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NBD - Carvin SB5000.

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by darwin-bass, Jul 16, 2013.

  1. Jul 16, 2013 #1
    darwin-bass

    darwin-bass Supporting Member

    Mar 29, 2013
    Salem OR
    My first (white / rosewood / tort) was a tad too heavy. I sold it cheap to my son and order another one. This one is a bit lighter and I like the look better.

    Tonight was a practice night. The bass played and sounded very good. Smooth, even response, solid low B string.

    - Keith -

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  2. Jul 16, 2013 #2
    Rip Topaz

    Rip Topaz

    Aug 12, 2005
    Willow Street, PA
    Beautiful.
     
  3. Jul 16, 2013 #3
    Blairb

    Blairb

    Nov 1, 2007
    Very nice.
     
  4. Jul 16, 2013 #4
    tabdog

    tabdog

    Feb 9, 2011
    If it sounds half as good as it looks,
    it's awesome,

    Tabdog
     
  5. Jul 16, 2013 #5
    2cooltoolz

    2cooltoolz Supporting Member

    Nov 12, 2009
    Lake Conroe, TX
    Man!! That hit all of my G.A.S. triggers except one. Tortoiseshell.. (though I have a sunburst and pearl PG jazz bass, which is my wife's favorite).

    Gorgeous!! I think that's a great new (ok, fairly new) interpretation of the Jazz Bass!
     
  6. Jul 16, 2013 #6
    2cooltoolz

    2cooltoolz Supporting Member

    Nov 12, 2009
    Lake Conroe, TX
    On second look, if I ever decide to order a Carvin, I'll just ask for a "n1as signature model". :D
     
  7. Jul 16, 2013 #7
    gitlvr

    gitlvr

    Nov 13, 2009
    No. Va., USA
    Sexy!
     
  8. Jul 17, 2013 #8
    Templar

    Templar Supporting Member

    Jan 11, 2005
    ...on the banks of my own lagoon
    Nice. They did a great sunburst for ya.
     
  9. Jul 17, 2013 #9
    Daniel Piper

    Daniel Piper

    Aug 17, 2007
    Taupo, New Zealand
    Classic look, what a beauty. Did you go j99s or h50s?
     
  10. Jul 17, 2013 #10
    darwin-bass

    darwin-bass Supporting Member

    Mar 29, 2013
    Salem OR
    LOL! :bassist:

    Standard J99 single coils. Controls are VVT with stacked B/T.

    - Keith -
     
  11. Jul 17, 2013 #11
    hrodbert696

    hrodbert696 Moderator Staff Member

    Jan 15, 2010
    Like old Hampshire, but New
    Beautiful! What's the body wood? The grain looks great!
     
  12. Jul 17, 2013 #12
    trainyourhuman

    trainyourhuman Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2000
    MI
    Is that Carvin's "traditional burst?"
     
  13. Jul 17, 2013 #13
    WoodyG3

    WoodyG3

    May 6, 2003
    Colorado, USA
    Congrats, she's a beauty.
     
  14. Jul 25, 2013 #14
    darwin-bass

    darwin-bass Supporting Member

    Mar 29, 2013
    Salem OR
    Yes, it is their classic burst.

    Ash. I did not order a 1-piece body but I've not been able to find any seams so I think I ended up with a 1-piece.
     
  15. Jul 25, 2013 #15
    jim777

    jim777 Tarantula Lobbyist

    Aug 7, 2006
    South Jersey
    that is REALLY nice, the burst looks fantastic!