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Brian Bromberg Carvin Model Part 2

#561
fivestringgecko said:
Sub'd.

Have a SB5k on the way (4-ish weeks I think/hope?)... My first Carvin isn't even here yet and I'm already thinking about the next one! :help: lol

I was thinking about another SB5k blond fretted (for the Marcus Miller tone I've been GASing for for years), but the BB model hit my GAS list pretty hard over the last couple days too. Sounds awesome from Mr. Bromberg's videos and definitely has a cool unique look, not to mention that it seems to be incredibly well thought out.

Will definitely be going back through this thread for more info.

+1 to it being totally cool that Brian's posting in this thread! :bassist:

5sg.
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Yep, I finally pulled the trigger two days ago myself, after my usual 6 months of flipping coins and pushing a pencil across the piece of paper on what I wanted/needed.

I ordered the blandest, fewest options B25S fretless I could put together on the builder. My only options were the unlined ebony board and 5 piece maple neck. Even the blandest standard option Carvins still look like boutiques and have the same level of quality and sound, so I just prefer the cheaper option because of that lol.

I did go with the humbucker option rather than the single-coil, since I'm more after an Icon/Bunny like sound than the single-coil sound anyway.

But otherwise it'll just be a clear gloss alder body/maple neck plain-jane. It should match my Bunnies appearance-wise quite well.

Guess I'll see in a couple months.

LS
 
#562
unclejane said:
Yep, I finally pulled the trigger two days ago myself, after my usual 6 months of flipping coins and pushing a pencil across the piece of paper on what I wanted/needed.

I ordered the blandest, fewest options B25S fretless I could put together on the builder. My only options were the unlined ebony board and 5 piece maple neck. Even the blandest standard option Carvins still look like boutiques and have the same level of quality and sound, so I just prefer the cheaper option because of that lol.

I did go with the humbucker option rather than the single-coil, since I'm more after an Icon/Bunny like sound than the single-coil sound anyway.

But otherwise it'll just be a clear gloss alder body/maple neck plain-jane. It should match my Bunnies appearance-wise quite well.

Guess I'll see in a couple months.

LS
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Congrats! Those humbuckers are great for fretless!
 
#563
Grateful said:
Congrats! Those humbuckers are great for fretless!
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Well, I guess it's too late now but... I did forget to ask about the "...active/passive module" language before I ordered it. That sounds like there's a passive mode available with the humbucker option also which was a partial reason for going with the HB's. I can't recall but I think BB himself said something about this a while back (maybe I'll do a search, what a concept :) ).

But I guess I don't really care in the end. If I were to ever gig or play with friends with it, the active circuitry would probably be a requirement anyway (for the non-tone shaping ability to adjust the volume).

LS
 
#564
Dear Mr. Bromberg,

I decided to type this brief email just to thank you for designing such a beautiful instrument. I just discovered your wonderful music a couple of weeks ago and I decided to put my guitar down just for a little bit and try the bass. I put my order with Carvin a couple days ago. The only thing I have not decided yet is what type of frets I should go with: stainless steel or nickel. I hope that you can find maybe a couple minutes to answer my question. Even though I understand you are a pretty busy musician. Anyways, a profound thank you for inspiring people like me.

Regards,

Luis Carrillo
 
#568
I just got my postcard in the mail on my B25SF build, says its due on 6/28, so that's not so bad. Still can't wait.

One thing I didn't think of is if it'll have BB's little signature inlay in the board. I didn't see an option for it yea or nay on the online builder where I ordered it, but the picture of the unlined model in the catalogue shows the inlay there.

Itll probably be gorgeous either way, so...

LS
 
#569
Really a great thread guys, I always learn a lot reading in here. The one very important thing that I am getting from listening to all of you is how unique Carvin is as an American manufacturer. Where else can you order instruments of this quality and aesthetics that are American made, sell for an incredibly fair price, and let you the end user and customer have so much input in what your instrument looks like and sounds like by picking your own materials etc?? It is almost like one big custom shop. It's truly a unique business model in the bass and guitar world, that's for sure!

I have a very unofficial question for all of you as I have not talked with Carvin about this yet. Which would you rather see, a B2 6 six string bass or a bolt on B2 4 and a B2 5 bass to go a long with the neck through body basses made now?

If we did a bolt on B2 4 and B2 5 would you still like them to be 24 frets or would you like them to be 20 or 21 frets?

Food for thought that's for sure. Thank you all for believing in the basses. They did a great job and I am very proud of them!
 
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#570
I vote for the bolt-on B24/B25! I don't have a preference for fret count. I would say maybe have carvin build one of each and then you (Brian) play them both and decide which one feels right to you!
 
#574
Brian Bromberg said:
Really a great thread guys, I always learn a lot reading in here. The one very important thing that I am getting from listening to all of you is how unique Carvin is as an American manufacturer. Where else can you order instruments of this quality and aesthetics that are American made, sell for an incredibly fair price, and let you the end user and customer have so much input in what your instrument looks like and sounds like by picking your own materials etc?? It is almost like one big custom shop. It's truly a unique business model in the bass and guitar world, that's for sure!

I have a very unofficial question for all of you as I have not talked with Carvin about this yet. Which would you rather see, a B2 6 six string bass or a bolt on B2 4 and a B2 5 bass to go a long with the neck through body basses made now?

If we did a bolt on B2 4 and B2 5 would you still like them to be 24 frets or would you like them to be 20 or 21 frets?

Food for thought that's for sure. Thank you all for believing in the basses. They did a great job and I am very proud of them!
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Brian, I'd say do both if the company can justify the investment (tho I know how those kinds of things go).

I'd personally love a 6 string model, just speaking for myself. And I'd sell children if it had an asymmetric neck profile like the 5-string wide neck on the other Carvins.

Bolt ons would be a great idea too. Since I'm an FL player, tho, I wouldn't have a preference for the number of frets.

If Carvin comes out with those two models I may have to start hocking all my current stuff!

LS
 
#576
if you did a bolt i would recommend the 24 fret. carvin currently doesnt offer a 24 fret bolt on, so that would be unique in the marketplace. besides, there's such a huge cutaway it would look funny without the 24 frets. even sadowsky only in the last few years started to offer a 4 string 24 fret bolt although they had a 5 for years. i think if you're a bromberg fan, you're a fan of bass solos as well, and those extra frets would make a difference. just my opinion
 
#577
shwashwa said:
if you did a bolt i would recommend the 24 fret. carvin currently doesnt offer a 24 fret bolt on, so that would be unique in the marketplace. besides, there's such a huge cutaway it would look funny without the 24 frets. even sadowsky only in the last few years started to offer a 4 string 24 fret bolt although they had a 5 for years. i think if you're a bromberg fan, you're a fan of bass solos as well, and those extra frets would make a difference. just my opinion
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Makes sense to me!
 
#579
shwashwa said:
im still waiting for a 26 fret carvin (like carl thompson sometimes makes). the bromberg body shape would be the only one that could handle it i think
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Yeah the problem there is always the lower cutaway. You have to keep moving the outside cutaway further and further back towards the bridge which messes up the balance when playing seated. And makes it look really goofy also lol.

But at least 2 octaves like they are now would be enough for me personally...

LS
 
#580
unclejane said:
I'd personally love a 6 string model, just speaking for myself. And I'd sell children if it had an asymmetric neck profile like the 5-string wide neck on the other Carvins.
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OMG!! LOL, What wouldn't I do for a 6 string with the asymetric profile! I'd order one today, moss green with blackburst edges and a BEM board :) But a 6 string would be the bomb, absolutely. And definitely 24 frets if at all possible :)
 

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