NGD Carvin DC 727 Claro Walnut content! (Pic heavyish)

Erazoender · 01-18-2012, 01:03 AM

Came home to find a little present......

Obligatory box shot:

Cats are most intrigued by the box.... they can't wait to get in it!

Oh hello there baby!

Pointy!

Great cutaway

Alder!

Like srsly, leave my alone

So the finish came out absolutely perfect.... I was worried when I saw some other Claro walnut top guitars that it would be mediocre but it was really a beautiful finish. The pickups aren't as shitty as I expected them to be (on the contrary they're actually kinda nice), but I'll certainly be replacing them in the future. The guitar itself is of an excellent build quality, ALMOST everything is perfect about it, only two issues I've been having is the strings ringing out in the headstock (which was promptly fixed via foam administration....) and the high e is kinda close to the frets, which if I'm not always in control of the string I may accidently let it slip off the fretboard. Any solution to such a problem? It's not really an extreme case such as those found on lower end Ibanez guitars, but I'd like it to be perfect

So there ya have it. I've played her for a couple of hours today and she plays wonderfully

Very fast, though as this is my first 7 string it'll take some time getting used to. Great neck feel, perfect for my hands. I was also surprised by the pickups... they for some reason feel more aggressive than the EMG's in my other guitar. I've had an easier time getting pinch harmonics out of this guitar than said EMG equipped guitar, and it didn't sound muddy or flumpy at all. As said though, they aren't the best pickups either, so I'll be looking to replace them in the future. (Though not as soon as I initially planned. ENGL e530 is first in line...) Cheers folks! Any questions please ask, I'd love to answer anything you may throw at me!

Full specs:

DC727
DC727 SEVEN STRING GUITAR

ALDER BODY W/MAPLE NECK (standard)
SS
RPL TO GRAPH TECH STRNG SADDLE
CS
CLEAR SATIN MATT FINISH
FW
FIGURED CLARO WALNUT TOP
RB
FULLY ROUNDED BODY EDGES
5MW
5PC-PC LAM MPL NCK W/WNT STRIP
NS
NECK NOT SHOWN ON TOP OF BODY
TN
TUNG OIL FINISH BACK OF NECK
7PH
7 S POINTED HEADSTOCK 4+3
FWPH
FIGURED WALNUT HEADSTOCK
MPS
WHITE MOTHERofPEARL SIG INLAYS
STJF
STAINLESS STEEL JUMBO FRET
BC
BLACK CHROME PLATED HARDWARE

NO BAD KITTY MY BOX.

EDIT: Added Alder to the full specs because it wasn't in there already..?

TRENCHLORD · 01-18-2012, 01:05 AM

Big time win!!! congrats man.

Erazoender · 01-18-2012, 01:45 AM

Thank you! Was really surprised to get it so early.... It was shipped off last Wednesday and living in Canada, I expected at least the end of this week. Great service from Carvin too!

ZEBOV · 01-18-2012, 01:52 AM

Awesome guitar! Some people call those inlays "sperm inlays". I like them though.
How long was the build?

Erazoender · 01-18-2012, 01:56 AM

LOL haven't heard that one, I like them a lot though. I detest the blocks, and dots are boring. Can't play without inlays and they look cool so... I ordered in the beginning of November (3rdish) so just a tad over two months. (Keeping in mind that this is a somewhat busier time of year for them)

Goatchrist · 01-18-2012, 02:03 AM

Nice! Congrats¨!

ZEBOV · 01-18-2012, 02:11 AM

My favorite inlays from Carvin are the pearl Diamond inlays. Not quite as boring as dots, the blocks just cover too much area which is a no-no for flamed maple fretboards (which I think I will use for a DC800), I hate abalone, so it narrows down to pearl diamond inlays or pearl sperm inlays, and since I want the body/top wood to be the flashiest feature on a Carvin, I'd choose pearl diamond inlays or no inlays. I tend to just use the side dots. I still like the sperm inlays, but I think I would only want them if I had a solid finish on a Carvin.

the.godfather · 01-18-2012, 02:49 AM

Congrats man!

My Carvin 727 order went in last week so I've still got quite a few weeks to wait for mine & the wait is killing me!

I haven't seen many with this newer headstock shape but I really, really dig it actually. More than I thought I would. The claro walnut top came out perfect for you there too.

Alberto7 · 01-18-2012, 04:04 AM

That is one classy-looking guitar! Beautiful stuff, man. Also, I am surprisingly really digging the sperm inlays (

). They look cool on this one!

Congratulations!

JPMike · 01-18-2012, 04:10 AM

I wouldn't expect anything less from Carvin.

Amazing guitars, this one looks so classy and elegant. Happy NGD!!

Miijk · 01-18-2012, 06:56 AM

I came here for walnuts... this is a guitar...

Seriously tho I love your cats, can I have one?

Sorry, I'm in a weird mood today

But that is an awesome guitar, getting more and more GAS for a carvin lately! btw, I see kind of a contour where the neck starts, is it just the neck thats oiled or I am I just confused?

jaretthale78 · 01-18-2012, 06:58 AM

SELL CATS BUY MORE CARVIN.

Mattmc74 · 01-18-2012, 08:18 AM

Congrats! That's a beautiful Carvin!

Speculum Speculorum · 01-18-2012, 08:22 AM

Very slick Carvin ya' got yourself there. Enjoy it big time!

Alberto7 · 01-18-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miijk

I came here for walnuts... this is a guitar...

Seriously tho I love your cats, can I have one?

Sorry, I'm in a weird mood today

But that is an awesome guitar, getting more and more GAS for a carvin lately! btw, I see kind of a contour where the neck starts, is it just the neck thats oiled or I am I just confused?

Yeap, it's just the back of the neck that's oiled. The rest is a clear satin finish. It's in the specs there

leandroab · 01-18-2012, 10:10 AM

I see you opted for the bone spirit inlays.

Nice guitar!

Quitty · 01-18-2012, 10:51 AM

Oh my.

Yours is prettier than mine.
You have to send it back. Or send it here.

(Congrats, dude! Somehow, your cats match your guitar...)

Miijk · 01-18-2012, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alberto7

Yeap, it's just the back of the neck that's oiled. The rest is a clear satin finish. It's in the specs there

Ah alright! I would have it all natural, but I just love the feel of a natural neck... that sounded weird in my head for some reason

Zado · 01-18-2012, 12:14 PM

Best guitar I've seen so far.That body is astounding,really badass piece of guitar man,congrats.

I love those furry things too

Erazoender · 01-18-2012, 12:21 PM

Thanks guys

I'll try to upload some videos in the near future, but I'm pretty busy with school atm (and I'm going to be setting it up for A standard soon) I feel pretty lucky to have such an awesome piece of walnut on my guitar...

And for the record I have 6 cats at home

Again any questions feel free to shoot!

(Already answered but it's a matte satin body with tung-oiled neck; there is a definite line where the satin abruptly ends and the oil starts, it can be more easily seen on painted bodies with oiled necks such as:

)

SYLrules88 · 01-18-2012, 01:44 PM

gorgeous guitar and gorgeous cats as well! that walnut top turned out really nice!!

Camer138 · 01-18-2012, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erazoender

Thanks guys

I'll try to upload some videos in the near future, but I'm pretty busy with school atm (and I'm going to be setting it up for A standard soon) I feel pretty lucky to have such an awesome piece of walnut on my guitar...

And for the record I have 6 cats at home

Again any questions feel free to shoot!

(Already answered but it's a matte satin body with tung-oiled neck; there is a definite line where the satin abruptly ends and the oil starts, it can be more easily seen on painted bodies with oiled necks such as:

)

Hey! Thats my guitar!
actually in that pic its all gloss. I got mine from the guitars in stock so didnt get to choose the specs.
When you played it though i had my tech turn it into a satin finish on the back of the neck

kmanick · 01-18-2012, 07:05 PM

Are the fret ends beveled in too far on the high E side?
I had this problem on mine (and have seen many pics of Carvin 7's with the frets done this way)
As beautiful as it is I hope it doesn't start to drive you crazy.
Play the shit out ot it during the 10 day period, you may decide
to send it back , which would be a shame , becuase she's a looker.

Erazoender · 01-19-2012, 03:08 AM

No it's not bad. It's noticeable..... funny how I got lucky with my LTD V-401, great fretjob on that. On the Carvin it's a bit beveled but certainly manageable. If anything it forces me to learn to control the strings. (Not to mention I'll be jacking up the strings as I'll be lowering the tuning to A standard so I may throw on 12s instead of originally planned 11s.)

Absolute worst case scenario, I'll get 'er refretted. But I don't think it's that bad.

Erazoender · 01-22-2012, 09:06 PM

Look what I found on craigslist for my baby... Set of 7 string Nailbombs for 250$ Canadian. Picking them up on Wednesday, followed by an order of an ENGL e530! Ceramic bridge and Alnico neck; I was wishing for an Alnico bridge but I'd rather save the 75-80$ I would have to spend getting them new and "compromise" with these. Just one question... how does one differentiate between the neck and bridge pickup...

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01-18-2012, 01:03 AM	#1
Erazoender Aliens Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 590 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	NGD Carvin DC 727 Claro Walnut content! (Pic heavyish) Came home to find a little present...... Obligatory box shot: Cats are most intrigued by the box.... they can't wait to get in it! Oh hello there baby! Pointy! Great cutaway Alder! Like srsly, leave my alone So the finish came out absolutely perfect.... I was worried when I saw some other Claro walnut top guitars that it would be mediocre but it was really a beautiful finish. The pickups aren't as shitty as I expected them to be (on the contrary they're actually kinda nice), but I'll certainly be replacing them in the future. The guitar itself is of an excellent build quality, ALMOST everything is perfect about it, only two issues I've been having is the strings ringing out in the headstock (which was promptly fixed via foam administration....) and the high e is kinda close to the frets, which if I'm not always in control of the string I may accidently let it slip off the fretboard. Any solution to such a problem? It's not really an extreme case such as those found on lower end Ibanez guitars, but I'd like it to be perfect So there ya have it. I've played her for a couple of hours today and she plays wonderfully Very fast, though as this is my first 7 string it'll take some time getting used to. Great neck feel, perfect for my hands. I was also surprised by the pickups... they for some reason feel more aggressive than the EMG's in my other guitar. I've had an easier time getting pinch harmonics out of this guitar than said EMG equipped guitar, and it didn't sound muddy or flumpy at all. As said though, they aren't the best pickups either, so I'll be looking to replace them in the future. (Though not as soon as I initially planned. ENGL e530 is first in line...) Cheers folks! Any questions please ask, I'd love to answer anything you may throw at me! Full specs: DC727 DC727 SEVEN STRING GUITAR ALDER BODY W/MAPLE NECK (standard) SS RPL TO GRAPH TECH STRNG SADDLE CS CLEAR SATIN MATT FINISH FW FIGURED CLARO WALNUT TOP RB FULLY ROUNDED BODY EDGES 5MW 5PC-PC LAM MPL NCK W/WNT STRIP NS NECK NOT SHOWN ON TOP OF BODY TN TUNG OIL FINISH BACK OF NECK 7PH 7 S POINTED HEADSTOCK 4+3 FWPH FIGURED WALNUT HEADSTOCK MPS WHITE MOTHERofPEARL SIG INLAYS STJF STAINLESS STEEL JUMBO FRET BC BLACK CHROME PLATED HARDWARE NO BAD KITTY MY BOX. EDIT: Added Alder to the full specs because it wasn't in there already..? Red&Die, Diggy, oremus91 and 6 others like this. Last edited by Erazoender; 01-18-2012 at 12:23 PM. Reason: For some reason alder wasn't in?

01-18-2012, 02:03 AM	#6
Goatchrist Jebus Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baden, CH Posts: 1,640 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice! Congrats¨! You must unlearn what you have learned.

01-18-2012, 04:04 AM	#9
Alberto7 At Fort Kickass Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 2,059 Thanked: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That is one classy-looking guitar! Beautiful stuff, man. Also, I am surprisingly really digging the sperm inlays (). They look cool on this one! Congratulations! Sum, ergo cogito; cogito, ergo dubito; dubito, ergo cogito; cogito, ergo sum.

01-18-2012, 06:58 AM	#12
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01-18-2012, 01:05 AM	#2
TRENCHLORD 4ARMEDschoolSECURITY Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: corncountry IL Posts: 3,684 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Big time win!!! congrats man.

01-18-2012, 01:45 AM	#3
Erazoender Aliens Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 590 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thank you! Was really surprised to get it so early.... It was shipped off last Wednesday and living in Canada, I expected at least the end of this week. Great service from Carvin too!

01-18-2012, 01:52 AM	#4
ZEBOV Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suburbs of Memphis, TN Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 38 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Awesome guitar! Some people call those inlays "sperm inlays". I like them though. How long was the build?

01-18-2012, 01:56 AM	#5
Erazoender Aliens Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 590 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	LOL haven't heard that one, I like them a lot though. I detest the blocks, and dots are boring. Can't play without inlays and they look cool so... I ordered in the beginning of November (3rdish) so just a tad over two months. (Keeping in mind that this is a somewhat busier time of year for them)

01-18-2012, 02:11 AM	#7
ZEBOV Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suburbs of Memphis, TN Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 38 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My favorite inlays from Carvin are the pearl Diamond inlays. Not quite as boring as dots, the blocks just cover too much area which is a no-no for flamed maple fretboards (which I think I will use for a DC800), I hate abalone, so it narrows down to pearl diamond inlays or pearl sperm inlays, and since I want the body/top wood to be the flashiest feature on a Carvin, I'd choose pearl diamond inlays or no inlays. I tend to just use the side dots. I still like the sperm inlays, but I think I would only want them if I had a solid finish on a Carvin.

01-18-2012, 02:49 AM	#8
the.godfather Mr. Flibble Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East London, UK Posts: 1,394 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats man! My Carvin 727 order went in last week so I've still got quite a few weeks to wait for mine & the wait is killing me! I haven't seen many with this newer headstock shape but I really, really dig it actually. More than I thought I would. The claro walnut top came out perfect for you there too.

01-18-2012, 04:10 AM	#10
JPMike Totally Random Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 1,976 Thanked: 39 $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $JPMike is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I wouldn't expect anything less from Carvin. Amazing guitars, this one looks so classy and elegant. Happy NGD!!

01-18-2012, 06:56 AM	#11
Miijk Walking E-string Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gävle, Sweden Posts: 172 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I came here for walnuts... this is a guitar... Seriously tho I love your cats, can I have one? Sorry, I'm in a weird mood today But that is an awesome guitar, getting more and more GAS for a carvin lately! btw, I see kind of a contour where the neck starts, is it just the neck thats oiled or I am I just confused?

01-18-2012, 08:18 AM	#13
Mattmc74 SS Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 13,941 Thanked: 325 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Congrats! That's a beautiful Carvin!

01-18-2012, 10:10 AM	#16
leandroab Stay Negative™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hell de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 5,350 Thanked: 170 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I see you opted for the bone spirit inlays. Nice guitar! Erazoender likes this. is the new black RIP PETER STEELE Music: * www.soundclick.com/leandroabaurre www.soundcloud.com/leandroab Guitar projects: Baritone 6 Conversion Quotes: * ''I intend them to .... them with the long cock of the law." - Trashmanzac * "I think this mistake was the equivalent of a 6000 foot tall cock bukkake tsunami-ing Tokyo." - metallisuk * "I'm a big fan of the effects of alcohol." - Peter Steele

01-18-2012, 12:14 PM	#19
Zado SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vicenza, ITA Posts: 1,690 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Best guitar I've seen so far.That body is astounding,really badass piece of guitar man,congrats. I love those furry things too Gassing: -Schecter SoloSpecialMasterworks w/LindyFralin -Schecter CET/CustomElite/Traditional -Charvel Pro Mod -Mayones Regius -Gil Yaron '59 Replica -WCR Icebucker -Pickupmakers PMS '57 -Friedman BE-100 -Ceriatone VH4

01-18-2012, 08:22 AM	#14
Speculum Speculorum SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 882 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very slick Carvin ya' got yourself there. Enjoy it big time!

01-18-2012, 10:51 AM	#17
Quitty Cogito, ergo bardus. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Israel Posts: 991 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Oh my. Yours is prettier than mine. You have to send it back. Or send it here. (Congrats, dude! Somehow, your cats match your guitar...) Erazoender likes this. "I WANT TO .... A UNICORN IN THE ASS WITH IT AND IMPREGNATE IT WITH MY METAL SEED!" ~FretWizard88 ...But dignity is difficult to maintain, stamina requires constant upkeep, repetition is boring and you pay for grace.

01-18-2012, 12:21 PM	#20
Erazoender Aliens Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 590 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thanks guys I'll try to upload some videos in the near future, but I'm pretty busy with school atm (and I'm going to be setting it up for A standard soon) I feel pretty lucky to have such an awesome piece of walnut on my guitar... And for the record I have 6 cats at home Again any questions feel free to shoot! (Already answered but it's a matte satin body with tung-oiled neck; there is a definite line where the satin abruptly ends and the oil starts, it can be more easily seen on painted bodies with oiled necks such as: )

01-18-2012, 01:44 PM	#21
SYLrules88 I play drums! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,525 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	gorgeous guitar and gorgeous cats as well! that walnut top turned out really nice!! Agile AL-727 EB Carvin V3 Avatar 2x12 w/ Celestion G12K-85s

01-18-2012, 07:05 PM	#23
kmanick SS Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BOSTON Posts: 6,506 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Are the fret ends beveled in too far on the high E side? I had this problem on mine (and have seen many pics of Carvin 7's with the frets done this way) As beautiful as it is I hope it doesn't start to drive you crazy. Play the shit out ot it during the 10 day period, you may decide to send it back , which would be a shame , becuase she's a looker. Axe Fx II in da house

01-19-2012, 03:08 AM	#24
Erazoender Aliens Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 590 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	No it's not bad. It's noticeable..... funny how I got lucky with my LTD V-401, great fretjob on that. On the Carvin it's a bit beveled but certainly manageable. If anything it forces me to learn to control the strings. (Not to mention I'll be jacking up the strings as I'll be lowering the tuning to A standard so I may throw on 12s instead of originally planned 11s.) Absolute worst case scenario, I'll get 'er refretted. But I don't think it's that bad.

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