NBD Alleva-Coppolo Custom Modified Prototype

[dtsamples]

I don't normally do these, because I'm a buy/sellaholic, but recently I've been trying to get to one bass. I've sold a lot of my gear and quit most projects to spend time with the family, but I'm still gigging out here and there. Found this at Bass San Diego and thought it looked rad, and was the setup and wood selection I like best. Found some people in the AC thread who played it and didn't like it, including the original owner, but as of a set-up last night, I think it sounds pretty dang good. It's the only AC I've ever played, so maybe it pales in comparison to some others, but I think it'll do just fine for me, and it'll look rad on stage.

Specs:
Alleva-Coppolo KBP-5 Custom Modified
Alder Body
Maple Neck
Rosewood (don't know type, probably Indian) board
Dakota Red Nitro Finish
Hipshot UL Machines
Handwound P pup cast clear and painted red on the inside
humcancelling J pup
Passive (battery compartment is just in case the owner wanted to install a pre)
Neck binding
Dakota Red block inlays with pearloid binding
9lbs 6oz


I'm not great with a camera, so I'm posting Bass San Diego's pics, and I'll add a few cell shots too.

 

[TDR1138]

Congrats.

I saw that one at BSD a few months ago. Didn't get a chance to play it because the salesperson never put it down.

 

[dtsamples]

LOL! I'm surprised. I ended up getting what seemed like a pretty solid price on it. Figured that meant no one there liked it. Most people it seems don't dig red basses, but I think they look great in live shots.