Just placed an order on a Carvin DC727... here are the specs

[Clydefrog]

Been hemming and hawing over this thing for a while now, and I finally decided to pull the trigger. Talked to Don over the phone and got the specs finalized, so hopefully within 7-8 weeks I will be able to update this post with a NGD and pictures galore.

Never played a Carvin, so I hope I'll be able to adjust to the neck change (been playing 7621's and 7421's my entire 7 career).

On with the stats:
MAH - Maple Neck/Mahogany Body $50.00 - Didn't want to go with alder, wanted to try mahogany.
CS - Satin Matte Finish $0.00 - I like the look of satin.
RG - Radiation Green Metallic $25.00 - Green is my favorite color.
BST - Blackburst Edges $30.00 - Never once seen a radiation green guitar with blackburst edges. Wanted to try it.
5M - 5-Piece Maple Neck w/ 2 Koa Stripes $120.00 - Kind of a waste, but why not?
PSN - Painted Satin Finish Back Of Neck (Matches Body Color) $60.00 - This part I'm not too sure about.. we'll see how it turns out. Anyone with experience here?
-PH - Headstock To Match Plain Wood Body Color (Standard) $0.00 - Duh
-Maple fingerboard w/Black Dots $0.00 - I'm probably going to wind up putting Space Invader sticker inlays on it, but we'll see. Maple is so yummy.
-DI - Dot Inlays (Standard) $0.00
STJF - Stainless Jumbo Frets .055" H .110" W $40.00 - Heard too many good things about these to not try them.
-R14 - 14in Fretboard Radius (Standard) $0.00
-C26B - C26 Bridge Pickup $0.00 - Will be swapping out for a Crunchlab most likely.
-C26N - C26 Neck Pickup $0.00 - Will be swapping out with a Liquifire most likely.
-400 - Black Coils w/ Black Bezels (Standard) $0.00
BC - Black Hardware $30.00 - Wasn't sure if I should go with this or chrome. Still not sure :\
-1056 - Elixir Light Gauge .010 - .056 (Standard) $0.00
WL - White Logo $0.00
HC11 - Form-Fitted ABS Hardshell Case $54.00
Custom Shop Total: $1,258.00

There it is. Radiation green + blackburst body/edges, maple fretboard. I had considered going no inlays, but I owned a no inlay guitar once and couldn't get along with it, even with the side dots.

Expect an update when this thing comes in.

 

[potatohead]

Sounds very cool, but wondering why you're going five piece neck when you're just going to paint over it?

 

[Clydefrog]

That's why I said it's kind of a waste, but if I ever decide that I don't get along with a painted neck, a good sanding will let the 5 piece beauty come out. Sort of a precautionary measure.

 

[kmanick]

I would get the back of the neck tung oiled.
the DC727 I had , was like that and it was killer ,plus you'l be able to see the 5 piece neck.

 

[potatohead]

I would get the back of the neck tung oiled.
the DC727 I had , was like that and it was killer ,plus you'l be able to see the 5 piece neck.

I agree. If it's a money thing, ditch the five piece and get it tunged anyway. I personally hate painted necks, but some people don't mind them.

 

[Bigfan]

You are not going to regret it, man, although I hope you're not planning on ever selling it though, as Carvins go down to about 35-45% in value used in mint condition.

 

[potatohead]

You are not going to regret it, man, although I hope you're not planning on ever selling it though, as Carvins go down to about 35-45% in value used in mint condition.

This was more true five years ago than it is true today. The problem has always been, why would someone pay 80% the price for something that may not be exactly what they want when they can pay a bit more and get exactly what they want.

 

[Clydefrog]

I got ahold of Don and had the back of the neck changed to tung oil instead of painted, so now we'll be able to see the beautiful 5 piece.

 

[adrock]

I got ahold of Don and had the back of the neck changed to tung oil instead of painted, so now we'll be able to see the beautiful 5 piece.

 

[Dirtdog]

I love my lefty Carvin 737. It is the best guitar I have ever played. I got mine with a floyd route with just the locking tuners and it just opens up the sustain. Not to mention the neck thru. The stainless Frets are the bee's knee's and I have a birdseye maple fretboard which is killer.

 

[potatohead]

I got ahold of Don and had the back of the neck changed to tung oil instead of painted, so now we'll be able to see the beautiful 5 piece.

Going to be rad.... (get it? )

Now, if it was me, I would leave the headstock unpainted so you can see the lines running through on the frontside. But all green is very cool too.

 

[Clydefrog]

The only thing that sucks is not having a guitar for 2 months. Sold my 7621 to fund it (wound up getting $780 for it, blew my mind). So that alone paid for 70% of the damn Carvin. I guess this will give me time to learn how to play bass better.

 

[Alberto7]

I got ahold of Don and had the back of the neck changed to tung oil instead of painted, so now we'll be able to see the beautiful 5 piece.

You will NOT regret this decision... It just slays any sort of painted necks when it comes to feel!

Looking forward to seeing it ready! My DC727 is one of the best guitars I've ever played. Just beautiful.

 

[rug]

I just bought my first 7 today, but I've ALWAYS had my eye on a Carvin 727. Can't wait to see pictures, Carvins are just gorgeous.

 

[GiantBaba]

Can't wait to see this since Rad. Green w/ blackburst is one of my dream Carvin finishes. Gonna be awesome.

 

[Darren James]

Nice, sounds like a killer axe! I can't wait to see some pictures as I've had major gas over one of these lately.

 

[Clydefrog]

Postcard... guitar will be done on the 3rd of March. So far away, yet so close... can't wait to show everybody with pictures.

 

[max-streich]

why are you guys getting that cheap prices for the carvin guitars? When i "build" myself a guitar the price I get is about 2500-2800€. Why?

 

[Clydefrog]

why are you guys getting that cheap prices for the carvin guitars? When i "build" myself a guitar the price I get is about 2500-2800€. Why?

That's probably why.

 

[max-streich]

no, I think it´s kind of weird that when I choose similar specs to yours that there is such a big gab betwenn those 2 prices.