D(issappointing)NGD

[Stuck_in_a_dream]

I updated the OP w/ pics. Just as a silly question, how come beveled edges is option 50 and you see them all the time as returned items? Something doesn't add up

I'll call Carvin when I get home there, I'm ahead of them by 2 hrs so I will have the time.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

When it comes to Carvin, if you're not 100% happy, get them to do a rebuild. Give them a call when spec'ing out the rebuild and send them some photos of what kind of grain you want on the fretboard.

Carvin is really good when it comes to rebuilds, at least for domestic customers. Just get on it fast, you don't want the time to runout.

 

[Stuck_in_a_dream]

When it comes to Carvin, if you're not 100% happy, get them to do a rebuild. Give them a call when spec'ing out the rebuild and send them some photos of what kind of grain you want on the fretboard.

Carvin is really good when it comes to rebuilds, at least for domestic customers. Just get on it fast, you don't want the time to runout.

I do believe in that too, I think they are an awesome company. I'll call them today and see what I can do. Will let you guys know how it goes.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Remember, regardless of the issues, as a Carvin customer based in the US you have 10 days by default to get either a full refund or a rebuild to your specs.

 

[bob123]

Dude that's a birdseye board. I've NEVER seen a burled fretboard lol. That one is AAA at least, and is really nice dude... for frame of reference, evh's are AA, and only a few ebmm/peaveys make it as nice as yours!

BUT you paid for something, if its not to your standards, return that shit!


That said, that thing is AWESOME!

 

[-42-]

Now that I see it, I would be more than happy to take it off your hands if you're unsatisfied.

 

[Discoqueen]

^I was thinking the same but my DC727 has just been paid off/shipped so I better not even say it haha. I was even thinking about getting a Dc700 with candy red metallic and a birds eye fretboard before I saw this, so, insanely coincidental GAS builder! I would have the back and sides black, though, and maybe get a Satin Matte instead of gloss, I wonder how that would work with a metallic color?

Anyways, sorry you're disappointing dude but HDNGD!!!

 

[7 Strings of Hate]

Yea, thats birds eye, not burl. And i think its fucking hot

 

[poopyalligator]

Man that sucks that you didn't get what you wanted. On the other hand, that guitar looks pretty badass in my opinion.

 

[Curt]

Return it if you're not happy with the turn-out. I like that guitar a lot though.

 

[Exit Existence]

As far as i know, if you didnt request "BBE - Natural Top Wood Body Binding w/ Straight Edges" you should have gotten a dc700 with rounded body edges

like this

IMO straight edges looks better on these, but the point of getting a carvin is to get something customized how YOU want it. So if its not what you wanted, send it back!

 

[Augminished]

I like it

 

[Curt]

^I was thinking the same but my DC727 has just been paid off/shipped so I better not even say it haha. I was even thinking about getting a Dc700 with candy red metallic and a birds eye fretboard before I saw this, so, insanely coincidental GAS builder! I would have the back and sides black, though, and maybe get a Satin Matte instead of gloss, I wonder how that would work with a metallic color?

Anyways, sorry you're disappointing dude but HDNGD!!!

Satin CRM would look awesome!

 

[MetalDaze]

Nothing worse than opening the box and not getting what you thought........

......but I think that guitar looks great!

 

[glpg80]

I never judge on wood looks alone. If it sounds fucking killer then run with it, each piece of wood is like a finger print - tonally and physically different from each other in all perspectives.

You could look at it from the customer service/ordered/i want it standpoint but at the end of the day you have a killer guitar with killer birdseye and you're concerned about asthetics when a guitar is made to be played.

 

[JPMike]

ok, this guitar looks amazing... I would be happy!!!

 

[baptizedinblood]

That Bird's Eye turned out really good...but hey, opinions

I don't think the edges are rounded by default. It might even be an option 50 for the DC700. My 727 had the option of rounded or squared edges.

 

[themightyjaymoe]

To the OP, your guitar looks great! I hope it will grow on you because that thing looks killer!

 

[Stuck_in_a_dream]

As far as i know, if you didnt request "BBE - Natural Top Wood Body Binding w/ Straight Edges" you should have gotten a dc700 with rounded body edges

like this...

IMO straight edges looks better on these, but the point of getting a carvin is to get something customized how YOU want it. So if its not what you wanted, send it back!

From the Carvin web site, the builder app, that's exactly what I understood as well, BBE = $60 on the DC700, and it's not on my bill anywhere. I just called and asked about this, the guitar specialist said the default is straight edges + he doesn't think they offer rounded edges option on the DC700 at all, but I could send him pictures if I have any, kind of an unexpected reply to be honest, but it's Fri. end of shift, or it could be a special rare order.

As for the birdseye maple fretboard, I guess many members here agree with my wife who told me I'm just crazy as it looks awesome. It started growing on me, but still I asked the person on the phone and he said you could ask over the phone to choose an 'active' birdseye maple with more figuring, and they charge $40 for that.

I never judge on wood looks alone. If it sounds fucking killer then run with it, each piece of wood is like a finger print - tonally and physically different from each other in all perspectives.

You could look at it from the customer service/ordered/i want it standpoint but at the end of the day you have a killer guitar with killer birdseye and you're concerned about asthetics when a guitar is made to be played.

You're absolutely right, and I have been playing it almost non-stop now. I think I will change the factory strings w/ D'Addario 9's so I can judge it better. I thought maple neck thru + maple f. board + Alder wings would be bright but it is not, at all. It's full sounding and more chuncky and bassy than my neck thru maple + ebony + mahogany LTD. It could be the pickups (Carvin vs EMG 81X/60X on the LTD) but I'll play it more tomorrow, louder . I have taken more pics under better lighting, more pics later.

Thank you guys for the support, this is one heck of a community.

 

[potatohead]

The DC700 has never had rounded edges, that is an option for the 727/747. You can't get BBE on your guitar because they will not do BBE unless you have a top wood. With the BBE option the edges are a bit straighter but it's not a huge change.

The fretboard is a little weak for birdseye (not burl) but it's still nice. I think the guitar looks friggin great.


Edit - Looking at your guitar it actually looks like it might have the BBE edges, but not the binding. The edges do look sharper than a standard DC700 usually. I have one coming mid next week without the BBE, so I can compare better then. Look at the last two guitars at this link. The horns on yours definately look like the green one.

http://www.carvinguitars.com/guitargallery/dc700

Maybe someone hit the wrong program on the machine.