Just bought ugliest Carvin ever...

Not too bad, I think a less wonky shaped black pickguard would help the look a lot. How much did it set you back if you don't mind me asking?

 

Nothing ugly about the grain in that wood. I think a black or tort pickguard would look a lot better.

 

Honestly, that's one of the better looking Carvins I've seen.

 

I agree, that is the ugliest Carvin ever! It is so ugly that it should be disposed of in a specific way. (PM me for details on how to dispose )

 

Agreed.

Unless you travel back in time to the late 60's, when hippies were stripping the finishes off their Fenders, staining them walnut. Then you'd have the coolest looking bass ever.

Just joking.

(no I meant it)

(still joking)

 

+1!!!

Simple, elegant, no frills. I would definitely keep it forever...

 

Just let it get swirl painted!

 

Ugliest Carvin? With so many options, and so much history, this one isn't even in the running!

 

Really, a lovely instrument. Congrats.

 

I like to think of mine as knife hand headstocks...

 

Another vote for a black pick guard. Overall nice looking bass.

 

not bad at all-ugly is in the eye of the beholder I suppose.

 

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think it's nice.

 

I was prepared to see a gaudy over customized job but this one is nice and no-frills. I like it! Let us know how it plays and sounds when you get it.

 

I think it's pretty nice looking: I love the body color, the headstock's ok, and with a nice pickguard as others have said, you could have a real winner! Nice score

 

just take the pickguard off altogether, will look amazing

 

I was hoping for the hideous 'dragonburst' finish with gold hardware