The Carvin / Kiesel thread

[MrHelloGuitar]

you can lock out the trem? \m/

 

[pushpull7]

my only semi one off option was a paint request to make sure it was done how i wanted it. they told me 9-10 weeks. 9 is average they advised but expect a little longer of a wait because the number of guitars they have being built

I'm glad they are busy though. RARELY do I see someone not gushing once they get theirs

 

[jerm]

Thats strange, I ordered mine around the same day

What did you order?
Possible that they didn't have what you ordered in stock?

I ordered:

DC700, hipshot bridge

Burl top

5 piece maple neck.



Also how are you guys taking care of your ebony fretboards and how long have you had it?

 

[Tyler]

What did you order?
Possible that they didn't have what you ordered in stock?

Black limba body & neck w/ 2 white limba stripes. Hipshot bridge, ebony board, all glossed. Nothing too exotic, I'll have to call and see why.

 

[jbealsmusic]

Not sure if it fits in this thread as it's only "part" Carvin. I built a Carvin/Warmoth hybrid. Carvin neck on a Warmoth body. I LOVE the feel of the Carvin neck. One of the best necks in the business.

 

[Jlang]

Just placed an order with Chris tonight, stoked man.

 

[pushpull7]

Did we get a definitive answer on what 6's get the hipshot (and how much? )

 

[Tyler]

Did we get a definitive answer on what 6's get the hipshot (and how much? )

They offer them on the DC600 for a $50 upcharge

 

[BuckarooBanzai]

I purchased some PA equipment from Carvin and just got a pair of loyalty coupons in my email for $50 off $500 OR $20 off $200. I can't justify spending any more cash money on guitars at the moment and the coupons expire July 14... if anybody wants to take advantage then PM me and I'll send them to you. Hopefully they're not pegged to my account or anything...

 

[soliloquy]

/\ they aren't. though i really wish carvin would extend that to one year. being so close to the initial purchase, its really hard to commit to another gear so close when things constantly keep going higher and higher

 

[pushpull7]

They offer them on the DC600 for a $50 upcharge

thanks. I was hoping for a couple of others.

 

[soliloquy]

thanks. I was hoping for a couple of others.

its still a new option and the folks at carvin are busy. give em a call and see what other models they offer it on. i highly doubt it would be offered on the CT/CS due to their arched top. but maybe in the future. i think all other flat top guitars can have that bridge

 

[jerm]

Black limba body & neck w/ 2 white limba stripes. Hipshot bridge, ebony board, all glossed. Nothing too exotic, I'll have to call and see why.

did you find out why? My guess is limba isn't always stocked?

 

[pushpull7]

its still a new option and the folks at carvin are busy. give em a call and see what other models they offer it on. i highly doubt it would be offered on the CT/CS due to their arched top. but maybe in the future. i think all other flat top guitars can have that bridge

Yeah, I don't think they'd be on those.

 

[Tyler]

did you find out why? My guess is limba isn't always stocked?

They actually couldn't tell me why. I just had to deal with them double charging me for another guitar that wasnt part of my order and Im currently waiting for them to refund me for that.

 

[HattersGonnaHat]

Just got off the phone, I've joined the club! Bolt Plus club specifically. I actually asked about Option 50ing a Hipshot bridge and they wouldn't do it, they said they had to reprogram the machines for it on the DC600 and SCB6 since it doesn't retrofit the FT6 bridge. So I went for the FT6 with String Savers, which is fine by me.

Anyway these are the specs for my build, it's about as stripped down as they come.

BOLT PLUS FIXED BRIDGE
GRAPH TECH STRNG SADDLE
CLEAR SATIN MATT FINISH
CLASSIC WHITE
MAPLE FINGERBOARD W/BLK DOT
STAINLESS STEEL JUMBO FRET
ADD CENTER POSITION AP11
BLACK CARVIN LOGO
STRAPLOCKS BY DUNLOP INSTALLED
IVORY GRAPH TECH TUSQ NUT

 

[Jack Secret]

So....I went all out this time.

V220 w/ Floyd bridge & locking nut
Swamp ash body with antique ash treatment
Burled maple top
Trans Nightburst w/ Deep Triple Step
Gloss body
Painted satin back of neck
5 piece all maple neck
Reverse pointy headstock
Headstock matches finish (saw no reason for the burled maple upgrade here)
Ebony fingerboard
No inlays
Stainless med jumbo frets
M22SD bridge & M22N neck pickups
Gold hardware
Jack inside the V body
9's for strings
LARGE white Carvin logo
Big ol' fat V220 hardcase

I look forward to the gloriousness and now humbly await Carvin #14.

 

[_MonSTeR_]

So....I went all out this time.

V220 w/ Floyd bridge & locking nut
Swamp ash body with antique ash treatment
Burled maple top
Trans Nightburst w/ Deep Triple Step
Gloss body
Painted satin back of neck
5 piece all maple neck
Reverse pointy headstock
Headstock matches finish (saw no reason for the burled maple upgrade here)
Ebony fingerboard
No inlays
Stainless med jumbo frets
M22SD bridge & M22N neck pickups
Gold hardware
Jack inside the V body
9's for strings
LARGE white Carvin logo
Big ol' fat V220 hardcase

I look forward to the gloriousness and now humbly await Carvin #14.

If you didn't get the burl headstock upgrade, you didn't quite go "all" out, did you?

But... Looking forward to seeing this one cone aliiiiiiive

 

[Electric Wizard]

Swamp ash body with antique ash treatment

GAS was doubled upon my discovery of this option. Eagerly awaiting the NGD.

 

[Jack Secret]

If you didn't get the burl headstock upgrade, you didn't quite go "all" out, did you?

But... Looking forward to seeing this one cone aliiiiiiive

Well, since I got the reverse pointy headstock with the big Carvin logo, not much burl maple was gonna be seen so I may as well save the $80.

GAS was doubled upon my discovery of this option. Eagerly awaiting the NGD.

I've no idea what it's gonna look like through trans nightburst but I guess I'll find out in 8 weeks or so.