CMR Bass Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 Are there many Carvin players out there? I've just picked up an beautiful 5 string exotic koa 5 strings to replace my GMR. It's the first Carvin I've played let alone actually own and I have to say I am very impressed. It's a beautiful neck thru 35.25" flamed koa model with an ebony fretboard. The slightly longer scale length really tightens up the strings and gives the bass such a punch and tone that I've heard from no other bass. Are there any other Carvin players out there? Which basses were you playing before and what made you switch to Carvin? Look forward to hear from other players out there! [attachment=164518:IMG_0450.JPG] [attachment=164519:IMG_0451.JPG] [attachment=164520:IMG_0453.JPG] [attachment=164521:IMG_0462.JPG] Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 That's a nice bass. Love the headstock. I think someone sold a bunny Brunel model on here a while back. Lovely green. Don't see many of the around, apart from the. Old American bass magazines. Bump this thread Quote
CMR Bass Posted June 7, 2014 Author Posted June 7, 2014 Thanks Ray, yeah they are rare as hen's teeth. I'm really fussy when it comes to instruments and go through basses like no one's business. This bass really has so much going for it that it could be a keeper. I prefer neck thru 5 strings, exotic woods, active/passive, ebony boards, USA made, boutique basses and this has it all. The neck is slightly wider than my previous GMR 5 string basses along with a longer scale length but it's not a major noticeable difference but there definitely is in TONE! I've never tried or even seen any other Carvin basses but the Bunny Brunel, Sekou Bunch & Brian Bromberg basses do look great. It seems that players with an initial B in their name can only play a Carvin - haha ) Quote
haimesy Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 I love them I have 2 ...fretted and fretless SB4001s . Got the fretless only last week custom made through bass gear. Enjoy yours.. The necks are great and they sound fab...John Quote
BassBunny Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 I've got a Bunny Brunel, but with a Marleaux neck, (long story). Great Bass and going nowhere. [attachment=164555:Marvin2.jpg][attachment=164556:Marvin6.jpg] Quote
CMR Bass Posted June 7, 2014 Author Posted June 7, 2014 Hi John, thanks for posting a reply. Yeah the SB series seem like excellent basses from what I've read; I think it is pretty hard to beat Carvin on quality. The only bass that I think could out-do the build quaity of the one I have is probably a Fodera. Yeah I've heard that Bass Gear are now stocking Carvin which is a good move. They've also got a nice Fodera Matt Garrison model in stock but the probem is I don't have £6.5k, wish I had. Quote
CMR Bass Posted June 7, 2014 Author Posted June 7, 2014 Very nice Bunny Brunel model, almost looks similar to my XB75P. How long have you had her? Quote
BassBunny Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) Since 2008, so 6+ years. Here's the full story. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/3725-carvin-marleaux-bb75-custom-made-bass/page__hl__carvin I swapped the pre-amp for a 3-band Glockenklang one a couple of years ago and that has made it even better. There is a very personal story attached to the purchase of this bass and as I said above, it's going nowhere. Edited June 7, 2014 by BassBunny Quote
JapanAxe Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 Bass Gear are dealers for Carvin, they generally have 2 or 3 in. Quote
Conan Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) To the OP: How long have you had that bass and where did you get it? It looks very like the one that I owned for a while and sold to Pinball on here.... It had a few previous owners too - http://basschat.co.uk/topic/177749-sold-beautiful-carvin-xb-75p-5-string-bass/page__hl__carvin It's a gorgeous bass with a fantastic range of tones and it is very playable - top choice, and certainly the best five string I ever owned. Sadly, I just found that five strings was not for me... Of course, if this is a different bass - forget what I just said! Edited June 7, 2014 by Conan Quote
CMR Bass Posted June 7, 2014 Author Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) Hi Conan, I bought it from a guy off ebey only just recently. I know the previous owner is a member of bass chat but I'm not sure of his username. It very well could be the same one. Do you have the serial number, that'd confirm it. I doubt there's many of this particular model around. If it's had a few owners it hasn't seem much use as it's in beautiful condition. Edited June 7, 2014 by CMR Bass Quote
Conan Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 No, I don't take much notice of serial numbers I'm afraid - but the bass was certainly in immaculate condition. Like you say, there aren't many of these around - which is odd as they are extremely well made, great to play and very nice sounding. If five string basses were my thing (or I had more perserverance) I would still have it! Quote
CMR Bass Posted June 7, 2014 Author Posted June 7, 2014 Yeah, she's an absolute beaut! I've just restrung it E-C with 28-95 D'Addario round wounds. I've never played a bass with as much growl as this one. Quote
Pinball Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1402162959' post='2470651'] To the OP: How long have you had that bass and where did you get it? It looks very like the one that I owned for a while and sold to Pinball on here.... It had a few previous owners too - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/177749-sold-beautiful-carvin-xb-75p-5-string-bass/page__hl__carvin"]http://basschat.co.u...age__hl__carvin[/url] It's a gorgeous bass with a fantastic range of tones and it is very playable - top choice, and certainly the best five string I ever owned. Sadly, I just found that five strings was not for me... Of course, if this is a different bass - forget what I just said! [/quote] Same one Conan, its an absolute peach. I loved the sound and had Status Half's on it. Nice and light too. I went back to playing 4's for a while and traded it for an Esh. I have very fond memories of it. [quote name='CMR Bass' timestamp='1402165621' post='2470702'] Yeah, she's an absolute beaut! I've just restrung it E-C with 28-95 D'Addario round wounds. I've never played a bass with as much growl as this one. [/quote] I saw it on ebay and the think the add was way off as I was pretty sure it was a 2000's bass. That means it benefitted from Carvin upgrades in the late 90's, which included great pups. It's in the Carvin Museum as Dougal's bass here: [url="http://www.carvinmuseum.com/playersgallery/xb75.html"]http://www.carvinmus...llery/xb75.html[/url] I rate it as on a par with anything else that I tried. Congratulations on a nice bass Edited June 7, 2014 by Pinball Quote
funkyfingers Posted February 29, 2016 Posted February 29, 2016 recently got my Brian bromberg 5-string with piezo - a keeper, what else to say - completely unknown und underrated, well here in switzerland... cheers Quote
kodiakblair Posted February 29, 2016 Posted February 29, 2016 Hey funkyfingers I've the previous Bromberg bass, the Peavey B-Quad also with piezos. The man sure knows what he likes in a bass Quote
jassbass Posted February 29, 2016 Posted February 29, 2016 I had this bass,great bass especially finger playing Quote
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