Would you agree this is a solid bass?

Kyle Heller (114)

Bass Equipment Forum · 5/15/2006 9:43 PM

Alright, well I am looking to buy a new bass and I am pretty much set on Carvin but before I buy anything I just wanted to post the specs and see if anyone sees a problem.

I have decided to go with the LB series 5 string. (LB75)

Construction/scale: neck-through, 34" scale
Body: alder
Neck: Maple neck-through, graphite reinforced
Neck width: 1.75" wide @ nut, 2.75" wide @ 24th fret
Fingerboard: ebony - 14" radius
Inlays: standard dot
Hardware: Chrome
Bridge: Hipshot with strings fed through body
Frets: 24 medium jumbo .103" wide X .048" tall
Pickups: 2 Soap Bar Humbicking
Electronics: Active/passive electronics w/ master volume, pickup blend, active bass, mid, treble
Tuners: Carvin premium 20:1 ratio
Color: Jet black
Guitar dimensions: 45.6" long, 12.6" wide body, 1.63" thick body
Weight: 8.75 lbs

Additions: Dunlop strap locks, Asymmetrical neck.

I also have chosen to ask them to hold finishing the neck, Paint or Otherwise, due to the fact I wish to do my own stained tung oil finish after I receieve it. (I don't like the contrast of the Maple with the black body)

So how does that sound to you? Fairly good setup? The price is just over $1100 with tax/shipping.

--Kyle

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Re: Would you agree this is a solid bass?

5/16/2006 5:58 AM

Brian Sharpe (21051) wrote:

Carvin make beautifully crafted, highly playable basses at great prices. I got mine (5 string, bolt on neck) last January and it is great! I wouldn't hesitate to but another (except for the fact my wife would probably kill me if I bought a another bass LOL).

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5/16/2006 9:31 AM

Derek Still (14266) wrote:

Easily solved Brian!

buy it, and make out a new will leaving it to me!

On second thoughts, make out the will FIRST, then buy it.

dags

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Re: Would you agree this is a solid bass?

5/16/2006 4:00 PM

Brian Sharpe (21051) wrote:

Great idea Dags, I'll call my lawyer right now to have my will updated. You won't mind if it comes with a little blood on it as she'll probably bash me in with it? LOL

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Re: Would you agree this is a solid bass?

5/16/2006 1:08 PM

Paul Warren (15294) wrote:

So you're at your bass limit too? I'm pretty sure purchasing another wouldn't be too good for my health either. LOL

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5/16/2006 1:48 PM

Brian Sharpe (21051) wrote:

Yes, sadly my poor deluded wife has this bizarre idea that 3 is enough. Personally, I'm inclined to think that, assuming you came across the right deals or won the lottery, one for every day of the week sounds about right.

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5/16/2006 2:17 PM

Paul Warren (15294) wrote:

LOL I came up with the same number but for different reasons. I figure everyone needs 1 each of the classics, Fender, RIC, Gibson, MM. One oddity like Stienberger. One boutique bass. And, because all the above are too valuble to haul around everwhere, one kick around bass.

BTW I think I've found a way around my bass limit. I've been telling my wife I'm interested in building one. This approach seems to be working as she hasn't said no. hahaha

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5/16/2006 3:26 PM

Brian Sharpe (21051) wrote:

Another approach that I've found my wife warming up to is the "investment" angle. What sealed the deal when I picked up my Japanese p-bass was the fact that it was very well priced and that I could probably sell it on eBay right now for more than I paid for it. The logical extension of that is in another 10 or 20 years when I kick the bucket who knows what it may be worth!

I'll have to try the building one ploy (after I've finished the gazebo, the new fence, renovating the master bath, renovating the kithchen.....)LOL

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5/16/2006 3:41 PM

Paul Warren (15294) wrote:

I already used the "investment" angle to get my 4001 so I won't get away with that again for a while. LOL

BTW, you haven't finished the gazebo yet? Better get cracking, that list seems to be growing. At that rate you'll be too old to build a bass by the time you can. hahaha

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5/16/2006 4:06 PM

Brian Sharpe (21051) wrote:

The gazebo should be done by the end of the month if the weather co-operates. Our friends at Home Depot dropped of another load of lumber last Saturday (the garage smells like a giant cedar chest right now) but it rained the whole weekend. It's just the trim, railing & screening that needs to be finished.

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5/16/2006 3:46 PM

Greg Rhodus (7832) wrote:

Glad my wife dont set me at no 3 bass limit.....i got 6 already...lol....fortunatley as long as i keep bills paid, the house problems fixed, and the vehicles running good my wife doesnt complain about how much music equipment i buy......she actually complains i dont play enough.....which is why i am building a new bedroom so i can take one of the current ones for a music room :-)

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5/16/2006 4:11 PM

Brian Sharpe (21051) wrote:

Sounds like shes a keeper! I expect if our house was bigger it would be less of an issue but the kids seem to be occupying more space each day (they're so much more manageable when they're little)and I also have (please don't tar & feather me) 3 guitars and a Marshall half stack so I can't really complain.

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5/17/2006 7:37 PM

Greg Rhodus (7832) wrote:

hey i got 4 guitars myself....drum machine and a couple keyboards....i could spend every spare dime i got on music equipment.....woudl love to have my own shop but i would find it hard to part with any of it....lol

my house is small but with only the wife and i it makes it cozy and since eventually i get my own music room all i need after that is a nice woddshop in the back yard.

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