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Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: cheyenne on October 15, 2010, 04:50:07 AM

Title: Got a new bass..
Post by: cheyenne on October 15, 2010, 04:50:07 AM
Carvin BB70. Satin Copperhead metallic, black hardware. A birthday gift from my wife.

(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee150/samsplace32/Carvin%20BB70/barBB70.jpg)
Title: Re: Got a new bass..
Post by: Basvarken on October 15, 2010, 05:32:23 AM
congratulations x 2!
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Post by: patman on October 15, 2010, 06:24:27 AM
You are a lucky man!
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Post by: Garrett on October 15, 2010, 07:00:43 AM
Sweet!   ;D  Happy birthday and congrats on the new bass, it`s a real beauty!
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Post by: birdie on October 15, 2010, 07:37:33 AM
How is it? :thumbsup:
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Post by: the mojo hobo on October 15, 2010, 08:58:05 AM
Nice!!
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Post by: cheyenne on October 15, 2010, 09:49:20 AM
I dont like the Carvin strings that come stock on their basses, (too stiff for me),,so I tossed a new set of D'Adarrio XL-170's on her, tweaked the neck, and took a bit out of the nut and I have to say she's coming along very nicely. After a week,, she's really settling in.

Very versatile tone, from warm to aggressive with a great slap tone. I think it will be a really nice gigging bass. Balance is great as well.
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Post by: Pilgrim on October 15, 2010, 04:15:51 PM
GERAT color!! Also just about as graceful a body as I've seen on a Carvin.  Nice bass.
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Post by: chromium on October 15, 2010, 04:18:23 PM
agreed on the color- really nice choice!
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Post by: exiledarchangel on October 16, 2010, 01:38:25 AM
Very nice color indeed! Carvins are very well made, I'm sure you will enjoy that bass!
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Post by: Lefty SSB on October 16, 2010, 01:45:34 AM
Perfect fall shade!  :)  Happy b-day & play with pride!
Title: Re: Got a new bass..
Post by: cheyenne on October 16, 2010, 06:50:08 AM
Quote from: exiledarchangel on October 16, 2010, 01:38:25 AM
Very nice color indeed! Carvins are very well made, I'm sure you will enjoy that bass!

Actually, I'm no stranger to Carvin basses:

Here's my '00 B4 in sapphire blue, the '10 BB70 and my '08 ICON 4P in Deep triplestep Dragonburst.

The new BB70 is really hard to photograph, the finish wants to wash out in this group photo

(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee150/samsplace32/Carvin%20BB70/groupsun.jpg)

Title: Re: Got a new bass..
Post by: exiledarchangel on October 17, 2010, 03:13:13 AM
That Dragonburst finish is just CRAZY I tell ya!