mcourter
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my new used bass
Once again I'm utterly stymied trying to post pics here. But, in any event, here's a link to pics of my new bass, a Carvin I got on ebay: http://www.carvinbbs.com/viewtopic.php?t=10370 This is a terrific instrument, my first 5 string, and I wanted to share it with my friends here too. Mark
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 15:25:19
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Looks nice. I always thought neck-thru's look cool, though I've never owned one.
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 16:47:00
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You should see my .... oh wait wrong forum
Kinda like my Alembic. Cool.
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 16:51:50
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Hey that's a really nice looking bass. I have a Fender P-bass from about 2000 and I seldom use it. I've never understood how people could buy an instrument off ebay without having the luxury of playing it first. Know what I mean? I'm actually curious as to what you guys do to make sure you get a quality instrument... A buddy of mine bought a used Paul Reed Smith (PRS) guitar off of eBay and that thing is amazing! Beautiful too. Thanks.
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 16:59:44
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That looks great Mark - hope you got a bargain mate!
Just out of interest, what do you tune the extra string to? Is it tuned like the second string on a guitar to B, I think I'd be tempted to tune it to a C.
Steve
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mcourter
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 17:13:12
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Kiss - I agree, it iscertainly taking achance, and it's my first ebay purchase, so I was apprehensive. However, I've talked to quite a lot of people who have bought instruments on ebay with considerable success. In this case it worked out great. Steve - I tune it to B, I imagine that's traditional, like a guitar. And I did get a terrific bargain. Brand new this bass is more than $1200, add the hardshell case and the little practice amp that came with it........it was a steal at $600! My hands aren't that big, so the extra string saves me a stretch on some tunes. I'm jazzed!
post edited by mcourter - 2008/09/11 17:15:02
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 17:17:02
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Wow - better than half price, nice one Mark!
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 17:27:29
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Mark, to post a pic here (or there  ) you need to upload the jpg to a site like Photobucket or Imageshack, then paste the link between the [image] [/image] markers.
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 18:04:21
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Nice bass. I had a Carvin Bass & 6-String Double Neck, pearl white. It was very nice. I regret ever selling that thing but I could say that about a good number of guitars over the years. Nice addition to your toolbox! Take care, Bob
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 18:18:34
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I've never understood how people could buy an instrument off ebay without having the luxury of playing it first. Know what I mean? I'm actually curious as to what you guys do to make sure you get a quality instrument... I have a friend who's bought a bunch of guitars on e-bay. It's always a moment of excitement when they arrive. I think his philosophy is that, with the money he saves overall, even if he occasionally gets stuck with an instrument he's unhappy with he's still coming out ahead in the long run. And sure beats spending time at a GC!
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 19:45:06
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That's cool Mark. It's a great looking bass.
Nothing like the feeling of a great score.
Cheers!
Mike
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 19:52:46
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Ste - 5 string bass has a low B like a 7 string geetar, the 6 string bass has an extra high string which is not usually b like a guitar, but C... edit - normally, you can tune the 5th string higher so the tuning goes e - a - d - g - c too...but 99/100 the extra string is first and lower...
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 20:42:01
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ORIGINAL: aaronk
And sure beats spending time at a GC!
ROFL, I agree! Everytime I go into that place I leave with nothing but disappointment. And what's even worse is that Guitar Center seems to only be hiring young teenager kids with zero experience instead of qualified well-trained musicians. Tsk tsk... Anyway, I'd like to get my hands on a Paul Reed Smith (PRS) guitar pretty soon. Those things just play so well!
post edited by The_Kiss - 2008/09/11 20:44:23
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Jessie Sammler
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 22:04:44
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ROFL, I agree! Everytime I go into that place I leave with nothing but disappointment. And what's even worse is that Guitar Center seems to only be hiring young teenager kids with zero experience instead of qualified well-trained musicians. Tsk tsk... +1 It's like a self-serve showroom for the Musician's Friend catalog. I could go on, but that would be another thread. Nice Carvin, though.
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mcourter
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 22:05:05
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Well, thanks for the tip, Mark. I'm kind of embarrassed to have bought a 5 string without ever having played one, and to have assumed that the extra string is higher.  I might find it more useful to tune EADGB, since my mindset is that of a longtime guitarist. So you're saying it's usually tuned BEADG?
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 22:06:08
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ORIGINAL: mcourter
Well, thanks for the tip, Mark. I'm kind of embarrassed to have bought a 5 string without ever having played one, and to have assumed that the extra string is higher. I might find it more useful to tune EADGB, since my mindset is that of a longtime guitarist. So you're saying it's usually tuned BEADG?
Yes. Some players will get heavy strings and go lower. The guy in Korn probably does that.
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mcourter
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 22:07:02
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ORIGINAL: jamesg1213
Mark, to post a pic here (or there ) you need to upload the jpg to a site like Photobucket or Imageshack, then paste the link between the [image] [/image] markers.
James, the one time I tried that it worked, I copied it from the Discotheque and pasted it here. I tried copying it from the Carvin site and pasting it here, as you suggested, between the image markers, but to no avail. I copy, but when I right click here, Paste is not among the options; it's grayed out. C'est la vie
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/11 22:13:34
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ORIGINAL: Jessie Sammler
ORIGINAL: mcourter
Well, thanks for the tip, Mark. I'm kind of embarrassed to have bought a 5 string without ever having played one, and to have assumed that the extra string is higher. I might find it more useful to tune EADGB, since my mindset is that of a longtime guitarist. So you're saying it's usually tuned BEADG?
Yes. Some players will get heavy strings and go lower. The guy in Korn probably does that.
Holy Toledo! Jessie it's good to see you in these parts again, we've missed you. By the way, I nearly followed one of your suggestions while replacing some pups in a cheap yard sale Epi LP. You had recommended the Seymour Duncan '59 reissue in the neck and the JB in the bridge. I did the latter but put the Jazz pickup in the neck. My cheap used yard sale guitar now sounds fantastic! I couldn't be happier with it. It SCREAMS! Thanks for the advice.
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/12 00:20:34
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A nice bass is a thing of beauty. Congratulations on your purchase! The main reason that I got a five-string is that I've always felt that low E just isn't low enough. Sometimes it's nice to walk down and keep walking.  If you tune it to B, it allows you to do the same patterns as on the other strings, which makes improv a breeze. I've heard of guys tuning a four-string as B-E-A-D, and was thinking about it, then decided to just go for a five-string. Glad I did! I do have to admit that the first couple of times I jammed with people I ended up hitting the wrong strings, since there was an extra one in the mix. Now that I'm used to it, I'd probably have trouble going back to a four-string. Plus, I'd miss that big, beefy B.
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/12 03:02:47
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I have several friends that play Carvins and they love them. You got a very nice instument there! The fact that you bought it without playing it first just kind of goes along with the Carvin philosophy, you know it will be good if it says Carvin on the headstock. I don't have one myself but if one of you would like to give me one feel free to PM me.
BTW: Jessie, Welcome back!
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/12 08:27:29
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Mark - right click the image on the Carvin forum and choose 'copy image location', then paste that here, like this; 
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/12 11:03:32
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And what's even worse is that Guitar Center seems to only be hiring young teenager kids with zero experience instead of qualified well-trained musicians. FWIW, That's because kids (living at home) are the only ones who can afford to work at GC or SamAsh. Ironically, I actually like our local GC. They set me up to checkout whatever piece I'm interested in... and leave me alone until I'm ready to buy or leave. I typically like to go in on a Sunday... which cuts down on the "background noise".
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/12 11:20:36
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ORIGINAL: Jim Roseberry
I typically like to go in on a Sunday... which cuts down on the "background noise".
REALLY?!? Man, I wish! I can't go anytime but over lunch on a Monday to check anything out without getting destroyed by folks shredding or playing "Smoke on the Water!" Ugh! LOL Corey
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/12 11:46:33
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REALLY?!? Man, I wish! I can't go anytime but over lunch on a Monday to check anything out without getting destroyed by folks shredding or playing "Smoke on the Water!" In Columbus, Saturday seems to be THE day for young shredders. In particular, I like checking out basses (call it a hobby as I'm not a real bass player)... and GC moved the upper-tier basses into one of the practice rooms at the back of the store. Absolutely perfect!
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/12 12:15:28
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Mark, nice Carvin and what a steal!
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mcourter
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/12 12:21:14
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Mark - right click the image on the Carvin forum and choose 'copy image location', then paste that here, like this James, I thought that was a splendid idea, except that when I right click on the pic, "copy image location" is not among the options, only "copy" is. Alas, it could very well be this aging computer I have at work that is the real problem
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/12 13:36:52
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Nice! I've always liked Carvin's. I pretty much had to stop getting more basses after I got my Variax...and it doesn't have an Carvin models... 
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mcourter
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/12 13:53:02
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Nice! I've always liked Carvin's. I pretty much had to stop getting more basses after I got my Variax...and it doesn't have an Carvin models...
There remains hope: Carvin makes a synth access guitar....I'm not sure about a bass, though
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/12 17:27:53
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ORIGINAL: mgh
Ste - 5 string bass has a low B like a 7 string geetar, the 6 string bass has an extra high string which is not usually b like a guitar, but C...
edit - normally, you can tune the 5th string higher so the tuning goes e - a - d - g - c too...but 99/100 the extra string is first and lower...
Thanks for the clarification Mark. I can see the advantage of tuning a higher string to C because it would keep the octaves two strings and two frets apart, but the lower tuning would sound great I reckon. Steve
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mcourter
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RE: my new used bass
2008/09/12 22:09:04
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I'm still a novice, so I imagine I'll try both tunings, just to shake up the mindset, you know...............
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