NGD: Carvin 727 Spalted Maple & Walnut!

NemesisTheory · 03-21-2009, 11:15 AM

Well, after many years of wondering what they were like, I got my first Carvin. I ordered Dec. 31st and received this week. I am still blown away by this guitar. It is gorgeous in every way, flawless in finishing, and the match on the top and along all seams is nothing short of amazing. After marveling at the appearance, I plugged it in. I was a little spooked because I heard a lot of people didn't like the p'ups in Carvins. I'm not one of them! This guitar sounds huge! Its perfect: warm, articulate, aggressive, with just enough bottom end. The electronics yield a lot of possible configurations and the actives are definitely pretty hot! The neck feels so comfortable and natural I can't believe it. I didn't want to put the guitar down. I kind of hate to say it, but I've owned some much more expensive custom shop guitars and the Carvin plays better and sounds better than any of them. I'm kicking myself for missing out on these guitars for so long, but I am officially an addict with this one and am already planning my next order.

Main specs are: Spalted Flame Maple top w/matching headstock, all Walnut back, Rosewood fretboard, abalone diamond inlays and logo, Floyd, gold hardware, straplocks. tweed case.

Here's pics.

groph · 03-21-2009, 11:18 AM

whoe holy crap that's attractive

7deadlysins666 · 03-21-2009, 11:21 AM

WOW! That is awesome. The top is gorgeous. Im still kicking myself for getting 3 Ibanezes instead of a Carvin...but im customizing my Ibbys to make them how I want (or close enough) Congrats dude! Can't wait to see the next one you're planning....just don't forget Carvin now has Non-rounded sides on the 7 strings. I am really curious to see how that looks one the 7s.

Piledriver · 03-21-2009, 11:35 AM

i love spalted maple,amazing guitar.

technomancer · 03-21-2009, 12:48 PM

Gotta' love the look of spalted maple... congratulations

God Hand Apostle · 03-21-2009, 01:06 PM

Some people think spalted maple is ugly and makes an instrument look cheap...I, am not one of those people.

That is one classy looking guitar. The rosewood and diamonds pull it all together very well.

Apophis · 03-21-2009, 01:08 PM

looks amazing, I just love it

CONGRATS

Sang-Drax · 03-21-2009, 02:01 PM

Awesome top!

vontetzianos · 03-21-2009, 02:52 PM

Looks awesome. That top is definitely gorgeous.

CONGRATS

Raxus Prime · 03-21-2009, 02:55 PM

Awesome. Congratulations!

hairychris · 03-21-2009, 03:13 PM

First time I've seen a spalted Carvin.

Niiiiice.

PirateMetalTroy · 03-21-2009, 03:13 PM

there's so much yellow light in that room...holy crap. I couldn't tell what color the hardware was supposed to be until i read the specs.

playstopause · 03-21-2009, 03:24 PM

Looks great! Congrats!

renzoip · 03-21-2009, 03:28 PM

Dude, the is the most awesome Carvin I've ever seen!!

HANIAK · 03-21-2009, 03:40 PM

gorgeous!

kmanick · 03-21-2009, 03:41 PM

very nice!
first time I've seen the diamond inlays on a 7.
Congrats, I also think spalted maple looks cool.

reptillion · 03-21-2009, 03:47 PM

I swear to god dude, if i ever get a carvin, it will be exactly like that minus the floyd. Damn, I need a change of pants

Luuk · 03-21-2009, 03:50 PM

Looks awesome. Congrats..

And I want a Carvin too!

ShadyDavey · 03-21-2009, 04:16 PM

That looks like class in a glass man - Grats

Quote:

The electronics yield a lot of possible configurations and the actives are definitely pretty hot!

The active are bloody excellent - glad you like em.

SteveDendura · 03-21-2009, 04:58 PM

That is really frickin' nice! GOTM for sure

gatesofcarnage · 03-21-2009, 05:48 PM

Best top ever!

thesimo · 03-21-2009, 06:23 PM

sweet!! just missing 2 frets

cataclysm_child · 03-21-2009, 06:46 PM

Oh my God that headstock was NEAT. I actually hate gold hardware, but it fits pretty well on this one. The diamond inlays was also cool. I didn´t know that was an option.
Congrats and welcome to the Carvin fanboy club :P

Harry · 03-21-2009, 11:19 PM

Congrats!

OzoneJunkie · 03-21-2009, 11:33 PM

Looks amazing. <3 spalted

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03-21-2009, 11:15 AM	#1
NemesisTheory SS.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SW MO. Posts: 310 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	NGD: Carvin 727 Spalted Maple & Walnut! Well, after many years of wondering what they were like, I got my first Carvin. I ordered Dec. 31st and received this week. I am still blown away by this guitar. It is gorgeous in every way, flawless in finishing, and the match on the top and along all seams is nothing short of amazing. After marveling at the appearance, I plugged it in. I was a little spooked because I heard a lot of people didn't like the p'ups in Carvins. I'm not one of them! This guitar sounds huge! Its perfect: warm, articulate, aggressive, with just enough bottom end. The electronics yield a lot of possible configurations and the actives are definitely pretty hot! The neck feels so comfortable and natural I can't believe it. I didn't want to put the guitar down. I kind of hate to say it, but I've owned some much more expensive custom shop guitars and the Carvin plays better and sounds better than any of them. I'm kicking myself for missing out on these guitars for so long, but I am officially an addict with this one and am already planning my next order. Main specs are: Spalted Flame Maple top w/matching headstock, all Walnut back, Rosewood fretboard, abalone diamond inlays and logo, Floyd, gold hardware, straplocks. tweed case. Here's pics.

03-21-2009, 11:21 AM	#3
7deadlysins666 Avernus Pickup Noob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Danville, VA Posts: 2,252 Thanked: 83 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	WOW! That is awesome. The top is gorgeous. Im still kicking myself for getting 3 Ibanezes instead of a Carvin...but im customizing my Ibbys to make them how I want (or close enough) Congrats dude! Can't wait to see the next one you're planning....just don't forget Carvin now has Non-rounded sides on the 7 strings. I am really curious to see how that looks one the 7s. Chris Stoffel

03-21-2009, 12:48 PM	#5
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 23,091 Thanked: 173 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Gotta' love the look of spalted maple... congratulations Incoming It's a surprise

03-21-2009, 02:01 PM	#8
Sang-Drax Perhaps Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 2,477 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Awesome top! My signal path: Gibson LP Studio > TS-9 > Lifesound Horizon (Dual Recto + Fender Bassman clone) > POD X3 Live (loop, fx only) > Lifesound custom 2x12" loaded with Eminence Legends I started smoking when I was 13 or 14, I smoke a pack a day now an I wish I could go back in time an kick my own ass. - matt397 After I had surgery and was still drugged I said "Now that you've been inside of me I suppose you won't be calling me back either." - IDLE

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03-21-2009, 11:18 AM	#2
groph surrounded by chairs Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 2,398 Thanked: 57 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	whoe holy crap that's attractive

03-21-2009, 11:35 AM	#4
Piledriver ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Israel Posts: 364 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i love spalted maple,amazing guitar.

03-21-2009, 01:06 PM	#6
God Hand Apostle Tin Foil Central Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago IL. Posts: 867 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Some people think spalted maple is ugly and makes an instrument look cheap...I, am not one of those people. That is one classy looking guitar. The rosewood and diamonds pull it all together very well.

03-21-2009, 01:08 PM	#7
Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,281 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	looks amazing, I just love it CONGRATS

03-21-2009, 02:52 PM	#9
vontetzianos ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Joburg, SA Posts: 2,916 Thanked: 55 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks awesome. That top is definitely gorgeous. CONGRATS

03-21-2009, 02:55 PM	#10
Raxus Prime ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 21 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awesome. Congratulations!

03-21-2009, 03:13 PM	#11
hairychris Hairy Old Bloke Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,968 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	First time I've seen a spalted Carvin. Niiiiice. GADZOOKS AND ODDS BODKINS!!!!! Not a hipster: Blackmachine, Jaden Rose, Paul Reed Smith, Ibanez, Jackson, Boss, Diezel, Marshall, Framus, VHT, Ampeg, Electro Harmonix, Korg, Alesis, MFB, Doepfer.

03-21-2009, 03:13 PM	#12
PirateMetalTroy The Tooth Fairy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London, ON (Canada) Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 51 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	there's so much yellow light in that room...holy crap. I couldn't tell what color the hardware was supposed to be until i read the specs.

03-21-2009, 03:24 PM	#13
playstopause President / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, CAN Posts: 15,046 Thanked: 68 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Looks great! Congrats! Become one of us or die, ....ers. / Rick RIP Garcia3441

03-21-2009, 11:19 PM	#24
Harry Doom man of Doom. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greater Melbourne metropolitan area, Australia Posts: 8,245 Thanked: 59 $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Harry is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Congrats!

03-21-2009, 03:28 PM	#14
renzoip I Am the Table Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ihate, FL, US. Posts: 2,468 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dude, the is the most awesome Carvin I've ever seen!! DARK LEGACY - Progressive Power Metal from South FL!

03-21-2009, 03:40 PM	#15
HANIAK 7 string addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oporto, PT Posts: 476 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	gorgeous! C O L O S S O

03-21-2009, 03:41 PM	#16
kmanick SS Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BOSTON Posts: 6,504 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	very nice! first time I've seen the diamond inlays on a 7. Congrats, I also think spalted maple looks cool. Axe Fx II in da house Last edited by kmanick; 03-22-2009 at 09:28 AM.

03-21-2009, 03:47 PM	#17
reptillion ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 424 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I swear to god dude, if i ever get a carvin, it will be exactly like that minus the floyd. Damn, I need a change of pants

03-21-2009, 03:50 PM	#18
Luuk ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 510 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks awesome. Congrats.. And I want a Carvin too!

03-21-2009, 04:58 PM	#20
SteveDendura ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 364 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That is really frickin' nice! GOTM for sure Steve Wethy, guitarist of Dendura Female Fronted Egyptian themed prog metal www.myspace.com/denduraband

03-21-2009, 05:48 PM	#21
gatesofcarnage The Canada Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bourbon,MO Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Best top ever!

03-21-2009, 06:23 PM	#22
thesimo ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,410 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	sweet!! just missing 2 frets

03-21-2009, 06:46 PM	#23
cataclysm_child NOT a ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 1,134 Thanked: 42 $cataclysm_child is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $cataclysm_child is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $cataclysm_child is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $cataclysm_child is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $cataclysm_child is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $cataclysm_child is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $cataclysm_child is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh my God that headstock was NEAT. I actually hate gold hardware, but it fits pretty well on this one. The diamond inlays was also cool. I didn´t know that was an option. Congrats and welcome to the Carvin fanboy club :P

03-21-2009, 11:33 PM	#25
OzoneJunkie enormous member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dancing close to you Posts: 533 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks amazing. <3 spalted

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