SB5000 Tone Sample

[Dr. Cheese]

I had really fallen in love with my V7, and I had not played my SB5000 very much. I like the more traditional look of the V7 and I do like the preamp now that I have gotten a good idea of how to work it.

My SB5000, however, has a better neck with wider string spacing, a thinner front to back profile, and a very nice satin finish, instead of the V7’s budget gloss finish. I should also note that my Carvin has the most transparent preamp of any bass I have ever owned. It simply adds no color to the tone at all. Transparency, however, is wonderful because the SB5000 serves up gobs of 1970’s style Jazz Bass tone.

 

[jjk2007]

I remember back when the SB’s were a hot topic! I got to check them out at NAMM and almost pulled the trigger on one but it wasn’t meant to be. Sounding good Doc!

 

[Mr_O'B]

I remember back when the SB’s were a hot topic! I got to check them out at NAMM and almost pulled the trigger on one but it wasn’t meant to be. Sounding good Doc!

Sounds darn good!
Nice to know that the playability is just as good as the tone!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I remember back when the SB’s were a hot topic! I got to check them out at NAMM and almost pulled the trigger on one but it wasn’t meant to be. Sounding good Doc!

My trick to getting good basses is to buy them when they are no longer the hot thing. Thanks for the kind words!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I really think I understand why I liked the V7 more initially. The Sire V7 sounds like most bassist’s idea of an active Jazz. It is especially easy to get a Marcus Miller sort of tone on the V7. The SB5000, on the other hand, has a transparent preamp that makes the bass sound “enhanced” and not active.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

@lowdownthump, do you have an eye on a SB5000 or Keisel JB5? If so, I say go for it! They serve of a huge amount of Jazz Bass goodness in a very high quality package for a reasonable price.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

@lowdownthump, do you have an eye on a SB5000 or Keisel JB5? If so, I say go for it! They serve of a huge amount of Jazz Bass goodness in a very high quality package for a reasonable price.

Yep!! You caught me . I can honestly say that they have captured my eye and ears . If you have a lead on one, let me know. Specifically the SB5000.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Yep!! You caught me . I can honestly say that they have captured my eye and ears . If you have a lead on one, let me know. Specifically the SB5000.

I think either a SB5000 or JB5 will be identical in terms of sound and feel. If I see anything, I will let you know.

 

[Mr_O'B]

I think either a SB5000 or JB5 will be identical in terms of sound and feel. If I see anything, I will let you know.

Similar, but I think they tweaked the pickups on the JB5. However, I don't notice a difference.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

These sunburst SB5000’s are gorgeous! I also think the SB5000 has the absolute perfect active Jazz slap tone, bar none.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I had to post at least one more clip!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Here is a JB-4 for comparison. It sounds just as good to me!

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

These sunburst SB5000’s are gorgeous! I also think the SB5000 has the absolute perfect active Jazz slap tone, bar none.

Yes they are!! Not only the slap tone but Im equally impressed with finger style tones. Not too thin like I tend to find some other 70’s spaces pickup placement Jazz basses.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Yes they are!! Not only the slap tone but Im equally impressed with finger style tones. Not too thin like I tend to find some other 70’s spaces pickup placement Jazz basses.

It took me a while to realize it, but the SB500 creates the perfect active Jazz tone to my ears. My search is over. My Geddy is a really nice passive voice. It is certainly beefier than the SB5000 in passive mode.

 

[Thegrandwazoo]

Is there any difference (aside, obviously, from the extra string) between the SB5000 and SB4000? I've always kinda wanted a 4000, I played a JB4 and thought it felt like the best Jazz I'd ever played (and I briefly owned a US Lakland), and the SBs can be had for crazy good deals now and then. I've never given one much of a test, but the tones you're getting on the 5000 are quite impressive.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Is there any difference (aside, obviously, from the extra string) between the SB5000 and SB4000? I've always kinda wanted a 4000, I played a JB4 and thought it felt like the best Jazz I'd ever played (and I briefly owned a US Lakland), and the SBs can be had for crazy good deals now and then. I've never given one much of a test, but the tones you're getting on the 5000 are quite impressive.

I am certain the extra string is the only difference.

 

[Thegrandwazoo]

I am certain the extra string is the only difference.

I think if I ever have a real Jazz (mine are J bodies and necks with P pickups), it'll be an SB4000/JB4.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

My favorite Marcus tune on a SB4000.

This guy does a great job showcasing this bass getting that Marcus Tone.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

My favorite Marcus tune on a SB4000.

This guy does a great job showcasing this bass getting that Marcus Tone.

The kid has sweet double thumb technique; something I almost totally lack.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

The kid has sweet double thumb technique; something I almost totally lack.

You and me both. I have that on my list of things to do this summer.
Learn that double thumb technique .