Danj Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) For sale, an Alleva Coppolo 4 string Jazz bass. I bought this from the Bass Gallery a while back, and it is a custom job – I believe it was originally a ‘NAMM’ bass, and a collaboration job between Jimmy & Aguilar, as it was built with the OBP pre-amp in it. It has a ‘B’ custom serial number. The body is spalted alder, with a nice kind of cherry/sunburst finish. I am not sure what type of rosewood is on the neck, but the neck is very smooth and lovely to play. I was originally attracted to this by the low action, the ballsy jazz sound and the obvious attention to detail and quality of the build. I don't know if anyone remembers but I brought it to the SE Bass Bash a couple of years back. The controls include the normal pick up volumes, tone, a mid cut/boost (which I don’t use a lot) and a stacked treble/bass boost (which I do, and is way powerful!). The pick ups are in the 70’s position. I’m selling as I recently bought a vintage YOB jazz bass (Hi Chewy!) and I want to raise some cash to buy a synth for the studio (a DSI Sequential Prophet 6 in case anyone has one to trade!!). I know everyone says it, but I am a bit in two minds on this one as it is a great bass that I really enjoy… but needs must. I shall let the market decide! The condition is good, it has been gigged a reasonable amount but I take real care of my guitars. It has one tiny mark on the finish at the bottom, and a light graze – both of which I have taken pictures of, but are quite hard to see. It came with a Levy case, which I can also include unless you have a better one! Pricewise I am looking for £2100. Thanks all, Dan [url="https://postimg.org/image/l3sg89v2n/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/yyqqqqphr/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/h9yzz4dqn/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/mzf8jfjwv/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/hcivlyhe7/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/4mj8mlytr/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/8k6ic0ln3/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/aq0t6ip3j/"][/url] Edited March 15, 2017 by Danj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I think I've got the original spec on this somewhere. I'll see if I can find it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danj Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Oh cool - that would be great, thanks! Disadvantage of buying through a shop is you don't know who else had it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUSKU Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 😍🎸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danj Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Restrung today, with a fret board clean and condition, a generous polish and a fresh battery. It's shiny! I took a whole load of new pics on my big camera, including Jimmy's signature inside the back plate. Let me know if you'd like a peek! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaulbass Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noise_art Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I don't like anything form Aguilar, but it's really stunning bass! Good luck with this sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 [quote name='noise_art' timestamp='1488364156' post='3248205'] I don't like anything form Aguilar, but it's really stunning bass! Good luck with this sale! [/quote] I don't think I've ever met anyone that dislikes the entire Aguilar range! So are you saying you've tried and don't like the DB, GS and SL speakers, DB 751 head, Tone Hammer heads and all the pickups, pre-amps and pedals? I'm genuinely amazed at this. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danj Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) Hi all I have now taken a series of hi res photos, and got a little more background on the bass for anybody interested. Please PM me your email, and I can send details over. In the meantime, I thought you might like a raunchy 'undressed' shot that I took whilst cleaning the old girl up that shows off that cheeky cherry finish..... [url="https://goo.gl/photos/S1oMkaPkPtS53DGA9"]https://goo.gl/photo...oMkaPkPtS53DGA9[/url] Bah! Tried to get the image to show, but I am too technically inept You'll have to click for the pleasure! Edited March 7, 2017 by Danj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloy70 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Great seller and killer bass buy with confidence guys dan is a good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceritas Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danj Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 All batches of photos issued with the bit of the history I know. Have written to Jimmy for original specs but he has broken his hand and is taking some time off! Visitors welcome for a cuppa and some bass testing. Cheers, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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