Anyone around Boston use a Carter Starter?

Chris DeBarge · Post by **Chris DeBarge** » 19 Nov 2006 5:51 am

I'm interested in hearing one before I buy it. Been lugging around my old beat-up Sho-Bud, and it's getting tiresome. That Sho-Bud sounds great, but I'd love to get another guitar that's smaller, lighter, and easier to set up. I know the Carter probably can't compete with the Sho-Bud, but for those gigs where there isn't even room to set up - it'd be just the ticket.

------------------

Dave Petranek · Post by **Dave Petranek** » 19 Nov 2006 6:05 am

You can hear a Carter Starter at Bobbe Seymour's. I have one, but he makes it sound
infinately better.
They sure are easy to transport.

Doug Seymour · Post by **Doug Seymour** » 19 Nov 2006 5:56 pm

I'll trade you my Starter for your old ShoBud?
How much do you want for boot?

Chris DeBarge · Post by **Chris DeBarge** » 20 Nov 2006 12:30 pm

Hahaha, not really thinking of getting rid of the Sho-Bud(though anything is open to negotiation!), just want a lighter gigging guitar.

I actually just tried one in Guitar Center, it played and sounded surprisingly well. Unfortunately they couldn't find the case, and it was shop-worn so I didn't buy it.

Michael Pierce · Post by **Michael Pierce** » 20 Nov 2006 1:30 pm

It may be a bit of a hike, but Downtown Sounds in Northampton, MA sells them... they generally have one or two new ones in stock. That's where I bought mine a couple of years ago.

P Gleespen · Post by **P Gleespen** » 20 Nov 2006 2:25 pm

C'mon Chris, whattaya gettin old or somethin?

Is that your "the Professional" you're talking about?

I know I don't ever take my Professional out of the house 'cause it weighs a ton. (and it stinks)

(Hey, I still have that beat to hell stringmaster I got from you, it rules.)

Tommy Wayne · Post by **Tommy Wayne** » 20 Nov 2006 2:54 pm

Hello Chris, It's been awhile, hope things are good with you. For quality, small footprint and light weight it would be hard to beat a Keyless GFI S10. TW

Chris DeBarge · Post by **Chris DeBarge** » 21 Nov 2006 5:32 am

Hey guys, long time no see! Patrick, glad you still have that Stringmaster. Yeah it's the Professional, it's heavy. Though it doesn't stink, the case sure does!

Tommy, I haven't made the Vegas trip in 3 years now, hope things are well. Now you're confusing me with more options, I'll have to check out the GFI.

Jim Rice · Post by **Jim Rice** » 21 Nov 2006 7:22 pm

Chris
I have a GFI SD10 and love it. Bought it from Bobbe. It's pretty light compared to the other guitars I have helped lug around. If you are interested in trying it let me know, or come to the next Rhode Island Steel Guitar Association jam in February. My instructor has a Sierra that is pretty light and sounds nice.

Glad to hear from more steelers up here.

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 25 Nov 2006 8:39 am

Jim -

Did you ever play left field for the Red Sox?

Jim Rice · Post by **Jim Rice** » 25 Nov 2006 2:53 pm

Frank
Yes, I did play left field for the Red Sox. But then in 5th grade the coach let me play shortstop.

He will be in the Hall of Fame. I, on the other hand, will never be in the SGHOF.

Jim

Chris DeBarge · Post by **Chris DeBarge** » 25 Nov 2006 6:10 pm

Jim, you were my favorite Red Sock around 1979!

Thanks everyone, I found a Carter for an excellent price, it should fit the bill. Don't worry, that Sho-Bud ain't going anywhere. Yet.

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 25 Nov 2006 6:20 pm

So where's Yaz? Isn't he a forum member?

Ever ponder what are the odds that Bucky Dent and Aaron Boone have the same middle name, Bucky F...ing Dent and Aaron F...ing Boone? I never knew their middle names but it seems that Bostonians stumbled on this fact.

Stuff like this used to be more fun before you guys ruined it all in '04. Party poopers.<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Jon Light on 25 November 2006 at 06:38 PM.]</p></FONT>