Carvin Temptation....

[duhvoodooman]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170355321894

It's the right model, but it's not really the color I want. Plus I hate the cream-colored pickups on that body color, and I much prefer the ebony fretboard with abalone block inlays. Still, it's tempting. I doubt that it will go for the current bid of $785, since it's worth well over $1000--expect the usual flurry of last-second snipe bids.

[Robert]

Carvin make terrific guitars. You should get one! Maybe study eBay closely until you find the on you really want.

[duhvoodooman]

Carvin make terrific guitars. You should get one! Maybe study eBay closely until you find the on you really want.
Believe me, I don't need any convincing on Carvin guitars. This remains my objective:

http://www.carvinguitars.com/isa/images/full/ct6m-bluequilt-64082.jpg

Unfortunately, it's about $1700 new, with the options I want. Note to fellow Fretters: Buy more DVM pedals!! :D

BTW, I have a standing "Carvin CT6" search set up on my eBay account for whenever one gets posted....

[duhvoodooman]

Auction just ended--it went for $910. Somebody got a nice value on a fine instrument there! :dude:

Here's another nice one; has all the features I want, 'cept it's not blue....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320395760745

[Monkus]

Since ur a tinkerer DVM have you looked at the Carvin Bolt kits? I've played a few and was actually considering getting a kit but then the Lonestar fell into my lap. They played really well.

[marnold]

You can usually find a good deal on a used Carvin. For whatever reason, they don't seem to hold their value well. Part of it, I'm sure, is the fact that it says neither "Fender" nor "Gibson" on the headstock, but also because of the custom nature of Carvins.

[duhvoodooman]

Since ur a tinkerer DVM have you looked at the Carvin Bolt kits? I've played a few and was actually considering getting a kit but then the Lonestar fell into my lap. They played really well.Yeah, I've looked pretty closely through the whole Carvin product line, but that CT6 is the model that really floats my boat. :drool: :dude:


You can usually find a good deal on a used Carvin. For whatever reason, they don't seem to hold their value well. Part of it, I'm sure, is the fact that it says neither "Fender" nor "Gibson" on the headstock, but also because of the custom nature of Carvins.Works for me! I'm not looking to resell it, just play the hell out of it! :rockon: And the reviews I've read of the CT6 have been uniformly outstanding.

[Tone2TheBone]

That burst one would look wicked under stage lights and your bathroom heat lamp. ;)

[Spudman]

Auction just ended--it went for $910. Somebody got a nice value on a fine instrument there! :dude:

Here's another nice one; has all the features I want, 'cept it's not blue....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320395760745

6 hours left and nobody has bid on it. Wow!

[duhvoodooman]

6 hours left and nobody has bid on it. Wow!
Yeah, and my resolve is slowly dwindling. Blue may be my preferred color, but a ~$700 savings would trump that! I'd have to sell a guitar, an amp, and a couple of pedals to cover it, but I may make a bid....

[Spudman]

Just over an hour left and no bids. Hmmmm.:poke: :pancake:

[duhvoodooman]

Mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha!!! :D :dude: :D :dude: :D

[bigG]

Congratulations, vood! :D :bravo: :beer:

I couldn't be happier for ya! Beautiful guitar, and such a deal!

Dreams do come true, eh!?

[marnold]

My only concern is that I don't know if he showed enough pictures of it.

[Tone2TheBone]

Congrats on a fine looking instrument Bob! :beer: :bravo: :)

[duhvoodooman]

Thanks, guys! I'm very excited, as you might expect. The only downside is that, even with a great deal, that's a fair chunk of change for a guy who usually buys $200 - $300 guitars! But I have several items that I'm really not getting much use out of these days that I'm gonna put up for sale to defray some of the cost, and will offer them here first. Plus I'm hoping to sell a few more DVM pedals!! :dude:


My only concern is that I don't know if he showed enough pictures of it.
LOL! Yeah, 93 of them, to be exact--from every conceivable angle! That's gotta be some kind of record! Well, he sure as heck wasn't trying to hide anything!!

[sumitomo]

Wow I was looking at that last night,saying man that is sweet,well no one is going to buy it well(there was 3 min 42 sec 0n the clock)almost pressed the button and now I'm glad I didn't so enjoy that new ride Vood.Well if I did buy it I would of let you trade pedals for it!!! Sumi:D

[duhvoodooman]

Wow I was looking at that last night,saying man that is sweet,well no one is going to buy it well(there was 3 min 42 sec 0n the clock)....
Hey, 3 min. 42 sec. is an ETERNITY on eBay these days! Like many other people do, I use an automated "snipe" service to place a last second bid (last 5 sec., actually). IMO, this is the smart way to bid. Carefully consider what you're willing to pay, set up the snipe bid for that maximum amount, and don't even look at the auction again until it ends! eBay only uses as much of your entered amount as it takes to beat the next highest bid, so you won't unnecessarily overbid. It keeps you from doing something stupid/emotional in a "bidding war", and it also leaves no time for lower bidders to react. The only way to go....

[sumitomo]

How do I find out about this snipe system I miss out on alot of stuff?Sumi:D I buy alot of used car parts for my business.

[duhvoodooman]

How do I find out about this snipe system I miss out on alot of stuff?
There are several of these "snipe" services available. Here's the one I use:

http://www.auctionsniper.com/default2.aspx

[duhvoodooman]

BTW, for those of you who have never seen a Carvin CT6 in action:

qmRfyHWWN90

[Kazz]

Hey, 3 min. 42 sec. is an ETERNITY on eBay these days! Like many other people do, I use an automated "snipe" service to place a last second bid (last 5 sec., actually). IMO, this is the smart way to bid. Carefully consider what you're willing to pay, set up the snipe bid for that maximum amount, and don't even look at the auction again until it ends! eBay only uses as much of your entered amount as it takes to beat the next highest bid, so you won't unnecessarily overbid. It keeps you from doing something stupid/emotional in a "bidding war", and it also leaves no time for lower bidders to react. The only way to go....


Yes please educate us.....I absolutely hate losing out on an item at the last second.

[SharkUSMC]

What a pain that the wanker that wasn't you that bid on it cost you ~$150.

[duhvoodooman]

Yeah, but I'll bet he's a lot madder at me than I am at him.... :D

[SharkUSMC]

I dunno, sometimes when I lose an auction on ebay I'm relieved as that means I don't have to 'splain to the missus. At any rate, congrats!

[M29]

Congrats congrats congrats Vood:AOK: What a looker she is. Is that neck quartersawn? It looks like it. Sweeeet indeed:rockon:

M

[Robert]

Congrats Vood! Probably the best quality guitar you've ever owned?

[bigoldron]

Dang, Vood! That's one SWEET ax!

[oldguy]

Congrats, Vood!
That's one fine looking guitar, and I bet you're gonna love it.:AOK:
Carvin builds some of the best guitars made, and at half price or less than the "big brand name" companies.

[duhvoodooman]

Thanks for the positive comments, guys. Can hardly wait until it shows up! :rockon:


Congrats Vood! Probably the best quality guitar you've ever owned?
Yeah, without a doubt. My Amercian-made Strat Plus and Epi Elitist LP are both fine guitars, but this is in another league.....

[Monkus]

Congrats DVM, sweet axe ...!

[kiteman]

As an owner of two Carvins I can say you won't be sorry you bought it. Carvin is quality where it counts. Necks are seasoned before cutting so they're the best.

Last I looked the Bolt kit were going for $379 and they're still quality stuff. At that price you won't get a better new guitar than that. My Bolt kit was $600 because of upgrades and another $100 to upgrade again.

I got a beast. :)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7097/s5030499.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=s5030499.jpg)

My other Carvin is a DC127 with upgrades also.

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/184/s5030622.jpg (http://img177.imageshack.us/my.php?image=s5030622.jpg)

[street music]

Congrats VOOD! I wish that I had held off a while and put my money into a CARVIN.

[duhvoodooman]

The FedEx tracking site says delivery tomorrow, Thursday 7/23! :D :dude: :rockon: :dude: :D

[sumitomo]

You dog!I hope she fit's like a glove,and sings like an angel! Sumi:D

[kiteman]

The FedEx tracking site says delivery tomorrow, Thursday 7/23! :D :dude: :rockon: :dude: :D

Oh oh, we're not gonna hear from vood for quite a while. :rockon:

[duhvoodooman]

Oh oh, we're not gonna hear from vood for quite a while. :rockon:
Sure you will--so I can gloat over what a great new guitar I have! ;) :D

AAMOF, I'll start early with one of the auction pics:

http://www.thefret.net/imagehosting/744a6731c8b1bf1.jpg

[kiteman]

You've just saved yourself from the cowbells. :AOK:

by the way, I have two Carvins. :dude:

[tunghaichuan]

YouTube embedding disabled, but here's to you, DVM:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLCJEYLIBQY

:rotflmao: :bravo: :D :beer:

tung

[duhvoodooman]

YouTube embedding disabled, but here's to you, DVM:

Word! Like the lyrics to old Zep tune go, "How come twenty four hours sometimes seem to slip into days?"....

[tot_Ou_tard]

Word! Like the lyrics to old Zep tune go, "How come twenty four hours sometimes seem to slip into days?"....
Izzit there yet? ;)

[duhvoodooman]

Not yet, but FedEx tracking is still showing today as probable delivery.

[Spudman]

Do you hear? Fedex just went on strike today. All deliveries have stopped until they get the contract worked out. I guess you'll have to wait a while longer.

[duhvoodooman]

Do you hear? Fedex just went on strike today. All deliveries have stopped until they get the contract worked out. I guess you'll have to wait a while longer.
Same joke, different day. :rolleyes: :thwap: :D

You're incorrigible....

[Spudman]

Same joke, different day. :rolleyes: :thwap: :D

You're incorrigible....

It's just my way of saying that I'm jealous and envious of you. I have one of those on my 'to do" list as well. If I didn't love ya I would have just kept my mouth shut.:tongue:

[duhvoodooman]

*** HEAVY SIGH ***

Not lookin' like it will be today, despite what the FedEx site may show for an "expected delivery date". The tracking info doesn't even show it being received at the local FedEx facility yet, much less being out for local delivery. Looks like ol' DVM will have to contain his anticipation for another day, at least.... :cry:

[Robert]

I heard your local FedEx facility was struck by a meteor this morning, and it won't be receiving any guitars for a while yet. ;)

[Spudman]

I heard your local FedEx facility was struck by a meteor this morning, and it won't be receiving any guitars for a while yet. ;)

Good one. I never thought of that.;)

[M29]

I happen to check out a cam on the Chase bank by your place and there was a fed x truck stuck on the side of the bridge. There was some sort of wooden object sticking out the back door. I think it is ok though it looked intact. You might want to check it out before it falls out.

[duhvoodooman]

Oh, you guys are just a freakin' riot, you are.... :rolleyes:

[M29]

That avatar rocks man:rockon:

[duhvoodooman]

Currently somewhere between here and Syracuse NY, 125 miles to the west, so Friday is looking pretty solid.

[Spudman]

Currently somewhere between here and Syracuse NY, 125 miles to the west, so Friday is looking pretty solid.

Um, Friday was cancelled last week by the Obama administration. Sources say they are working on a new day to replace Friday. Looks like it's going to be Monday then unless FedEx delivers on Saturday.:pancake:

[duhvoodooman]

GOT IT!! :D :dude: :D :dude: :D My wife just called to say she'd just taken delivery of a "very large box" from the FedEx delivery guy.

No, Spuds, it's not the missing corpse of Jimmy Hoffa, disguised as a guitar shipment....

Now, I just have to get through a workday where the hours are sure to crawl by at a snail's pace....

[tot_Ou_tard]

Now, I just have to get through a workday where the hours are sure to crawl by at a snail's pace....
Hmmmm, in the rest of the country New Guitar Day is an official holiday.

Poor sap.

[duhvoodooman]

A half-day of vacation for the afternoon may well be in the cards.... :D

[bigG]

Good for you, vood! If I were you, I just couldn't stand the anticipation any longer! Get home and start pickin' that git, man! :D :beer: :rockon:

AND, just in time for the weekend! Man, that is SO perfect...

G

[duhvoodooman]

It's official....heading home at noon. :rockon: :dude: :rockon: :dude: :rockon:

[Robert]

That is a good deed you are doing. The poor guitar is lonely and needs a friend! :D

[kiteman]

Guess we'll hear from you after the weekends mate. :)

What timing hey?

[piebaldpython]

Good luck with your new baby Vood. :D

[duhvoodooman]

That is a good deed you are doing. The poor guitar is lonely and needs a friend! :D
That's just the kind of selfless, philanthropic soul I am! :D ;)

[tunghaichuan]

That's just the kind of selfless, philanthropic soul I am! :D ;)

I don't care what all the other Fretters say about you DVM, you're all right. :D :rotflmao:

tung

[Algonquin]

I don't care what all the other Fretters say about you DVM, you're all right. :D :rotflmao:

tung
+1 :AOK:

[marnold]

*clears throat*

Clips or it didn't happen!

[Spudman]

*clears throat*

Clips or it didn't happen!

Man, talk about early. Sheesh.:thwap:

[marnold]

Man, talk about early. Sheesh.:thwap:
Are you kidding me? It's been at his house since this morning! Slacker.

[M29]

:poke:

[tot_Ou_tard]

Vooood! Hey Vooooooooood! You in there?

Sheese, guy gets a new axe & all of a sudden he dissapears.

You'd think this was a special occasion or something.

[duhvoodooman]

(Muffled sound of giddy giggling emanates from upstate NY....)

[Spudman]

Are you kidding me? It's been at his house since this morning! Slacker.

Otay. I get it now. Early toaday - Guitar at his house - him not at house. Now him at house with hims guitar. We need to see hims guitar pics and hims clips...NOW! Is this torrect Panky?

[duhvoodooman]

....We need to see hims guitar pics....
A few photos of the new gee-tar:

http://duhvoodooman.com/miscimages/musical/CT6/CT6_full.jpg http://duhvoodooman.com/miscimages/musical/CT6/CT6_full_rear.jpg http://duhvoodooman.com/miscimages/musical/CT6/CT6_body.jpg http://duhvoodooman.com/miscimages/musical/CT6/CT6_body_rear.jpg http://duhvoodooman.com/miscimages/musical/CT6/CT6_headstock.jpg http://duhvoodooman.com/miscimages/musical/CT6/CT6_headstock_rear.jpg http://duhvoodooman.com/miscimages/musical/CT6/CT6_down_neck.jpg


This guitar is in absolutely flawless condition--not a mark on it anywhere. Just spectacularly gorgeous. And how does it play???? Film at 11.... :D

[Spudman]

Oh that sux. Better send it back.

[Robert]

Congrats Vood! We need to hear it through the Rebel 20! :dude:

[tot_Ou_tard]

That's just jaw-dropping gorgeous!

[M29]

Breathtaking Vood very nice indeed:rockon: Top notch all the way:AOK:

Spud you crack me up......

M

[marnold]

Nice axe there, DVM. Looks all caramelly.

[bigoldron]

Good googledy moogledy! What a nice looking guitfiddle! She's almost too pretty to play (key word is ALMOST). Enjoy her Vood! :bravo: :AOK: :dude: :rockon:

[bigG]

Man, vood, that is a true work of art, museum quality! Sublime! :master:

Ain't nobody who do duh voodoo like you do! :bravo:

[street music]

That is awesome!

[Monkus]

beautiful instrument, great guitar DVM, hope she plays at least as well as she looks !!!!

[kiteman]

Are the pups C22s?

I have C22s (and an AP11) on my Bolt and Blackouts on my DC127M.

Both killer guitars and I know that's what you're going to say about yours. :AOK:

:rockon: Welcome to the Carvin Knights. :dude:

[mrmudcat]

Vood that is sweet.....anybody else with a Cali carve top..please step up!!!:rockon: :wave:

[duhvoodooman]

Yup, C22B at the bridge and a C22J at the neck. They sound great--plenty of punch but still very articulate. A more modern tone than a vintage/PAF style humbucker, but not that edgy, rather harsh tone that the very high gain ceramics have. Both have alnico 5 magnets.

It looks great, it sounds great, and it plays like a dream. Best guitar I've ever owned, clearly....

[kiteman]

Yep, that's what I got, luv those pups. My Bolt has a walnut body and a maple neck so it's a beast of its own. My DC127 is maple neckthrough with alder sides and plain maple top. The Blackouts warmed the guitar very nicely which was rather bright with the Holdsworth pups. I thought the Holdsworth were good sounding but no body.

[Jimi75]

Some late congrats from my side, too! Carvin build outstanding guitars and yours is really a beauty! This guitar is definitely a keeper. I just saw that you want to sell your 56 Gold Top. Good luck with the sales.

[Tig]

Now that you've had her these last 6 months, is the honeymoon still in full swing? ;)
I'm sure you still haven't found anything wrong with her, since quality is usually spot on with Carvin's.

I've been GASing for one myself, and found this cool Joe Walsh interview at CarvinChannel.com
http://www.carvinchannel.com/play.php?vid=114

He loves his, and likes how they mount the bridge way down low against the body, as well as the perfect string alignment.

Now all I gotta do is save some $ and choose which model to get... :drool

[duhvoodooman]

Yeah, I love my CT6M. Killer looks, top-shelf quality all around, plays like a dream and sounds great. Clearly my favorite double-humbucker guitar....