The Carvin / Kiesel thread

[electriceye]

Sorry. I hadn't seen that response from them.

 

[laxu]

Much easier to just send people some saddles. It's not like they require much of a brain to install.

 

[jeb]

I just got my TL60!!! That guitar is 100% perfect!!! it plays like butter!! fit and finish are perfect! it sounds awesome( I choose the lithium pups) I wanted the best no frill without bling bling guitar. Can't be more happy!!

 

[Blue1970Cutlass]

I just got my TL60!!! That guitar is 100% perfect!!! it plays like butter!! fit and finish are perfect! it sounds awesome( I choose the lithium pups) I wanted the best no frill without bling bling guitar. Can't be more happy!!

Damn, that thing looks sick! (except it's backwards nyuk nyuk nyuk)

Congrats!

 

[mnemonic]

Now thats an awesome finish. And the maple neck is a great compliment to it.

 

[jeb]

Damn, that thing looks sick! (except it's backwards nyuk nyuk nyuk)

Congrats!

HAHA I just can't get enough of those lefty jokes!! thanks!!!

 

[mbardu]

Was doing a bit of spring cleaning today so got to taking a rare family pic

 

[ilyti]

mbardu: I have seen most of those guitars at some point, never realized they all belonged to the same person. I love that green SCB and Dc600... and the Vader. And the C66. I see you replaced the Lithiums in the Vader with "old" Carvins. Interesting choice!

 

[Noisy Humbucker]

SCB6 vs TL60?

Pulling together my first Carvin order and am seeking input from anyone familiar with both models. This may have been more appropriate under a different forum, but I doubt I'd get responses from the people I most want to hear from.

If nothing else maybe PM me with your thoughts to help keep from derailing this thread?

Thanks all!

 

[mbardu]

SCB6 vs TL60?

Pulling together my first Carvin order and am seeking input from anyone familiar with both models. This may have been more appropriate under a different forum, but I doubt I'd get responses from the people I most want to hear from.

If nothing else maybe PM me with your thoughts to help keep from derailing this thread?

Thanks all!

Quality is going to be the same between the two, so choose based on the options and looks that you prefer.
Some things off the top of my head: The SCB can have a Floyd, can come with the 2 volumes / 2 tones control layout - the TL60 doesn't have those options. On the other hand some people prefer the more 'traditional' TL shape and/or don't like the bevel on the SCB.
Personal choice! I'd vote SCB, but there are also some very nice TLs out there!

 

[mbardu]

mbardu: I have seen most of those guitars at some point, never realized they all belonged to the same person. I love that green SCB and Dc600... and the Vader. And the C66. I see you replaced the Lithiums in the Vader with "old" Carvins. Interesting choice!

At first the Lithiums didn't really work for me. Waaay too harsh.
Hence the swap for the M22SD/Holdsworth pickup combo.
They are the best Carvin makes in my opinion and some of the very best regardless of brands. Very vey few pickups I like as much as that combo, save for BKP Warpigs and the PRS 57/08s (totally different range).

But weird thing, the Lithium work VERY well on my Floyd guitars and/or in lower tunings.

 

[SnowfaLL]

At first the Lithiums didn't really work for me. Waaay too harsh.
Hence the swap for the M22SD/Holdsworth pickup combo.
They are the best Carvin makes in my opinion and some of the very best regardless of brands. Very vey few pickups I like as much as that combo, save for BKP Warpigs and the PRS 57/08s (totally different range).

But weird thing, the Lithium work VERY well on my Floyd guitars and/or in lower tunings.

with my CT7 run order yesterday, I ordered a M22SD for my ST300.. hoping that really helps bring that guitar to life. Taking all you guys' word on it! Lithiums work well for me on the 7 strings so far, and I'll probably get a Lithium Neck for the ST300 to replace the Dimarzio Liquifire, but we'll see how it goes for the bridge.. thats the guitar that every pickup failed on; including like 5 different BKP humbuckers.

 

[spudmunkey]

Quality is going to be the same between the two, so choose based on the options and looks that you prefer.
Some things off the top of my head: The SCB can have a Floyd, can come with the 2 volumes / 2 tones control layout - the TL60 doesn't have those options. On the other hand some people prefer the more 'traditional' TL shape and/or don't like the bevel on the SCB.
Personal choice! I'd vote SCB, but there are also some very nice TLs out there!

They have actually added the Floyd to the TL60 as a standard option, for what it's worth.

The only real differences, as mbardu pointed out, will be the control locations, the method of forearm comfort (bevel vs drop-top...unless you get binding, which eliminated the drop), and maybe the available headstock shapes.

 

[dustygator]

Anyone here happen to own an AE-185? I'd love to get some opinions.

I can't think of anyone manufacturer that does a neck-through semi-hollow.

 

[Mathemagician]

Cannot wait to order my DC700, only a year out! This thread isn't helping.

 

[spudmunkey]

I can't think of anyone manufacturer that does a neck-through semi-hollow.

...and they even make four! SH60/65, AC175, AC275 and the AE185.

 

[Jonathan20022]

Just got an update holy ....

 

[jerm]

^holyyyyyyyyyyyyyy that top is insane. Might just be the nicest piece I've seen.

 

[mbardu]

That fretboard man...

 

[laxu]

My AM7 is finally on its way. Took about 13 weeks from order to shipping. Hopefully will have it in my hands next Wednesday or Thursday unless the Finnish customs .... things up.