FS:1999 Carvin LB76, cherryburst

[Poparad]

For sale is a beautiful Carvin LB76 from 1999. I'm only selling it because I already have two other LB76's that I love, and I don't really need a third.

I bought this used from a guy who did a lot of cruise ship gigs, and I personally have performed with this in the US and Europe, so it's traveled a lot and has some history. Despite the age and use, there isn't a single ding on the bass, as it's been well taken care of. Although I'm not the original owner, I've deduced that it's a 1999 because that was the last year that the 9v active preamp was used and the first year for the string-through bridge.

I'm personally a big fan of the LB76 because it's the only six string I've played that doesn't feel like a beast to play. The string spacing is much narrower and far more comfortable.

Included is a Carvin black hardshell case, assorted Carvin papers, and the appropriate allen wrenches. The strap in the pictures is not included, but the Dunlop strap locks are included. The case has seen a bit of wear and tear in 12 years, but I suppose that's what cases are for.

Options (from the Carvin website):

NMAH - Mahogany Neck & Body
CG - Clear Gloss Finish (Standard)
TS - Cherry Sunburst
RB - Rounded Body Sides
PH - Headstock To Match Plain Wood Body Color (Standard)
EB - Ebony Fingerboard (Standard)
AB - Abalone Block Inlays
Med-Jumbo Frets .048" H .103" W (Standard)
14in Fretboard Radius (Standard)
HB2 - HB Alnico Bridge Humbucker (with coil tap)/J9A Alnico Neck Pickup
BLK - Black Pickups
G - Gold Hardware
SL - Dunlop Straplocks


New from Carvin with these options it would run about $1500 with case and shipping. I'm selling this for $750 shipped with hardshell case to the continental US. If you live elsewhere, I'm still willing to ship, but you might have to add more for the extra if the shipping costs are considerably more.

Thanks!

[Standalone]

I was just playing mine the other day. My actives are out, but even passive -- and with older strings -- the bass sings, zings, grinds, pops, grooves, thumps, you name it.

That bridge 'bucker is a real powerhouse, powerful enough that with the coil tap engaged, you still get a nice full jazz sound as a j/j setup -- other basses I've played have seemed thin when the coil tap is engaged.

That cherryburst looks sharp with the ebony fretboard.

edit - about the narrow spacing, I have huge hands and generally don't like narrowly spaced axes, but I feel pretty comfortable on this one. Good luck with the sale.

[Poparad]

Originally Posted by Standalone

I was just playing mine the other day. My actives are out, but even passive -- and with older strings -- the bass sings, zings, grinds, pops, grooves, thumps, you name it.

Yeah, the LB series is extremely versatile. Here's a video of me playing it in a jazz trio, and another in a drop tuned prog-metal band.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hJ67wWuX0I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4OW6yBuJg8

[Floyd Eye]

My LB76 is one of my main basses. Yours is very nice. Good luck with the sale.

[SteveC]

I had a fretless LB76 a while back. Nice bass. I've been tempted to try a 6 again. I went Carvin because there was no one making a 34" scale bass at that time.

[Poparad]

Originally Posted by SteveC

I had a fretless LB76 a while back. Nice bass. I've been tempted to try a 6 again. I went Carvin because there was no one making a 34" scale bass at that time.

I have matching fretted and fretless LB76s and I love them (which is why I'm selling this one... I don't really need two fretted ones)

[Bober]

Hi, I'm really intersted in 1999 Carvin LB76, cherryburst. Please reply me.

[Poparad]

Bump.

[Poparad]

Sold!