The Carvin 7XX Club!

[MikeH]

I miss being a part of this club.

 

[sear]

I keep telling myself I don't like the rounded body sides on the DC727/747, then someone posts a photo of their guitar and it blows me away.

 

[acj]

Vinchester: Which top wood did you choose?

 

[Toejam]

I keep telling myself I don't like the rounded body sides on the DC727/747, then someone posts a photo of their guitar and it blows me away.

The sculpted body sides are a standard option now, and you have to pay extra for rounded. I actually prefer the rounded sides.

 

[RagtimeDandy]

The sculpted body sides are a standard option now, and you have to pay extra for rounded. I actually prefer the rounded sides.

Same here, I really like the look of Satch's guitars and they also sit extremely well in your lap and are very comfortable. I hate 90 degree angle bodies, it needs to be contoured a bit

 

[Vinchester]

Vinchester: Which top wood did you choose?

The guitar is Walnut/maple neck thru plus Swamp ash body wings. Top body wood is a thin plank of plain maple. It's painted black on top so only the side is visible.
I was hoping that the maple would be a bit whiter so it'd act as a creamy body binding. It turned out to be almost the same color as swamp ash though!

 

[Toejam]

Same here, I really like the look of Satch's guitars and they also sit extremely well in your lap and are very comfortable. I hate 90 degree angle bodies, it needs to be contoured a bit

I don't actually mind regular sculpted sides, just I like the rounded look a little better, and it is extremely comfortable. I also sit with my guitars classical style, resting on my left leg, as I hate the feel of a guitar over my right leg and could never balance it.

 

[acj]

The guitar is Walnut/maple neck thru plus Swamp ash body wings. Top body wood is a thin plank of plain maple. It's painted black on top so only the side is visible.
I was hoping that the maple would be a bit whiter so it'd act as a creamy body binding. It turned out to be almost the same color as swamp ash though!

Is this something you had to talk through with Carvin on the phone? I don't really see how you can order just the top wood to be finished like that, but it's awesome.

 

[Vinchester]

Is this something you had to talk through with Carvin on the phone? I don't really see how you can order just the top wood to be finished like that, but it's awesome.

It's option RNC (Rear Natural Clear) that's leaving back and side of the body unpainted. I ordered by phone yes, but by now it might already be on online builder. If you're in the States you can just order by phone they can explain things to you and maybe throw in a free strap because they are cool

 

[riffmadness]

My Walnut/maple DC727!

and a lil' Red Seas Fire cover of Skye... first video project I've EVER made

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mazl4Kreibg

 

[SkyIllusion]

I want to join! This came in the mail a few days ago

Reverse Headstock!

 

[Alcmiller]

Just got this today. First custom guitar and boy does she play smooth.

 

[MoistMeatSACK]

DAMN. what color is that?!

 

[Vinchester]

DAMN. what color is that?!

It's called Vintage Yellow Metallic. It's a yellow that turns orangy-golden depends on lighting and view angle. One of the best solid colors Carvin does

That is a kick ass guitar man. Congrats

 

[Alcmiller]

That is a kick ass guitar man. Congrats

Thanks dooood!

 

[jbab]

What kind of wood is the body made of??

 

[Alberto7]

^ Swamp ash

 

[jay7string]

Just got my first Carvin a CT7, awesome. The boys at carvin absolutely nailed it. pics to follow. Black DTS flame with thin burst, new passive pick ups.

 

[jbab]

^ Swamp ash

And walnut w/ maple stripes for the neck?

 

[Alberto7]

^ Yeap, that's exactly what it looks like!