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  • #1

    Carvin 7 strings

    Anyone out there have one? I'm just curious about the neck. How thick/thin is it? I have a Universe and I'm wanting another 7, but I keep thinkin' about the Carvin and have no idea about the neck. I like the neck on the Ibanez, but I don't like the sound of it. (and yes I changed the pickups) Any input would be great!
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    Re: Carvin 7 strings

    Outstanding bro. Think of it like a wider version of the Jackson Soloist. Not as thick as an Ibanez but pretty close. If you are asking because of Paddock's listing you should jump on it. I had the exact same guitars with EMG's and it killed in a huge way. What a quality axe.

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    • #3
      Re: Carvin 7 strings

      I din't know about the Paddock listing, but I'll look into it. And the neck is thinner the the Ibanez? That's even better. I like a thin neck. It's easier to shred on a thin neck.

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        Re: Carvin 7 strings

        I mistyped bro. The Carvin neck is a little thicker than an Ibanez. It is in between an Ibanez and a Schecter. Very comfortable but not thinner than an Ibanez. The thinnest 7 string guitar neck I ever had was am Kramer. That sucker was almost wizard thin.

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        • #5
          Re: Carvin 7 strings

          I played a Carvin recently and really liked it. I also have a UV but the Carvin sounded better played as well as the UV and just felt better to me. I also really prefer the neck thru over the bolt on. BTW Any difference in the thickness of the neck is negligible at best. I wish I'd known that before cause I was led to beleive Carvins had these huge necks so I bought the Ibanez which BTW I really do like alot I just liked the Carvin better.
          Chris
          http://www.myspace.com/chriswestfallguitar

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          • #6
            Re: Carvin 7 strings

            I've played a couple Carvins (not 7 string) and they were great. High quality instuments. I'm supprised more people aren't using them. It doesn't help there are no dealers, but it does keep the prices down. I may just get some cash together and order one. I'm sure it sounds better than my Universe anyway. Thanks for all the input.

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            • #7
              Re: Carvin 7 strings

              I've never played one, but I'm likely to buy one of those music123 Washburns and if I like the 7 strings as much as I think I will (only played a used BC Rich 7 at GC one time) I'm going to order a DC727 right away. Ideally I would get an SL2H 7-string but I fear the Jackson custom shop will be too expensive and take too long for my tastes. I guess this doesn't add much to the thread though, oh well!

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              • #8
                Re: Carvin 7 strings

                The 7 string thing is pretty cool. I keep mine tuned to pitch, but the low B is real heavy. By far the Ibanez 7's have the thinnest necks of all the 7's I've played. I can play faster and cleaner on a thin neck. My Universe is fun to play. Although I'm tired of the sound of it, I'd still buy another one. It's still a great guitar. I just wish it sounded better.

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