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Carvin SB5000 / SB4000 Roll Call!

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If I decide to get a J-type bass, which I never though of until the SB5000 came along, as good as Sadowskys are, I can't justify spending that kind of $$$$ with the SB as a very viable alternative!!! What would really push me over the fence is if Carvin makes one with 24 frets. However, it's still highly probable that I'll get one any way!!!

A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste! :cool:
 
#744
jimc said:
I just picked up the white SB5000 that was in the classifieds and I'm very impressed. I tried a couple in the Carvin store but both were heavy, this one weighs in around 9.5lbs which I can handle. It sounds and plays great. I know, pics to follow!
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You need to share with the class what you paid for it. It's not cheating - really!
 
#750
OK, I've been keeping my mouth shut. However, one blatant detail that everyone seems to be missing is, based on the facts presented thus far, the SB5000 seems to have about the same resale value as a Metro.

For instance: A recent RV5 that sold on ebay for $1800, originally sells for about $2400.

An average SB5000 sale price is about $1100, and y'all are saying resale is in the $800 range.

Calculated, both instruments come out to roughly 73% used resale value.

Given that there isn't much carvin data to go by yet, it seems like even out of the gate, the SB5000 is holding up pretty strong!

That will be my only comment on this side topic! Thanks for listening!
 
#751
larryelwood said:
OK, I've been keeping my mouth shut. However, one blatant detail that everyone seems to be missing is, based on the facts presented thus far, the SB5000 seems to have about the same resale value as a Metro.

For instance: A recent RV5 that sold on ebay for $1800, originally sells for about $2400.

An average SB5000 sale price is about $1100, and y'all are saying resale is in the $800 range.

Calculated, both instruments come out to roughly 73% used resale value.

Given that there isn't much carvin data to go by yet, it seems like even out of the gate, the SB5000 is holding up pretty strong!

That will be my only comment on this side topic! Thanks for listening!
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Math FTW! I'm not really in support of one or the other (I think they're both awesome) but it just goes to show you that value is relative.
 
#753
jzucker said:
here's a quick and dirty clip of my SB5000 done with a room mic. Sorry about the recording quality but I think you can hear what the bass is capable of.

http://soundclick.com/share?songid=9350196
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Clip sounds good. It sounds a little different than mine, likely because I goose the mid range on mine at the Q just above the center detent on the frequency knob...but good, vedddy good! You shred it, as always.
 
#756
larryelwood said:
OK, I've been keeping my mouth shut. However, one blatant detail that everyone seems to be missing is, based on the facts presented thus far, the SB5000 seems to have about the same resale value as a Metro.

For instance: A recent RV5 that sold on ebay for $1800, originally sells for about $2400.

An average SB5000 sale price is about $1100, and y'all are saying resale is in the $800 range.

Calculated, both instruments come out to roughly 73% used resale value.

Given that there isn't much carvin data to go by yet, it seems like even out of the gate, the SB5000 is holding up pretty strong!

That will be my only comment on this side topic! Thanks for listening!
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A near-term 73% value is a big improvement for Carvin - most of their other models don't sell for squat used. This is good news for their company, as value retention *is* a part of the decision process...
 
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BigOldHarry said:
A near-term 73% value is a big improvement for Carvin - most of their other models don't sell for squat used. This is good news for their company, as value retention *is* a part of the decision process...
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I definitely think their future is looking up. Let's just try to be impartial and not be fanbois. I love the bass and I also am using a bx500 and brx 2x10 cab so quit with the childish call-outs and anti-carvin accusations.

I just try to be honest about my evaluations of the tools.
 
#759
phillipkregg said:
Has anyone seen a Copperhead Metallic SB5000 yet????

I'm curious what that would look like with the red tortoise shell pick guard.
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I did see one somewhere I think. Might have been over on the Carvin forum. I can't find the picks now, but I remember thinking it looked cool.

Edit: This what you mean?
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#760
jzucker said:
I definitely think their future is looking up. Let's just try to be impartial and not be fanbois. I love the bass and I also am using a bx500 and brx 2x10 cab so quit with the childish call-outs and anti-carvin accusations.

I just try to be honest about my evaluations of the tools.
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1) I don't know if you were accusing me of being "Childish" and "Anti-carvin" - Heck, I live all of 15 miles from the factory, so I *want* them to do well... I always have. But I also am picky about gear, and I found stuff that I've liked better...

2) Question about your amp rig: Why this rig? I played through a very similar rig (the 2x10 combo) at the store and it didn't wow me... but as I like to say, what you here in a store is usually not what you hear on a gig. I do have to say that they set up their "Primo" rig for me - the 2000 head, a 4x10 and 1x15 rig and it sounded, to my ears, awful. No matter - why did you choose the carvin rig you are using? Just curious.
 
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