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Carvin SB5000 / SB4000 Roll Call...Part 6!
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- Aug 21, 2003
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- A-Designs Mike Lull GK Tsunami Cables GHS Strings RMI Basswitch Nordstrand Pickups Darkglass
Jarrett,
Does the tonal difference between the maple and rosewood finger boards concern you or do you consider it a small factor in the bigger picture of electronics, body wood, etc.?
Does the tonal difference between the maple and rosewood finger boards concern you or do you consider it a small factor in the bigger picture of electronics, body wood, etc.?
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I agree, that is very clean. I like it. And I usually don't like flamed maple at all. That bass is sharp.
What's it weigh?
I hear a difference in them when I play rosewood versus maple boards. I know I dig maple, but the rosewood is nice too and provides a more mellow tone. Ebony is another thought, kind of looks like rosewood but sounds more like maple. It seems to be all about the density of the wood itself.
- Aug 21, 2003
- 11,621
- 18,706
- Disclosures
- A-Designs Mike Lull GK Tsunami Cables GHS Strings RMI Basswitch Nordstrand Pickups Darkglass
Jerrett,
Yep, We're on the same page. I'm partial to the sound of maple boards too. I would expect the pickups/preamp of the SB to be plenty capable of giving the brightness you'ld want, regardless of the fingerboard. The rosewood looks very classic!
Yep, We're on the same page. I'm partial to the sound of maple boards too. I would expect the pickups/preamp of the SB to be plenty capable of giving the brightness you'ld want, regardless of the fingerboard. The rosewood looks very classic!
Am I the only weirdo that didn't want the active circuit? I have always loved passive instruments and the one active bass I've owned (German Warwick Corvette), didn't stack up to the tone I was getting with my passive instruments.
I haven't recieved my card yet and as of tomorrow, it's been 4 weeks. I was quoted 8-10.
I haven't recieved my card yet and as of tomorrow, it's been 4 weeks. I was quoted 8-10.
The SB's are the one bass I think I could handle in a passive config as they sound good there. I personally like having that 100hz bass boost option available when needed, like when slapping or wanting to thicken my sound on the fly. I don't use the treble control that often. It typically sits on the center detent.
JoeVictim,
Perhaps you're a victim of the USPS. Why don't you give Carvin a call just to make sure
everything"s going OK. I'd be expecting more like 10 weeks. I placed my order on Feb 10,
it was due to be completed Apr 16. Now it's supposed to ship tomorrow.
Perhaps you're a victim of the USPS. Why don't you give Carvin a call just to make sure
everything"s going OK. I'd be expecting more like 10 weeks. I placed my order on Feb 10,
it was due to be completed Apr 16. Now it's supposed to ship tomorrow.
I just got a call today to hit my account for the remaining balance. My bass is ready.
And I ordered on Feb. 21.
Cbdriver, did you order an sb4 or sb5?
And I ordered on Feb. 21.
Cbdriver, did you order an sb4 or sb5?
It's an SB 5000. Check out pg 25 of this thread.I listed my options. Congratulations on your bass!
I'm betting the sb5000's are more backed up than the 4000's. that would explain why mine is done almost 2 weeks sooner than yours. I hate the wait, but I am very happy, my card date was actually next week.
I just looked, and it was on page 25 for me. We can thank Freddels for the good advice though.
Sounds like great options.
We'll get some much needed fresh blood soon. A couple new SB's for the thread.
Sounds like great options.
We'll get some much needed fresh blood soon. A couple new SB's for the thread.
I understand that there can be many variables determining how long a build takes. For instance, a boo-boo in the finishing stage can mean having to redo something. It's definitely not a static process. Sounds like you're one of the lucky ones! 
Yes, I feel very lucky. But if this forum is any indication, there are more 5k's in the works than 4k's. I hope there weren't any flaws with yours they had to work out.
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