FS: Carvin SB5000 Bass Shoreline Gold w/ Flame Fingerboard

[kraigg007]

The best sounding and playing 70's style fender jazz bass is up for sale. Get incredible funk, jazz, fat, and versatile tone from one instrument.

I have a Carvin SB5000 5 string bass that is less than 5 months old and has the following features:
-Alder Body with Shoreline Gold Clear Gloss Finish
-Black and Chrome Custom Factory Hardware (one of a kind)
-Maple neck with Flamed Maple Fingerboard (Custom Upgrade)
-Matching Shoreline Gold headstock
-Alnico Single Coil Black Pickups (Insane Jazz Bass Sound)
-Active / Passive Push Pull Vintage Tone Controls
-Abolon Diamond Inlays
-Hardshell Black Tolex Case
-Stainless Steel Medium Frets
-Extra Red Tortoise Shell Pickguard (Standard with White Pearloid)
-Dunlop Straplocks
-Ivory Graph Tech TUSQ Nut
-Bass weighs 8.5 - 9 lbs
-Many extras

Bass Cost $1400 new and there is a 2 month wait from Carvin. Get this one sold in new condition. Never gigged or played outside of the house. 10 out of 10 condition

There is not a better custom jazz bass on the market for under $2500 and this one is under $1000.

My sale price is $1000 plus shipping.

[remy26]

Whoa...dig that gold!

[SevenReasons]

These are simply amazing. My mate is endorsing them right now and he swears up and down on em. He's endorsed Fender and Warrior as well and these are where it's at according to him, and he can seriously lay it down. Played a few of his and they are sick. I'm considering replacing my NYC Sadowksy with one!!!

[Wilbyman]

Nice, I have a shoreline gold one as well! Killer basses! When the light hits it, it looks like it's on fire!

[Nicolay3535]

If this bass was ash I'd buy it right now!

[Rumblefisher]

Originally Posted by Nicolay3535

If this bass was ash I'd buy it right now!

Why?

Just kidding, but between the two I'd go alder. This is a pretty sexy bass...

[Bassist_Scott]

Wow, lotsa SB's showing up in the F/S forum lately. I believe the Gold finish isn't even offered on this model for 2011 so it's even more unique.

Good luck with you sale. These things are incredible.

[kraigg007]

Originally Posted by CFclef

Why?

Just kidding, but between the two I'd go alder. This is a pretty sexy bass...

I am a firm believer in Alder over Ash and I play Gospel, R&B, Funk, and Jazz. This bass gives you that Marcus Miller sound without the weight of Ash or the "harsh" tone of ash. This bass is great for finger style, slapping, and muted techniques (am sure it would be great with a pick too, but I have never tried it).

To me Alder is a more vocal wood with a more even response. It sounds more musical than Ash. It cuts through the mix yet blends well with the other instruments.

[Rumblefisher]

Originally Posted by kraigg007

I am a firm believer in Alder over Ash and I play Gospel, R&B, Funk, and Jazz. This bass gives you that Marcus Miller sound without the weight of Ash or the "harsh" tone of ash. This bass is great for finger style, slapping, and muted techniques (am sure it would be great with a pick too, but I have never tried it).

To me Alder is a more vocal wood with a more even response. It sounds more musical than Ash. It cuts through the mix yet blends well with the other instruments.

Oh I totally agree. My question was directed at the gent who specifically would have bought this bass if it was ash

[Wilbyman]

Originally Posted by kraigg007

I am a firm believer in Alder over Ash and I play Gospel, R&B, Funk, and Jazz. This bass gives you that Marcus Miller sound without the weight of Ash or the "harsh" tone of ash. This bass is great for finger style, slapping, and muted techniques (am sure it would be great with a pick too, but I have never tried it).

To me Alder is a more vocal wood with a more even response. It sounds more musical than Ash. It cuts through the mix yet blends well with the other instruments.

+1 agree very much

[phillipkregg]

Originally Posted by kraigg007

I am a firm believer in Alder over Ash and I play Gospel, R&B, Funk, and Jazz. This bass gives you that Marcus Miller sound without the weight of Ash or the "harsh" tone of ash. This bass is great for finger style, slapping, and muted techniques (am sure it would be great with a pick too, but I have never tried it).

To me Alder is a more vocal wood with a more even response. It sounds more musical than Ash. It cuts through the mix yet blends well with the other instruments.

He's right... the only real reason for wanting ash is that it is usually lighter in weight.

But this bass weighs only 8.5 - 9 lbs as is (which is super light).

If I had the dough this thread would be closed now.

[mozarwasagenius]

bump

[kraigg007]

Thanks for all the photos and comments. I wanted to post some additional photos to show how spectacular this bass is.

[Nicolay3535]

Originally Posted by CFclef

Why?

Just kidding, but between the two I'd go alder. This is a pretty sexy bass...

Because I already own an alder/maple jazz bass so I would like an ash one so I can decide for myself if alder or ash is my tone.

[mrpackerguy]

string spacing and scale length please

[kraigg007]

The scale length is 34. The string spacing is the standard 4 string spacing which I believe is 19mm.

Hope this helps.

[kraigg007]

Here is a link of Sean Michael Ray playing his gold SB4000.

These basses have identical specs and sound very similar. Check out the link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixSxG3zrLXY

[emohair]

Free bump for my man Kraig!

I have personally played this beast, and it is incredible. I know, I know, people always post this kinda stuff in these threads but this bass really is the real deal - if you are on the fence about it, get on it...you will be happy with your purchase. Awesome slap tone, really great tones from the bridge pickup super fat. Really well balanced, not much more to say other than this is the best bass you will get at 1K.

[G]

How is the hardware one-of-a-kind?

[superjaay]

I didn't know the flame fb was an option. Nice