Carvin Guitars anyone??

DarkPoet · Post by **DarkPoet** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:17 pm

Well now that my amp search is done, I am starting to look for a new guitar. I know I won't be able to afford a custom PRS which I would love, and I won't be able to afford a Gibson, so I have been searching the cheaper guitars to see whats out there. This brings me to Carvin.

There California Carved Top series is the look I love, and you can get a custom made one for over 1/2 less then a PRS. Only problem, no store has them, unless a used one comes in.

I know I have to try it to see if I like playing it, but I wanted to see what you all thought of Carvin. Any info on how they play, how there pickup's sound would be great. Thanks guys.

Will

Ohara · Post by **Ohara** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:30 pm

I have played a used one from the eighties, and it was very nice. Well constructed, no flaws considering it was twenty years old. Sounded great through a gibson combo tube amp. And they were still asking over a grand for it, so they must hold their value to some extent. But I am with you on the try before you buy, but from the one I tried I wouldn't hesitate too much, but definately ask others opinions. And for what it is worth, Joe Walsh uses them, so they can't be that bad.

notagain · Post by **notagain** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:53 pm

I had one of the old DC Stereo 150's. Great neck, didn't care that much for their pickups, but extremely well made with quality parts.

Have you checked into the Reverends?
I have one and am still amazed. Great
finish, great sounding P-90's, superb
fret job. $399.00 on ebay, a steal,
it's the tobacco sunbust Les Paul looking
guitar in my signature. Has 11's, incredibly
low action, makes em feel like 10's. And the
bass contour knob is fantastic for your tone.

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professor plum · Post by **professor plum** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:03 pm

i would love the semi-hollow holdsworth carvin. soooooo awsome. iv only heard great things but never played one...

rrrajo · Post by **rrrajo** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:11 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by notagain
 I had one of the old DC Stereo 150's. Great neck, didn't care that much for their pickups, but extremely well made with quality parts.

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I am with Mark. Great guitars , but I hated thier pickups and electronics.

DarkPoet · Post by **DarkPoet** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:39 pm

Thanks for the responses. I have heard really good things about the necks and actions. Pickups are hit and miss, but is that more the older models? Anyone try any of the newer pickups? I have also heard that it is now easier to switch the pickups out then it was in the old days. Any other opinions would be great. Thanks guys.

Will

JXG · Post by **JXG** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:45 am

I did some work on a Carvin a couple of weeks ago, and it wasn't great to be honest. It was about 4 years old, had loads of loose frets, issues with the way the Sperzel locking tuners had been installed, and the pickups weren't great (had a Fishman so onboard preamp that worked on pickups too). Hopefully this one guitar isn't representative of what they put out.

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