Carvin SB5000 / SB4000 Roll Call...Part 8!

[Session1969]

I guess what I call warm and burpy is another way of saying aggressive ? Great sound for sure. I shyed away from buying a SB because of the stock headstock until I saw one with a reverse Icon headstock. That did it for me. I bought it immediately, right here on TB. My SB5001 and my Roadworn PJ are my two keepers after having about 10 different basses these last couple years.

 

[Quackhead]

I am definitely ordering mine with an Icon headstock.

I guess what I call warm and burpy is another way of saying aggressive ? Great sound for sure. I shyed away from buying a SB because of the stock headstock until I saw one with a reverse Icon headstock. That did it for me. I bought it immediately, right here on TB. My SB5001 and my Roadworn PJ are my two keepers after having about 10 different basses these last couple years.

 

[BigRedBassPlayer]

I actually really like the headstock. The icon reminds me of an Ibanez type. I'm just not crazy about those.

 

[Session1969]

I like the SB headstock on the bolt-ons way better. Almost reminds me of an Alleva.

 

[macribas]

I actually really like the headstock. The icon reminds me of an Ibanez type. I'm just not crazy about those.

Agreed. I don't like the Icon headstock on the SB and even less on the PB. I must confess the first time I saw the SB headstock (it was in person) I found it strange, but it didn't take long to get used to.

 

[Quackhead]

It's a good thing Carvin offers custom options for everyone's taste.

 

[Texan]

Does anyone know why Carvin wants $158 for a SB4/5000 case? When you buy the bass, the case is only $79 extra. I'm stumped. If I get a chance I'm going to call them tomorrow in hopes that they will do the $79.

 

[Toptube]

Does anyone know why Carvin wants $158 for a SB4/5000 case? When you buy the bass, the case is only $79 extra. I'm stumped. If I get a chance I'm going to call them tomorrow in hopes that they will do the $79.

I would posit that the case is considered an "option"/"extra" when building a guitar/bass (even though it is required) and therefore is subject to the discounts/specials they have running for building basses/guitars. Such as 50% off extra options, etc.

Those discounts do not apply to singular purchases of cases.

 

[TrebleFreeZone]

Does anyone know why Carvin wants $158 for a SB4/5000 case? When you buy the bass, the case is only $79 extra. I'm stumped. If I get a chance I'm going to call them tomorrow in hopes that they will do the $79.

Because custom shop options on a bass are 50% off. This includes cases.

 

[JoeVictim]

IMO, the cases aren't that great.

 

[TRob1293]

My case is solid, takes a beating, and I love it.

 

[Jarrett]

Anyone have a picture of the guts of an SB that has the master volume/balance setup? I'm trying to rewire mine for that.

 

[boristhespider9]

Anyone have a picture of the guts of an SB that has the master volume/balance setup? I'm trying to rewire mine for that.

I sent mine back to Carvin for that.

 

[boristhespider9]

My case is solid, takes a beating, and I love it.

Actually, I love the new soft cases. Very nice!

 

[Jarrett]

What did it cost you?

 

[Texan]

Because custom shop options on a bass are 50% off. This includes cases.

It still blows me away. I can't imagine the profit margin at $158

oh, well. There are better cheaper options.

I love the bass though. I layed down tracks between the SB and my upgraded 55-01, and the SB was more of what I want in everyway.

 

[boristhespider9]

What did it cost you?

I did it quickly after I received it (but beyond the 10 days). I thought they'd charge me, but they didn't. They treated it like a repair to a new order or something.

 

[BigRedBassPlayer]

Here is my new SB 5001. Just bought it off a buddy. I'll get better pictures later.

 

[Skip_NJ]

Here is my new SB 5001. Just bought it off a buddy. I'll get better pictures later.

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Beautiful bass if that was the one in the classifieds recently. I told my fiance I wanted that one for the present she offered to get me, but she said she was uncomfortable buying on talkbass. Congrats

 

[BigRedBassPlayer]

Thanks! I buy here a lot but I know him personally. And I've seen it before. It's worth every penny. But now means I'm getting rid of my SB5000.