NBD - Carvin XB76F Lined

[unadventurer]

Carvin XB76F Lined
Paid $650 shipped on Ebay w/ OHSC

Previous owner mods:
Upgraded to EMG pickups and 9v Preamp
Partially installed GraphTech Ghost Piezo Saddles/Switch

Planned Mods
Sexy set of Labella Black Nylon Tapewound Strings
Swap gaudy gold hardware for black (~$100 from Carvin)
Purchase/Install GraphTech Piezo Pre ($150)
Modify bridge to fit piezo saddles
Add 9v battery to pups (18v total)
Refinish neck.. (who uses wound strings on a fretless??)
Clean up wiring to reduce noise.
Might attempt to clean up the finish (light swirl marks)

Relevant Specs from Carvin:

• construction - neck through
• scale length - 35 1/4"
• body - alder with fully rounded body sides
• neck - maple
• fingerboard - ebony, 14" radius
• neck width - 2.02" wide @ nut, 3.2" wide @ 22nd fret
• bridge - Hipshot™ A-style with strings-though-body
• string spacing - .640" (1.6 cm)
• tuners - Carvin premium tuners, 20:1 ratio
• dimensions - 45 3/8" long, 12.5" wide, 1 5/8" thick body
• average weight - 9.25 lbs

Now for the eye candy!
http://imgur.com/a/6t6O7

 

[mark beem]

Nice bass!!

(who uses wound strings on a fretless??)

I do.. I like neither the sound nor the feel of flats.

 

[unadventurer]

I do.. I like neither the sound nor the feel of flats.

Makes sense. I just can't stand the sight of that wear on the fretboard!

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

I currently have flats on my fretless but they will be going to rounds now that I have finally cleaned up the electronics and given my fretless a proper setup.

My fretless also has epoxy on the neck though...

Also, nice bass.

 

[mark beem]

Might attempt to clean up the finish (light swirl marks)

Use this.

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[BoomBoomOGTL]

I saw that one on the 'Bay last week. Nice score.

I recently picked up an unlined XB76WP for CHEEP and absolutely love it. Know that you'll need extra long scale strings. I put long scale Chromes on mine and the silk windings extend past the nut. Doh!!

 

[unadventurer]

Use this.

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Awesome! I'll grab some for when I strip the hardware and do a nice thorough job.

 

[unadventurer]

Know that you'll need extra long scale strings.

Thanks for the tip! When I'm spending 63$ on Labellas that's important to know.. I'll def be using the string through ferrules too, unlike the setup in the pics..

 

[WoodyG3]

Sweet bass. Congrats.

 

[JustForSport]

One Beautiful Bass!

 

[jim777]

Gorgeous! Congrats