The XB75P 5-String Bass by Carvin

The Carvin XB75P is a high-end, USA-made 5-string bass guitar designed for versatility and extended low-end performance. It features an extended 35.25" scale length, giving tighter string tension and a clearer low B string compared to standard basses. Built with premium tonewoods and a neck-through construction, it offers excellent sustain, stability, and a smooth playing feel. The XB75P is especially known for its hybrid electronics system, combining magnetic pickups with a piezo bridge for a wide tonal range—from punchy electric bass tones to more acoustic-like textures. Its active electronics and flexible controls make it suitable for many genres, including funk, rock, jazz, and modern metal. Overall, it’s considered a boutique-quality instrument with strong customization options and professional-grade performance.

Specs:

• 5-string electric bass
• 35.25" (extended scale length)
• Neck-through-body construction (enhanced sustain)
• Body: Alder with optional quilted maple top
• Neck: Multi-piece maple (often maple/walnut)
• Fingerboard: Ebony (common option)
• Pickups: Single-coil (neck) + humbucker (bridge)
• Piezo bridge pickup system (P-series)
• Active 18V electronics with 3-band EQ
• Controls: Volume, pickup blend, piezo blend, EQ, coil-split switch
• Scale hardware: String-through-body bridge with individual saddles
• Typically 22 frets (or fretless variants available)