Clarky

On hold

OK thanks Steve

Hi Martin, if I can be cheeky - here is Jack's photo album of the bass, done not long before I bought it (the bass is in the same excellent condition now) http://m1128.photobucket.com/albums/h4ppyjack/Alleva%20Coppolo%20KBP5%202009%20CURRENT/?sa=true

hi, did this sell? PM'd

For anyone interested here, please note I won't be able to post until some time after the Easter bank holiday

Thanks Jake. Keep 'em coming folks, preferably no more than £3k Please note I will be out of the country for a week or so from tomorrow but will receive BC email notifications/messages on my Blackberry

Hi I'm selling my fantastic Alleva Coppolo KBP5 to help fund a quality 3/4 double bass (advert here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/172345-alleva-coppolo-kbp5-in-antiguamaple-p-retro-fitted-l2000%3B-or-px-against-quality-db/page__pid__1599506#entry1599506"]http://basschat.co.u...06#entry1599506[/url]) and would obviously do a p/x too. I'm thinking between £2,000 and £3,000. I am after something that is good for pizz (I don't do arco) with big, warm sound and good projection (my Kolstein Travel Bass sounds beautiful but, being down-scaled, doesn't have the full projection of a 'normal' 3/4 DB). Can be a vintage ply (eg, old Kay/Framus) or a quality old hybrid or all-solid. Not fussed as long as it meets my sound objectives. Likes/dislikes: Bumps and scrapes don't bother me as its par for the course with old DBs but neck breaks or split seams that require repair or a neck that needs re-shooting are out AFAIC! And not being awfully feedback-prone is also important!!!! If it came with adjustable bridge, decent piezo pickup (eg, Full Circle, Bassmax, Shadow 950) installed and accessories (gigbag etc), all the better. I really don't want something with 'man's action' either, it has to be easily playable (like I say, adjustable bridge preferred). My plan would be to install Silver Slaps strings for a rootsy, gut-alike sound. Please note I am in West London and don't really have time to travel far due to long working hours and demanding family (!) so proximity could also be a factor here

[quote name='Legion' timestamp='1333282714' post='1599499'] I've always loved the look of this bass, ever since it was first hanging on the wall in the Bass Merchant (if I recall correctly?) Thank god I don't want to venture into 5 strings or I'd be in a quandary. Best of luck with the sale [/quote] Cheers Jas! Hope you're loving that Pino again

Thanks Jack! Clearly I would entertain a trade here against a quality old double bass, with cash potentially going out to the other party depending on the bass. I am after something that is good for pizz (I don't do arco) with big, warm sound and good projection. Can be a vintage ply or quality old hybrid or all-solid. Bumps and scrapes don't bother me as its par for the course with old DBs but neck breaks or split seams that require repair are out AFAIC! And not being awfully feedback-prone is also important!!!!

This is a stunning 5-string Alleva Coppolo with build and action to die for and a huge range of P tones due to the quality AC pickup and John East P-Retro preamp combination. In pristine condition (just some fine surface scratches on the black scratchplate, otherwise in pristine nick). Previously owned by Happy Jack (who fitted the P-Retro) and Flanker. It is a wonderful bass but I want to get some funds together for an old double bass and this is the least used of my three electrics. I'm after £2,000. I'm in West London, just south of Hammersmith if you wanted to inspect/collect. [u]Please note I will be abroad for a week from tomorrow so cannot post until later the following week.[/u] One of Jack's pics: [attachment=103866:258wgpg.jpg] Recent pic next to my other basses: [attachment=103865:P1050007.JPG] And finally, here's Flanker's original ad with some great close up pictures (note this is pre P-Retro addition): [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/82303-alleva-coppolo-kbp5-traded-traded/page__hl__kbp5"]http://basschat.co.u.../page__hl__kbp5[/url] This bass was originally debuted at NAMM 2009: [url="http://badassbassplayers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=11462"]http://badassbasspla...hp?f=12&t=11462[/url]

TGIF bump!