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NBD. Kiesel/Carvin PB4.

#24
bordinco90 said:
I just got my Kiesel/Carvin PB4 in yesterday and I really like it. It's a pretty big difference compared to my beloved Warmoth P Bass. It's alot lighter and has the 1.5 width at the nut, but it sounds and plays great. Can't wait to gig with it.
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That's so cool! I've been kicking around the idea of ordering one in Lefty. If you don't mind, a couple questions.
How long did the order take?
You said it was more like a Jazz neck and different neck shape. I play an Ibanez. Is it similar in that shape?
Does it get a nice deep sound like a P bass?

Forgot to mention, great score on a beautiful bass! Congrats! :thumbsup:
 
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bordinco90 said:
Which ones did you switch them out with?
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Both have Nordstrands, the NP4A (the 5 string version is just called NP5). The 4 string had EMG Geezers as well, which were actually really great but just wasn’t the sound I was looking for for that bass. I still kept the P for when I have another P to drop it in.

If you decide you want another pickup, there are lots of options. You just have to decide what you want different.
 
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alaskaleftybass said:
That's so cool! I've been kicking around the idea of ordering one in Lefty. If you don't mind, a couple questions.
How long did the order take?
You said it was more like a Jazz neck and different neck shape. I play an Ibanez. Is it similar in that shape?
Does it get a nice deep sound like a P bass?

Forgot to mention, great score on a beautiful bass! Congrats! :thumbsup:
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My order took 8 weeks to build.
I would say the neck is similar to a jazz bass, but with a 14 inch radius.
Yes it does sound like a P bass, but hotter. It sounds like an active P, even though it is passive.
 
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bordinco90 said:
My order took 8 weeks to build.
I would say the neck is similar to a jazz bass, but with a 14 inch radius.
Yes it does sound like a P bass, but hotter. It sounds like an active P, even though it is passive.
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I opted for the 10 inch radius. It’s very comfy. I wouldn’t necessarily say it feel very round though like a vintage bass.

I will say though that I was not prepared for how fast the PB4 plays. I got the PB5 first and had a G&L SB-2 as my main 4 string, and the PB4 was just a fun purchase. When it came, I was so blown away by the feel that I ended up getting rid of the G&L because I wasn’t playing it anymore.
 
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bordinco90 said:
After playing both my warmoth and carvin for awhile. I can say I like the warmoth better and it will probably still be my #1, but I still really like the carvin and am probably going to throw some flats on it and leave it alone.
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Thanks for letting us know. I'm still torn because Warmoth does "roasted" finishes. On necks and bodies. I'm wanting a roasted neck and roasted body with a butterscotch finish P bass.
 
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Well guys sorry to inform you, I ended up sending the Carvin back. I wanted to like it, but the bridge was as low as it would go and the truss rod was as tight as it could go. The string action was still too high. This was just unacceptable. I've owned 3 Carvins total (2 I've had built and sent back) and 1 used off of TB and haven't bonded with either of them. I think they could have spent a little more time setting the bass up better. Oh well. I'll get my refund and look into something different. I've been wanting to try an Ibanez SR premium 4 string.
 
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bordinco90 said:
Well guys sorry to inform you, I ended up sending the Carvin back. I wanted to like it, but the bridge was as low as it would go and the truss rod was as tight as it could go. The string action was still too high. This was just unacceptable. I've owned 3 Carvins total (2 I've had built and sent back) and 1 used off of TB and haven't bonded with either of them. I think they could have spent a little more time setting the bass up better. Oh well. I'll get my refund and look into something different. I've been wanting to try an Ibanez SR premium 4 string.
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Sorry to hear that. A shim would have fixed the issue. Definitely check out the Ibanez Premium. I have one, an SR1200, and really like it.
 
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bordinco90 said:
Well guys sorry to inform you, I ended up sending the Carvin back. I wanted to like it, but the bridge was as low as it would go and the truss rod was as tight as it could go. The string action was still too high. This was just unacceptable. I've owned 3 Carvins total (2 I've had built and sent back) and 1 used off of TB and haven't bonded with either of them. I think they could have spent a little more time setting the bass up better. Oh well. I'll get my refund and look into something different. I've been wanting to try an Ibanez SR premium 4 string.
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I own 4 Ibanez basses. I switched from the P and J formula in the 80's and have never been happier. Something so excellent about Ibanez basses. :thumbsup:
 
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bordinco90 said:
Well guys sorry to inform you, I ended up sending the Carvin back. I wanted to like it, but the bridge was as low as it would go and the truss rod was as tight as it could go. The string action was still too high. This was just unacceptable. I've owned 3 Carvins total (2 I've had built and sent back) and 1 used off of TB and haven't bonded with either of them. I think they could have spent a little more time setting the bass up better. Oh well. I'll get my refund and look into something different. I've been wanting to try an Ibanez SR premium 4 string.
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Too bad, but good choice sending it back. Yes, a shim would probably have worked, but you shouldn't have to shim a new bass.
Good luck with the Ibanez.
 

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