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05-09-2021, 08:10 AM
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So I got a Kopp L-02
I've played it for about 4 hours now. If my hands allowed me, I would have kept going. This one has an Adi top, hog back and sides. It's the most responsive, punchy, small body guitar I've played. I swear it fills the room with as much sound as my dreads. The build quality is next level. If anyone is thinking about taking the Kopp plunge, I'd recommend doing it sooner rather than later. I'm fortunate to live right by Acoustic Music Works in Pittsburgh. Steve and Raymond can fulfill your Kopp needs. Contact them!
     
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#2
05-09-2021, 08:17 AM
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Amen brother....my Kopp RJ became my favorite guitar ever within a day of playing it .....so much so that I got on his build list for a custom K35 even though it’s a year and 8 months out....
Congrats on snagging a nice one...
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...Grasshopper...high is high...low is low....but the middle...lies in between...Master Po
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05-09-2021, 08:31 AM
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So I got a Kopp L-02
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I thought long and hard about the RJ! Ended up going with the L-02, I’m sure it’s amazing as well, have you played any other Kopp’s to compare the RJ too? How is it?
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05-09-2021, 11:19 AM
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Cool and congrats. Did you consider the 12 fret version of the L-02 as well?
A bit over a year ago I decided it was time to go for something completely different and rather than snag another old Gibson I began to seek out a new guitar with Old School Gibson Tone. The first ones I considered were the Kopp and Fairbanks takes on the 1920s L1. As both builders have their own ideas as to what sounds best neither went with the H bracing the originals but opted for a differently voiced (scalloped and non-scalloped) X bracing. My problem was I could not find examples of either build to play. But in the end I figured as I already owned a 1932 12 fret L1 it just was not going to get any better so went in a different direction finally ending up with a Fairbanks Roy Smeck. But the Kopp RJ because of the scalloped bracing is still in my sights. Now if somebody would come out with a '34 Smeck Stage Deluxe clone with the scalloped bracing and small 3 3/4" soundhole it might be a no brainer for me.
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05-09-2021, 12:19 PM
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...as for the RJ...it’s crazy responsive to the lightest touch but holds up to a pretty stout attack....definitely mid forward but overall very balanced....excels at finger style blues and old jazz standards that I love to play...but it’s a pretty darn good strummer and a great all rounder....
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...Grasshopper...high is high...low is low....but the middle...lies in between...Master Po
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05-09-2021, 03:37 PM
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05-09-2021, 03:41 PM
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Congratulations. It’s beautiful. Kevin made me a custom 13 fret Sitka/maple Nick Lucas in 2014. I let it go to someone here, but it’s one of my big regrets. Someday I hope it pops up in the For Sale section and I can get it back.
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#13
05-09-2021, 05:50 PM
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I have a Kopp K-185 with koa back and sides and the short 24.75” scale - it’s a marvelous guitar. I’ll second the folks who’ve mentioned that Kevin is great to work with, as well.
Wade Hampton Miller
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05-09-2021, 06:42 PM
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Wade, I saw your K-185 thread, there was a K-200 available when I bought this... I definitely thought about it..but the deal on the L-02 seemed like my best option. I’m sure that 185 is superb.
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05-09-2021, 06:53 PM
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I've owned two of Kevin's guitars, a K-35 that I purchased used and still have, maybe 10 or 12 yers old. And the L-02 (new) which I let go of and probably should have kept? Kevin is great to deal with and builds great guitars. I'll never sell my K-35...
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