Carvin

[Syrinx23]

Any thoughts on Carvins from folks who own/play them? I'm considering springing for a CT6M - man they're beautiful. Just want to hear some feedback.

[TheRockDoc]

I'll know who'll be here any moment now....

[zed32]

Originally Posted by TheRockDoc

I'll know who'll be here any moment now....

yeah, starts with an "a" and ends with a "pl"

[Gorty]

Here's apl's Carvin.

[Micter]

OK, I'll bite! I have 5 Carvin guitars. A late 80's Ultra V, an early 90's DC200, a Bolt kit, a Bolt plus kit, and a one off CT3.

There are some things I like about Carvin guitars and some things I don't (newer models) The graphite rods in the neck seem to have a negative effect on the overall tone. I hate their pickups! They tend to use cheap electronics that aren't up to par with the rest of the guitar IMO. On the other side of the fence, their painter (he's not there anymore) did some incredible work! I like their finishes, the workmanship is really good. The guy that runs setups does a great job. Their kits are a great way to get into guitar finishing. Their warranty services are fantastic!

Overall, I like Carvin guitars WITH a pup change.

[famous beagle]

Is APL not around anymore or something? I can NOT believe he hasn't pounced on this one yet!

[Zaphod B]

I haven't seen any apl posts in, what, a month or so.

Normally he would have been all over a Carvin post like flies on a garbage truck.

[cnix]

I have 3 Carvins. One is an all maogany DC127 that is really nice, a Carvin guitar kit that I put together and looks and plays great, and a 5 string Bass kit, also looks and plays great. As you can see, I think Carvin is a nice bargain on the electric side. The finish on the guitars from Carvin is almost unbelievable! The pictures do not do them justice.

I'm not a big fan on their acoustic side.

With their return policy, its a win-win situation. If you do not like it, send it back.

Charlie

PS Bet you don't send it back!

[Dave_M]

I've got six Carvin guitars; 3 electrics, 2 basses and 1 acoustic/electric. All are at least as good as any Fender/Gibson axes in my collection. Follow the links for pics.

V220
SH225S
DC135C
DC150
LB70

[GONZO-X]

my main guitar, is still my 1984 Carvin DC200K.

an awesome guitar, back in the day when carvin made guitars with the gibson scale length, and this thing has been BRUTALIZED and is stil as tight and right as the day i got it.



i never liked the bridge pickup tho, changed it right away, to a duncan JB, and later (current) a duncan custom custom.

this is the guitar i play when i want to tear it up.

[Nateman01]

Carvin is wonderful. I have an LB70P bass and one of their Cobalt guitars, which is not even a custom made guitar and it still kicks some serious ass.

[BushmasterM4]

Ive played them all and I like my Carvin the best. Very low string action. I do agree about pickups being not the best. But most people replace stock picups anyway.

[Syrinx23]

Thanks for the replies folks!

[BushmasterM4]

Originally Posted by Dave_M

I've got six Carvin guitars; 3 electrics, 2 basses and 1 acoustic/electric. All are at least as good as any Fender/Gibson axes in my collection. Follow the links for pics.

V220
SH225S
DC135C
DC150
LB70

V220 Is sweet. Ive been searching of and on for a used one. But being a cheap ass I want it for nothing.