SB4000. Lousy pics, real ones soon.
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| Author: | AustinLeftyBass [ July 10th, 2012, 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | NBD! Carvin |
SB4000. Lousy pics, real ones soon.
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| Author: | amimbari [ July 10th, 2012, 1:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
pretty color but unusual with a white j in there and did the previous owner play inverted strings or was that the first thing you did to it ? |
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| Author: | AustinLeftyBass [ July 10th, 2012, 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
Ordered from the factory. Brand new bass. |
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| Author: | amimbari [ July 10th, 2012, 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
that's cool an inverted string bass right out of the box 
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| Author: | AustinLeftyBass [ July 10th, 2012, 1:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
Yep! That was a first for me. Open the case on a new lefty bass and be able to play it right away. Options ordered: Left-handed Surf Green White pickguard Cream pickup covers Chrome handrest Ebony fingerboard Engraved TRC Matching headstock Right-hand stringing |
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| Author: | amimbari [ July 10th, 2012, 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
did I ever ask you if you "can" play e-on top as something you can walk into a store and jam more than mary had a little lamb on it? or would it take a 6pack and a doobie to get that far? |
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| Author: | AustinLeftyBass [ July 10th, 2012, 2:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
amimbari wrote: did I ever ask you if you "can" play e-on top as something you can walk into a store and jam more than mary had a little lamb on it? or would it take a 6pack and a doobie to get that far? I "can" do that, but it'd probably sound better if anyone listening had "a 6pack and a doobie". |
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| Author: | bpa11 [ July 10th, 2012, 3:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
Congratulations! Looks pretty amazing...and unique. I take it that you're happy with how it came out. Just curious -- Anything about it that surprised you? |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ July 10th, 2012, 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
I like, Ronn! First Carvin I've ever liked the looks of too. Congrats on your new beauty. 
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| Author: | Frenchy-Lefty [ July 10th, 2012, 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
And...how does it sound? |
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| Author: | Carmine [ July 11th, 2012, 3:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
Being a Carvin fan, I've had a serious case of SB4000 GAS ever since they came out-- and this ain't helping me get over it Ronn. I'm fighting the urge to go to the Carvin site and start filling out an order form...  Man, I love those color choices! I think a 3 ply cream pearloid pickguard would look GREAT with the cream pickup covers and Surf Green finish . Looks like you went with passive electronics, right? |
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| Author: | fivebass52 [ July 11th, 2012, 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
I like the colors, the fact that they made you in "inverted" strung bass, and that they scribed your name into the truss cover... for a big company, they act like a local luthier at times... nice Bass! We're all eagerly awaiting your comments/reviews...... 
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| Author: | screambasses [ July 12th, 2012, 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
Carmine wrote: Being a Carvin fan, I've had a serious case of SB4000 GAS ever since they came out-- and this ain't helping me get over it Ronn. I'm fighting the urge to go to the Carvin site and start filling out an order form... Man, I love those color choices! I think a 3 ply cream pearloid pickguard would look GREAT with the cream pickup covers and Surf Green finish . Looks like you went with passive electronics, right? Well, what basses do you need to give up, for say, the $300-$400 range? ;-D pete |
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| Author: | AustinLeftyBass [ July 12th, 2012, 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
OK, first rehearsal with the new bass last night. I am VERY pleased. Tone is very "J" but much more punchier than my MIM Js. I adjusted exactly nothing, intonation and action were perfect. Balanced output string-to-string. First gig tonight. I went with the WBW guard for an old-school look. Passive 'cause I'm not a big fan of active EQ. I NEEd to take real pics but even then I'm afraid the beauty of this bass won't come thru, it's just purty! I'm torn between putting flats on, which is my standard string, or sticking with rounds, as it sounds fantastic as-is. Was a first for me, opening the case of a new bass and being able to play it right outta the box. They didn't even flinch when I asked for righty stringing. And having the handrest straight from the factory is nice, I always have to add them myself. This was my first Carvin custom order, may not be my last. |
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| Author: | AustinLeftyBass [ July 12th, 2012, 11:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
And...I went with the cream p/u covers because the whole look of the bass was gonna be "light" except the ebony board. I also chose WBW truss rod cover and white headstock logo. |
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| Author: | AustinLeftyBass [ July 12th, 2012, 11:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
And....no surprises. The order form is very specific, and they called me to make sure of a couple things before proceeding. Actually one surprise: It was delivered 2 days before the estimated ship date. |
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| Author: | Frenchy-Lefty [ July 12th, 2012, 4:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
I looks fantastic but I am surprised you did not ask them to relic it for you
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| Author: | AustinLeftyBass [ July 18th, 2012, 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NBD! Carvin |
Some slightly better pics, only afterward did I notice my son musta been playing with the camera and got fingerprints on the lens, oh well.     The headstock pic captures the color the best. |
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