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How come we all don't play Carvin instruments & amps/cabs?

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I'm talking things you probably wouldn't notice at a glance being changed out.
pickups, preamps, etc.

Look at all the guys that play Fenders and have most of the electronics changed out including the pickups. then they change out bridges and tuning keys.
modifications are just part of playing a mediocre instrument I don't care how long the company has been around.

you like what you like and it's just part of us all being different.
I've played all the ones I've ever worked on and you can keep them!
 
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The question really is what big names do you consistently see playing Carvin basses live? I'm talking big rock guys, not smooth jazz or obscure reggae players. Then you can debate whether they've been modded.
 
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boristhespider9 said:
The question really is what big names do you consistently see playing Carvin basses live? I'm talking big rock guys, not smooth jazz or obscure reggae players. Then you can debate whether they've been modded.
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Why are "big rock guys" the only ones who count?

I'll also say the obvious. If you choose your bass based on what anyone else plays you are doing yourself a disservice. Buy what suits YOU, not what the flavor of the month rock star plays.
 
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low2groove said:
I'm talking things you probably wouldn't notice at a glance being changed out.
pickups, preamps, etc.

Look at all the guys that play Fenders and have most of the electronics changed out including the pickups. then they change out bridges and tuning keys.
modifications are just part of playing a mediocre instrument I don't care how long the company has been around.

you like what you like and it's just part of us all being different.
I've played all the ones I've ever worked on and you can keep them!
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What would someone take the time, effort to develop a
Signature Instrument with any company with their personal specifications and then go out and change their personal instrument? :hmm:
 
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Pretty sure the bassist from Staind used Carvins a lot a few years ago, maybe he still does. As stated above, Timothy Schmidt from the Eagles did play his Carvin quite a bit back in the day.

Really though, how many big rock guys play stuff like MTD or Fodera or Alembic? A few Moduli floating out there, Sadowskys for sure, Spectors, Warwicks, Yamaha, and of course Ibanez and Fender... Does this automatically give primacy to them versus boutique brands favored by studio cats and jazzers?

Just saying..
 
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Lackey said:
Pretty sure the bassist from Staind used Carvins a lot a few years ago, maybe he still does. As stated above, Timothy Schmidt from the Eagles did play his Carvin quite a bit back in the day.

Really though, how many big rock guys play stuff like MTD or Fodera or Alembic? A few Moduli floating out there, Sadowskys for sure, Spectors, Warwicks, Yamaha, and of course Ibanez and Fender... Does this automatically give primacy to them versus boutique brands favored by studio cats and jazzers?

Just saying..
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Modulus basses are HUGE in the jam scene.
 
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Showdown said:
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For what its worth, I would play those, especially the Mustang. And I have no idea who those guys are.
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I am not hating on Mustangs, I have a 1973 Mustang with 20 year old flatwounds in case some Americana Producer type needs something with more "vibe, you know?". I'm just havin' fun-no offense meant.:)
 
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Roy Vogt said:
I am not hating on Mustangs, I have a 1973 Mustang with 20 year old flatwounds in case some Americana Producer type needs something with more "vibe, you know?". I'm just havin' fun-no offense meant.:)
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Not offended at all, I just kind of like that Mustang, and don't care who's signature it is or that it's made by Squier. :)

Your point about "big rock guys" was noted and agreed with though. :)
 
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mjac28 said:
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Chestnuts roasting.........
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#338
I've been a guitar tech for 35 years and I've seen every modification possible to a guitar or bass.
people change stuff out on $6000 basses why wouldn't they do it on an instrument costing far less.

this has grown to be a moot point and I'm tired of reading about this conversation.

For those that didn't know where I was coming from.
Have you ever read the classified section on TB. there is always an amp or a bass or a pedal or a pickup for sale that the owner claims is unbelievable, or amazing or the best.
I always have to ask myself, then why are you selling it.
the pros, just like us or even more so, are never satisfied. I've worked with enough of them to know this.

who cares what you play!

Just enjoy what you have strung up and in your hands.

Goodnight fellow bassist!
 
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Showdown - I'm curious. Were you living in Hawaii back in the day. I was thinking that unlike folk on the mainland, a guy out there might really appreciate a mail-order instrument company, since a lot of things are mail-order in those circumstances.. The converse might be part of the turn off for the rest of us.

I like the THunderbird too - not the most practical beast but tons of soul. I wish mine was 25 years older, like yours.
 
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