Carvin SB5000 / SB4000 Roll Call...Part 7! - Page 26

Jarrett · #**501** 02-07-2013, 05:41 AM

I'd like to see the end result if you do.

drnknmstr · #**502** 02-07-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lackey

I'm not sure they'd be willing to do that - they won't even put the bridge pickup in the 60s spot as an option. Shame, I'd buy one.

They will make me a bass with no routs or electronics for an upcharge. The simplest thing to do for the sound I'd want is to just replace the pickups and make it passive, but I just like that real clean look and it may be worth it for me to pay the extra upcharge and custom work. Still thinking about it.

Handyman · #**503** 02-07-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Toptube

Nordstrand big singles and big splits are just big rectangles. You could just make the J routes larger.

This would certainly be the easiest way to do it. It wouldn't be too hard to find a local tech to route out the extra bit required to stick the Nordy pickups in there.

drnknmstr · #**504** 02-07-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Handyman

This would certainly be the easiest way to do it. It wouldn't be too hard to find a local tech to route out the extra bit required to stick the Nordy pickups in there.

Again, I like the clean, simple look, along with no knobs. Plus I could position the pickup a little farther from the bridge and not be stuck to a 70s position.

qervo · #**505** 02-07-2013, 09:11 AM

If you could somehow get a cover for the pickup that matched the wood of the bass, that would be super clean.

Toptube · #**506** 02-07-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by drnknmstr

They will make me a bass with no routs or electronics for an upcharge. The simplest thing to do for the sound I'd want is to just replace the pickups and make it passive, but I just like that real clean look and it may be worth it for me to pay the extra upcharge and custom work. Still thinking about it.

So what's the deal with Carvin. On their forum they have a FAQ that says something to the effect "THERE ARE NO SECRET OPTIONS. ITS ALL ON THE TABLE. CALL US. ETC ETC"

and you are saying that you can order an SB bass all built, except no pickups or knobs.

The other day I asked if they could make me a neck with an unfinished/unshaped paddle headstock, but was drilled for inline tuners and they said "NO".

*there are also posts in their forum from last year, of people providing neck measurements and getting custom neck profiles on their carvin guitars. Going so far as being offered the option to mail a guitar/neck to Carvin to be scanned into a computer and essentially replicated onto a Carvin guitar.

Vic · #**507** 02-07-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by drnknmstr

They will make me a bass with no routs or electronics for an upcharge. The simplest thing to do for the sound I'd want is to just replace the pickups and make it passive, but I just like that real clean look and it may be worth it for me to pay the extra upcharge and custom work. Still thinking about it.

Just making sure... are you talking B50 or SB? My understanding was options like that are only for the B50, not the SB.

plong123 · #**508** 02-07-2013, 12:31 PM

Look at this beauty on the bass-in-stock page:

http://www.carvinguitars.com/guitars-in-stock/114584

If this were a 5 string, I would have pulled the trigger immediately. Gonna make someone very happy.

Edit: Just looked a little closer and saw the gold hardware. Almost!

rmars · #**509** 02-07-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by plong123

Look at this beauty on the bass-in-stock page:

http://www.carvinguitars.com/guitars-in-stock/114584

If this were a 5 string, I would have pulled the trigger immediately. Gonna make someone very happy.

Edit: Just looked a little closer and saw the gold hardware. Almost!

This ones cool too...http://www.carvinguitars.com/guitars-in-stock/112817
If it was a 5'er and didn't have the stainless fret I might be down.... Keep wanting to check out a SB5000 but it's going to have to be an impulse thing, I just can't get myself to order one. I think I'm overwhelmed by the options and the wait.

Jarrett · #**510** 02-07-2013, 01:28 PM

I like this one:

qervo · #**511** 02-07-2013, 01:33 PM

I was ready to purchase a 2012 Mia fender deluxe v , but the SB kept saying "just give me a chance" so I ordered and have 4 more weeks to wait. I'm gonna play the hell out it for a week and see how she does. If it ain't the bomb, then I'm taking advantage of their 10 day trial/return policy and getting the deluxe. But I know if I didn't order one I would always be wondering about the SB. Just want to know that I've tried my options before settling .

plong123 · #**512** 02-07-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by qervo

I was ready to purchase a 2012 Mia fender deluxe v , but the SB kept saying "just give me a chance" so I ordered and have 4 more weeks to wait. I'm gonna play the hell out it for a week and see how she does. If it ain't the bomb, then I'm taking advantage of their 10 day trial/return policy and getting the deluxe. But I know if I didn't order one I would always be wondering about the SB. Just want to know that I've tried my options before settling .

What specs did you get?

plong123 · #**513** 02-07-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rmars

I think I'm overwhelmed by the options and the wait.

I agree. I've saved enough money, now I'm kind of in the waiting game stage where I check the TB classifieds 3-4x a day because these things get snapped up quick when they go on sale. My perfect SB5000 is spalted maple with ebony fretboard and no inlays. I like maple boards too. In fact, if that Icon that Jarrett posted right up there ^^ were an SB5000 or SB5001, I'd be on the phone with Carvin right now!

But I'd settle for something a lot less unique at this point. As long as it doesn't have a rosewood fretboard or gold hardware, I'm interested!

qervo · #**514** 02-07-2013, 03:21 PM

The specs are 1 piece ash body , maple neck , tortious pick guard , cream colored pickups, nickel frets , stainless steel hardware, stock pre VVTtb Nothing fancy , I basically modeled it after the jazz I had my eye on.

FrenchBassQC · #**515** 02-07-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarrett

I like this one:

Nice

basswave · #**516** 02-07-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lackey

I'm not sure they'd be willing to do that - they won't even put the bridge pickup in the 60s spot as an option. Shame, I'd buy one.

Well...(Saying this politely) I believe that is the whole reason of the 'signature' model. Sekou is a big 70's guy and that was a key element for him in this bass.

Jarrett · #**517** 02-07-2013, 03:55 PM

Anyone know of a P Bass that's on part with the B or SB series? Kinda getting an itch.

Vic · #**518** 02-07-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by basswave

Well...(Saying this politely) I believe that is the whole reason of the 'signature' model. Sekou is a big 70's guy and that was a key element for him in this bass.

This.

Changing something that fundamental, they couldn't really call it a signature model anymore, because Sekou don't play dat!

Vic · #**519** 02-07-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarrett

Anyone know of a P Bass that's on part with the B or SB series? Kinda getting an itch.

B50? No P option for that one, or is it really considered that "inferior" to the SB for some reason?

I may be missing something.

Jarrett · #**520** 02-07-2013, 04:27 PM

Yeah actually with a P pickup in it.