NBD! Don't call it Superman

[FloridaSam]

My new band requires me to have a 5 string. Old band didn't and like an indiot I traded my 5 about 6 months ago.
I went pawn shop hunting and found my 5. I'm a certified Carvin lover, my 2 main guitars are a 1988 Carvin DC200 and a 2006 SC90 I will be buried with. So, to stumble upon a nice SB5000 was pure luck.
It's got some nice upgrades I was looking for in any bass: Stainless steel frets, EMG X Series Jazz pickups, a birdseye fretboard that's gorgeous, and a neck profile that fits me perfectly.
The Signature on the back is of Todd Harrell of Three Doors Down (The Superman logo with the 3). He is currently serving 10-15yrs in prison for a multitude of drug and weapons charges. It's on the back of the headstock so I'll leave it alone.
I am very impressed with these pickups, they sound like great jazz pickups with more headroom and DEAD silent.
Best part: $500.00 out the door.

 

[EmuBass]

Congrats!

 

[Bassist4Eris]

I too am a Carvin player, and I too would have scooped that up in a heartbeat. Nice score!

 

[UNICORN BASS]

$500 beans! Seriously?

 

[jd56hawk]

If it sounds as good as it looks you definitely scored big!

 

[FloridaSam]

$500 beans! Seriously?

Yep. Pawn shops around here are either waaaaayyyy overpriced or underpriced due to lack of knowledge. This shop is one of the better ones. In fact I've cultivated a nice relationship with them and have helped them out when they've had instrument questions. Just like Rick on Pawn Stars.. I'm "the guy" they call with questions.
This bass was tagged at $699.00 , still a deal but I always ask for a deal, if they can. They knocked $200 off and I said, " Wrap it up, sold."

 

[Bodeanly]

He is currently serving 10-15yrs in prison for a multitude of drug and weapons charges.

Holy crap! Nice bass tho!

 

[wvbass]

$500 is a steal for that bass. I know Carvin basses are undervalued on the market, but those are exceptional basses.

I'm a huge fan of EMGX jazz bass pickups, but I have to say that finding them in an SB5000 seems odd. Carvin often gets panned for the sound of their electronics package, but IMO the stock package on the SB5000 bass was exceptional. The EMGX jazz pickups are incredible, though, so it is hardly a step backwards.

 

[Spent]

I’ve recently become a huge Carvin fan, in part thanks to @BassCliff. I wanted a 34” six and picked up an LB with a flawless walnut top. It plays as good as it looks. I got for around $400, which is the best/worst thing about Carvin...resale. That is one great looking bass you found there, have fun with it.

 

[UNICORN BASS]

I have been gasing for an SB ever since day one after watching the Seku Bunch promo vids.

 

[smcd]

I don't need or want a 5-string, but if I saw that for $500, I'd have bought it.

 

[Fender_Bender]

Beautiful bass, beautiful fretboard. I think that board would have really popped even more had they put a light stain on it.

 

[ejaggers]

I don't need or want a 5-string, but if I saw that for $500, I'd have bought it.

I've never wanted a 5 until recently, only because of the "Ole Dog New Trick" thing.
But one that sweet, I could not turn down.

057912

 

[bobalu]

That is one gorgeous bass!

 

[JRA]

what a score! looks great...and a bonus with the prisoner's signature! congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[mongo2]

Superbass, Superdeal

 

[Basshappi]

That board is fantastic, Congrats!

 

[Tom0Blam0]

What a freaking steal! Congrats!

 

[39-Bassist]

I played Carvin for over 20yrs...
Man I miss those basses. Best playing and sounding basses for the buck. (my wife actually LOVED those basses too)
I may need to start looking for another again.
Great deal and congrats!

 

[ProfFrink]

EMG X Series Jazz pickups

This is very interesting... i really like Carvin quality and options (and price!) but their electronics are their weak point.

Is this a factory upgrade I wasn't aware of, or an after-market thing? Are these drop-in replacement, or require routing and drilling?