Nick Brown Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) Moving on to pastures new and so up for sale my lovely ...... Alleva Coppolo LG5 Tom Barney built in 2013 !! Not sure which of Jimmy's levels this is but I'm thinking by the specs it is a Classic. It certainly has some nice features that aren't standard. Alder Body finished in a lovely gloss gold colour, the finish is beautiful with a slightly green tinge to it. Flawless maple neck with not knots to dings or blemishes of any kind the headstock is also finished to match the body. Hipshot lightweight tuning machines with the lollipop pegs. Fingerboard is a nice thick piece of Rosewood and is bound, the fretwork is just lovely and the bass plays beautifully. Pearloid block inlays. Alleva Coppolo custom pickups and the Alleva Coppolo two band preamp are fitted on this bass, great sounding and very flexible and useable tone options. Hipshot bridge with 18mm spacing. Comes with an SKB case. Things to mention none of which constitute serious problems but are mentioned for completeness:- There is a slight discolouration to the neck plate, that looks just like a loss of gloss in that part of the plating. I have fitted chrome straplocks. The neck has a small shim of maple veneer to allow a more flexible action adjustment, this could be easily removed if preferred. The truss rod nut, still works perfectly, has slight burring on one of the slots. I'm sure a replacement could be easily sourced from Jimmy, But as I say the adjustment works perfectly as is. I just mention it to cover all possible nitpicks up front I'm looking for £3000 or nearest offer and would prefer local collection from NW Surrey. Thanks for looking and now for the eye candy ...... [ Edited October 16, 2014 by Nick Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Is the finish nitro cellulose or acrylic? If it's nitro then it would be a Classic, if it's acrylic it's a Standard However, because it's bound & blocked it would also probably have a 'Custom' suffix. EG LG5 Classic Custom. The difference in value is greater between the Classic & Standard rather than the Custom element if that makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Brown Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the clarification ..... makes a case for them having some kind of labelling to identify the level perhaps Either way it is a stunning bass. [quote name='molan' timestamp='1408356754' post='2529224'] Is the finish nitro cellulose or acrylic? If it's nitro then it would be a Classic, if it's acrylic it's a Standard However, because it's bound & blocked it would also probably have a 'Custom' suffix. EG LG5 Classic Custom. The difference in value is greater between the Classic & Standard rather than the Custom element if that makes sense! [/quote] Edited August 18, 2014 by Nick Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenBasses Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I've never really understood why AC's command such a huge price more than even the likes of sadowsky, lull etc etc Until now That is stunning bass Just the picture of bounded fretboard is enough to see the uber quality this has. If I sold all my basses and then doubled it I still wouldn't have enough to buy this beauty. Glwts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 [quote name='Nick Brown' timestamp='1408369462' post='2529469'] Thanks for the clarification ..... makes a case for them having some kind of labelling to identify the level perhaps Either way it is a stunning bass. [/quote] I'll try and get some more info from Jimmy for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Brown Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1408444008' post='2530127'] I'll try and get some more info from Jimmy for you [/quote] No need thanks I've already been in contact with Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 [quote name='Nick Brown' timestamp='1408450390' post='2530224'] No need thanks I've already been in contact with Jimmy [/quote] Did he confirm which model it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 That's a beauty! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Brown Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1408450478' post='2530228'] Did he confirm which model it is? [/quote] Not yet ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Brown Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 confirmed as a Standard LG5 By the way, thanks for all the kind offers of trades for this bass but I'm really only looking for a straight sale on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Brown Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Friday bump and will consider offers around £2600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Brown Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Midweek bump ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcu1988 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Do you know what the weight is? Lovely looking bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 If only this was a 4 !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm actually considering taking up 5 string bass just to buy this instrument !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Brown Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 A "someone grab this before I change my mind" bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Brown Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 [quote name='lcu1988' timestamp='1410964149' post='2555118'] Do you know what the weight is? Lovely looking bass! [/quote] Apologies for the tardy reply ..... mea culpa ...... I missed your post. It weighs in around the 9.5lb mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Brown Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Midweek bump offers considered around the £2500 mark ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
govons Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 It is amazing bass, I can only consider to buy it with partial trade. I sent you pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Brown Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Bass is now sold ..... thanks for all the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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