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04-04-2012, 07:30 PM
|  | Supporting Member and fetch player | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Colorado, USA | | | ArticT, I look forward to more pics. That's a flat out great looking bass!
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04-04-2012, 07:35 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC | | | Observations so far....
I haven't weighed them, but the SB is just a little lighter. I haven't played them on quality equipment yet, only my practice amp (will do that in the next day or two), but the SB has a better tone overall and seems to have a wider range of versatility. I'm loving the jazz tone. However, that Dingwall B string is just so strong that it's tough to beat. I think that's about the only thing I like better about the tone on the Dingwall. As far as feel, I'm not sure if I like the Dingwall better or if I'm just used to it, but I'll give that a little more time.
I'm liking the overall looks better also Eggman, although the Combustion is a close second IMO. I'll give it a rest and pick them up again tomorrow. |
04-04-2012, 08:05 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado | | Quote:
Originally Posted by WoodyG3  I'm glad to hear it. The only Carvin I have ever owned that disappointed me tone wise had the MM pickup at the bridge.
That's a beauty, Eggman, enjoy it! | Yes it is active. The MM sounds good solo'd. Sounds better paired with the jazz p/u.
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04-04-2012, 08:32 PM
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04-04-2012, 08:36 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX | | | Wow, beautiful pics!
Ladies and Gentlemen Carvin has done IT again.
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04-04-2012, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Eggman Ok, just so you know, my new SB 4000 above, has a humbucking jazz and the MM, sounds AWESOME!!!!! | Nice...I was hoping to hear that.
Looking forward to the recording.
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04-04-2012, 08:49 PM
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04-04-2012, 09:01 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado | | Quote:
Originally Posted by basswave Nice...I was hoping to hear that.
Looking forward to the recording. | I will work on that
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04-05-2012, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ArcticT Observations so far....
The SB is just a little lighter.
I haven't played them on quality equipment yet, ... but the SB has a better tone overall and seems to have a wider range of versatility. ... I'm loving the jazz tone. However, that Dingwall B string is just so strong that it's tough to beat. I think that's about the only thing I like better about the tone on the Dingwall. As far as feel, I'm not sure if I like the Dingwall better or if I'm just used to it, but I'll give that a little more time.
I'm liking the overall looks better also Eggman, although the Combustion is a close second IMO. | Sounds good. Yeah, you get a 37" B and it's easier to get a more fundamental in it, which is always nice. But like you, I'm more drawn to a more J type sound, and I'm generally more comfortable on a 34" scale bass, too. And at least in my case, I eventually found I had trouble mixing fanned and traditionally fretted basses. Turned out I had to make a choice between them and stick to it. Definitely had nothing to do with quality or design, because NOBODY builds a better instrument than Sheldon. Nobody. He's right at the top tier of the game (IMHO). Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffLieby Wow, beautiful pics! | +1! |
04-05-2012, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffLieby Wow, beautiful pics!
Ladies and Gentlemen Carvin has done IT again. | Those are great pictures- sharp looking bass!
Always nice to see pics from someone who knows how to do it.
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04-05-2012, 10:35 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston,TX | | | I'm pretty close to ordering one, becuase I need a new bolt-on in my arsenal. I love the neck profile of my Icon 4 w/14" radius. Can anyone compare the two necks? I assume the SB is a little chunkier? |
04-05-2012, 03:32 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Waxahachie, Tx | | | Anyone want to trade a SB4000 for a TC Electronics RH750?
I also put my fretless SB4000 in the classifieds if anyone is interested. Still looking for a fretted SB4000.
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04-05-2012, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jarrett Anyone want to trade a SB4000 for a TC Electronics RH750?
I also put my fretless SB4000 in the classifieds if anyone is interested. Still looking for a fretted SB4000. | Darn - I just ordered a fretless neck for one of my SB400s - I might have traded you.............
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04-05-2012, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ArcticT Here are a few I snapped between rain clouds tonight.  | I gotta say that ever since seeing Tom Barney's SB, this is by far my favorite color combo. Nice! Not envious at all. Really.
Nope.
Not jealous in the least.
No sirree.
Not me. Not at all.
Not even one teensy tiny bit.
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04-05-2012, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Grateful
I gotta say that ever since seeing Tom Barney's SB, this is by far my favorite color combo. Nice! Not envious at all. Really.
Nope.
Not jealous in the least.
No sirree.
Not me.
Not at all.
Not even one teensy tiny bit.
| That's exactly when I decided this was the color combo for me. After months of trying to pick one, I saw that video of his and immediately knew that was the one. Although, I decided to go with black hardware and pups and he has chrome/cream.
Tell you what, I'll sell you this one for $1600 and you can avoid the 11 week wait! |
04-05-2012, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ArcticT Tell you what, I'll sell you this one for $1600 and you can avoid the 11 week wait! | Thanks, but I likes mine factory fresh.... 
I got a few ideas for my next one...
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04-05-2012, 08:03 PM
|  | Fan of the New Orleans Saints | | | | | It amazes me how well this thread does without a bunch of pics. Anyone got pics gigging their SB's?
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04-05-2012, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Grateful
Thanks, but I likes mine factory fresh....
I got a few ideas for my next one... | What are you thinking for your next one? Or is that a secret? |
04-05-2012, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by HypersoulRocks I'm pretty close to ordering one, becuase I need a new bolt-on in my arsenal. I love the neck profile of my Icon 4 w/14" radius. Can anyone compare the two necks? I assume the SB is a little chunkier? | I really don't think the SB4 neck is chunkier than my I4. If anything I think it's a touch smaller especially at the headstock end.
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04-05-2012, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Eggman
I really don't think the SB4 neck is chunkier than my I4. If anything I think it's a touch smaller especially at the headstock end.
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