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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 24 Aug 2005 10:09 am |
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| Mark, I can resonate with everything you say. It's a real pleasure to work with. |
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Randy Carson
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San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2005 6:31 pm
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I hear you on the tuning and playability of a Carter, and I thought they improved the logo. I've owned 4 of them and can understand why a guy like Bruce B would want a reliable guitar like the Carter, if I had the money which I hope to have soon I could see it as my other guitar to own for sure and would have kept the last one I had if I had never played a Rains.
Now I'm just hooked on inspiring tone and sustain, amazingly it plays and stays in tune good also.
But I hear the no worry thing I would have another Carter for sure, just not at the expense of giving up my Rains.
Before it was Emmons but the Rains has the P/P beat. IMHO and according to a test that Bill Simmons did. Darn it just when I was lightin up
my load for my back with a good Carter the Rains came along, but I'll get another one someday....best to the Fabians and Bud
Randy Carson [This message was edited by Randy Carson on 29 August 2005 at 07:36 PM.] |
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David Wren
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Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 30 Aug 2005 3:32 pm
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Only nicer than then the way my Blonde S12 Carter sounds, p[lays and stays in tune was dealing with Bud, John and Ann.
The xmas cards are nice too!
I like the Logo, because it stands for Carter.... and I'm proud to have one. I even hand stiched the logo into my nagahyde cover so folks will know what's underneath!
And I'm getting another one in 15 years when this one wears out (:>)>=[
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Dave Wren
'95Carter S12-E9/B6,7X7; Session500; Hilton Pedal
www.ameechapman.com
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Al Marcus
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Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 30 Aug 2005 3:50 pm
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Paddy-I wasn't aware that Carter had gone to Quad rise. This is the first I've heard of it. There wasn't any announcement that I knew of. If they did, it is a good idea especially for guys who use splits a lot....al 
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 30 Aug 2005 4:46 pm
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I'm getting used to the logo.
I'd definitely buy another Carter. A Uni, maybe. Anyone play a Carter U-12? |
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Paddy Long
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 30 Aug 2005 6:01 pm
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AL - yes it was a bit of surprise when it arrived actually, there was no mention of it on their website, or from Ann when I ordered it back in April. Although I did spot the quad raise on the new "Magnum" dealer line - which of course is on a different website...
Yes it is very good if you want to add some extra splits, I have a 9+9 setup but it still leaves plenty of room for experimentation. Real Cool mate. |
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David Wren
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Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2005 11:21 am
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Charlie, my carter is the e9th/B6th universal tuning.... don't get much chance to play in the B6th in my current band, but sounds great in my studio.
I have a lock lever lowering my E's, Many don't like this approach.... something to consider before making the switch.... I like it.
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Dave Wren
'95Carter S12-E9/B6,7X7; Session500; Hilton Pedal
www.ameechapman.com
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Paddy Long
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 31 Aug 2005 1:19 pm
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| Al, I just checked the Carter website, and under the "Features" page you will find that they now mention that the guitars are Quad raise/double lower......but your right, I don't remember them ever announcing it as a new feature. It is cool though. [This message was edited by Paddy Long on 01 September 2005 at 02:28 PM.] |
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 31 Aug 2005 2:40 pm
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| David or others: I'm wondering about the crosshafts in the Carter Uni; are they square or round? |
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Paddy Long
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 31 Aug 2005 9:10 pm
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| Square! |
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MUSICO
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Jeremy Williams in Spain
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Posted 1 Sep 2005 12:46 am
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I´m another U12 Carter user.
On the subject of the lock lever....I got it because i could afford it and if you don´t use it then you don´t even know it´s there.
For a long time I DIDN´T use it. I wanted to learn the "one big tuning". Then I started getting interested in non-pedal 12 string. Now I use it all the time when I practice C6 non pedal....until I get my MSA SS.
The Carter has been one of the best purchases of my life. Great product, Great company.
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 1 Sep 2005 12:47 am
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| Thank you, Paddy. My mind is already made up on my Uni. Carter for sure. |
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Paddy Long
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Posted 1 Sep 2005 1:32 pm
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Good onya Charlie, you won't be disappointed mate.
Incidentally Ann Fabian informs me that the Quad raise/double lower changer has been used since about November last year --- and it was in the newsletter which I obviously didn't read properly !!! I will have to watch a little more closely for the next cool stuff to come - ha!
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David Wren
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Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 9 Sep 2005 10:55 am
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Charlie, the laquer models are a bit more, but I wouldn't change by blonde baby for anything.... I might just imagine it, but I think the tone is just a little sweeter..... really beautiful grain too.
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Dave Wren
'95Carter S12-E9/B6,7X7; Session500; Hilton Pedal
www.ameechapman.com
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 10 Sep 2005 3:44 am
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I happen to think blonde sounds better than black. Black absorbs energy, you know.
Or perhaps gentlemen just prefer blondes.[This message was edited by Charlie McDonald on 10 September 2005 at 07:14 AM.] |
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Al Marcus
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Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 10 Sep 2005 7:59 pm
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John McClung-you mentioned changeing pulls underneath the Carter as having to somtimes remove a couple of rods to get at the screw on the bell cranks, you are right.
It is a hassle but not just on Carter but many other brands also.
As I like to experiment with changing pedals around and pulls, I found the Mullen, as you did, was the easiest for me.
The hex crossrods and the Bellcranks. and the Pullrods are to the side so that you don't have to remove 2 or 3 rods to get at the screw on the bellcrank to move it.
This is very important to me and easier for me to do.
However, the Carter is a good value for the money and a very good guitar.
Most guys would never have to get underneath to change a pull, so all the above is redundant for most players....al
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My Website..... www.cmedic.net/~almarcus/
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Ernest Cawby
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Lake City, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Sep 2005 11:08 am
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A friend of mine has a Carter U12, he bought a Zum U 12 and only kept it for a month and sold it and kept the Carter. He sounds great to me.
ernie |
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