Paul S Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) I got this jaw-droppingly beautiful bass in a trade with @sunfishabout 6 months ago and it has just been sitting in its case ever since apart from when @Soledad of this parish came to have a look at it The band I would have used this for has packed up and it seems a waste to have it sat here when I could release the funds for something else. What is there to say? Carvin AC40 4 string unlined fretless. Ultra slimline, weighs as much as a box of cereal. LR Baggs electronics, ebony neck, spruce top, mahogany neck. Looks are subjective, of course, but for my money this is the smartest looking electroacoustic bass out there, which is what seduced me - it is just so different and eye-catching. But it also sounds magnificent - currently sporting black nylon tapes it really does sing. The whole thing screams quality. Comes with a Protec semi-hard case which is as good as it gets. here is a link to Brian's (sunfish) original advert http://basschat.co.uk/topic/325817-traded-carvin-ac40-fretless-electro-acoustic-bass/?tab=comments#comment-3535889 it is in exactly the same condition now as when I picked it up with those same tiny marks as originally described and had probably 2hrs playing since then so I am asking what I paid which is £650. Collection from Benfleet in Essex, meet half-way or could deliver within 50 miles for fuel - always open to discussion. But absolutely no courier. I would be very interested in a trade with a Barefaced Two10 with a small cash adjustment my way, if that appeals to anyone Obrigado! Edited November 15, 2019 by Paul S 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledad Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Love this bass. I would seriously snap it up if I could justify it (but i'm selling 2 basses at the mo). I played a Godin and much preferred this Carvin - it's a lot of serious quality with a fab neck and brilliant electro-acoustic fretless goodness. Anyone even vagualy interested I recommend you get to play it - that would clinch it I reckon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunfish Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Tis truly a thing of beauty and very playable. Very tempted to buy it back but im currently selling two basses myself with a view to thin the heard. Im sure it will be snapped up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Oh blimey I've always fancied one of those. If I had spare dosh swilling around you'd be hearing from me. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 19 hours ago, Paul S said: Is that three La Bellas and one Rotosound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 I don't know for sure as those are the strings it came with. But from the look of the silks, most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pajhartley Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 PM'd, thanks Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 And on hold.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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