#945170 - 07/06/00 05:18 AM
Carvin Bass - Model B4
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jpw@columbus.rr.com
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I hope this is the right forum for this type of question:
This model is Carvin's "low end" bass, the B4, with a bolt-on neck. I'm wondering if anyone's owned/played one and could give me any input on it and how much better/worse it is than any other bolt-on on the market.
I'm especially looking for reviews of a fretted model -- I've heard many for a fretless -- but I don't play fretless at the moment.
If you've played one or own one, do you prefer any electronics other than the stock? Things like that, etc...
Is it worth $500 w/case?
Thanks!
- John Wolanski
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#945171 - 07/06/00 10:48 PM
Re: Carvin Bass - Model B4
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suremann
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Hello,
I own a Carvin B4, a B5 that I built from the kit, and a Fender Jazz. The Carvins are pretty much all I play anymore. when I bought the B4, I was a little concerned that I didn't get to play it first, but Carvin has a good return policy so I gave it a try. They play well, keep their action, and sound good.
I would go ahead and get the active / passive electronics. I have it in the B5 and love the way the mids growl in active mode. Its that little extra juice that helps cut through a Marshal.
Hope this helps,
Chris
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#945172 - 07/07/00 02:05 AM
Re: Carvin Bass - Model B4
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jpw@columbus.rr.com
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Chris, thanks for the answer. I've got another question for you, if you don't mind:
On either model, did you opt for the HB2 bridge pickup, or just keep the Jazz-style. Also, for the regulars, did you get the single-coils or humbuckers?
Of all the pickups, which did you prefer?
Thanks, again.
- John
Originally posted by suremann@aol.com:
Hello,
I own a Carvin B4, a B5 that I built from the kit, and a Fender Jazz. The Carvins are pretty much all I play anymore. when I bought the B4, I was a little concerned that I didn't get to play it first, but Carvin has a good return policy so I gave it a try. They play well, keep their action, and sound good.
I would go ahead and get the active / passive electronics. I have it in the B5 and love the way the mids growl in active mode. Its that little extra juice that helps cut through a Marshal.
Hope this helps,
Chris
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#945173 - 07/07/00 11:53 PM
Re: Carvin Bass - Model B4
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suremann
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Both my Carvins have the H50N humbuckers. I bought both basses about a year before the HB pickups came out, and I haven't met anyone with the new alnico's yet, so I don't know how they sound. They look pretty cool though.
If you have any more questions let me know,
Chris
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