Carvin builds the LB70 active bass to the highest possible standards with features found only on high end basses. Neck through body construction, 24 frets, ebony fingerboard and J99 pickups are all standard. Jazz Bass lovers will dig the LB70. It has good growl and a nice slap tone with both pickups on. Sparkly solo sounds, in-your-face mid range growl, and dub rumble from its electronics. Passive mode includes pull-up master volume, & pickup blend control. Active mode includes master volume, pickup blend control, active cut & boost controls for bass, treble & midrange. Overall the LB70 bas a rich balanced sound that pleased players of all styles.