I bought the SB-5000 and it looks great and sounds incredible. I think the look is important and the SB-5000 looks so cool and more important, it sounds fantastic.
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Carvin SB5000 / SB4000 Roll Call...Part 2!
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I LOVE the body of the SB. It gives props to the jazz but is unique. We don't need another jazz body out there.
As for tuners, does anyone know the weight of the Carvin tuners? I am considering the Hipshot ultralights because I like the bass to be fairly vertical while playing it wants to lay a bit too horizontal. I'm thinking those tuners might do it. I know it would only save a few ounces BUT we are talking about a few ounces at the very end of a long lever. Should make a difference on my shoulder comfort and on keeping the bass at more of an angle. I've had my SB for just a few days and I'm really blown away by it. Just a great bass at a great price. Does anyone have sound clips of one with the MM style humbucker in the bridge?
As for tuners, does anyone know the weight of the Carvin tuners? I am considering the Hipshot ultralights because I like the bass to be fairly vertical while playing it wants to lay a bit too horizontal. I'm thinking those tuners might do it. I know it would only save a few ounces BUT we are talking about a few ounces at the very end of a long lever. Should make a difference on my shoulder comfort and on keeping the bass at more of an angle. I've had my SB for just a few days and I'm really blown away by it. Just a great bass at a great price. Does anyone have sound clips of one with the MM style humbucker in the bridge?
I was initially thrown of by it's looks but when I strapped one on and looked down it looked like any other bass. When I plugged it up and played it I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked the way it sounded. I think it has it's own identity and does not look like the status quo. These are the two SB basses I have had the opportunity to play, The blue bass (1st one) I did a complete set with!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVECV5Qb-Ig
pyrohr said:
When I bought my last car, I complained because this model only comes in colors that are boring to me. Does that mean you question my ability to drive?
. I bought the car anyway, BTW. I agree function is more important than looks. That doesn't mean we can't try to get both, though.
Hey Jarrett, sound like both the gain and low-end are more pronounced in the first bass compared to the second. Which one is which?
Are you still finding a difference in the neck profile of the two?
Are you still finding a difference in the neck profile of the two?
WoodyG3 you really reached deep for that response didn't you? :scowl: You picked that car because you liked THAT car! The body style, what it looks like inside and out and how it performed. we are talking about people that don't like a headstock or a body or whatever else. You bought your car for the likes, they are talking about the dislikes...............When I bought my last car, I complained because this model only comes in colors that are boring to me. Does that mean you question my ability to drive?
First is the SB5000, second is SB5001. Yes I think the electronics on the SB5001 are just slightly lower output than the SB5000. And yes the SB5001 has a slightly slimmer neck. Got another practice this weekend where I'll make the final decision on whether the SB5001 is a keeper or not.
Pretty harsh words, IMHO... you almost make it sound like it has to be either looks or tone... and that we should not at all be concerned with aesthetics. I completely and totally disagree.
There's lots of aesthetic options out there that are also great basses, which means we do have the luxury of aesthetic choices without having to compromise on quality and tone.
In other words, there's always another great bass out there with a different look, so to pass up on a great bass based on looks alone, doesn't make one foolish, because you don't have to sacrifice tone/quality to do so.
Interesting...
To my ears, the 5000 has a bit more upper mid presence, whereas the 5001 has a little bit more low end extension and a slightly sweeter high end. I'm thinking the 5000 will have the slight edge in fingerstyle and the 5001 will have the slight edge in slap. Put another way, I think the 5000 will cut a mix a little more effectively, but the 5001 will fill space in a sparser mix a little nicer.
Tough choice... sure you have to make it?
+1000.
If I am spending money on something, I want it to look good too! Otherwise, we as bassists should just use a Steinberger bass for everything...since looks and body wood don't matter and it's all about the strings and the electronics, right?
And if I have to hear that "poor craftsman" quote one more time.....it's the most ridiculous thing ever! Only people that aren't all that good like to use it, it seems......I want good equipment that looks, sounds and FEELS good to me. Leave the SX basses for the SX fanboys!
From your clips, I like the sound of the SB5000 more, it sounds less scooped to me. I'm sure they would both sound good in a mix, but that's my initial reaction.
My SB5000 ships today! 
A little on the heavy side for me at 9.5 pounds, but for an ash bodied 70's-ish J, that's not bad. I'll try to post up carpet shots next week after I get it.
A little on the heavy side for me at 9.5 pounds, but for an ash bodied 70's-ish J, that's not bad. I'll try to post up carpet shots next week after I get it.
Very cool man. At this point, I think solid and a little heavy is a good thing for these basses. I'm wondering about the sonic differences between ash and alder on the SBs right about now.My SB5000 ships today!
A little on the heavy side for me at 9.5 pounds, but for an ash bodied 70's-ish J, that's not bad. I'll try to post up carpet shots next week after I get it.
My postcard said my bass is due on the 26th. Will I get any more notification when it ships or arrives at the store? I'm having it shipped there and picking it up.
You know, I would agree with this sentiment if those folks could actually PLAY one of these before they spend their money - but as 99% of folks can only buy Carvins without playing them, I'd have to say that how a bass looks DOES matter. If something you can't hear or play doesn't appeal to you visually, why in the world would you ever buy it? On rumor/reputation alone? That I have played several of these now and can honestly say that they are very nice basses is nothing compared to actually playing/hearing the bass live.
I submit that those folks on TB who agonize of tiny details of tone that no one could ever hear in the mix are more likely of being the poor players or bedroom musicians you referenced...
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