R(efinsihed)BD! - 80s Carvin content

[CTBassGuy]

RBD!!! I finally got my 1988 Carvin LB90 Koa back from the luthier I asked to refinish it, and it is gorgeous! Beautiful smooth finish and it plays wonderfully.

The guy who refinished it is excellent; his name is Mark Florio, of Florio Guitars (Invalid Link Removed). If anyone in New England needs someone who can do great re-finish work, he's your guy. My Pedulla Buzz goes to him next month for a fretboard strip, sand and refinish (in poly, just like Michael used to do when building them). Mark is terrific and very well priced.

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[JRA]

very nice! he did a great job --- and i'm sure you're glad to get it back. congrats on your refinish!

 

[CTBassGuy]

very nice! he did a great job --- and i'm sure you're glad to get it back. congrats on your refinish!

Thanks JRA. This one is almost an NBD, as when I got it in April, it needed some serious TLC and setup as well as the refinish. I didn't play it much at that time, as it really was not playable.

With setup, clean up, refin and new strings, all that is fixed now!

 

[JRA]

 

[jamro217]

Yay!!! There is no better feeling than having an instrument beautifully rejuvenated.

 

[68Goldfish]

Excellent! My first real bass was an all koa neck through carvin. Bought it new through the catalog in 92 or so. Awesome basses..yours looks like a real gem!

 

[Auspuff]

RBD!!! I finally got my 1988 Carvin LB90 Koa back from the luthier I asked to refinish it, and it is gorgeous! Beautiful smooth finish and it plays wonderfully.

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The guy who refinished it is excellent; his name is Mark Florio, of Florio Guitars (Invalid Link Removed). If anyone in New England needs someone who can do great re-finish work, he's your guy. My Pedulla Buzz goes to him next month for a fretboard strip, sand and refinish (in poly, just like Michael used to do when building them). Mark is terrific and very well priced.

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I'm going to do a home-invasion on you for the black Carvin.

 

[CTBassGuy]

I'm going to do a home-invasion on you for the black Carvin.

It’s actually Deep Pearl Blue; by far my favorite color Carvin had at the time.

And to quote the Bassman’s Creed, “This is my bass. There are many like it, but this one is mine...”.

 

[lug]

Sadly, your luthier has plugged up all the mojo seams on your bass. It will now probably sound "shivers" modern. So sorry for your lost "vibe" .

 

[mmbongo]

Those old Carvin's are so cool. Jeff Keisel said his Dad will join him on one of his weekly Live Q&A's in the next few weeks so it would be neat to see him and hear some of his stories and answer some questions!

 

[CTBassGuy]

Sadly, your luthier has plugged up all the mojo seams on your bass. It will now probably sound "shivers" modern. So sorry for your lost "vibe" .

I figured the seams would allow the mojo to leak out ( ), especially since it was not an original factory finish (someone along the way applied it, and did a poor job, hence the cracks...)

The good news is it sounds just like my fretless (with the added fret clank) so no “modern” tones here!

 

[mtdkingstonheir]

RBD!!! I finally got my 1988 Carvin LB90 Koa back from the luthier I asked to refinish it, and it is gorgeous! Beautiful smooth finish and it plays wonderfully.

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The guy who refinished it is excellent; his name is Mark Florio, of Florio Guitars (Invalid Link Removed). If anyone in New England needs someone who can do great re-finish work, he's your guy. My Pedulla Buzz goes to him next month for a fretboard strip, sand and refinish (in poly, just like Michael used to do when building them). Mark is terrific and very well priced.

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Beautiful Carvin's - love their unique look.

 

[Auspuff]

My recent score. The 1985 Carvin LB40.

I've been after a red one for 36-years.

 

[CTBassGuy]

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My recent score. The 1985 Carvin LB40.

I've been after a red one for 36-years.

That’s beautiful; looks like new!

I have to say, the LB50s in Koa always intrigued me. I’ve never seen one in person, but I’d love to try one; although, I really don’t need another bass...