, at least on a P4 from 2016 haha.

That said, the dream is still to get a P5 from Jimmy.

 

[sunnycal]

Check out Valenti Basses also for a great sounding P bass.

 

[nozkcb]

I've tried a few J style basses from Valenti and they were very Sadowsky like in design and features. I've never had the pleasure to play one of his P basses. I will keep my eyes open.