Carvin LB76P - lotsa pics

Flatwound · #1 12-19-2011, 06:38 PM

I've had this Carvin for a few months now. It's a pretty nice bass, but I've become more of a Warwick guy, plus I've got tons of basses right now, so this one has to go. As you can see, it has a figured walnut top, with the NS option, i.e., the thru neck doesn't show, abalone block inlays, matching headstock, and the MM-style/jazz pickups. Everything works as it should. Comes with the OHSC.

The previous owner decided he liked black hardware better, so he replaced most of it. However, I have the original gold hardware which I will send as well. If I were going to keep it, I would put the gold hardware back on, as the coil splitting switch is still gold and so are the string ferrules.

Weight is 9 lbs. 11 oz., not too bad for a neck-thru sixer. Has a few little dings, I'd call it 8.5/10.

Took these pics down by the bay, trying to get some sunlight and scenery. Weather didn't cooperate, but here you go:

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I think to order a similar bass from Carvin would cost about $1400-$1500; it's hard to be sure since Carvin changes their options, discounts, and promotions from time to time.

Anyway, $850 shipped to the lower 48.

Flatwound · #2 12-20-2011, 06:47 PM

MistaMarko · #3 12-20-2011, 07:58 PM

Price?

Flatwound · #4 12-21-2011, 06:53 AM

$850 shipped to the lower 48

RockFistMusic · #5 12-21-2011, 07:11 AM

This is a fantastic bass and for the $$ they are sold for, a steal IMHO

Flatwound · #6 12-22-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RockFistMusic

This is a fantastic bass and for the $$ they are sold for, a steal IMHO

I agree totally. I live fairly close to the Carvin factory, and I've gone to their showroom and played their various basses from time to time. I've tried most of their pickup combinations, and I like these big MM-style pickups the best. If I were going to order an LB-76, I'd get two MM's, although the MM/J combo sounds pretty good.

I've played this recently using just the MM pickup, and it sounds great; that pickup by itself is adequate. The option of blending some piezo, some neck pickup, or both really adds to its versatility. However, I have four other sixers at the moment, and a 7 on the way, so the Carvin doesn't get any playing time.

Flatwound · #7 12-23-2011, 08:22 AM

Flatwound · #8 12-31-2011, 03:06 PM

Happy new year bump

jebmd · #9 12-31-2011, 07:25 PM

What is the string spacing at the bridge on these?

kerrycares · #10 12-31-2011, 08:56 PM

and scale ?

Moooon · #11 01-01-2012, 04:20 AM

wow, nice.

Flatwound · #12 01-01-2012, 10:38 AM

I'm not home right now, (out-of-town New Years' gig), but I should be home later today to check the string spacing. I think it's around 17.5 mm, but I'll check to be sure. Scale is 34".

rodneyat · #13 01-01-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Flatwound

I'm not home right now, (out-of-town New Years' gig), but I should be home later today to check the string spacing. I think it's around 17.5 mm, but I'll check to be sure. Scale is 34".

Unless it has the wide neck option. Which would also include an asymetrical neck. It is 17.5mm. Which is standard for Carvin 5 strings.

Flatwound · #14 01-01-2012, 04:41 PM

OK, string spacing is 16.5 mm. Same as the string spacing on a Warwick Thumb 6 (I have 2), which is probably why I find it so comfortable.

rodneyat · #15 01-01-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Flatwound

OK, string spacing is 16.5 mm. Same as the string spacing on a Warwick Thumb 6 (I have 2), which is probably why I find it so comfortable.

Doah! My brain was thinking 5 string.

. Yes, 16.5 is the standard for the 6ers. I think it is 17.5 on the wide 6 with asym neck.

Flatwound · #16 01-02-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rodneyat

Doah! My brain was thinking 5 string.

. Yes, 16.5 is the standard for the 6ers. I think it is 17.5 on the wide 6 with asym neck.

I tried out a Bunny Brunel six recently, and I think they come standard with the wider neck. I could definitely feel the string spacing difference.

rodneyat · #17 01-02-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Flatwound

I tried out a Bunny Brunel six recently, and I think they come standard with the wider neck. I could definitely feel the string spacing difference.

They do, the BB neck is definitely different. I am not sure if it is a good thing or bad thing. I've played a few of them. Carvins, as a whole, as some of the best bang for the buck basses on the market.

Flatwound · #18 01-04-2012, 08:58 AM

Again with the bumping

Flatwound · #19 01-04-2012, 07:15 PM

...and off to ebay!

Flatwound · #20 01-11-2012, 07:54 PM