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[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1344335339' post='1762860'] I'd like one of their new Jazz basses...odd looking body but great tone, and kinda cool that they went with a different shape. Thing is, they are like £800 custom made over in the USA. Once you get it here, its more like £1300... [/quote] My SB5000 should arrive end of this month. Got a gig up at Beamish Hall on 17th November, could possibly bring it over so you could have a try, if you're interested and not too far away from Beamish. Personally, I wasn't in the slightest bit bothered that it costs £800 in the US and £1300 (actually, mine is £1265) over here. If it plays, sounds, feels and looks like a £1300 bass I'll be well happy!

Carvin SB5000! Choose the colour, body wood, neck wood, fingerboard wood, hardware colour, fret size and some other features, then have a massive night out with the 200 quid you have left over!

Apart from the fact that mine arrived from Thomann slightly damaged and it is a bit hissy (only notice at low volumes) my Promethean hasn't missed a beat.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1345541871' post='1778535'] I'm actually in the shop today and just received a request for a quote on a Carvin - better get back to 'work' [/quote] That'll have been me, then!!

Specs finalised and order going in tomorrow! Specs below. [url="http://www.carvinworld.com/cart/cart.php?id=3570d29a0d93c4b839035f4d584d5fe6"]http://www.carvinworld.com/cart/cart.php?id=3570d29a0d93c4b839035f4d584d5fe6[/url]

What was your opinion?

Rather excited to say that this week I'll be putting in my order for a Carvin SB5000. Like quite a lot of you out there I've read the rave reviews they get in the States on Talk Bass and seen the vids on You Tube and decided it's time to pull the trigger. I know there's recently been a bit of interest on BC, but no one has gone for one. I'll let you all know what I think when it arrives in a couple of months time! I would also be very happy for anyone who also is interested in them to come and have a try out. I must also take this opportunity to big up the guys at Bass Gear, who are taking care of my order and have given great service and a great deal. Particular praise to BC's very own molan, a true gent and absolute top man! Anyway, here's a link to one that is pretty much identical to the one I'll be ordering. Forward to 4:50 to hear what it sounds like. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWprlDDLoO8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWprlDDLoO8[/url]

Indeed!

Deal agreed! Specifications decided! As soon as I can get down to Bass Gear with my bass it will be countdown to lovely new SB5000 time! Very happy with the service so far! I'll be happy for anyone to come and try it out when I get it. Form an orderly queue!

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1345414142' post='1777323'] I'm covering for Phil the owner of BassGear for 2 days this week whilst he's on holiday Hope it's Ok to post as I'm just trying to keep people up to date and not specifically trying to flog anything. The core Carvin business model is to make each customer's bass individually. However, with such a low 'installed base' in the UK it's near impossible for people to try one out so it's unsurprising that people won't order them blind = a bit of a vicious circle Phil is planning to get about 4-5 in stock for demo purposes (of course they will be for sale as well) so that people can really test them out and he can now quote on any of the Carvin range in any sort of custom spec anyone might fancy. I've spoken to the Carvin guys in the last week, on Phil's behalf, and they are really keen to put more effort into increasing their UK business. They now have a much better distribution hub over here that will stock a lot of the different amps & cabs (because these aren't made to order) with really fast delivery times. They do make some pretty impressive amps, amazing price for 'Made in USA' kit with valves in the pre-amp stage etc. A couple of us were trying a BX500 through a little Bag End 1x10 this week. Sounded huge for such a tiny little rig! I have to admit that I'm really quite excited to try some of the basses as well. I promise to give Phil a swift kick about these when he gets back from holiday at the end of the week [/quote] Currently in discussions with a view to ordering an SB5000 in the next week or so. Very stoked!!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1344755057' post='1768704'] Agree.... and as much as you may not want to, no one is going to go Carvin over a Fender....assuming either is made well enough. [/quote] I would and I love Fenders! What I've seen and heard of the SB5000, it's obviously a pretty serious bit of kit. If I was torn between two basses of the same value I'd take the best one, not the best known one.

Decent bass player, decent reader, decent gear, decent voice, decent chap! Own transport, loads of experience. Looking for paid work in the Yorkshire area, will travel for right gigs. Functions, pubs, theatres, whatever. Regular work to supplement day job. Cheers!

OK, so I need to send a message to someone with some pictures which are in my attachments (in the Manage My Attachments bit). How does one go about doing such a thing? Seems attachments can't be used in messages, or am I just such a Luddite? Ta.

[quote name='cloudburst' timestamp='1338111857' post='1669646'] I'm with the OP on this. I don't really like the black blocks. But diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks. In fact - block inlays on anything Fender that isn't a Jazz causes me to question all I believed in during the 70s :-) Aargh. Since back in the day, I've had a 1974 Jazz in mocha brown with maple neck and pearl blocks. I've always loved it. CB [/quote] Yeah, I love it as well!! If you ever think of parting with it, give me first dibs!

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1334420042' post='1616023'] I think Martin McAloon from Prefab Sprout used to have one in the 80's. [/quote] He did indeed, which, if I'm not mistaken, he sold to BossHog from this very forum. I don't think he still has it, though.

This would be my choice.... http://ews-us.com/item_triLogic2.php

Just received alyctes' copy today (cheers!). Should have it finished by the weekend. Who's next?