carvin 7 strings

thor von clemson · 01-07-2006, 12:40 PM

How are they? I really like carvin stuff in general, and for roughly 1050 they will be me a custom 7 string.

First off all, do I spend the extra few hundred dollars on a guitar that is built pretty much how I want it? I really like the idea of having a one of a kind guitar built to my specs, however I am a little concerned because I will not be able to play the guitar before I buy it.

Second, how do they play/sound in general? The neck would be tung oil finished, the frets would be medium jumbo (24 of them) on an ebony fretboard with a maple or mahagony neck (I forgot exactly what one) and a walnut body.

Any thoughts/comments/ideas?

garcia3441 · 01-07-2006, 12:51 PM

Carvin is a damn fine guitar, and one of if not the best in it's price range. So it would be worth it to spend the extra cash.
As for the sound; i haven't played a 7, but I used to own a bolt, and it sounded better than most of the guitars I've own. I would still own if I didn't have to pay off my student loans.

urklvt · 01-07-2006, 01:03 PM

My friend has two Carvins: a 10 year old DC127 and a brand new Carved top CT4. They are both phenomenal instruments. The 10 year old 127 needed a little work recently, but after few minutes with a qualified tech over here it played as good as new. The standard pickups are quite hot. I would buy a Carvin myself, but they no longer ship to APO addresses. "Support out troops" my A$$!!!!

Shannon · 01-07-2006, 01:13 PM

Carvin = Top Notch all the way. You will not regret your purchase.

WayneCustom7 · 01-07-2006, 01:27 PM

Don't they have a 10 day trial period:

Quote:

The only way to appreciate the performance of a Carvin product is to use it in your own environment, giving it the test of "real world" performance. Take 10 days to try out Carvin products.

Now you can't go wrong there!

Papa Shank · 01-07-2006, 01:29 PM

They're a great deal for anyone in the US but for anyone else they're a bit pricey imo.

Christopher · 01-07-2006, 01:37 PM

I used Carvins exclusively before I bought my EB/MM Petrucci 7. They are easily on par with the top makers in the US. The quality, playability, and especially price kick fucking ass.

In fact, if they ever made a seven string with piezo (or once the piezo for floyds are available) I've considered heading back. I love my Petrucci and it'll be mine 'til the day I day and the wife or kids sells off my crap but having all the wood options and the neck through is too cool to pass up.

If money weren't as much an object for me as it is, I'd use the Pet 7 live and own a couple Carvin 727's for recording.

I wish they'd offer the CT or Bolt in 7 string.

urklvt · 01-07-2006, 02:06 PM

Carvin 7 with piezo? Hell, I'd have it shipped to my friend in Georgia and have him ship it to my APO address. I'd be all over it. Even better, baritone scale necks... One can always hope.

The Dark Wolf · 01-07-2006, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher

In fact, if they ever made a seven string with piezo (or once the piezo for floyds are available) I've considered heading back.

I've been thinking the same thing.

Metal Ken · 01-07-2006, 02:46 PM

the only thing stopping me from a carvin is the 25.5" neck...
They're seriously killer instruments.
Carvin..Good Enough for Jason Becker, good enough for you ;p

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01-07-2006, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
thor von clemson ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Lake, MN Posts: 184 Real Name: Zach Main Seven: Ibby Acoustic Rig: Acoustic's Soundhole Thanked: 2	carvin 7 strings How are they? I really like carvin stuff in general, and for roughly 1050 they will be me a custom 7 string. First off all, do I spend the extra few hundred dollars on a guitar that is built pretty much how I want it? I really like the idea of having a one of a kind guitar built to my specs, however I am a little concerned because I will not be able to play the guitar before I buy it. Second, how do they play/sound in general? The neck would be tung oil finished, the frets would be medium jumbo (24 of them) on an ebony fretboard with a maple or mahagony neck (I forgot exactly what one) and a walnut body. Any thoughts/comments/ideas?

01-07-2006, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
garcia3441 Tone Whore Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 5,863 Real Name: Mike J. Main Seven: 2002 Vigier Excalibur 7 Main ERG: Danelectro Baritone Rig: Hot Rod DeVille 410 Thanked: 86	Carvin is a damn fine guitar, and one of if not the best in it's price range. So it would be worth it to spend the extra cash. As for the sound; i haven't played a 7, but I used to own a bolt, and it sounded better than most of the guitars I've own. I would still own if I didn't have to pay off my student loans. "Im sick and tired of hearing things From uptight, short-sighted, narrow-minded hypocritics All I want is the truth Just gimme some truth. " John Lennon

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urklvt This is my alt Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesville, LA Posts: 2,434 Real Name: urk Main Seven: 28.625" S7420 Main ERG: 30 fret 5ths tuned 7 Rig: Mesa Mark IV Thanked: 4 / 1	My friend has two Carvins: a 10 year old DC127 and a brand new Carved top CT4. They are both phenomenal instruments. The 10 year old 127 needed a little work recently, but after few minutes with a qualified tech over here it played as good as new. The standard pickups are quite hot. I would buy a Carvin myself, but they no longer ship to APO addresses. "Support out troops" my A$$!!!! "Dude, you need to find the right fucking meds to be on, because you are the most unstable person I know."

01-07-2006, 01:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shannon Lovely Dita... • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: W. Seattle, WA Posts: 10,356 Real Name: Shannon Main Seven: Ibanez UV7PWH Rig: Digitech GSP1101 Thanked: 94	Carvin = Top Notch all the way. You will not regret your purchase. O.S.D.O. : The Smoking Lounge : Jar Of Flies : Your personal hero!

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Papa Shank Be-otch Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,191 Real Name: Paul Main ERG: OWNI ARGH-GEE 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	They're a great deal for anyone in the US but for anyone else they're a bit pricey imo.

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Christopher Total Rondo Addict! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: La Grande, Oregon Posts: 1,424 Real Name: Christopher Main Seven: Agile Interceptor Pro 25 Rig: Fractal Axe Fx Thanked: 9	I used Carvins exclusively before I bought my EB/MM Petrucci 7. They are easily on par with the top makers in the US. The quality, playability, and especially price kick fucking ass. In fact, if they ever made a seven string with piezo (or once the piezo for floyds are available) I've considered heading back. I love my Petrucci and it'll be mine 'til the day I day and the wife or kids sells off my crap but having all the wood options and the neck through is too cool to pass up. If money weren't as much an object for me as it is, I'd use the Pet 7 live and own a couple Carvin 727's for recording. I wish they'd offer the CT or Bolt in 7 string.

01-07-2006, 02:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
urklvt This is my alt Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesville, LA Posts: 2,434 Real Name: urk Main Seven: 28.625" S7420 Main ERG: 30 fret 5ths tuned 7 Rig: Mesa Mark IV Thanked: 4 / 1	Carvin 7 with piezo? Hell, I'd have it shipped to my friend in Georgia and have him ship it to my APO address. I'd be all over it. Even better, baritone scale necks... One can always hope.

01-07-2006, 02:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Metal Ken Sanctity In Blasphemous Ruin • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 22,505 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 83	the only thing stopping me from a carvin is the 25.5" neck... They're seriously killer instruments. Carvin..Good Enough for Jason Becker, good enough for you ;p Glory and praise to Thee, Satan, on high, Where Thou didst reign, in Hell where Thou dost lie, Vanquished, silent, dreaming eternally. Grant that my soul some day rest close to Thee Under the Tree of Knowledge which shall spread Its branches like a Temple overhead. ~Charles Baudelaire http://www.myspace.com/impurity Brutal Skullfucking Death Metal

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