Hey this may be a horrible idea, but this happened to me. I bought an old bass to a tech, and he backed the bolt all the way off and sprayed lube in the bolt. Worked fine after that. But, he told me there was a chance it was a bad idea, and it was a bass from 75. I might have just gotten lucky, but wanted to tell you in case it was a common thing for that problem.
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"Official" Carvin and Kiesel Club - Part 3
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I've traded gear in a bass before and a set of cabinets. Both times they didn't even check if they worked. I think that's the thing here, people know that if the instrument has an issue, they can unload it at GC without hassle.
Thanks for the suggestion, flojob, but I had already retuned the basses to the GC in Tacoma, WA.
I guess I can buy it again and try it though, as they have them both listed for sale. Now, they're both listed as "excellent" condition. I bought them both listed as "great" conditon. I guess the basses improved overnight breathing in the Tacoma-aroma.
Un-freakin-believable! I'm actually really pissed about this. Someone is going to buy the bass, not make any adjustments for a while, and when they do they'll realize the basses are defective and by that time the return period will be over.
That happeded with me on a brand new looking used Strat. Played it for for a month a few years back, put it away in its case for almost two years, decided I wanted to get back into guitars and got it out. Relief seemed just a hair high so I went to adjust it.
None of my Allen wrenches seemed to work and when I shined a flashlight into the truss rod hole, realized there was nothing there. Not sure what was there before to adjust a truss rod but nothing was there except what looks like a flat piece of metal. Took the neck off to see if adjustment made elsewhere.
So I was one of the duped customers before (don't know if the store was aware of the issue), but since they just knowingly listed a bass with no way to adjust a truss rod as in excellent condition, I wouldn't be surprised if the store knew there wasn't a way to adjust the truss rod on my Strat when I bought it from them.
Pretty f'd up in my opinion.
I guess I can buy it again and try it though, as they have them both listed for sale. Now, they're both listed as "excellent" condition. I bought them both listed as "great" conditon. I guess the basses improved overnight breathing in the Tacoma-aroma.
Un-freakin-believable! I'm actually really pissed about this. Someone is going to buy the bass, not make any adjustments for a while, and when they do they'll realize the basses are defective and by that time the return period will be over.
That happeded with me on a brand new looking used Strat. Played it for for a month a few years back, put it away in its case for almost two years, decided I wanted to get back into guitars and got it out. Relief seemed just a hair high so I went to adjust it.
None of my Allen wrenches seemed to work and when I shined a flashlight into the truss rod hole, realized there was nothing there. Not sure what was there before to adjust a truss rod but nothing was there except what looks like a flat piece of metal. Took the neck off to see if adjustment made elsewhere.
So I was one of the duped customers before (don't know if the store was aware of the issue), but since they just knowingly listed a bass with no way to adjust a truss rod as in excellent condition, I wouldn't be surprised if the store knew there wasn't a way to adjust the truss rod on my Strat when I bought it from them.
Pretty f'd up in my opinion.
Welcome to Guitar Center's used selection! A year or two ago I returned a used MB200 that made awful crackling noises after being powered on for more than a few minutes. It went right back into their used item inventory in "excellent condition".
Maybe the truss rod re-grew overnight?
Just got off the phone with GC.
Turns out whenever an item is returned the previous info goes up automatically on their used site, with a new location until someone goes in and removes it. I could have sworn the condition description changed, though. One went back to great. Other is still listed as excellent.
They told me they're going to assess the one with the maxed out truss rod and adjust price accordingly. Also, my understanding is they're going to list it in the description about the truss rod issue.
And they offered the broken one for pretty cheap. I'm going to try and remove the fretboard and replace the truss rod myself.
I feel better about them now.
Turns out whenever an item is returned the previous info goes up automatically on their used site, with a new location until someone goes in and removes it. I could have sworn the condition description changed, though. One went back to great. Other is still listed as excellent.
They told me they're going to assess the one with the maxed out truss rod and adjust price accordingly. Also, my understanding is they're going to list it in the description about the truss rod issue.
And they offered the broken one for pretty cheap. I'm going to try and remove the fretboard and replace the truss rod myself.
I feel better about them now.
Late to this party - My new ish SB5000.
Morning all... I am requesting some info relate to my B25. It has a hum that begins at about 40% and only gets worse. When I am trying to emulate an upright tone for bluegrass thats no big deal, but for rock, it's pretty much in my face. Support has been very slow at best and I think their latest offer is "send it back and we'll fix it." While I appreciate that, I am not willing to ship an entire bass across the country for this repair and after months of stalling, I almost suspect that was their plan all along. Disappointing, but I digress. So, the question is, has anyone replaced the pre-amp and/or the radium humbuckers in a B25 and if so, with what?
could be a solder joint breaking loose. trouble is....which one???
or maybe a capacitor on the pre-amp.
The pickups themselves, are likely just fine.
As far as replacing the pickups: Kiesel/Carvin's routes are about 1mm smaller (length and width) than typical P2 pickups from companies such as Nordstrand. I was able to squeeze Nordstrands into my Icon, by sanding the finish down, on the inner edges of the routes.
Agreed... I am really leaning toward the pre-amp, but if Im am replacing things, I am doing it all. I am leaning toward the Aguilar Pups and pre.
Double
AG 5SD-D2 1.25" W X 4.25" L (32mm X 108mm)
Single
D2 1.25" W X 4.25" L (32mm X 108mm)
DCB
D2 1.25" W X 4.25" L (32mm X 108mm)
OBP-3SK/PP: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot and separate Mid pot. Mid pot is push/pull for Midrange frequency selection.
Can I join......just picked up this mint LB70 this week. My first Carvin.
I'm waiting for this beauty to arrive-
Carvin JB5 Jazz Bass with the following: Made in USA; 22 Frets; Swamp Ash Body; Ash Top; Chambered Body; Antique Swamp Ash Treatment; 5-piece Black Limba with White Limba Neck; Rosewood Fretboard; Ash Headstock Overlay; Stainless Steel Frets; Black Acrylic Block Inlays; Side Inlay Dots on Top; Black Chrome-Plated Hardware; 18v Active/Passive Electronics; Pass-through Body for Strings.
I'm really psyched, I've wanted one since I played one a few years ago. Got a great deal considering the money that went into this build.
It should be here Wednesday!
Carvin JB5 Jazz Bass with the following: Made in USA; 22 Frets; Swamp Ash Body; Ash Top; Chambered Body; Antique Swamp Ash Treatment; 5-piece Black Limba with White Limba Neck; Rosewood Fretboard; Ash Headstock Overlay; Stainless Steel Frets; Black Acrylic Block Inlays; Side Inlay Dots on Top; Black Chrome-Plated Hardware; 18v Active/Passive Electronics; Pass-through Body for Strings.
I'm really psyched, I've wanted one since I played one a few years ago. Got a great deal considering the money that went into this build.
It should be here Wednesday!
Well I received my JB5 and am loving it.
Question for other owners: are the lock screws on the bridge necessary? The saddles see stable without them and it just adds another step to adjusting the bridge.
Thoughts?
Question for other owners: are the lock screws on the bridge necessary? The saddles see stable without them and it just adds another step to adjusting the bridge.
Thoughts?
I recently adjusted the height on my PB5 so I had all the saddles unlocked. After playing it for a little bit like that, when I locked them, there was a noticeable difference. I can’t recall exactly what it was, might’ve been a more solid and focused sound. But it definitely made me a believer when I didn’t think it mattered.
Check out this beauty!
Double posting because this deserves its own post:
5 string Vanquish bass with 17mm string spacing, exists! Currently in stock!
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Time to save my money.
5 string Vanquish bass with 17mm string spacing, exists! Currently in stock!
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Time to save my money.
