I can finally slap-a-da bass

Eric Fickes — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:05:41 +0000

Here’s my new 5 string Carvin Icon bass ( IC5WP ). Not the best photo shoot, but good enough. I’m in love with this bass. It took me almost two years of waiting, and now my precious is in my possession. While I doubt this will be my last bass, this is the Carvin I’ve been waiting for.

When the bass arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to find the new HC8 bass case. When I placed my order, I decided to get the ABS Hardshell Bass Case since I had the vintage tweed last time. The ABS is the fatter rocker case. This HC8N case is hot. Tight and slim just like the tweed case which I had with my previous bass. Thank you for sending me the hot case Carvin

Here are the specs of my new funk machine :

5 string Carvin Icon ( IC5WP – Walnut with Piezo pickups )
FW4 – Bookmatched Figured Claro Walnut Top
NWAL – Walnut Neck & Body
CS – Satin Matte Finish
5WM – Walnut Neck w/ 2 Maple Stripes
5W – Asymetrical Wide 5 String Neck
CSN – Clear Satin Finish Back Of Neck
BMF – Birdseye Maple Fingerboard
ABD – Abalone Dot Inlays
STF – Stainless Med-Jumbo Frets
R14 – 14in Fretboard Radius (Standard)
SP2 – 2 Soapbar Pickups
BC – Black Hardware
WL – White Logo
SL – Dunlop Straplocks
HC8N Tolex Bass Case

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I can finally slap-a-da bass