Carter owners

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 9 Mar 2008 6:53 pm

I love mine, plays great with TT's on both necks,stays in tune, I use Jagwires and never had a string to break. Just changed strings last nite couse they had been on so long I felt guilty. With Sits I had to change strings every 3 weeks or the 3rd string would break durring a gig, break without fail.
I am in the process of trying to trade my Professional for a Carter.

ERNIE

ernie

Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 10 Mar 2008 4:30 am

Jerry, that's some really good playing, and the steel sounds great.

Corky Anderson · Post by **Corky Anderson** » 25 Mar 2008 10:13 pm

Get the Pro Model Greg!.....I can assure you you will build a serious love affair with it in no time!!

Carter D-10 NV 1000/400 Lexicom Mx 200

Tele...............twin..............boss pedals

Ward Skinner · Post by **Ward Skinner** » 26 Mar 2008 9:08 am

In the short time I've been playing I've had the opportunity to own and play several different brands of steels, and Carter is right at the top of my list. I bought a Carter new, sold it a few months back, now I've got another on order.

And I got a chance a few weeks ago to hear and play a Carter Starter for the first time, a longtime steeler friend got one in trade and he immediately brought it over to test drive. We were both surprised and impressed with the sound of it. You may have already ordered one before they increased their prices, but I would suggest to go for the pro model. Great guitars.

Parr Bryan · Post by **Parr Bryan** » 26 Mar 2008 1:10 pm

Great Guitars and Great People!
I have SD 10 that is light, easy to play, and with Lawrence XR-16 the Emmons push-pull sound. Went in to have the knee levels changed. Bud stopped what he was doing and changed them for me right then. Now that's service!
Now if I can just stop my cat from sitting on it when I'm not playing it.

Chris Johnson · Post by **Chris Johnson** » 26 Mar 2008 1:28 pm

Beautiful color Ernest,

Im thinking about ordering my next Carter in that color or in all white.

Is the color bright blue?

By the way, here's mine

(Zanzibar Ebony Mica with the Premium Edge Neck)

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 26 Mar 2008 3:09 pm

I tried out a Carter at the ISGC in 2003 and I was amazed! They're great guitars!

Brett

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 26 Mar 2008 5:11 pm

Chris I like the color of yours. The blue is darker the flash made it look lighter, the color is much prettier than the picture, if you like the picture you will love the origanal.
I like wood guitars betterlike the williams.

Now that is a pretty piece of wood.

ernie

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 26 Mar 2008 6:14 pm

It might be me but when i look at the undercarriage it looks a little fragile to me . The rods look a little small ! I think they sound good but i do have some issues . As i said it might be just me ! We do have our opinions i suppose ! I hope noone gets offended at my reply . G.P.

John Drury · Post by **John Drury** » 27 Mar 2008 5:30 am

Pit,

I took delivery of my second new Carter last July, an SD-10 5 X 5. It had the new style pedal rack. It is a marked improvement. John Fabian told me that my guitar was the first one to get the new rack.

Both Carters are great! The loafer sounds a little different but it also has a different pickup. I went from a George L's to a Lawrence. The two are close in tone though, very uniform guitars.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 27 Mar 2008 9:48 am

Dang Earnest,

You must have really long arms and legs to reach past your Fender and be able to play your Carter.

Love that Williams.

Gary. No offense taken. The Carter is solid as a rock. I don't think the smaller rods make any difference. But as you say, it's all about opinions.

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 28 Mar 2008 2:19 pm

Thanks Richard . Everyone doesn't drive a Ford or Chevrolet either . So there you have it we are in agreement huh ? G.P.

Sho~Bud Pro-ll Custom , Emmons LeGrande lll Fender Vibrosonic ( 1976 w/ 15'' J.B.L. D.130 ) Two Peavey Nashville 400's ,Lexicon Processor . Telecaster ,Peavey Foundation Bass .

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 28 Mar 2008 2:52 pm

I've only had my D-10 Carter a few days. This guitar is really nice playing and sounding. Sustains for days and is unbelievably lightweight... yet sturdy. It has the George L's SS pickups and the machined aluminum necks.

I'm sure any of the new guitars are good but I'd consider this guitar to be rated very high in the "best buy" category. Excellent value for the bucks....

Plus it's black so it naturally sounds better than any other color...(just joking on the color statement guys... but my other guitar is a Black Emmons push/pull so I had to throw that in)

Bill Moran · Post by **Bill Moran** » 31 Mar 2008 3:52 pm

The U12 Carter, that I kept 5 months, sounded great.
Getting parts to complete my set-up was like pulling
a freight train with a Snapper lawn mower!!

tomsteel · Post by **tomsteel** » 31 Mar 2008 5:59 pm

I have owned two Carter steel guitars.The first one I think was 1994 and the other 2000.They are great guitars.No problems whatsoever with either one...You will not find anyone any nicer than John Fabian and Bud Carter.For the money it is the best you can get.Thomas Malugin Columbia,Tn

Joe Smith · Post by **Joe Smith** » 31 Mar 2008 6:30 pm

I also play a Carter. They have great tone, stay in tune, and the pedal action is as good as any steel I have ever owned.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 31 Mar 2008 9:14 pm

Absolutely, Gary. I sure wouldn't mind owning the guitars you have.

Louis Vallee · Post by **Louis Vallee** » 31 Mar 2008 10:35 pm

It's not my first professionnal PSG and I'm not disappointed with my '07 D-10 Carter with BL LXR Pickups.

Stay in Tune with very little drop cabinet, full sustains, easy to play, lightweight and very important to me a Canadian authorised dealer within 400 miles from home.

Al Brisco gives outstanding service and I think Carter will exist for several years to come.

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 1 Apr 2008 4:22 pm

Richard i'm very happy with my guitars . G.P.

Terry Winter · Post by **Terry Winter** » 2 Apr 2008 6:59 pm

I have had my new Carter D-10now for a couple of weeks. The wood is quite similar to Ernest's Williams with Natural Maple Lacquer with Quilted Sausage Maple front apron. Looks great, plays great and I love it.(although I knew I would as I kept my S-10 Carter) I would also like to say about the same thing Louis has stated in dealing with Al Brisco and the Carter people. All were and are great!

Terry

Larry Scott · Post by **Larry Scott** » 2 Apr 2008 7:19 pm

Like my CARTER too but it will be for sale when my new Willy 9/9 arrives.

Here is what will be for sale very soon i recvd it 09/07

Picture file

Jim Manley · Post by **Jim Manley** » 2 Apr 2008 8:00 pm

Larry,are my eyes playing tricks on me or are there 2 strings coming off the top string on your e9th neck on your last pic?I did a double take and see 11,it isnt even on the roller.

Larry Scott · Post by **Larry Scott** » 3 Apr 2008 3:57 am

Jim Manley wrote:Larry,are my eyes playing tricks on me or are there 2 strings coming off the top string on your e9th neck on your last pic?I did a double take and see 11,it isnt even on the roller.

I see what you mean but it is the metal strip at the top of the front apron

Roual Ranes · Post by **Roual Ranes** » 3 Apr 2008 4:22 am

I have a 1996 D10 (Black of course) that I bought new. I took it in for a 100,000 mile check up and it took about 40 minutes from the time I walked through the front door and time I walked out. Bud said "There you go......should be good for another 100,000 miles". I like the sound and that is who I have to please. If I were to buy a new one, I am afraid I would have to try it for some time before I let this one go.....then dont know if I could. Take in mind that I am just a week-end hacker but this guitar has had a lot of use.

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