Von Kopfman is an accomplished songwriter, guitarist, and author from Kansas. Having written over two thousand songs and recorded twenty plus albums both as a solo artist and a member of BIG Daddy LOUD (with Eric Logan) over the past twenty five years, he is known for both his work ethic and endless creativity. Von’s first book-C/D; Letters for Healing/ Songs for Healing was nominated for a Kansas Notable Book Award in 2013, and the follow up will be published in late 2016. Known for being a bit of a chameleon, he moves effortlessly between genre’s, and has worked with a wide variety of artists over the years. Von has composed such noteworthy songs as “The Commitment” for The Alzheimer’s Association, “Blood is Thicker Than Water” for The World Adoption League, “American Pickers” for the popular television show, “Magical Thinking” for the Joan Didion book of the same name, as well as several songs for Harley Davidson among others.
Following the loss of his son Jacob, Von developed www.forthesurvivors.org to provide resources to families who have lost a child.
What They Play
Legacy Model
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
- Nut:Bone 1 13/16
- Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length:24.9"
- Body Dimensions:14-3/8" x 4"
- Bracings:Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Body Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2-3/8" Spacing
- Rosette:Classic
- Truss Rod:Dual Acting
- Binding:Top/Back
- Binding Material:Tortoise Shell
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:White
- Bridge Pins:Ebony
- Body Finish:Truetone Gloss
- Back/Sides Finish:Truetone Gloss
- Hardware Color:Nickel
- Pickguard:Tortoise Shell
- Tuners:Open-Gear PingWell V93N 3+3
- Strings:D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
- Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case:Hardshell Case
- Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
- Neck Material:Mahogany
- Fingerboard:Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius:12"
- Neck Profile:Traditional Even C
- Nut:Bone 1.72"
- 1st Fret String Height:.022"
- 12th Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"
- Fretwire:22 Jescar FW47104
- Scale Length:25"
- Body Style:Otto D'Ambrosio Signature Design
- Body Dimensions:14" x 2"
- Body Top:Solid Flamed Maple
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Mahogany
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top and Back
- Binding Material:Maple
- Logo:Maple Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Thumbnails
- Finish:Truetone Gloss
- Hardware Color:Gold
- Bridge:Gold Gotoh 510UB
- String Spacing:2 3/32"
- Tuners:Gotoh SG301-20GG
- Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs
- Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAG-1G
- Bridge Pickup:Kent Armstrong HPAG-1G
- Pickup Height:3/32"
- Pickup Frame:Black Plastic
- Switch:3 Way Switch
- Capacitors:0.047μF
- Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper
- Output Jack:Switchcraft
- Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
- Case:Hardshell Case