Is Brian Bromberg playing his Carvin signature model in this video?

[SpectorDetector]

Looks like a prototype, don't think the thing(Carvin) was ready yet, no markings on the headstock.

[Roy Vogt]

Originally Posted by Jeff Scott

The main thing everyone has missed here, is that the Peavey had a CF neck, what Brian is playing in that video has a wood neck.

Forgot about that! Duh! So it's either the Dean or a Bob Mick probably. Makes me want to search out a B Quad 4 or 5 somewhere....

[DWBass]

So no votes for US Masters??

[FusionFission]

It's definitely note and praise worthy how Bromberg only seeks signature models with reasonably priced manufacturers. They're all around $1,000.

[unclejane]

That's kind of the beauty of Carvin in general, to me. If you get, say just the plain-jane B24S, you still get out of there even with a 5 piece maple neck at just under $1200. Yeah, that's still a big investment, but the same quality level elsewhere is at least twice that and possibly more.

And you won't be afraid to drag the thing around with you to gigs, etc. That's the problem I'm starting to have with my L2K, for instance. It's an incipient "vintage" bass now, with an older style neck and an ash body that accidentally weighs 800,000 lbs and therefore balances perfectly, etc. It'd be expensive to replace and the replacement would be a newer model that may or may not be like mine.

But with a Carvin, if tragedy strikes and you have to replace it you don't need to go down to the bank (with a gun) to fund it. And the replacement will be exactly like the old one.

Anyway, a little OT, but one of the reasons I like how BB went with Carvin. I have 2 Bunnies already and would love to get a B24S (I'm on "austerity measures" right now tho)...

LS

[Reggiep]

Originally Posted by wvbass

I don't think that is a Carvin. It doesn't have the Dean logo, either, so it may be a one-off custom or a prototype. Either way, there are youtube videos of him with that ass in 2008 - way before the Carvin thing happened.

Edit: 99.9% sure this bass was made by US Masters Guitar Works.

Don't know what is, but it definitely is not a Carvin. (Or at least the one being built now).

[Roy Vogt]

After checking out the wood a little closer, I'm leaning toward the US Masters myself. That looks like their woodwork. Great basses that should be better known.

[MOTORHEADBANGER]

I believe that bass was made by Bob Mick. I may be mistaken, but I'm pretty sure I saw Brian mention that somewhere (I believe facebook).

He has a nearly identical twin to that bass, but with a semi-hollow f-hole cut into the upper-half (think Rickenbacker semi-hollows) and piccolo strings strung on it. Both of those basses are amazing and the Carvin models are equally awesome for the price. If I ever get my funds in order, there's a coated-fretless B24 in blackburst with my name on it.

[FusionFission]

Originally Posted by unclejane

That's kind of the beauty of Carvin in general, to me. If you get, say just the plain-jane B24S, you still get out of there even with a 5 piece maple neck at just under $1200. Yeah, that's still a big investment, but the same quality level elsewhere is at least twice that and possibly more.

And you won't be afraid to drag the thing around with you to gigs, etc. That's the problem I'm starting to have with my L2K, for instance. It's an incipient "vintage" bass now, with an older style neck and an ash body that accidentally weighs 800,000 lbs and therefore balances perfectly, etc. It'd be expensive to replace and the replacement would be a newer model that may or may not be like mine.

But with a Carvin, if tragedy strikes and you have to replace it you don't need to go down to the bank (with a gun) to fund it. And the replacement will be exactly like the old one.

Anyway, a little OT, but one of the reasons I like how BB went with Carvin. I have 2 Bunnies already and would love to get a B24S (I'm on "austerity measures" right now tho)...

LS

Yeah, I can't think of a thru-neck model from any manufacturer in that price range.

[DiabolusInMusic]

I am quite sure it is the U.S master as mentioned on the first page. The headstock doesn't match the Dean or Peavey, the knobs also do not match either. There is no switch and it predates his signing with Carvin, so it is 100% not a Carvin.

[Brian Bromberg]

Wow I just saw this thread. So here it is........
The bass I am playing in this video when I was a tad bit chubbier and also had a tad bit more hair was made by Bob Mick in Tucson Arizona. He made me many basses I designed over the years. He is a fantastic builder. For whatever reason I have played the same bass shape I originally came up with all the way back in 1981! It just seems to make sense to me ergonomically.

The bass in the video was built as the prototype for what would have been the Dean Guitars version of my basses, but they never really happened. That is the bass I used on my CD "It Is What It Is." Bartolini designed some amazing humbucking radiused pick-ups that sound wonderful.

I took that bass and re-engineered it with Carvin for the B24 and B25 bass line. I have to tell you that the Carvin B24's and B25's are physically and ergonomically way better then my previous design. The balance, weight distribution, hand and arm position etc... are miles above the bass in the video. That has nothing to do with the maker as that was all my design and geometry.

I love the basses that Bob built me as they are as good as any bass I have ever played, it's just that my design now with Carvin is far superior from an ergonomic and playability point of view, plus our new circuit board and radiused single coil pick-ups kicks butt!

The bang for the buck with the Carvin B24's and B25's are unmatched in the biz. They still blow me away as to how much bass you get for an American made bass for the $$$.........

[Roy Vogt]

Thanks, Brian! OT but on my wish list-any chance BOTB can archive those past interviews from Chris Jisi somewhere (Inside Tracks)? Great stuff!

[FusionFission]

Originally Posted by Brian Bromberg

Wow I just saw this thread. So here it is........
The bass I am playing in this video when I was a tad bit chubbier and also had a tad bit more hair was made by Bob Mick in Tucson Arizona. He made me many basses I designed over the years. He is a fantastic builder. For whatever reason I have played the same bass shape I originally came up with all the way back in 1981! It just seems to make sense to me ergonomically.

The bass in the video was built as the prototype for what would have been the Dean Guitars version of my basses, but they never really happened. That is the bass I used on my CD "It Is What It Is." Bartolini designed some amazing humbucking radiused pick-ups that sound wonderful.

I took that bass and re-engineered it with Carvin for the B24 and B25 bass line. I have to tell you that the Carvin B24's and B25's are physically and ergonomically way better then my previous design. The balance, weight distribution, hand and arm position etc... are miles above the bass in the video. That has nothing to do with the maker as that was all my design and geometry.

I love the basses that Bob built me as they are as good as any bass I have ever played, it's just that my design now with Carvin is far superior from an ergonomic and playability point of view, plus our new circuit board and radiused single coil pick-ups kicks butt!

The bang for the buck with the Carvin B24's and B25's are unmatched in the biz. They still blow me away as to how much bass you get for an American made bass for the $$$.........

Wow, thanks Brian!! It's nice to have a definitive answer; these threads can go on forever. I wish I could offer the users who got it right a free bass, but they'll have to do with a hardy, "Thanks for playing!"

[FusionFission]

Oh, and let me just add, without sounding like I'm kissing too much a** here... Really, how much does Brian Bromberg rock?!?! Find me another giant in the bass world who settles online debates about his signature gear and plays like the maestro here. We need more like him.

[unclejane]

Originally Posted by Brian Bromberg

The bang for the buck with the Carvin B24's and B25's are unmatched in the biz. They still blow me away as to how much bass you get for an American made bass for the $$$.........

I just "built" a basic B24S with the only options being a 5 piece maple neck and the humbucker pickups and it's $1178 with case. That's about what I paid for my Bunny 4 and it's the best quality bass I have...

Speaking of that, Brian or anyone, are there any sound clips of a fretless B24 or the 25 for that matter, around? If I can sell some of my other gear I may be able to get the above B24S but I'm an FL guy. Just curious what the FL tone is like.

Thanks,
LS

[Brian Bromberg]

Thanks for the kind words guys, it's awesome! Uncle Jane, we are working on another Carvin video clip where I am playing the fretless B2's and also comparing the single coils to the humbuckers. I used the B24 and B25 fretless basses on my "Bromberg Plays Hendrix" CD. I used them on many songs but I think the beginning of Hey Joe is pretty exposed so it's easy to hear. I'm sure there are some itunes clips of all the songs, I actually haven't checked yet!

[DiabolusInMusic]

Thanks for clearing that up Brian, that is why I love talkbass. You are not helping my GAS for another Carvin though.

I love your pickups with Carvin by the way, I got your Radius Humbuckers in my LB76 and my guitarist loves em even more than I do.

[unclejane]

Originally Posted by Brian Bromberg

Thanks for the kind words guys, it's awesome! Uncle Jane, we are working on another Carvin video clip where I am playing the fretless B2's and also comparing the single coils to the humbuckers. I used the B24 and B25 fretless basses on my "Bromberg Plays Hendrix" CD. I used them on many songs but I think the beginning of Hey Joe is pretty exposed so it's easy to hear. I'm sure there are some itunes clips of all the songs, I actually haven't checked yet!

Ok thanks Brian. That just gives me another excuse to just buy your Hendrix CD, which is downloading now. Not that I needed that much urging to begin with - I've been trying to play along with the clips with my Bunnies for a while now anyway

I'll probably get a 24S with the humbuckers once I rustle up the $. I'm more of a HB type so will be quite interested in the HB vs single coil difference when you get round to making that video too...

PS: listening to "Hey Joe" now. yeah that's a very different FL sound from my bunnies. Hrm, me very very likey...

Thanks!
LS

[FusionFission]

Originally Posted by Brian Bromberg

Thanks for the kind words guys, it's awesome! Uncle Jane, we are working on another Carvin video clip where I am playing the fretless B2's and also comparing the single coils to the humbuckers. I used the B24 and B25 fretless basses on my "Bromberg Plays Hendrix" CD. I used them on many songs but I think the beginning of Hey Joe is pretty exposed so it's easy to hear. I'm sure there are some itunes clips of all the songs, I actually haven't checked yet!

Just FYI, Brian, and anyone else who subscribes to premium streaming music services: the artist listed for your "Bromberg Plays Hendrix" album on MOG is Vinnie Colaiuta, not Brian Bromberg. It means people won't hear it when they select the artist only station for Brian Bromberg. Brian, you might want to tell MOG to correct that; it's an amazing album.

[LiquidMidnight]

Those Bromberg models definitely looks fierce. If I ever retire my main LB75, one of those may be a contender to take its place.