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Carvin SB5000 / SB4000 Roll Call...Part 5!

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#681
JeffLieby said:
My apologies. I did not mean,to hijack this thread into a discussion of the numerous wonderful camps available to we bassists.

Let's all continue to talk about the greatest thing to happen to the jazz bass since the output jack.
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You're right. I deleted my post. It was off-topic.
 
#684
I'm getting very close to pulling the trigger with these specs:

ASH - Maple Neck/Swamp Ash Body
CS - Satin Matte Finish
GM - Gunmetal Gray Metallic
CSN - Clear Satin Finish Back Of Neck (Natural Wood)
-SBH - SB-Style Headstock (Standard)
BMF - Birdseye Maple Fingerboard (Tung-Oiled)
-DI - Dot Inlays (Standard)
6130 - Low-Wide Frets .036" H .106" W
-R14 - 14in Fretboard Radius (Standard)
-J9A - J99A Alnico Single Coil Pickups (Standard)
-BLK - Black Pickups
-CH - Chrome Hardware (Standard)
BL - Black Logo
SL - Dunlop Straplocks
BP - Black Pickguard
IVN - Ivory Graph Tech TUSQ Nut

Edit -- it'll look something like this, but with birdseye and silver hardware.
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#686
Jarrett said:
Dang In-Stock got me again. I pulled the trigger on this one today:
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I'm a sucker for seeing nice wood. Pretty much default config with SS frets, Maple over Ash. 9.3lbs.

There are a few nice SB5000s up there right now. I notice the weights are going down.
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Yep. Good stuff there!!! Congrats.
 
#690
madbassplaya said:
Hey guys,

What type of trussrod does the SB5000 sport? Single or Dual action? Also does the truss extend the length of the whole neck?
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Dual's already been answered, but I'm sure the rod runs far enough to affect the full free part of the neck (from the end of the heel on out) otherwise it couldn't do its job properly (and it's always worked for me).

I'm really curious why you ask about the length in particular? Are you having a problem adjusting one?
 
#691
Vic said:
Dual's already been answered, but I'm sure the rod runs far enough to affect the full free part of the neck (from the end of the heel on out) otherwise it couldn't do its job properly (and it's always worked for me).

I'm really curious why you ask about the length in particular? Are you having a problem adjusting one?
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Vic, as always thanks for your time and answer.

I am not having trouble with an SB and I don't own one. I'm still looking for a good 5 string Jazz and even though I had a bad experience with Carvin a while back, I'm seriously contemplating giving them another go.

I ask this because I've had two basses that have had what my tech has called "ski jump" and said it there wasn't a ton he could do because the trussrod did not extend the length of the fingerboard to correct it.

If I buy one new though, I shouldn't have to worry about it because if something did happen to the neck, I'd be covered or could buy a replacement though.
 
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madbassplaya said:
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I am not having trouble with an SB and I don't own one. I'm still looking for a good 5 string Jazz and even though I had a bad experience with Carvin a while back, I'm seriously contemplating giving them another go.

I ask this because I've had two basses that have had what my tech has called "ski jump" and said it there wasn't a ton he could do because the trussrod did not extend the length of the fingerboard to correct it...
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Ahhh, ok. Well, I haven't owned a lot of Carvins, but I don't think I've seen this to be something Carvin owners have reported, and just judging from the quality and consistency I saw at NAMM and have in my bass, I'd think it'd be highly unlikely you'd have that problem with an SB5000. I know, famous last words, right? :) Seriously tho, the ONLY "complaint" I have with mine is that it's a little heavy for my prefs (I was hoping for 8.5 and it ended up about 9.5). But honestly, for the spec (70's J tone), it's probably for the better.

I've adjusted my neck several times experimenting with different setups and it's always been smooth and accurate. Never felt like I was having to make it push/pull too hard.

Anyway, I haven't posted a ton here because it'd just be a broken record thing (boring), as I'm not really looking for more of these since I'm still so happy with mine. It just keeps satisfying. :)
 
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madbassplaya said:
I ask this because I've had two basses that have had what my tech has called "ski jump" and said it there wasn't a ton he could do because the trussrod did not extend the length of the fingerboard to correct it. .
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This can actually happen for a variety of reasons. I have usually found this issue more common on basses that have the truss rod adjustment at the body and it could be from compression or possibly even from how it bolts to the body.

Some people claim this happen more often from companies that glue pre-fretted fretboards onto necks thus not allowing for the fretboard to be leveled after the glue cures and the neck has settled. There a some brands (who will remain nameless) that this is a common issue with.

If the frets are big enough you can usually level them to compensate but even a good tech would rather start out with a good level fretboard before doing a setup. Dual action or non compression truss rods seem to alleviate this issue but it's not a cure all.

Not trying to hijack the thread, just trying to shed some light on the issue. I'll happily pull this down if it's disruptive to the flow of this thread.
 
#696
rmars said:
This can actually happen for a variety of reasons. I have usually found this issue more common on basses that have the truss rod adjustment at the body and it could be from compression or possibly even from how it bolts to the body.

Some people claim this happen more often from companies that glue pre-fretted fretboards onto necks thus not allowing for the fretboard to be leveled after the glue cures and the neck has settled. There a some brands (who will remain nameless) that this is a common issue with.

If the frets are big enough you can usually level them to compensate but even a good tech would rather start out with a good level fretboard before doing a setup. Dual action or non compression truss rods seem to alleviate this issue but it's not a cure all.

Not trying to hijack the thread, just trying to shed some light on the issue. I'll happily pull this down if it's disruptive to the flow of this thread.
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Not hijacking at all, man! Thanks for the information, I really appreciate it, man.

JeffLieby said:
Madbassplaya I saw you have a Bongo in the classifieds. I wondered if you we're going to dip your toe back in the water here.
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I'm considering it. LOVE the Bongo. It is a fantastic bass and I have absolutely NO complaints about it other than I like a Jazz Bass a lot. I'm not pushing the Bongo hard yet, I'm gonna spend some more time with it this weekend as I really dig the design, look, and sound.
 
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