Tell me your Carvin stories here
Wesley L. Graham
I bought a Carvin DC-200 Koa in 1984. Paid about $700. I still
have it. Carvin dosen't show this model in their catalog anymore. It
is a very good instrument. It it just as good as the Gibsons and
Fender that I have. I haven't played any other Carvins, so I don't
know if the quality has changed in recent years.
Tellyman
I bought a "Allan Holdsworth" Model, and sent it back. I really
couldnt put my finger on why I didnt like it, I just knew that I
didnt.
I didnt like the sound when played acoustically, and thats always
been a big thing for me. It cost $1100, and my complaint would've
_probably_ been quelled with a set of after market p/u's...but I
dont think you should have to when putting out that kinda
dough...
Matt
San Rafael, Ca
CodeBlue
On Sat, 17 Jan 1998 20:20:34 -0800, Tellyman <Tell...@Bigfoot.com>
wrote:
I bought a Koa TL60 used......and I just love it its a two pickup
guitar which I'm going to change...but other than that its great
CodeBlue
Ben Greer
Maybe you should have researched the Holdsworth model a little more - it is
a semi which makes it quite different tone-wise than a regular solid body
electric. The reviews I read basically said that the guitar wasn't for
everyone, but if you wanted to sound like Holdsworth, and could handle the
fairly wide tone range and dial it into something you like, it was a great,
unique sounding guitar. As for after market p/u's, the idea is that this is
the guitar that Allan Holdsworth plays - it is his own personal p/u choice
- if you don't like the equipment Holdsworth uses, don't buy a Holdsworth
model guitar.
CodeBlue <Code...@micron.netNOSPAM> wrote in article
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Carvi...@carvin.com
In article <69rf2t$9...@camel19.mindspring.com>,
w_gr...@mindspring.com wrote:
>
> I bought a Carvin DC-200 Koa in 1984. Paid about $700. I still
> have it. Carvin dosen't show this model in their catalog anymore. It
> is a very good instrument. It it just as good as the Gibsons and
> Fender that I have. I haven't played any other Carvins, so I don't
> know if the quality has changed in recent years.
Actually, the DC200 is still available and it can be built with the
optional all-koa construction.
We'll usually have an all-koa model or two in the catalog so that you can
see the beauty of the wood.
sean @ carvin
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Jeff Preston
In a previous article, Carvi...@carvin.com () says:
Sean,
I have a question -- this past summer, I acquired one of Allan
Holdsworth's Carvin prototypes. Having been out of the new gear
market for many years, I'm not smart enough to figure out how
to work the Sperzel locking tuners. :) Really! I've tried
loosening the large thumbscrew on the back of the things, but
nothing seems to release the string! I wonder if these things
are busted. If so, I'll get a replacement set from y'all, but
if there's a clue to be had, I'd sure 'preesh.
Thanks,
Jeff
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Carvi...@carvin.com
In article <6a18b1$j7e$1...@news.ysu.edu>,
al...@yfn.ysu.edu (Jeff Preston) wrote:
>
>
> In a previous article, Carvi...@carvin.com () says:
>
> Sean,
>
> I have a question -- this past summer, I acquired one of Allan
> Holdsworth's Carvin prototypes. Having been out of the new gear
> market for many years, I'm not smart enough to figure out how
> to work the Sperzel locking tuners. :) Really! I've tried
> loosening the large thumbscrew on the back of the things, but
> nothing seems to release the string! I wonder if these things
> are busted. If so, I'll get a replacement set from y'all, but
> if there's a clue to be had, I'd sure 'preesh.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>
Jeff,
Loosen the strings by tuning down. Loosen the thumb screw and string
should get some slack. If post tightened too much or if it is sticky,
you may want to use a plastic or wood toothpick to pry it open. Try to
avoid screwdrivers or anything really hard (including trying to force the
strings around) due to the possibility of putting a nick in it that'll
cut into future strings.
If all else fails, call our Service Department! 800-854-2235.
G S Jarvela
I got one of their Bolt guitars in late December, and it's really
fantastic. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who likes a more modern
tone, but if it's a really nice vintage sound you're after, this
guitar will give it to you. It's a lot of fun to play. I'm very
impressed with Carvin.
--
"Ah but in such an ugly time the true protest is beauty"
-Phil Ochs
BrettGV
Have a Mahogany/Maple DC400T (w/maple neck) and an all koa DC135T. Love 'em
both. Of all of my electrics, the DC400T is my favorite. The tonal
flexibility is still amazing after about 2 years! This is a real "studio"
guitar that can wail live!!! It just keeps saying: "Play ME!!"
Just did a gig where I had to go from Pat Metheny, to Phil Keaggy, to Styx, and
the 400 covered it all.
The 135 occupies a "darker, faster place" than my Strat. It is also very
flexible, and even faster than the DC400 due the the shallow profile neck. It
gets a pretty nice Eric Johnson type tone. Very thick when it wants to be!
Brett