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

[Skip_NJ]

Brian Bromberg has a thread up on the carvinbbs in the basses section asking for suggestions for his model. He made a list of his suggestions to guage interest, including a 6 string version, bolt on version, split P option, traditional jazz pick up option, MM pickup option, and a pick guard option. I'm not into the aesthetic of that model, but you couldn't ask for more options than that, even if they only decide to add half of them.

 

[jzbass6]

No, but Carvin has come out with two new models (both available as 6 strings).

Thx Freddels, checking the Carvin site I found only the VANQUISH bass comes in a 6 string model and with a tight 16.25mm string spacing it's not for me. Kinda strange going from a 19mm 5 to a 16.25mm on the 6, I can see 18mm but less than 17mm that's tight is you are a slapper. IMO

 

[Freddels]

The Xccelerator model also comes in a six version but the string spacing is also tight.

 

[plong123]

I'm not a lefty, but if I was, holy crap. Look at this beautiful hunk o' bass! The best part is the sale price. It's an SB5001, marked down from $1769 to $1069!!!!

 

[Rawk Bassist]

It's so fun to see all the variations on these models! Got mine last summer. It's become my main bass easily!

 

[Texan]

When switching from active to passive, is anyone else getting the popping noise from the push/pull pot? My batteries are new and I don't remember this happening in the past. Maybe on eof the batteries is bad.

 

[Musicman20]

It's so fun to see all the variations on these models! Got mine last summer. It's become my main bass easily!

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ERRR WOW!

 

[TrebleFreeZone]

Here's my baby! Arrived last week!

 

[Skip_NJ]

TrebleFreeZone, that is a beautiful bass. What kind of wood and finish it that? It looks like koa with sunsetburst edges, very nice color.

 

[hrodbert696]

TrebleFreeZone, that is a beautiful bass. What kind of wood and finish it that? It looks like koa with sunsetburst edges, very nice color.

I would have guessed it was Swamp Ash.

 

[Freddels]

I would have guessed it was Swamp Ash.

+1 It's definitely not koa.

 

[Skip_NJ]

Aha, I came across his thread on the Carvin bbs, that's honeyburst on a walnut neck and body. Came out really nice

 

[TrebleFreeZone]

You are correct sir

 

[bhunt1]

Just pulled the trigger on this from GIS:

Been watching it for a while, it got so discounted I had to buy it
$658 shipped with hard case - too good to pass up.

 

[TrebleFreeZone]

Just pulled the trigger on this from GIS:

Been watching it for a while, it got so discounted I had to buy it
$658 shipped with hard case - too good to pass up.

Well it's about time that bad boy got snatched up by someone! It's great to see other lefties out there in the world, congrats!

 

[bhunt1]

Ha ha thanks. Looking forward to playing it.

 

[Iridescentone]

Newly acquired SB-4000 w/Nordy singles.

 

[BigRedBassPlayer]

Newly acquired SB-4000 w/Nordy singles.

This guy wants that! Nice score!

 

[Toptube]

I'm not a lefty, but if I was, holy crap. Look at this beautiful hunk o' bass! The best part is the sale price. It's an SB5001, marked down from $1769 to $1069!!!!

The back of this looks awesome and gives me some ideas!

 

[Iridescentone]

This guy wants that! Nice score!

Thanks! This one has "keeper" written all over it.