I looked at the kiesel guitar builder the other day and saw the thinner neck profile option, so i wonder if this is it. May 20, 2009 carvins rapid play lowaction neck offered excellent playability throughout the entire fingerboard, and it gives those who like to play fast the ability to shred with ease. Keith has an impressive collection of carvin guitars and amps, and this is no exception. Original bridge has been replaced with a blade runner bridge. Carvin ct6 in mint condition deep sunburst quilt top birds eye maple fretboard abalone inlays mahogany neck with tung oil finish mahogany body sperzel locking tuners carvin pickups pushpull coil split on tone knob form fitting carvin hard shell case. May 20, 2009 the body is premium mahogany with set neck construction. Mts3200 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. The frets are highly polished for easy bending, and fret ends are nicely rounded. Carvin guitars neil zaza nz624 signature guitar demo duration. The carvin ct4 is their more basic carve top models.
Apr 10, 2008 i was quick to order, and lucky and got the fifth ct6 ever made. If you are looking to own a beautiful and versatile. Anyway i would still rate my carvin better than this rg because it has maybe a little bit harder touch and my touch is quite light with my ibanez. The body is premium mahogany with setneck construction.
The sh225s body was identical in shape and depth to the hofner t2 and t4 semis, which had a similar shape to the hofner verithin, but were of a more conventional depth 1 58 compared to the verithins 1 14. The tone splits the coils and the volume puts the pickups in and out of phase with each other. Jumbo stainless frets includes a carvin abs hard shell case. Carvin ct6 korina bodyafrican limba neck 2000s wcarvin.
The craftsmanship, fit and finish, playability, and sound quality are all firstclass. Carvins rapid play lowaction neck offered excellent playability throughout the entire fingerboard, and it gives those who like to play fast the ability to shred with ease. Carvin is well known for building affordable neck thru guitars at great prices. The c22b has excellent definition with sweet harmonics. View and download carvin c1648 operating manual online. The carvin sh225 has a particularly hofner style body and neck. One piece mahogany set neck with satin oil finish, ebony fingerboard, abalone block inlays, and quilted maple headstock veneer.
Thats ok but be sure to choose your hardware first and then plan all the dimensions out and draw it out on paper before cutting any wood. Ive owned a carvin ct6 since the model was introduced a few years ago. The ct4s have a more basic top than the ct6s but all of the important features are the same. With the calipers set at the carvin dimensions the neckthru not the bolt there was plenty of daylight with the calipers held over the first fret. Contact carvin, 12340 world trade drive, san diego, ca 92128, phone 8008542235. Mahogany set neck, mahogany body, flamed maple top with natural binding, triplestep finish, ebony fingerboard, black pickup coilsbezels, chrome hardware. The neck profile is the wideflat u shape sported by most carvins, and measures 1. I know he switched to the noiseless pickups away from the sensors when clapton did, but i didnt know he went for the hot set. The variety of customizable options make it a serious option for lead guitarists everywhere. Carvin makes nice guitars, there are people on the forum that love them, and the carvin forum is like a cult, none of these people must be having the issues i had, the typical knock on carvin is over the pickups and customer service. View and download carvin mts3200 operating manual online. Jan 14, 2011 ive owned a carvin ct6 since the model was introduced a few years ago. All models feature 22 classic series humbuckers and carvin guitarsrapid play low action neck. I would define it as a modern cshape, exactly what you would expect from an instrument that addresses contemporary players as well as traditional strat neck fanatics.
The headstock features sperzel locking tuners, and an attractive 24k goldplated carvin logo. Quilted maple headstock overlay, locking sperzel tuners. In fact, this is the first and as of this writing, the only ct in this finish, and it looks fantastic. The carvin ct6m is an outstanding guitar in every way. The nz624 neil zaza signature model is based on the ct624 and comes standard with a. As long as the cs has been offered ordered my first carvin, a cs6, within the first 4 months of its announcement, there is only one neck profile, and as long as ive been aware of cavin i only go back to the 90s and their catalogs, i dont recall them ever offering different neck profiles. In the end though if your prefer a smaller, fast neck that is similar to that of a jazzs then you will like the ss profile. Its a ct6m, finished in carvin s extraordinary dragonburst finish on quilted maple. Ebony 14 inch radius fretboard, black abalone dots stainless. Because of the thickness that wizard neck has it is faster neck than that in dc200. Carvin california carved top features carved quiltedmaple top, mahogany body, carvin c22b and c22n pickups, set mahogany neck with graphite reinforcement rods, gold sperzel locking tuners, gold hardware, coilsplitting pushpull tone pot, ebony fretboard, abalone dot inlays.
Carvin guitars locking tuners ultimate soft cases kiesel guitars. Carvin contour c66 premium bolt neck guitar has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. You may need a little more neck relief since your buzzing is way down on the neck. Carvin ct6m california carved top vintage guitar magazine. Discussion in hot deals started by nrussell23, feb 8, 2018. Some of my carvinkiesel guitars and basses have the 5mw maple neck with 2 walnut. The m in the name stands for the tuneomatic bridge type.
I have to say this guitar actually outplays my much beloved prs custom 24, which is. Dc200 is very good guitar even if it doesnt have the. Your carvin guitar is equipped with a high quality. The profile is a modern c, a little rounder than your typical ibanez wizard profile, but still very comfortable.
While i love the guitar, ive always longed for a 24 fret version. Thanks to the smooth and organic oil finish, the neck stays fast and gunkfree. Mahogany setneck, mahogany body, flamed maple top with natural binding, triplestep finish, ebony fingerboard, black pickup coilsbezels, chrome hardware. Although many of these features are standard on the cs6m, there are plenty of options to customize your own carvin, which continues the guitarsmadetoorder tradition that carvin is known for.
Pickups have been upgraded to dimarzio tone zone and an air norton. Carvin january 2012 catalogue feat allan holdsworth free. It was introduced in 1981, and a picture of which is shown below. New listing paradise jason becker 2008 guitar limited. For being able to customize this thing to a t, i could not be more satisfied with the price and the overall quality of this masterpiece. Carvin is well known for building affordable neckthru guitars at great prices. The carvin is definitely a thinner neck not the thinnest out there though but the main difference is width vs a regular strat. Alder body 25 scale length maple neckthru with an ebony fretboard, 12 radius and tung oil finish fixed bridge sperzel locking tuners. What i like better about the carvin is the quality of the woods, neck profile, fretboard radius, the speed of the neck, the bendability of the strings over the ss frets, and the comfort of the neck heel. You will need a straightedge about 18 long and a feeler gauge set. Gold plated metal carvin logo on headstock as on ct6 carved top. The nz624 neil zaza signature model is based on the ct624 and comes standard with a deep flamed. I would say it is similar to a jazz neck, although maybe a tad flatter.
I have used the cs6m on many recording sessions latelyeverything from a poppunk band track to a jingle for a national sandwich meat commercial. Its a ct6m, finished in carvins extraordinary dragonburst finish on quilted maple. Carvin audio was also kind enough to send the ux600r wireless receiver module and a ux600m wireless mic to go with it. Carvin ct624 24 fret california carved top has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. Alder body 25 scale length maple neck thru with an ebony fretboard, 12 radius and tung oil finish fixed bridge sperzel locking tuners. View and download cadillac 2016 ct6 owners manual online. Weve all probably played a strat or strat copy befor. That neck seems more susceptible to changes in climate than the carvin. The ct4s have a more basic top than the ct6 s but all of the important features are the same. Finally, carvin has come through with a 24 fret version of the ct guitar. My old carvin guitar rack, guitar strings, good music, graham, drums. I have to say this guitar actually outplays my much beloved prs custom 24, which is saying something.
Carvin guitars come with a 2way adjustable truss rod, allowing you to add the proper amount of forward bow, even to a neck with an excessive reverse bow condition. Cp900 cp1800 2 channel 900w and 1800w power amplifiers. This neck profile is based off of a 59 les paul neck profile. For greater savings check out our used carvin ct6 left handed and get a great deal today. The carvin ct6m is a doublecutaway mccartylike guitar with great sustain and tones.
Sorry for being a necromancer, but i was scoping out fenders site and saw his name under the hot noiseless pickups. Carvin guitars entered the 7string arena in 1999 with the dc727, our first 7string guitar. The smooth satin finish lets you move quick and effortlessly up and down. I am at work right now otherwise id do a little comparison. Viagra recreational dose licensed canadian pharmacy that. This one is probably their most popular model due to its features and affordability. What i like better about the prs is the overall resonance and tone probably due to the bigger neck and thicker body. I was quick to order, and lucky and got the fifth ct6 ever made.