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Carvin PB5 or Fender Precision V?

Carvin PB5 or Fender USA Precision V

  • Carvin PB5

    Votes: 97 53.0%

  • Fender USA Precision V

    Votes: 86 47.0%
  • Total voters
    183
aparker82

aparker82

Sep 19, 2012
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Georgia
#1
So, thinking about the next bass to add to my stable(Currently a Ray35) and I am very intrigued by these two basses, before I had a 5 string my favorite 4 string I ever owned was a 4 string Fender P MIM Bass.

So I'm wanting to hear what the TB community thinks. Both look like amazing basses.

Resale on the Fender would probably be better if I ever sold it but after watching the sb5000 sell pretty well used I'm not so sure the PB5 won't do the same unlike other Carvins.

Looking forward to your input!
 
#10
More personalized choices, woods, colors, fretboard, fret wire, multi-laminate necks and active/passive switching. I have not actually tried an PB5 or SB5000 for that matter. But there has been enough enthusiasm for the products here from people whose opinion I trust that I would definitely want to try one.
 
#11
BFunk said:
More personalized choices, woods, colors, fretboard, fret wire, multi-laminate necks and active/passive switching. I have not actually tried an PB5 or SB5000 for that matter. But there has been enough enthusiasm for the products here from people whose opinion I trust that I would definitely want to try one.
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The body shape isn't the same as Fender's and that bugs me. But I'm sure it's a great bass.
 
#18
I voted to go with the Fender. I'm with the others that say the Carvin really takes a hit as far as resale goes. Also, I've never really thought the Carvins offered anything special. I know you can get them custom built to your specs, but even then, I've never played one that thrilled me.
 
#19
aparker82 said:
Is there a restocking fee or shipping fee or any other hidden fee
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Just shipping.

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On another note, I'm one of those people who thinks it's probably not the healthiest situation to buy a bass, if you are already thinking about selling it (potential resell value) before you even buy it.

and besides, most newer Carvins are selling for $700+ on here. That's pretty good resell value. The PB is also a brand new model. You wouldn't have issues selling it, if needed.
 
#20
Interesting thread, it would be even moreso if any of the voters had actually played both.

The P5s and VMP5s do not have muddy Bs but I agree earlier Fenders I have played or heard did. Fender got it right on these, even the $299 Squiers.
 

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