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Brian Bromberg Carvin Model Part 2

#401
Hi Tunaman, if you find out about the spacing I would be glad to know as well.

Being a jazz bass lover, the SB5000 initially caught my interest. But when I heard some clips of the B24 & B25 I was surprised how good these sound, and actually not too far away from a jazz bass (with the single coils). I wonder how the bridge pick up soloed sounds? Can you get a nice single coil, "jaco" like growl out of it as well? Anybody have clips or can direct me to a vid? Most of what I heard so far was slapping, and hard plucking fingerstyle, which of course sounded great!!
 
#403
Highs&Lows, my first electric bass was a Fender Jazz Bass, so the sound and vibe of two single coil Jazz Bass type of pick-ups is what I grew up on and sunk my teeth into.

When you use the back pick-up on it's own it has all of the growl, punch, and teeth that Jazz Bass guys want.

I know I sound like a broken record and a salesman, but Carvin did a fantastic job with these basses, circuit board, and pick-ups. It is amazing how versatile these basses really are......
 
#407
BobWestbrook said:
I have changed strings on my blueburst Bromberg B25S. I had the Labella tapewounds, and while I liked the smooth, mellow sound, I decided they were a bit too "polite". Now I have TI Jazz Flats on, and they do have more bark to them.
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Cool, good to know this. BTW, it's been way too quiet 'round here.
 
#410
Just finished reading both threads full of info. These are so cool. I am thinking of getting a walnut/maple B24S, satin finish (LOVE Carvin's Satin finish), med ss frets, birdseye maple board. Just seems like it would be the modern, neck thru Jbass I have been craving. Doesn't help that BB makes it sound amazing, aren't those clips something? Keep going back and forth between doing a 4 or a 5. Usually get the 5 for versatility but never end up using it as much and it just gets in the way. Ended up selling my B50 for this reason. Plus, I have a Pbass w/ flats (that I can do BEAD) for the hardrock / metal stuff that might need that B string. Kind of curious what the B24 could be with flats. Seems with this EQ you can truly turn mold it into whatever you want.

I agree with previous comments, I prefer brighter, resonant basses. Easier to darken to taste, the other way, no so much.

Sounds like this one fits the bill. Thoughts?
 
#411
I just used another 5 string on a few gigs.
The first one a while back was an Alder/Ebony board with a flame Maple top and stainless frets. This one was an Alder/Rosewood board with flame Maple top and nickle frets.

Both basses had a great fundamental tone. Even and articulate up and down the neck. This last one has one of the best 5 string necks I've ever played. Certainly as good as any I've played.

Around the time I played the first bass, guys were posting a feeling the Ebony/stainless basses were very bright. I think it came mainly from the stainless frets. The Rosewood/nickle bass was the other way. Somewhat dark and warm. Almost a bit old school. I'd like to try an Ebony/nickle fret or a Rosewood/stainless combo. I think you could find just the sound combination you're looking for without ever touching the preamp, which is VERY usable. It almost doesn't matter what amp you use, the preamp is very wide and powerful and could make up for a lot of mediocre amps.

I liked both basses very much for feel and tone and usability.
The fingerboard and fret differences made more of an impact then I expected. These are world class basses at a very affordable price.
 
#413
Just arrived...

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