Elguedd Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) For sale is my Alleva-Coppolo Bass LM5. (Empress/Maple) purchased in the USA at Bass San Diego in 2020. Everything is original and nothing has been changed. This is an extremely rare bass, built by Jimmy Coppolo. He only built a handful of LM-5 models out of Empress wood. This is one of them. I think this bass really only exists once. The response is superbly even and incredibly clear. The low B-string is clearly defined. This bass is insanely light at just under 3.47 kg and can be carried and played all the time. The Empress basses have the mid-scoop of a 70's style LM/maple jazz bass, but with a slightly "modern sounding" twist. The finish is a throwback to early 80s Fender basses with Di Marzio p/u's (the finish is called "Sienna Burst") and it has nice block inlays and custom "Fender Strat" buttons. It also has white pickups, just like the old Dimarzio pickups in the old Fender models. This bass is both passive and active (bass and treble boost when switched to active). This bass was made in a great time when Jimmy was producing some really incredible work. Everything works flawlessly. No quirks, kinks or dents. Potis work without creaking. Neck is straight and truss rod works flawlessly. The frets are like new with no visible play marks. Of course, it comes with a very high quality original Alleva gig bag. All in all a really wonderful instrument, unfortunately gets too little attention in my house. 😂 That's why I would like to give it away in good hands. No trades please. Edited January 24, 2023 by Elguedd 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumatra Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 this is insane glwts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taa Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Sweet Mama , this looks great , i wish i had the money to spare , good luck with the sale ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimJammSpaceMan Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Beautiful bass! Good luck with the sale! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordep Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Holy Molly! Wish I have 4k, this looks like a perfect partner for my Alleva 4. 🤤🤤 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elguedd Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 Thank you for the kind comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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