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  • Got my Carvin

    Thursday, I got my Carvin Bolt Plus. Clear-coated swamp ash body, two humbuckers, a Floyd, 14-inch radius, 6100 fret wire and straplocks.

    The body reminds me of the Charvel Model 4 shape, with the contemporary series tremolo route. The neck also meets the mody a lot like a Model 4. The volume knobs are also moved down and away from the pickups compared to my Charvels.

    Since I had a show last night, I went ahead and used it. It felt very familiar. It was a bit tough to tell exactly how it sounded because the acoustics on the stage were terrible. I'll know a bit more when I have it at the rehearsal space for a solid night of testing. But feel-wise, I really liked it. The tongue oil finish on the back of the neck is very nice.

    And I know someone's gonna say "This thread is worthless without pictures." So here ya go!




  • #2
    Very nice congrats . I have a Bolt+C also , trans blue , swamp ash , ebony , abalone dots and black hardware. I agree it is a killer guitar for the money.
    Mike
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    • #3
      That thing looks sweet man.

      Carvin is next on my list of guitars to acquire for sure.
      Currently at 78 guitars - Paul Reed Smith, Jackson, Robin, Washburn, Carvin, Peavey, U.S. Masters, G&L, Hamer, Godin, BC Rich, Yamaha, Fender, ESP, Kramer, Cort, Ibanez, Aria Pro & Charvel
      Pics:http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/mr.rs/pictures/gear

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      • #4
        Looks cool. I'm not usually a fan of naturals, but that looks very good with the rosewood and chrome HW. Congrats.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by shreddermon View Post
          Looks cool. I'm not usually a fan of naturals, but that looks very good with the rosewood and chrome HW. Congrats.
          Ditto. Nice one!
          My future band shall be known as "One Samich Short Of A Picnic"!

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          • #6
            That looks great! I love natural finishes.
            I want REAL change. I want dead bodies littering the capitol.

            - Newc

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            • #7
              Congrats that looks pretty sweet.
              I love my DC727C!
              Carvins IMO are way underated
              If this is our perdition, will you walk with me?

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              • #8
                I'm digging it.. Nice Score, Congrats

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                • #9
                  congrats!! i need to get my self a carvin
                  Say, I smell bacon.Does anyone else smell bacon?
                  Yeah, I definitely smell a pork product of some type.

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                  • #10
                    Thanks, guys. I think Carvin picked a nice piece of wood for this project. And it has that smell that always comes with a guitar that has a clear finish or a maple top. Love that!

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                    • #11
                      Mmmm tasty! Does Carvin do maple fretboards? You'd have an all white guitar there.

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                      • #12
                        Sweet! Congrats.
                        I feel my soul go cold... only the dead are smiling.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by sk8boardbob2 View Post
                          Mmmm tasty! Does Carvin do maple fretboards? You'd have an all white guitar there.
                          Yep. They offer you the choice of maple, rosewood or ebony.
                          Here's my SC90.
                          I feel my soul go cold... only the dead are smiling.

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                          • #14
                            Understated elegance. I like it... had a Contour 66 and a Bolt Plus myself before.
                            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFn-5BTQ8uU

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                            • #15
                              Another bolt + owner/fan here-and I agree with your Model 4 comparisons.

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