Ebony and Idolatry

[vito]

After messing around with a couple Alembics recently and a 4002 at MARF, I've become enamored with the tone of ebony fretboards. So I'm on the hunt for a bargain [since a 4002 ain't gonna happen.]

Anybody know who else makes basses with ebony boards in the 2k range? I can get a new Alembic for $2200, but the body shape of that model leaves a lot to be desired IMHO.

[cheyenne]

Carvin uses ebony. You can get one decked out with quilt, 18v electronics and about any option you can think of for less than $1500.00

I've used a "budjet" model B4 for years. Great little gigging bass.

Their new "Icon" bass looks interesting.

www.carvin.com

[thumper]

scott, how did you like the carvin b4. is it comparable to the fender american jass or better?

[vito]

Thanks for the tip, Scott.

Anybody else have any experience with Carvin?

[thumper]

michael, i've never played one before but i have friends that own them and are very pleased with them.

[cheyenne]

I've used Carvin stuff for years, never had a problem. Had a real nice LB-76 six string a few years ago, but couldnt get a handle on the 6th string.

My B4 is set up pretty much like a Jazz bass, and sounds good. Kindof an '80's sounding bass, if that makes any sense.

I've gigged with it so much it buzzes like crazy and needs a refret.

[jps]

My Carvin SC90 is a great guitar, although some of the hardware could be better. (I feel that way about lots of instruments and their hardware, so this really isn't a knock on Carvin, per se.)

[cheyenne]

I agree with the hardware, although I see that they use the Hipshot Style "A" bridge on their basses now.

I've been thinking of ordering a new 5 string for a while.

The only downside on Carvin is re-sale value. Pitiful. Check Ebay for some real bargains.