Carvin Guitars Is Splitting Up

[DMR]

Re: Carvin Guitars Is Splitting Up

I really like the "numbers" Jason Becker sig coming out. I'd love to get my hands on one of those. The aesthetics are not off-putting to me.

 

[BloodRose]

Re: Carvin Guitars Is Splitting Up

I love the numbers one too!! And love the other becker model they have done!
Kherman, what else comes with option 50?

 

[Securb]

Re: Carvin Guitars Is Splitting Up

Carvin makes a quality product they have only had one downside since the 80's. There is no resale value. If you plan on keeping it you have a nice amp or guitar, if not you are taking a loss.

 

[jmh151]

Re: Carvin Guitars Is Splitting Up

I love the numbers one too!! And love the other becker model they have done!
Kherman, what else comes with option 50?

The "option 50" is basically options they don't list- you have to call them up, ask if they can do it, and get a price

 

[MkIII Renegade]

Re: Carvin Guitars Is Splitting Up

I love my Carvin C66, just wish I had gotten it as a hardtai instead of with a Wilkinson. I am unloading half my collection and am thinking about ordering a Frank Gambali model - it was amazing when I tried one out in the Hollywood shop

I also have little use for the Wilkinson, but I discovered a way to get around it: I installed some trem springs wrapped in rubber to eliminate noise, but they also happened to be much stiffer than stock (I can look up the brand if you are interested). The guitar not only lost the spring noise, but it became almost like a hardtail since the trem is now tough to budge, but I don't miss it, and there is a definite improvement in tone and feel. The only trems I really like are Floyd, PRS and EBMM JP styles. I'm sure I would like Steinberger's trems as well, although I have never played one.

 

[MkIII Renegade]

Re: Carvin Guitars Is Splitting Up

Carvin makes a quality product they have only had one downside since the 80's. There is no resale value. If you plan on keeping it you have a nice amp or guitar, if not you are taking a loss.

That's GREAT if you are the 2nd buyer.

Carvins can be virtual highway robbery if you buy one new and loaded with options. They should be very profitable based on the way they nail you with options...