Conference napalm::guitar

1001.0. "HELP!! I need a CARVIN 5 STRING BASS" by POLAR::CALDWELL () Wed Nov 30 1988 17:15

    Back in March of this year, I posted a note asking for suggestions
    on 5 string basses. For all of your responses I thank you. 
    Taking the advice of one respondent, I called Carvin and had
    a catalogue sent up to me. I sure liked most of what I saw.
    But, at the time, I didn't have the scratch to make any moves.
    Well, I have the scratch now, but lo and behold, I've gotten
    even cheaper than I was before.
    
    Getting to the point, here is what I'm looking for:
    
    1. I know some of you guys have Carvin guitars/basses.
       What is your opinion on the basses....especially the 5 strings??
    
    2. If I get favorable feedback on Carvin, then I would be looking
       for a USED 5 string.(I suppose I should mention that even the
       cheapest new Carvin 5 string will run me $750 - $800 Canadian, 
       after duty, taxes etc.)
      
       Therefore, if any of you guys have a Carvin 5 string with 
       which you would part, let me know. Also, if you have seen 
       any used ones for sale, in any of the shops you may frequent.
       The name, location, and phone number (plus area code) of 
       any stores would be of great help.
    
    For my taste in music, the 4 string just don't cut it no more.
    
    I hope somebody can help, cause I just gotta have one!!!!!!!
    
    Thanks 
    
    Barry          (when it comes to bass, I'm all thumb!)

    For curiosity, why do you want a 5 string bass?

    Re: .1.......  It's that extra low end. I love it!!!!!
    
    I'm very much into jazz, funk, and music of that genre. It seems
    that almost every time I pick up a new album or tape these days,
    I hear that 5 string low end. As I try to play the same type of
    material, the Fender just keeps running out of strings on me.
    
    You must be a musician and a music lover, as I am. I'm sure you
    can relate to those certain sounds, passages, riffs etc., that
    give you goose bumps. That's what that extra low does to me.
    As an example, check out Anita Bakers' latest offering, 
    "Givin' You the Best That I Got". Both the title song, and 
    whole album use the 5 string extensively. 
    
    B

    
    Maybe you can call Carvin and see if they have any 5 strings left
    from the previous year in the showrooms in either escondido or
    Hollyweird.  When I've walked in the showrooms, they seemed very
    willing to deal on previous year's models.
    
    Ashley

    
    
    Ashley,
    
    You're a genius!!  Why didn't I think of that?  Well, that's another
    matter.....  That's a really good idea, and I'm going to give it
    a try as soon as I can. 
    
    Thanks large,
    
    Barry

    I like that.  Sounds like fun.
    
    Hmmmm.

Does anyone have Carvin's phone number handy?

-- Sam

    Carvin  (800)854-2235.