FT Feeler Carvin SB5000 Alder/RW BLK

ThumbyAche · #1 06-14-2011, 09:13 PM

I really like the bass so this is a feeler as I am looking for another 4-string. First, this bass has a BRAND new neck as the one that it came with had a slight "twist" in the neck which kept the bass from having as low action past the 12th fret or so. The neck is still playable but I got two different luthiers to look at it and long story short, new neck. Here are the deets: Alder body, black finish with tort and black pickguards, 9.5 lbs on the scale, Neck has a RW board, SS frets, Ivory tusq nut, satin finish on back of the neck, matching blk headstock with ICON headstock shape. Active setup with J99A's and all the other typical SB5000 features, OHSC. (I'll include the old birdseye maple neck too).

What I am looking for (I'll trade up for the right bass):

Rickenbacker's, Suhr Jazz (alder/rw), Nordy VJ4 (alder,rw), Lull 4's, F-bass VF4 or BN4 (long shot but hey..), Musicman 30th anniversary, I'd entertain Nash, Ben Lindsey (60's), etc.

**now posting for sale/trade at $1050 shipped FIRM with the old neck and extra pickguard**

ThumbyAche · #2 06-16-2011, 04:17 PM

another pic. Bass comes with a black pickguard also.

madbassplaya · #3 06-16-2011, 04:19 PM

interested in selling the knobs?

ThumbyAche · #4 06-16-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by madbassplaya

interested in selling the knobs?

huh? Why would I do that?..I would have a knobless trade/sale and then I'd get really insanely lowballed..."Howbout $400 since you don't have the knobs" or "I will trade you straight across for my tunerless Squire...it's about even"..

You can probably order these knobs.

BigOldHarry · #5 06-16-2011, 04:25 PM

No price for sale???

ThumbyAche · #6 06-16-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BigOldHarry

No price for sale???

I may post a sale price but would like to feel out some trades first. I'll keep you posted though if you like.

madbassplaya · #7 06-16-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ThumbyAche

huh? Why would I do that?..I would have a knobless trade/sale and then I'd get really insanely lowballed..."Howbout $400 since you don't have the knobs" or "I will trade you straight across for my tunerless Squire...it's about even"..

You can probably order these knobs.

Because I have an SB5000 and I want those knobs.

What type are they?

LaBassGuy · #8 06-16-2011, 04:33 PM

Best 5-string neck I've ever felt bump.

JRB · #9 06-16-2011, 04:50 PM

Bump for a great looking bass and a great TBer. I really like the look of that headstock/body combo.

ThumbyAche · #10 06-16-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by madbassplaya

Because I have an SB5000 and I want those knobs.

What type are they?

All good man.. I think they are the same knobs as Sadowsky and a few others I have seen. They came on the bass when I got it from a TB'er that sold it elsewhere.

birdxofxprey · #11 06-16-2011, 09:38 PM

+1 for a sale price on this, very nice.

ThumbyAche · #12 06-17-2011, 05:44 PM

all pm's replied to. Still available. Any Nordy 4's out there? Or a Ric, Valenti, Musicman SLO or 30th anniversary, etc.?

mmbongo · #13 06-18-2011, 12:19 PM

Free bump!

And as for the knobs, you can get them here (about 3/4 down the page)
Bass Knobs

They even have the matching concentric set.

**NYCBass** · #14 06-18-2011, 12:39 PM

PM'ed

ThumbyAche · #15 06-19-2011, 12:41 AM

I really want a RIC or a EBMM 30th anniverary stingray...or a Alder/RW Suhr..anybody..?

ThumbyAche · #16 06-21-2011, 04:16 PM

all pm's returned and getting some good trade offers. Still available for now. Keep em' coming..any stingray or Big Al 4's with RW boards out there?, Suhr's, Ric's, I'll trade up..

Billyzoom · #17 06-22-2011, 07:21 AM

I'll give you $400 since it has aftermarket knobs, thereby reducing its collector value.

Nice bass...I have enough trouble with 4 strings though.

ThumbyAche · #18 06-22-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Billyzoom

I'll give you $400 since it has aftermarket knobs, thereby reducing its collector value.

Nice bass...I have enough trouble with 4 strings though.

Dude....you soooo get me!

bpwb · #19 06-27-2011, 04:23 PM

You can also get those knobs at Bass Pickups | Preamps | Bartolini | Aguilar | Leo Quan Badass Bridge II. They also have the concentric ones for the bass and treble that match the set.

JB

ThumbyAche · #20 06-27-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bpwb

You can also get those knobs at Bass Pickups | Preamps | Bartolini | Aguilar | Leo Quan Badass Bridge II. They also have the concentric ones for the bass and treble that match the set.

JB

Thanks, this bass is so much more than just really cool knobs though. Come on people..offer some really cool trades. I'm open to Musicman Big Al's and Stingrays. Not really looking for a Sterling though. Anyone..?.