Which do I keep?

[Texan]

I regret dumping my SB5000. Don't do it.

 

[five7]

I would vote, sell both but that is not available.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Didn't see a poll option for sell them both.

In any case, working on the setup for your Pedulla sounds like a great idea. How many different string types have you tried on it so far?

I have had Cobalt Flats, Nickel Rounds, and another set I can’t remember.

 

[DavC]

SB has nice looking wood ... as much as i i like bound/blocks , the SB neck is very pretty ..!!

mods can make either sound however you'd like ..! like the SB feel of the neck better = question answered

 

[JohnArnson]

I prefered the tone of the Carvin SB500 by far.

Actually really really liked it, whereas I didn't care much for the tone of the Sire V7 at all.

I would keep the Carvin without doubt and sell off the Sire.

 

[Passinwind]

I have had Cobalt Flats, Nickel Rounds, and another set I can’t remember.

Both of those choices (DR Sunbeams in my case) made for a lot of mwah on the fretless I've tried them on. On my other fretless I've only tried Pressurewounds so far, and that bass can transition to no mwah pretty readily, even though it has an epoxied board. Especially if I favor the neck pickup, which I mostly do.

 

[TheDominoKid]

Keep the Carvin. You can always find another Sire if you catch the GAS bug again.

 

[J-Mags]

Based on the demos only, I'd go for the Carvin. I understand that Sire cuts through a bit better, and the example you posted was instructions, but I'm confident that an experienced church bass player like yourself can make himself heard on most axes. And there's a supple bottom note that makes the Carvin actually more audible on most demos.

 

[mellowgerman]

Another vote for keeping the Carvin. Sounds great and I always thought those were a cool spin on the jazz bass design. Also, never played a Carvin that I didn't find to be comfy

 

[onda'bass]

Ditch the sire, I have played both so I have my opinions.

 

[bassrique]

I voted to keep the better looking body and headstock. It's the Sire that's the keeper.

Does the Sire neck strain your hand? If that's an issue I change my vote.

 

[devo1]

The SB5000 was my main bass for years. The neck profile makes the bass so enjoyable to play. It's just a better instrument...

 

[johnson79]

I bought the Carvin used so I could break even most likely if I sold it. The Sire came through a trade. I guess it would be worth $500, not counting shipping, or a net $400 if shipping is included in the $500.

In that case, I'd still try and move the Sire. I imagine that might sell quicker, but who knows.

 

[fhm555]

Just keep both. Put the one you play the least in the closet (out of sight out of mind) and forget about it unless you have no choice, i voted to keep both but like the majority here, if you are determined to shed one, let go of the one you can replace at will if you feel like it down the line.

 

[rtslinger]

I am thinning the herd before I get the American Geddy Lee. I think one five string Jazz, my Pentabuzz plus my Peavey Fury (P-Bass) should be enough. One active Jazz five needs to go. The Carvin and Sire are the candidates.

I voted keep both if you can.

 

[JoshS]

I don't know, Dr. Cheese, but I sure hope you keep posting vids playing all of these!
Excited for you to have the USA GL (and hopefully film), b/c I have one on order myself.

 

[Chasarms]

I would sell them both and pick up a nice used Valenti or Sadowsky Metro.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I voted keep both if you can.

I am inclined to keep both although reducing my collection makes a lot of sense to me.

 

[B-Mac]

I am thinning the herd before I get the American Geddy Lee. I think one five string Jazz, my Pentabuzz plus my Peavey Fury (P-Bass) should be enough. One active Jazz five needs to go. The Carvin and Sire are the candidates.

Keep the sire and send me the Carvin!

^
This (except ‘me’ would be me and not @BakedMaple)

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I voted to keep the better looking body and headstock. It's the Sire that's the keeper.

Does the Sire neck strain your hand? If that's an issue I change my vote.

I have no problem playing the Sire. The Carvin neck is thinner front to back and has wider spacing at 19mm instead of the Sire that is 17-17.5mm.