birdy Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 [quote name='molan' post='715570' date='Jan 17 2010, 12:07 PM']I'll 'fess up that this is heading my way soon: [/quote] We will have to have an Alleva get together!!! I would love to play some others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 (edited) Just some really quick pics of the new LG4 in Sonic Blue. Some of you will know I've been chasing this bass for a long time...and it doesn't disappoint in any way. My favourite colour (with MHS) and a truly stunning player. It's consecutively numbered with the 3TS LG4 too (and as far as I know, these were the two last basses - or at least two of the last - out of Jimmy's NY operation). It's nitro with the DN board for those with an interest in the detail. Edited February 14, 2010 by lozbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Gotta love the sonic blue! Is there difference in tone between the two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 [quote name='Platypus' post='737439' date='Feb 6 2010, 05:50 PM']Gotta love the sonic blue! Is there difference in tone between the two?[/quote] The tone is extremely close between the two - moreso unplugged! I'll have the sonic set-up and re-strung (same strings as those on the 3TS) later in the week and then can make a proper comparison. What is becoming more apparent as I play both ACs is the very even, focused and tight tone: nothing extreme at the top or bottom - almost compressed without using any compression. Apologies for the poor images - we had a bit of sun in Manchester and I hoped to get a couple of half decent shots from the 'phone. I'll try to get something better in a few days. Incidentally, the seller (an extremely nice and helpful guy in the US) provided both a mint guard and a tort. I haven't tried the latter yet but I'll take a look when I get a chance to drop it in (I'll try to get pictures with both). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Looks fantastic!! I know what you mean about the almost compressed thing!! The last two gigs I have played I have had two different people, both musicians, tell me after the gig that the bass sound was the best they had ever heard. Unfortunately they didnt mention my playing just the tone :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 That Sonic blue is amazing, one of my fave colours, along with sea foam green! It must be a Manc' thing! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 [quote name='lozbass' post='737321' date='Feb 6 2010, 03:41 PM']Just some really quick (iphone) pics of the new LG4 in Sonic Blue. Some of you will know I've been chasing this bass for a long time...and it doesn't disappoint in any way. My favourite colour (with MHS) and a truly stunning player. It's consecutively numbered with my 3TS LG4 too (and as far as I know, these were the two last basses - or at least two of the last - out of Jimmy's NY operation). It's nitro with the DN board for those with an interest in the detail. More photographs and a better review later in the week - I just wanted to make the best of the afternoon sunshine in Manchester![/quote] Thats the prettiest AC I've seen yet - very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 [quote name='molan' post='715579' date='Jan 17 2010, 12:15 PM'][/quote] Love that. What a stunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 [quote name='Toasted' post='738842' date='Feb 8 2010, 12:09 PM']Love that. What a stunner.[/quote] Nitro sunburst with Dalbergia Negra board is nice too though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 [quote name='molan' post='738846' date='Feb 8 2010, 12:20 PM']Nitro sunburst with Dalbergia Negra board is nice too though [/quote] Hahaha...and a low B! Thanks to all for the very kind comments on the Sonic Blue - I'm very chuffed - Sonic is my favourite colour (and colour is always an important factor in the buying decision - they might as well look good 'cause I'm a c**p player!) I'll certainly try to get some better pics of the blue LG4 later in the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Great jap site.. Have to say some of those basses look absolutely fantastic but one or two so wrong... but at least I am gradually getting past the headstock...maybe.. Consistantly pretty basses, IMV, are Celinder, AC and Sei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I love the Celinder 4's (own one!) but I think the Celinder 5's can look quite ugly. He also tends to go for ridiculous birdseye boards and necks which aren't my thing, especially with then a vintage tint and gloss applied over the top - but then, different strokes for different folks, right? Whatever gets you through the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 (edited) Birdy, Fingerz and I had a mini-bash today - took a few pics. I'm into five strings but the two Fender Jazz basses were the stars of the day for the other two. Jo plays an eighties Japanese Fender Jazz and Birdy just bought Ari's 70s Jazz. The amazing thing is they both sound and play FANtastic. We were saying we should record all these basses and have people pick their favourite tones. I think plenty people might be surprised at the results - Interesting day. Thanks Steve and Jo. Edited February 9, 2010 by Flanker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks to you Steve for hosting us, was an interesting afternoon indeed. All of the basses sounded amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 It was pretty amazing to see the three AC's together. Thanks guys for letting me play on these awesome basses. That Jazz with the AC preamp (white one) is the most ridiculous jazz bass I have EVER played, I don't think they come any better than that. It was nice (and bizarre) to find my 80's Jap Jazz to be pretty similar by comparison though.. Thanks Steve for hosting and the Tea and Orange Club biscuits (fine combo!) Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 (edited) I couldn't resist the sun today to show off my new Alleva LG-5. Edited March 8, 2010 by Toasted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Wow - the sun really brings out the colour nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Oh yessss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 [quote name='Toasted' post='768050' date='Mar 8 2010, 02:57 PM'] I couldn't resist the sun today to show off my new Alleva LG-5.[/quote] What a cracking bass!! Thanks for bringing it round the other day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Fantastic basses - looks brilliant in the bright light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Nice joe, pity you ain't round these parts anymore ! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Thanks guys, I really like this bass. I think I'm a Jazz Bass Guy at heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 [quote name='Toasted' post='768050' date='Mar 8 2010, 02:57 PM'] I couldn't resist the sun today to show off my new Alleva LG-5.[/quote] I played this the other day absolutely beautiful bass, you'll have to come round and hear it through and 8x10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Pinched from Talkbass.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl-bVs1INtY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl-bVs1INtY[/url] What a happy guy :-) Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='birdy' post='778400' date='Mar 18 2010, 11:06 AM']Pinched from Talkbass.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl-bVs1INtY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl-bVs1INtY[/url] What a happy guy :-) Steve[/quote] Really made me smile! What a lovely, laconic style - the music and groove just flow out - effortless cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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