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NBD : Carvin JB5, Pink Bass Alert.

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Trabeen, Oct 28, 2017.

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  1. Oct 28, 2017 #1
    Trabeen

    Trabeen Supporting Member

    Aug 5, 2009
    Idaho
    Not too many things let the world know that it is dealing with a dauntless young macho bad-ass like a pretty pink fiver. I've been a Carvin (still have trouble saying "Kiesel") consumer since the late 70's and they have never been better, I can't imagine what would make this one any more so. Well done, Escondido.

    (Proactive answers to traditional questions - Light Pink on alder, oiled maple neck and flame maple board, just under 9 pounds, H50A stacked humbuckers in the 60's position, volume / blend / passive tone / stacked bass and treble EQ, seven weeks from phone call to FedEx, sounds grand, plays like butter, chicks dig it.)

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  2. Oct 28, 2017 #2
    Handyman

    Handyman

    Sep 4, 2007
    Austin, TX
    She's a beautiful instrument! I never thought I would love the look of a pepto bass, but I was wrong.

    Tangentially, did you get a warning from Kiesel when they shipped it? I have a JB5 on order and really don't want the thing sitting on my doorstep without me realizing it's there.
     
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  3. Oct 28, 2017 #3
    Treadstone71

    Treadstone71

    May 1, 2010
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Dude that thing is so boss. Nice job.
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2017 #4
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    I love it! I think pink basses are hot, especially if the’re hot pink!:D:bassist::D
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2017 #5
    bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    That's amazing! The board is particularly beautiful!
     
  6. Oct 28, 2017 #6
    MobileHolmes

    MobileHolmes I used to be BassoP

    Nov 4, 2006
    Iowa
    That is indeed a pink bass. I'm surprised they do do the batteries as two separate boxes instead of just using a double box
     
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  7. Oct 28, 2017 #7
    Mark76

    Mark76

    Dec 1, 2015
    Leicester
    I have a sudden craving for strawberry milkshake.
     
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  8. Oct 28, 2017 #8
    scuzzy

    scuzzy

    Feb 15, 2006
    Troy, MO
    that's just a well put together instrument. nicely done.
     
  9. Oct 28, 2017 #9
    tat2clod

    tat2clod

    Nov 19, 2011
    Bloomington IN
    She’s a beauty.
     
  10. Oct 28, 2017 #10
    BurnOut

    BurnOut It's The Billy Baloney Show In Memoriam

    Feb 1, 2015
    The Natti
    Pink is cool, have a pink bass myself.
    Sweet Bass, Congratulations!
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  11. Oct 28, 2017 #11
    Mr_O'B

    Mr_O'B

    Feb 22, 2015
    Yes, Pink is associated with women and girls, but it's just another color to me.

    Your bass looks incredible! ;):thumbsup:
     
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  12. Oct 28, 2017 #12
    mmbongo

    mmbongo I have too many basses. Supporting Member

    Aug 5, 2009
    Upstate, South Carolina
    Love it!

    I didn’t even know they’d put a Carvin logo on them. Wonder if they will now?
     
  13. Oct 28, 2017 #13
    BassCliff

    BassCliff

    May 17, 2012
    So. Cal.
    Hi,

    Real men play pink basses. ;)

    I've been eyeing the PB5, been saving my gig money. Been through the "build your bass" page a few times. :)

    Please let us know how it works out on the gig.


    Thank you for your indulgence,

    BassCliff
     
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  14. Oct 28, 2017 #14
    Handyman

    Handyman

    Sep 4, 2007
    Austin, TX
    Yup, you still get to choose between Carvin and Kiesel in the online builder.
     
  15. Oct 28, 2017 #15
    kobass

    kobass Supporting Member

    Nov 3, 2003
    Outside Boston
    Good lord, that is bitchin'

    :bassist::bassist::bassist:
     
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  16. Oct 28, 2017 #16
    Thundar

    Thundar Supporting Member

    May 15, 2008
    Hooterville, Arkansas BR549
    That Hamer is one of THE COOLEST basses Ive ever seen!
     
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  17. Oct 28, 2017 #17
    mmbongo

    mmbongo I have too many basses. Supporting Member

    Aug 5, 2009
    Upstate, South Carolina
    Looks like Carvin logo is no longer an option.

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  18. Oct 28, 2017 #18
    JeffC23

    JeffC23

    Aug 1, 2017
    Ohio
    I was told they will put a Keisel logo on a Carvin order but not a Carvin logo on a Keisel order. You can still order certain models of Carvin basses.
     
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  19. Oct 28, 2017 #19
    BurnOut

    BurnOut It's The Billy Baloney Show In Memoriam

    Feb 1, 2015
    The Natti
    Thanks, it's a Kip Winger Hamer Impact.
    Very few were made, the pink is a refin though. It looks like the factory copper finish is under it, I like the pink. I scored big time on it, price was very very low.
     
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  20. Oct 29, 2017 #20
    Handyman

    Handyman

    Sep 4, 2007
    Austin, TX
    "Carvin" is still default on the JB5 according to the online builder.

    Why they're doing this strange mix of both names I cannot explain.
     
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