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G & L JB-2 or Carvin B40?

profdave

profdave

Nov 3, 2007
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Some adivice adn opinions: this crowd is good for both. I'm going to buy a new jazz bass and love the G & L JB-2. I'm a shopper and noted that the Carvin B40 with similar specs is about $300 plus less than the G & L. I already love the G & L but the Carvin has a good reputation too. So for feedback, should I get the Carvin and save some cash or go with the G & L because it's a long term investment: I keep my guitars for life. Also, if someone has a recommendation for a jazz bass I'd like to hear that too.

Thanks.
The Prof
 
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profdave said:
Some adivice adn opinions: this crowd is good for both. I'm going to buy a new jazz bass and love the G & L JB-2. I'm a shopper and noted that the Carvin B40 with similar specs is about $300 plus less than the G & L. I already love the G & L but the Carvin has a good reputation too. So for feedback, should I get the Carvin and save some cash or go with the G & L because it's a long term investment: I keep my guitars for life. Also, if someone has a recommendation for a jazz bass I'd like to hear that too.

Thanks.
The Prof
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they do seem pretty similar. J pickups in a P body.

I haven't owned a B40, but I have an SB5000 on order. Carvin is a great way to go if you want to customize the bass some. And yes, their prices are amazing.

Are you looking at a US G&L? The quality of the US G&L's are amazing. I owned a Jb-2 and it was a great bass, but I couldn't get with the body shape.

Resale isn't great on either instrument.

If you want the G&L though, go for it!
 
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I've had several of both G&L and Carvin (though not the B-40, the earlier neck-through passive 4). The Carvin stuff was very nice, but I've always found that my G&L basses have more character.

I own a very special JB-2 that I hope to sell some day to a JB-2 lover... but it's a relatively expensive one :).
 
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TomB said:
I've had several of both G&L and Carvin (though not the B-40, the earlier neck-through passive 4). The Carvin stuff was very nice, but I've always found that my G&L basses have more character.

I own a very special JB-2 that I hope to sell some day to a JB-2 lover... but it's a relatively expensive one :).
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What makes your very special JB-2 more special than my very special JB-2? :D
 
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Jeff Scott said:
What makes your very special JB-2 more special than my very special JB-2? :D
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It was one of 2 matching transparent vintage white specially-selected super-light ash bodies with bound birdseye maple necks and matching headstocks that were made up for the JB-2's debut at the 2001 NAMM show.

I picked it up at Bass NW in fall of 2001 and it's still in mint condition with all the case candy... I didn't gig it. I figured some day someone would truly appreciate it as much as I do and I would sell it to them.

I think it's a very special JB-2, but I didn't say it is more special than yours :).
 
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TomB said:
...so where are all the Carvin fans??
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yea, you're getting a lot of G&L fanboys in here. G&L's are great and are super quality.

i like Carvins and have never had a problem with them. i ordered a new custom SB5000 from them because they are getting RAVE reviews.

if you posted a G&L or Fender thread, i guarantee that you would have way more people telling you to get a Fender.

freddels is a G&L guy and i bought my G&L Jb-2 from him. he has an sb4000 and it is one of his favorite basses.
 
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Freddels said:
I'm a big fan of both G&L and Carvin basses. I've had a JB-2 and I have a Carvin SB4000. The JB-2 is long gone but the Carvin is my go to bass right now. I still have several L2K's.
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holy crap dude. did you search for your name or something! :)

seriously, this guy was a big deciding factor in me ordering my SB5000. anyone who loves G&L and a Carvin is one of their favorite basses knows how well built a bass should be!
 
#15
madbassplaya said:
yea, you're getting a lot of G&L fanboys in here. G&L's are great and are super quality.

i like Carvins and have never had a problem with them. i ordered a new custom SB5000 from them because they are getting RAVE reviews.

if you posted a G&L or Fender thread, i guarantee that you would have way more people telling you to get a Fender.

freddels is a G&L guy and i bought my G&L Jb-2 from him. he has an sb4000 and it is one of his favorite basses.
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Do you still have that JB-2? That was one of the lightest basses I've ever owned. It was a great player.
 
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TomB said:
It was one of 2 matching transparent vintage white specially-selected super-light ash bodies with bound birdseye maple necks and matching headstocks that were made up for the JB-2's debut at the 2001 NAMM show.

I picked it up at Bass NW in fall of 2001 and it's still in mint condition with all the case candy... I didn't gig it. I figured some day someone would truly appreciate it as much as I do and I would sell it to them.

I think it's a very special JB-2, but I didn't say it is more special than yours :).
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We want pictures.
 

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