Hey Folks,
I have here a beautifully well built "late 90's early 2000" Carvin. I would call it an ICON but I believe this pre dates the ICONs based on the J99 pickups and the Wilkinson bridge...but the headstock puts it around 2006? Not too sure...this one is a bit of an enigma. Likely a custom build.
It has a Claro Walnut body, maple/walnut neck, Ebony fretboard and a 3 band Preamp EQ with the Piezo 18V in all. It also has an insane amount of eq adjustments inside the cavity...like a ridiculous amount...I have not toyed with these adjustments. It's extremely versatile with a multitude of tonality from Jaco to fat P Bass tones and Modern Ken Smith like timbre with sustain for days. Very punchy sound.
It's my first exposure to Carvin basses but I must say, It is a very well built bass with nice detailed finishes. The neck is pin straight, super low action with a fully functional truss- 35inch scale. Coming in at a healthy 9.5lbs. It's in excellent condition with a few minor scuffs, a few dings pictured and one of the control knobs is a little wonky.
Im looking to sell or trade it out for something different. I just didn't connect with this bass, although it met all my requirements except maybe the weight.
Trades I would consider, as always plus or minus cash is always on the table.
Yamaha TRB 4
Warwick $$, or FNA Jazzman, SS1 or Streamette
Yamaha TRB1004, BB2004
Goodfellow Classic 4
Peavey Dyna Bass Unity Series (PJ Config)
Thanks for looking! Peace!
I have here a beautifully well built "late 90's early 2000" Carvin. I would call it an ICON but I believe this pre dates the ICONs based on the J99 pickups and the Wilkinson bridge...but the headstock puts it around 2006? Not too sure...this one is a bit of an enigma. Likely a custom build.
It has a Claro Walnut body, maple/walnut neck, Ebony fretboard and a 3 band Preamp EQ with the Piezo 18V in all. It also has an insane amount of eq adjustments inside the cavity...like a ridiculous amount...I have not toyed with these adjustments. It's extremely versatile with a multitude of tonality from Jaco to fat P Bass tones and Modern Ken Smith like timbre with sustain for days. Very punchy sound.
It's my first exposure to Carvin basses but I must say, It is a very well built bass with nice detailed finishes. The neck is pin straight, super low action with a fully functional truss- 35inch scale. Coming in at a healthy 9.5lbs. It's in excellent condition with a few minor scuffs, a few dings pictured and one of the control knobs is a little wonky.
Im looking to sell or trade it out for something different. I just didn't connect with this bass, although it met all my requirements except maybe the weight.
Trades I would consider, as always plus or minus cash is always on the table.
Yamaha TRB 4
Warwick $$, or FNA Jazzman, SS1 or Streamette
Yamaha TRB1004, BB2004
Goodfellow Classic 4
Peavey Dyna Bass Unity Series (PJ Config)
Thanks for looking! Peace!
