Good quality six string, at a reasonable price.

[I Need a six...]

So I am thinking about getting a carvin bass, I had the money saved up and I liked what I've seen, heard, read about them. But then, Blam! Life happens, my car took a steaming dump on me... So I had to spend almost ALL my money in car parts. So now I'm thinking, is this an omen? I doubt it, and I don't think I'll be able to find anything if that level quality at a price that is as reasonable. I have only a few requirements.

1. Extended scale
2. Neck-thru
3. Ebony fingerboard(love the feel!)
4. Relatively tight spacing

I am willing to spend a bit more if I am going to get more out of it, is say like $3,500 Max. Got any suggestions, or should I continue as planed with the carvin? Thanks in advance tb, love you guys

 

[walldaja]

Peavey Grind?

 

[mmbongo]

I think the first thing to to is narrow down your budget. Do you want a Carvin, which is in the $1500 range....or you do you want to spend $3500?

 

[I Need a six...]

I think the first thing to to is narrow down your budget. Do you want a Carvin, which is in the $1500 range....or you do you want to spend $3500?

Like said that depends, if I'm going to get a lot for the money I'll spend more. $3500 is a bit liberal I admit, but if it's a world class bass, I'll pay it. I'd rather pay like $2000 but if the added thousand amounts to an instrument that's leaps and bounds better, even for the money, it's not a problem. I'm looking to get the most for my money, Even if it's more than I originally planed.$3500 is the Max I am willing to spend, I'd rather spend less.

 

[I Need a six...]

Peavey Grind?

Will look into this

 

[Dug2]

luv u too bro

 

[Double Agent]

I don't understand. If you want a Carvin and can afford to spend that much, why don't you get a Carvin 6er built exactly how you want it?

And of course you will get more out of a $3500 bass than a $2000 bass. The question is, do you need what the higher price tag brings? Most people don't but only you can make that decision for yourself. No one here can advise you whether you need a Peavey Grind, a Carvin, or a $3500 custom bass.

 

[I Need a six...]

I don't understand. If you want a Carvin and can afford to spend that much, why don't you get a Carvin 6er built exactly how you want it?

And of course you will get more out of a $3500 bass than a $2000 bass. The question is, do you need what the higher price tag brings? Most people don't but only you can make that decision for yourself. No one here can advise you whether you need a Peavey Grind, a Carvin, or a $3500 custom bass.

Right but I just don't know of to many brands, other than super high end ones. I guess what I'm saying is, throw some names at me. I'll used the added time I have( ugh ) to decide if I want to go with the carvin or get something else. 3500 is the max, I won't spend more than that. That's a better way to word it.

 

[Double Agent]

Based on the specs you gave, the only other bass that comes close is a Spector 6, but they only offer rosewood, except some very rare cases where you can get a maple board. I don't know if they've ever done ebony fingerboards on a production model. But, to me, the bass you describe in the OP is a Carvin.

 

[I Need a six...]

Based on the specs you gave, the only other bass that comes close is a Spector 6, but they only offer rosewood, except some very rare cases where you can get a maple board. I don't know if they've ever done ebony fingerboards on a production model. But, to me, the bass you describe in the OP is a Carvin.

Yeah it's really looking like it's "the one". But i don't really know too many other brands. I know esp makes some good stuff, in 34 inch scale. I know alembic and fodera, yeah freakin' right! I know roscoe, reading more into that, and overwater, also out of my price range.

 

[giantbaba]

Cliff Bordwell? Technically deep-set neck rather than neck-thru, but worth looking into imo.

 

[I Need a six...]

Cliff Bordwell? Technically deep-set neck rather than neck-thru, but worth looking into imo.

I've seen his stuff. He's a custom Luthier right? What is deep set? I thought it was the same as neck thru? I have seen his "big mcnealy" or something like that, looks a lot like a carl Thompson.

 

[giantbaba]

I've seen his stuff. He's a custom Luthier right? What is deep set? I thought it was the same as neck thru? I have seen his "big mcnealy" or something like that, looks a lot like a carl Thompson.

This is what his standard deep set neck looks like:

You can choose to cover the neck joint with the top wood too.

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[Double Agent]

I've seen his stuff. He's a custom Luthier right? What is deep set? I thought it was the same as neck thru? I have seen his "big mcnealy" or something like that, looks a lot like a carl Thompson.

FYI....set neck and neck through are not the same. Neck through basses are like Carvin LBs and Icons, Spector Euro LXs, and the Peavey Cirrus. The neck runs the entire length of the bass and body wings are attached to the neck. A set neck is more like a bolt-on neck, except that the neck is glued, or set, into the body instead of being fastened with screws like a bolt-on. Think Gibson or PRS guitars, basses with set necks are a little more unusual (I think Rickenbacker are set necks, but not positive).

 

[giantbaba]

Rics are neck-thru.

 

[I Need a six...]

This is what his standard deep set neck looks like:

You can choose to cover the neck joint with the top wood too.

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It looks to me like a neck thru, are there any tonal differences?
He makes some beautiful stuff, I like what I see. And custom body shape! Always wanted to draw a bass and have it made, good prices too. Wow, the waiting period of custom basses, that's the downfall.

 

[I Need a six...]

FYI....set neck and neck through are not the same. Neck through basses are like Carvin LBs and Icons, Spector Euro LXs, and the Peavey Cirrus. The neck runs the entire length of the bass and body wings are attached to the neck. A set neck is more like a bolt-on neck, except that the neck is glued, or set, into the body instead of being fastened with screws like a bolt-on. Think Gibson or PRS guitars, basses with set necks are a little more unusual (I think Rickenbacker are set necks, but not positive).

Thank you. Was confused, I wonder what effect it has on tone.

 

[giantbaba]

Tonal differences in neck construction techniques are kinda hard to describe objectively. I'll say conventional wisdom goes something like, bolt-ons tend to have a more percussive attack whereas neck-thrus are smoother with a bit more sustain. Set-necks would be somewhere between, maybe with a slight 'hollow' character. My ear tends to agree with those descriptions, but you should trust yourself since you know what sound you're after.

 

[I Need a six...]

Tonal differences in neck construction techniques are kinda hard to describe objectively. I'll say conventional wisdom goes something like, bolt-ons tend to have a more percussive attack whereas neck-thrus are smoother with a bit more sustain. Set-necks would be somewhere between, maybe with a slight 'hollow' character. My ear tends to agree with those descriptions, but you should trust yourself since you know what sound you're after.

Right, and wood selection and technique have 100% more impact on sound the the way the neck is constructed. I like the sustain of neck thru's though, I notice it most in the high end, which I use in solos a lot.

 

[gnarlyWarlock]

Peavey Grind?

Or the Cirrus. Or, any Ibanez BTB. You can find both used under 1k.