NGD: Carvin DC800 Burl/Flame/Birdseye Maple galore!

[djinn314]

Thanks guys, yeah this guitar has really surprised me, I think they chose their best woods available for this instrument.
It also plays unbelievably well, I'm used to 25.5 scale and the 27 is definitely noticeable, but it's an awesome scale and compliments the instrument perfectly imho.

I couldn't have said it better. I like the 2228 for the shredding and the same scale too, but I'm about 99.9% sure my next guitar is going to be a DC400. I've always wanted a natural maple burl top but I'm planning on having mine with the "black burst" or whatever it's called on the site. And I'm really looking forward to jamming on one. I'm so jealous of you

 

[FrancescoFiligoi]

Is it harder on the fingers stretching them between frets 1 to 4?

My hands are not yours, so I suggest you to try a 27" whenever you have time and see for yourself but as you can see on the video, I have girly hands and have no problem at all.

 

[FrancescoFiligoi]

Seriously? They can go from a spec sheet to a semi custom in 3 months time? That's amazing! Gotta start looking into one of these myself...

Yeah that's incredible. I'm waiting since november 2010 on my BRJ Hesperian 8, would be hilarious if the DC800 turns out to be the best of the two.

 

[stuglue]

That's ok then cos I have tiny fingers

 

[FrancescoFiligoi]

On a side note, I've made a mistake: the Axe Fx II preset I've attached on the original post is not my final version, but an earlier version that is missing an EQ block and many other fine tweakings on amp block 2 and cabs. I'll upload the right version when I'm back home.

 

[ShadowFactoryX]

this is without a doubt the best DC800 I've seen ever.
Easily within the top 3 best Carvin's I've seen as well

If I get one, it might be to that exact specs

 

[FrancescoFiligoi]

Here's the correct Axe Fx II preset, have fun with it! http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5864881/Chuggah_v2.syx

 

[Imbrium998]

What was it about the pearl buttons you didnt like? I am about to get a DC700 with pretty much same/similar options.
Have you looked into replacing the pickups yet? I am wondering what the routing would end up being like if you were to change them out

 

[IronGoliath]

That looks really gorgeous but I honestly think if it had a bit of a bloodied red stain on it it'd sell me more.. I dunno. Not HUGE on natural finishes but this one is still really gorg. Dat grain.

 

[FrancescoFiligoi]

What was it about the pearl buttons you didnt like? I am about to get a DC700 with pretty much same/similar options.
Have you looked into replacing the pickups yet? I am wondering what the routing would end up being like if you were to change them out

I'm probably gonna put an EMG sized Lundgren M8 and a Lace Aluma X Bar, so no routing/holes/pickup rings involved. Thanks for the interest!

 

[cataclysm_child]

I love it! And I think the white sperzels fit the guitar nicely too.
If I would have to say something negative it would be the abalone logo. I would like black or white better. But that's nitpicking and just my opinion.

A friend of mine got one last week, so I tried it this weekend and you know what. I ordered one right away. I'm not even joking, I actually ordered one at his place, haha. Absolutely amazing guitar.

They're currently very busy and it's around 10 weeks.

9 weeks now ;D

Yeah that's incredible. I'm waiting since november 2010 on my BRJ Hesperian 8, would be hilarious if the DC800 turns out to be the best of the two.

I wouldn't be surprised. I've tried a BRJ 8 and I think it was horrible, both playing-wise and in build quality. Well, horrible is exaggerated, but I had such high expectations after all the talks here.

 

[HexaneLake]

That birdseyes classy

 

[Techdeath]

F#$% yes \m/ awesome axe and playing

 

[Letuchy]

Sick axe bro!

 

[Pandaonslaught]

this is my favorite carvin build to date, nice axe man!

 

[Hexatticus]

That may be the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen.