Carvin bolt plus? Any good?

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Carvin makes some great stuff...most serious players replace the pickups and electronics, though I'm sure you could get by without issue. I'd look for a used Bolt, their resale value is extra pitiful, making it a great buyer's market.
 
Have a bolt Plus.
It's wanted by everyone that plays it. Tung oiled Mahogany body
maple neck ,reverse headstock,no fret markers,hardtail strat type bridge.
Bought used from G.C. loaded with Dimarzios ...$450.00 out the door

Plays smooth,great tone,and used they are a cheap buy.

two :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Also had a loaded C66. Suhr $3500.00 looks but was a bit un-inspiring
Felt real stiff compared to the $450.00 Carvin mutt.
 
Thanks! I'm most likely tossing warpigs in one.
I want a dc600 more so
 
I have a Bolt+ and it is awesome.


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Great guitars, imo. Keep in mind that aftermarket pickups might not fit the routes. A few years ago Carvin started to offer covered pickups at which time they enlarged the pickup routes. The new larger routes seem to fit aftermarket pickups. I am unsure if the Carvin models with direct mount pickups ever got the larger routes. They may or may not have. You could call Carvin to confirm.

I have enlarged some older routes for EMG's. It's just a bit of sanding in the corners but it would look bad on a direct mount.
 
Ive owned 2 Carvins (both from Crunchtime). Still have my CT4. Great playing guitars. I am interested in a bolt as well.
 
I've found Carvin's to be hit and miss in regards to quality. (I've owned Bolt, CT3) If you have a good one, they're decent guitars.
 
master-at-arms":303il1zs said:
I've found Carvin's to be hit and miss in regards to quality. (I've owned Bolt, CT3) If you have a good one, they're decent guitars.
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I haven't found that true. I've owned multiple and they were all really wel made. I swapped out pickups on each but fit and finish was top notch.
 
Mudder":2n2zvzey said:
master-at-arms":2n2zvzey said:
I've found Carvin's to be hit and miss in regards to quality. (I've owned Bolt, CT3) If you have a good one, they're decent guitars.
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I haven't found that true. I've owned multiple and they were all really wel made. I swapped out pickups on each but fit and finish was top notch.
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I'd second this! I've never seen a Carvin that was substandard. I'd stack mine up against any PRS. In fact I've never played a PRS that was even close to my Carvin.
 
John4021":1sj0qak8 said:
Also had a loaded C66. Suhr $3500.00 looks but was a bit un-inspiring
Felt real stiff compared to the $450.00 Carvin mutt.
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agreed with the Carvin vs Suhr comparison +1
 
Carvin Bolt+ is a great guitar for the money. One of my fav in my collection and all of their guitars are underrated.
 
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