Carvin Vader

[asher]

Most of the people who violently opposed it have already mentioned hearing about it. It was sort of only quietly mentioned though.

I gave up following any of the three threads after we saw the launch pictures, because I was never going to buy one anyway

 

[Adam Of Angels]

How have some of you guys ordered these? I don't see anything letting me do so on their website, and I can't seem to find that info in this thread.

 

[technomancer]

How have some of you guys ordered these? I don't see anything letting me do so on their website, and I can't seem to find that info in this thread.

They've called in or emailed one of the Carvin sales reps like Chris Hong.

 

[ferret]

Preorder, really. But it's in the system.

Word is the webpage updates go live Feb 1st, and (non-preorder) call-in orders Feb 2nd when they open.

 

[ferret]

Short Vader 7 with Kiesel pickups demo in this one by Carvin's head tech Albert.

 

[BenEllerGuitars]

Played on a couple Vader's at NAMM, they felt really comfy! Body balanced nicely, neck profile was nice and flat on the back... nothing bad to say about it!

 

[fortisursus]

To pre order just call them. They take your name/info and as ferret mentioned they will call you on the february 2nd.

 

[HaloHat]

I did not know that was an option, thanks guys!

Hey metalstrike I see you are in San Diego. The wood broker I use [excellent!] is in Carlsbad. You could drive over and pick the wood out yourself you lucky dog! No shipping to pay either!

Kenny and Marty Talcove
Tropical Exotic Hardwoods
2270-C Camino Vida Roble
Carlsbad, CA 92011
760.268.1080
Tropical Exotic Hardwoods

welcome to the forum spud

 

[hardvalve]

To pre order just call them. They take your name/info and as ferret mentioned they will call you on the february 2nd.

Do you pay the full amount up front, or part on order, and part on delivery?

 

[HighGain510]

Played on a couple Vader's at NAMM, they felt really comfy! Body balanced nicely, neck profile was nice and flat on the back... nothing bad to say about it!

Thanks Ben! I trust you and your opinion on guitars so that is super helpful bro!

 

[Chokey Chicken]

Do you pay the full amount up front, or part on order, and part on delivery?

You have the choice of paying a 20% deposit and the rest on completion, or paying up front I believe.

 

[ferret]

Chokey is correct. 20% deposit is required before the build will start. I do not know if they allow you to place an order but not deposit till a later date. (I'd suspect not)

 

[HaloHat]

Chokey is correct. 20% deposit is required before the build will start. I do not know if they allow you to place an order but not deposit till a later date. (I'd suspect not)

I may be incorrect, I don't work at Carvin/Kiesel, but I think the 20% down is only for "stock" or non-op50 builds. If doing a non-stock, op50 type order I believe Carvin/Kiesel requires payment in full at order time.

Many years ago, like at least 5 years ago, I was offered 50% down on an op50 build however the last two guitars I had built from Carvin, both within the last year [two DC7X's] requred payment in full up front. Wasn't a issue just FYI and of course call your Carvin/Kiesel salesperson to make sure.

 

[ferret]

No, you're right. Going "off-builder" can increase the deposit. Jeff had me do around 33% on my SCB6, which had 3PB on it and he picked the top himself.

But... on the flip side... my opt-50 color on Vader 6 was still 20% deposit.

 

[Chokey Chicken]

Also, you can apparently make the final payment whenever you want, not just when it's completed, which is the method I'm doing.

 

[hardvalve]

I may be incorrect, I don't work at Carvin/Kiesel, but I think the 20% down is only for "stock" or non-op50 builds. If doing a non-stock, op50 type order I believe Carvin/Kiesel requires payment in full at order time.

Many years ago, like at least 5 years ago, I was offered 50% down on an op50 build however the last two guitars I had built from Carvin, both within the last year [two DC7X's] requred payment in full up front. Wasn't a issue just FYI and of course call your Carvin/Kiesel salesperson to make sure.

Okay, thanks. Either way, just have to figure out to hide more from the wife now, or later.....

 

[r3tr0sp3ct1v3]

It's been a while since I have posted on this forum.

HNGGNNNGNGH glad this was my first post in a bit.


I need....

ALL OF THIS STOOF.

 

[SnowfaLL]

My opt 50 color ST300T (also opt 50 with one piece quilt top, direct mount pickups) was also a higher percentage, if I recall around 50% minimum. I ended up paying full because I saw the CAD dropping fast, like 3 cents within a month so I decided to not risk letting it run another 4 months. If I order another Carvin this year, I'll be sure to do the same.

 

[The Griffinator]

The builder is up for the Vader. There goes my afternoon...

 

[Captain Butterscotch]

Spec'd out my Vader 8 and I got the crazy idea of stealing the color scheme from an Ibanez Lock Ness Jem. BRB finding parts and adding costs...