1985 Carvin LB40?

[sunfighter]

So.. Im thinking of purchasing my first neck thru bass. An 85 Carvin LB40. Anyone have experience with this model? The asking price is $400 w/ case.

 

[armybass]

If you don't buy it..... Would you please give me the contact info. It was my second bass and have searched the world over for another. If you buy it and don't like it.... I will gladly buy it from you.

 

[sunfighter]

Holy crap i was just reading your old thread ha! You may have sold me on it lol. I will most certainly sell it to you if i dont like it. My dad had a Carvin fretless back in the early 90's, totally wasnt my thing but i remember thinking how well made it was. Think im picking it up sunday. Ill let you know!

 

[twocargar]

I have an '85 LB50 Koa (set neck, not neckthru), and it's just great. I've took it to a TB GTG and got a lot of nice compliments. I'm a big Carvin fan anyway, I might be biased.

I got it on a trade for about $400, so I think yours sounds like a fair deal.

 

[armybass]

The funny thing is those guitar looking pickups make you think "nah, this can't be a good sounding bass". But it is a solid, solid bass.

 

[sunfighter]

Just bought an Acoustic 370 and a402 cab to run with my Ampeg V6b and Orange cab...sure be cool to get the Lb50 and run in it stereo. Looks like from what i can tell i should be able to find the 50 for right around the 400 mark. Think im going to hold out for the 50.

 

[lug]

I have an '85 LB50 Koa (set neck, not neckthru), and it's just great. I've took it to a TB GTG and got a lot of nice compliments. I'm a big Carvin fan anyway, I might be biased.

I got it on a trade for about $400, so I think yours sounds like a fair deal.

LB40 Koa with set neck
MWAAA for days!