You would still have to make a new hole, plus I don't care if it's a new bass, If I need it I'll do it. I buy my basses for me to enjoy and don't care about resales. You live once so enjoy what you have now.
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Carvin SB5000 / SB4000 Roll Call!
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You would still have to make a new hole, plus I don't care if it's a new bass, If I need it I'll do it. I buy my basses for me to enjoy and don't care about resales. You live once so enjoy what you have now.
Now that many of you all have had your SBs for weeks or months at this point, can you comment on how they're settling in to your "stable".
I know several of you have had or have high end basses. Do you find your SB is your go to bass?
Are you still as enamored with the tone, playability?
Are any of you getting that little voice in the back of your head that is telling you to unload the SB for something else??
I only ask this question because it seems to be the process i always go through! My SB is scheduled to ship on 6/12 and i'm really hoping it's a loooooong term keeper and a real swiss army knife - able to handle most situations Live and Studio.
I know several of you have had or have high end basses. Do you find your SB is your go to bass?
Are you still as enamored with the tone, playability?
Are any of you getting that little voice in the back of your head that is telling you to unload the SB for something else??
I only ask this question because it seems to be the process i always go through! My SB is scheduled to ship on 6/12 and i'm really hoping it's a loooooong term keeper and a real swiss army knife - able to handle most situations Live and Studio.
I've been using mine exclusively. It's the most versatile bass I've had and is easily among the most playable. I don't think you will know until you get it in your mitts, though.
After only a couple weeks and having the SB5000, playing through a few church services, getting it professionally setup, and restrung with my favorite strings (SIT custom gauge designed by Mike Frost), I am loving it even more. I must admit that its a heavy bass, but it rewards you with great tone and sustain. This is my first foray into the custom bass world, but I think the SB5000 lives up to its billing.
Well after a few gigs I'm very happy with the bass tone and really like the neck. What I don't care for is the body too square and should have been more rounded. I just got the Dingwall Combustion which cost the same, the SB5000 wins except weight wise.
Is everyone able to get those great tones that Sekou Bunch gets on those videos? Or is his tone a result of recording/mix down and added compression?
Two thoughts:
1) WHERE ARE THE PHOTOS!!!
2) You guys gripping about weight: Come on guys, man up! We're bassists - we schlep heavy gear - we're not guitar players with dandy wrists! I've played the 5000, and it didn't seem particularly heavy to me...
1) WHERE ARE THE PHOTOS!!!
2) You guys gripping about weight: Come on guys, man up! We're bassists - we schlep heavy gear - we're not guitar players with dandy wrists! I've played the 5000, and it didn't seem particularly heavy to me...
Hey Kaycee, are you still out there? I'd like to hear your take on this "hot pickups in active mode" issue. I know you sent back your SB5000 but you have the same electronics in your B50.
2nd Question - How much is the reverse ICON headstock option? Is it the same price as the conventional ICON headstock option?
2nd Question - How much is the reverse ICON headstock option? Is it the same price as the conventional ICON headstock option?
If i'm not mistaken it's an additional $50 to get the revese icon headstock.. That's what the guys at the hollywood store said.
The 5 string and all the 4 strings that i played at the Carvin store in Hollywood perfectly and all acted exactly the same. When switching from active to passive there was only a very subtle difference in tone and volume even when cranking the bass and treble. Very, Very good sounding basses, all of them.
I didn't try the 3 band pre without the passive option - so i can't comment on that.
I didn't try the 3 band pre without the passive option - so i can't comment on that.
I've also read a few comments on the Carvin site about the SB pickups being really hot. This had me concerned a little, but all of the clips I've heard don't seem to give me this impression. I was watching the Hugh McDonald SB5000 clip again last night and noticed his SB5000 seems to be passive. The SB5000s only show to be offered on Carvin's site with active electronics, but I guess they even have the option of going fully passive on this bass like the SB4000.
The weight has me concerned as well. I plan to order my SB5000 this friday, and I will be calling to place the order to specifically talk to the rep about weight. Carvin's site specs the SB5000 at 9.5 lbs, which would be fine with me. I have heard some 11+ lb reports on the SB5000, and I know I wouldn't be happy with a bass much over 10 lbs. I'm hoping Carvin will be able to hand select a body that is on the lighter side, I am going with the swamp ash body.
The weight has me concerned as well. I plan to order my SB5000 this friday, and I will be calling to place the order to specifically talk to the rep about weight. Carvin's site specs the SB5000 at 9.5 lbs, which would be fine with me. I have heard some 11+ lb reports on the SB5000, and I know I wouldn't be happy with a bass much over 10 lbs. I'm hoping Carvin will be able to hand select a body that is on the lighter side, I am going with the swamp ash body.
Select your wood carefully it will make a different in weight. when I first got my It felt heavy too but not anymore after do a 20 min set.
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