Mine started as Vol, Vol. I replaced it with a blend and honestly can't tell any differences. Their 3 band preamp is quite awesome as I really need mids....to cut.
BTW....awful lot of gold hating going on here.
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Carvin SB5000 / SB4000 Roll Call...Part 8!
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Mine started as Vol, Vol. I replaced it with a blend and honestly can't tell any differences. Their 3 band preamp is quite awesome as I really need mids....to cut.
BTW....awful lot of gold hating going on here.
I guess I'm just too old school. In my youth, gold parts on an instrument was the epitome of class and elegance. Usually only available on the more expensive models...think Les Paul Standard compared to Les Paul Customs. But hey, to each his own.
Good eye, plong! After looking at the searchable gallery on carvins site and looking at every sunburst and honeyburst, I went with the latter. Just something about that color.
I'm interested to see how it looks like on swamp ash. Plus I asked for an extra coat on the edges because I really dig the honeyburst with a little richer edges. I know it all depends in the wood, but I know Carvin will make it look so good!
Anyone has a wiring diagram for the SB5000? I sold my original preamp and we need to know where to solder the pickup and battery leads. Thanks!
The pickups are wired to the volume pots (on the vol, vol setup) or to the blend pot (if you have the blend setup). The battery goes to the (+) and (-) on the bottom of the circuit board.
Hey guys,
So I wanted to buy a new bass as a graduation present to myself and I've been obsessed with carvin ever since my brother got a carvin guitar. I've decided I want to get an SB5000. my question is what wood combination will give me the warmest tone. I know that I want a birdseye maple fretboard but thats more for looks. all the best looking sb's that ive seen have had them. from reading the descriptions on the website It seems like mahogany would be the wood Im looking for. should i get mahogany body and a maple neck or mahogany for both the body and neck? thanks
So I wanted to buy a new bass as a graduation present to myself and I've been obsessed with carvin ever since my brother got a carvin guitar. I've decided I want to get an SB5000. my question is what wood combination will give me the warmest tone. I know that I want a birdseye maple fretboard but thats more for looks. all the best looking sb's that ive seen have had them. from reading the descriptions on the website It seems like mahogany would be the wood Im looking for. should i get mahogany body and a maple neck or mahogany for both the body and neck? thanks
Go with alder. But the fingerboard wood has a heck of a lot to do with the tone (according to the guys at the Sadowsky shop when I dropped by). If you want a warm sound, you should go with rosewood. The maple will sound a bit brighter. My experience with mahogany has not been great. Kind of muds up the sound, and not in a good way. If you want a warm/dark sound, alder and rosewood.
Gold looks nice; sometimes better than chrome, but it wears horribly. It doesn't look nice after a few years of hard use.
I would go with rosewood, as well, for the fretboard, and mahogany, koa or alder for the body. J99A pickups are on the bright side, so you might consider the H50A pickups, as well. I would remember, though, that it's always easier to warm up a slightly bright sounding bass than it is to try to brighten up a bass that lacks the upper end you might want at times.
I never thought I'd have a bass with gold hardware, and I often prefer black, but my wife convinced me to get gold on my SB4000. IMO it does look classy. I guess that makes me old school, too.
I never thought I'd have a bass with gold hardware, and I often prefer black, but my wife convinced me to get gold on my SB4000. IMO it does look classy. I guess that makes me old school, too.
I'm sure you've posted it before, but these threads are super long, and promote forgetfulness. Picture, please!
Honest and real relic(ing) instead of intentionally beating your bass to death. A badge of honor.
I never thought I'd have a bass with gold hardware, and I often prefer black, but my wife convinced me to get gold on my SB4000. IMO it does look classy. I guess that makes me old school, too.
Smart wife you got there...gold is classy. Welcome to old school, my friend.
Okay.
I don't know what it is about Carvin basses, but I could just look at them all day. Maybe it's the vast range of personalization that people can take advantage of, but I'm hooked.
You've got some lookers there, Woody. The SB is definitely old school, and timeless. And what can I say about your spalted maple Icon? I'm a fan.
I've never seen or played an Icon in person. Since you have two four stringers, how do they compare tonally? Do you use them interchangeably, or does each have it's purpose?
