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    Curious about Carvin basses

    Hello all, I did a search on my query regarding Carvin basses, but could´nt find any info, so here I go: Living in a country across the pond (Europe), Carvin basses have always remained a mystery to me, there used to be a distributor in my country ages ago, but not any more. Anyhow, like...
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    2X10 Combo w/ 4X10 cabinet

    Hello all, I need some advice as what to buy. I currently play through a Crate 220W head w/ a Carvin 4X10. I´ve had this setup for a looong time, but recently I´ve joined a band that tunes down to B, which means a lot of heavy distorted guitars, and a lot of B-string action for me. I´ve...
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    Do SIT Powerwounds fit a 35" Scale bass?

    I just bougt a Yamaha TRB1005j, which has 35" scale neck, and a regular bridge (no stringing through the body). I use the regular long scale SIT Powerwounds 45-125, and wonder if anyone uses them on extended scale basses? Or will I have to order extra long strings?
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    Ordering Carvin equipment from Europe

    Just wondering if the are any fellow euros out there who have custom ordered Carvin basses and/or bought any other Carvin equipment factory direct from San Diego. If so what were your experiences?
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    EMG 5-string J-bass pups

    I´m thinking of replacing the Fender Noiseless pickups on my Fender Deluxe V. I would like to get active EMG pickups, but ca´nt seem to find a 5-string J-bass pickup that has "normal" J-bass proportions. EMG´s 5-string pickups seem to be housed in a soapbar cover. Have I missed something on...
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    New outsourced Fender strings

    I´ve been reading the posts on TB regarding Fender´s new strings, and it´s my impression that they have garnered a negative reponse from TB:ers. Personally I feel that the new 7250-5 and 8250-5M sets are lightyears ahead of the old sets, in tone and feel. I bought a new Fender J-bass Deluxe V in...
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    Schecter QC issues

    Hi! First time poster, long time visitor, TB has proved to be great resource of bass related info or me. Bear with me, this is my first post (did´nt I already mention that?), and English is not my first language, ok here it goes: I´ve read several threads (tried the search engine) stating...