thinking of ordering a carvin guitar......

[dawnofdreamx97]

What do you guys think?

I played one or two out at the store in hollywood and thought they were pretty cool, it would be a Dc127 mahogany body and neck, ebony board, no fret markers, tune o matic bridge, tung oil finish.

Anyone own one or have any experiences good or bad?

 

[sebby123]

What do you guys think?

I played one or two out at the store in hollywood and thought they were pretty cool, it would be a Dc127 mahogany body and neck, ebony board, no fret markers, tune o matic bridge, tung oil finish.

Anyone own one or have any experiences good or bad?

Ill take one of those two please!

 

[badger71]

I live close to the Carvin factory so I get to try out their showcase guitars frequently. IIRC, the majority of these are guitars that people have ordered and opted to send back within the trial period...some, though, are just built to have on hand. You can see these guitars in the "in stock/on hand" section of the Carvin website. Whatever the case, Carvin guitars are built extremely well. Are they built to the level of a Suhr or Anderson? IMO, no. But I think the price reflects this. If anything, have one built, or look at their on hand section. If you don't like it, return it....no harm...no foul.

 

[chunktone]

I have a TL60 and LOVE it! I like it MUCH better than any PRS I've ever tried. I don't care for their pickups though.

 

[SFW]

I had a DC127c for several years. Great guitar, that I wish I hadn't sold. I really miss it. Top notch build quality.

 

[mrp5150]

I've owned two Carvins and they were both very nice. I'd never order a new one though, the resale value is horrendous on them.

 

[Tnjpekar]

played a few, built and own a bolt kit. Necks are great, electronics are a bit cheap imo. change them out and you have a killer axe.
did mine with two twin blades instead of single coils in the neck and mid position and a bucker in the trem. nice thick single sound without the hum.

 

[Digital Jams]

I live close to the Carvin factory so I get to try out their showcase guitars frequently. IIRC, the majority of these are guitars that people have ordered and opted to send back within the trial period...some, though, are just built to have on hand. You can see these guitars in the "in stock/on hand" section of the Carvin website. Whatever the case, Carvin guitars are built extremely well. Are they built to the level of a Suhr or Anderson? IMO, no. But I think the price reflects this. If anything, have one built, or look at their on hand section. If you don't like it, return it....no harm...no foul.

Comparing them to Anderson or Suhr though is not really the right thing to do imo, you can get a stupid quilt Carvin for $1300-1400 while the others will be twice the price.

When it comes down to it I'll take a solid guitar for 1/2 the price over a "perfect" one foofoo wise for twice the cost.

 

[bravedude2]

sweet guitar..awesome neck and action so low it frets if you breathe on it,

 

[dawnofdreamx97]

awsome, pulled the trigger!!!!!

went for a dc127 mahogany body, and neck, ebony board, 4a quilted maple book matched top , black hardware , in umber burst with the sunburst edges, 14 inch radius, medium jumbo standard frets, c22 pickups , matching headstock, no fret markers.....With a 3 on 3 headstock... GONNA BE KILLLLLLLLLLLLLLER cant wait... 5 weeks....


thx guys!

 

[dawnofdreamx97]

kinda like this....

 

[Anonymous]

every Carvin I've ever played was awesome!! playing wise...the electronics I think are a bit lacking but thats easy enough to fix..right outta the box though you could gig it..

 

[dfrattaroli]

I've owned several Carvin guitars. They are excellent. There probably is no better value in new guitars and the options are insane. Still I was left wanting more and now I play Suhrs. I've noticed a significant increase in prices over at Carvin but that's to be expected. They still pack a TON of value into their guitars.

They really need to make a 24 fret version of the C66 and a 7 string,24 fret version of it.

My Suhrs may be "foofoo" but none of the Carvins I owned were in quite the same league. But I'd certainly have no problem owning a Carvin. The most glaring down-side to the Carvins though is that their re-sale value sucks all kinds of salty balls. Buying used is probably the best way to go.

One of Carvin's merits though is the quality of their figured maple tops. They are as good as it gets but there is the occasional stinker. And to that end, sometimes I've seen some horrible bursts and finishes. As if they had a trainee get a shot at doing a production guitar. But with the 10 return policy, you're covered. In fact I ordered a loaded up figured Bolt and when it came, the flame sucked. I called them and they started building the replacement before the first one was returned. There is noone in the business that will do that.

 

[dawnofdreamx97]

Guitar is on the way....... man im PUMPED!

The finish should look more like this ... not the holdsworth body style though lol

 

[muudrock]

Nice choice! I've owned a ton of Carvins over the years and still own 4 of them. Their playability is top notch and construction is excellent. As said by others, the electronics are cheap but changing out a couple pickups and some pots/switches is no big deal. Most of us end up experimenting with this stuff anyways.
Carvin guitars are a great option that aren't overpriced. Made in USA.

 

[dawnofdreamx97]

Totally... the pots and pickups are coming out , i have a suhr aldrich set and some nice cts pots waiting

 

[dawnofdreamx97]

Got my post card .... Its due June 17th!

 

[James Lugo]

Totally... the pots and pickups are coming out , i have a suhr aldrich set and some nice cts pots waiting

All that matters is if you love it.

Sent you a PM about the pup, you should have it this Monday.

James