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$715.13
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9.5
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Description:
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construction/scale neck-through, 34" scale
body alder
neck Maple neck-through, graphite reinforced
neck width 1.75" wide @ nut, 2.75" wide @ 24th fret
fingerboard ebony - 14" radius
inlays standard dot
hardware Chrome
bridge Hipshot™ with strings fed through body
frets 24 medium jumbo .103" wide X .048" tall
pickups 2 H50S Stacked Humbucker
electronics Active/passive electronics w/ master volume, pickup blend, active bass, mid, treble
tuners Carvin premium 20:1 ratio
standard colors black, white, red, pearl white, pearl red, pearl blue, tung oil, clear gloss
guitar dimensions 45.6" long, 12.6" wide body, 1.63" thick body
weight 8.75 lbs
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HeYJa3
Registered User
Registered: February 2006
Location: La Crescenta, CA
Posts: 5
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Review Date: Sun February 5, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $400.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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So much versatility and tone range..
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Cons:
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No eq on the passive electronics. (not an issue)
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I've used this thing for around a year now, and it's been good to me. Other than it not having been fixed or anything for the last 10 months, it works really awesome
The tone is great. The range is enormous, from the humbucker to the j99's, there's an infinite range of ways to play. Now add the HB splitter and the active/passive knob... infinite i tell ya. There's a 3 band eq with the active electronics, but not the passive... the only downside in my opinion. Slap some DR's on this baby, and sounds great.
Also, it was a definite steal for me since i got it used in perfect condition from a friend for $400 when it's original price would be somewhere around $1000. But even with its price, it's a good buy. If anyone wants to get a fully customed bass, but is a bit short on money, these are probably the best custom basses for this price.
There's also a 4 and 6 string version of this model. Great stuff
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g00eY
Registered User
Registered: September 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 2150
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Review Date: Fri March 3, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $525.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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great: neck, feel, finish, action
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Cons:
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none
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i have a Carvin LB75F (fretless). i think it's a great bass. i bought mine used and it's from around 1996. even 10 years later the bass is flawless.
my baby has H50N stacked humbuckers (i think...). they are alright, they just took a little time to find the right sound i wanted out of them, but once i found it it was freaking awesome.
the neck is super. it's fast and pretty thin for a 5er. i have a lined ebony board and it's strung with rotosound flats.
mine also has a flamed maple top. it's a pretty sweet piece of wood. Carvin tends to have some very nice top woods.
i would definately recommend a Carvin for those who have enough money. it's a great value both new and used (especially used). 
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Christian Praise & Worship Bassist Club Member #321
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MakiSupaStar
The Lowdown Diggler
Registered: April 2006
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 25837
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Review Date: Mon May 12, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $850.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Price, tone, playability
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Cons:
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resale is the only thing I can think of
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I have had the Carvin LB75 5 string for about 5 years now. I love this bass. I played it primarily in a jamband, so I used it to play everything from reggae, ska, punk, bluegrass, rock, blues, to dub reggae. It's a very versatile bass with a lot of dialable sounds. I actually played it clean 90% of the time. The craftsman ship on this bass is excellent, everything from the quality of the wood, to the pickups. I have a LB70 4 banger that I bought in 1990 too. Both of these guitars have had a lot of play. The only drawback when buying a Carvin is resale. Not sure what the deal is, perhaps because they are such a good deal new, but the resale on Carvins are not good (if you're the seller) so if you buy a Carvin most likely you'll never get rid of it. For me it wasn't worth selling it when I moved over to a Warwick Corvette $$. I still pull out the Carvin every so often when I'm going to play a gig. Especially if it's going to be a jam. If you're considering a bass in the 1k range, definitely give Carvin a look.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart
Maki, if you were where I was I'd be two tequila shots away from letting you wear me like a hat.
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fmoore60
Registered User
Registered: June 2008
Location: Jonestown, PA
Posts: 132
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Review Date: Sat January 23, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $450.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Tone, multi levels of sound, this baby can go blue..
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Cons:
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All the other bassist borrow it off me, envy
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My LB 75 is by far the best bass I have owned, setting a Custom Warwick and a Frankenstein Fender P on the sidelines. The 5th string B is very deep and commands respect. With active EQ you have a wide range of sound, not sure the passive works as well. Neck and fret board are very comfortable and easy to play, no feeling of fighting strings. I play this for Church, rock, harder rock (play with young kids, their cute!) and this is the best Blues sound I have ever heard. How Blue Can you get ask a Carvin. The question is if something happened to this bass would I replace it? YES! I am contemplating custom ordering a new factory built Carvin. I hope I convinced one person to take a chance and buy a Carvin.
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Carvin LB75, Fender P_Deluxe V,Squier P "Frankied"
Christian praise & worship club #684;Carvin Club #143. PA Bassist.
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DeadGoonz
Registered User
Registered: September 2011
Location: Upstate New York!
Posts: 230
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Review Date: Tue September 20, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $300.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Build quality, tone, and playability!
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Cons:
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Nothing
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Carvin LB75 2001, Dark Walnut wings hard maple neck thru, beautiful ebony frettboard with active. bought this used about 2 moths ago and it quickly became my pride and joy. Primarily play metal / hardcore and this bass is perfect for the job. The tone is truly crushing and crisp, punchy highs thunderous and clear lows.
This is the first Carvin I have ever played and I am a true fan of them. I intend on getting another Carvin (probably a 6er) as soon a finances allow.
Bottom line, I have spent much more on Basses that were "pro quality", but this is simply my favorite bass I have ever owned.
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Music, Beer, Boobies, and my dog.
Things that make life good!
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Burke
Registered User
Registered: November 2007
Posts: 58
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Review Date: Tue December 20, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $500.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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ell made, great feel
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Cons:
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heavy
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I adore my LB 75. I'll never get rid of it. I have standard P with SD BassLines in it, a Yamaha Fretless nd the LB75 I love all my basses but the LB is maybe the most versatile. I love it. I may look into a fretless version soon...
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The Official Fender Precision Bass Club member #685
The Official Hartke Owners Club member #225
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ZachBass70
Registered User
Registered: June 2012
Location: Iowa
Posts: 73
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Review Date: Fri June 8, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,096.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Versatility, Feel, Well Made
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Cons:
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Heavy(because it is made of walnut)
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This Bass is probably the only bass you could ever need! I can literally play any style of music with it! From Jazz to Metal you can a tone for anything! The walnut body gives it a nice growl and deep lows, but it is very heavy. I got this as my first real bass, because before I got it all I had was a $100 Jazz bass copy that is kind of crap. I will probably order another fretless version sometime in the future as well.
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Carvin Club-#265
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rkr4evr
Registered User
Registered: April 2012
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Review Date: Mon July 2, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,600.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Easiest playing 5 string i've played.
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Cons:
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none
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I bought my 1st LB75 in 1999. Koa wood finish. Loved it so much ordered another but in white finish with the HB2 option. They have retired my P and J bass. Absolutely awesome sounds through any amp i've tried but I either use my Carvin head and 4-10's or my Mesa 400+ and the four tens although I do have an 18 bottom.
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