Very cool video about how Carvins are made

[MadMan118]

This video made me go running for my Carvin 4 string and play it an hour or so.

 

[YCBass]

My custom order 2000 LB76 (koa, maple, ebony) was my main (and only) bass till I sold it on 2007 - I still kick myself for doing that, I would love to have it back. Yes, the electronics weren't the best but if you have a great amp (and hands/feel) you can have great tone - right? Craftsmanship is outstanding. I wish they offered a 6 with slightly wider spacing, I'd be all about it!

 

[hbarcat]

Anytime the assembly line stops, it is a major (that is spelled EXPENSIVE) problem. That's why they don't do it. They are a very sophisticated manufacturer and could do it if it was in their best interest. Obviously they don't think it is.

That would be true if their pickups were put on by moving assembly line but they are done off of carts where individual guitars are put on a table, the electronics are installed and the guitar is put back on the cart and another guitar takes its place. They could easily do guitars with 'pickup deleted' as an option (or paint deleted, or bridge deleted or whatever) but the fact is they are making a conscious decision to only sell complete instruments. They believe it will harm their image to release guitars and basses that are not fully functional.

 

[srxplayer]

I love CNC machines. I could watch that stuff all day.