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Leo Melanson
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Posted 29 Oct 2009 8:07 am |
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Hi all, I am considering an upgrade from my Carter Starter to a Carpsteel and would like to hear opinions on this instrument from those who have seen and played them. Thank you!
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David Hartley
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Posted 29 Oct 2009 10:27 am Hi Leo
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I have seen and played both guitar mentioned..
You wont be disappionted with the CarpSteel..
It is well built.. I will be getting one soon myself..
Why not consider that bit extra and get an SD10 ?
I think you would find them more comfortable..
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Oct 2009 8:20 am
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| Compared to a Carter Starter? No comparison. The carpsteel blows the competition away. The Carpsteel has a professional changer with triple raise/triple lower, and knee levers are professional grade. The overall feel of the guitar is very solid. You can't say that about the Carter Starter. Unheard of in an entry level guitar. The Carpsteel is well worth the extra money it cost over the Carter Starter. YMMV |
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Ernie Pollock
From:
Mt Savage, Md USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2009 9:20 am Humm??
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Ok, I'll bite, who makes the CarpSteel guitar?? Could not find it on B0bs links. Never heard of it before, but sounds interesting.
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Jonathan Cullifer
From:
Gallatin, TN
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David Griffin
From:
Jimmy Creek,Arkansas via Cowtown, USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2009 11:56 am
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I got one last March & couldn't be happier with it. It plays as good as any "pro" steel I've ever played. Now I can leave the 'Bud in the studio & travel light. 
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Ray Walker
From:
Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Oct 2009 1:07 pm
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I sell Rains Guitars as well as the Carpsteel and Leo and I were e-mailing back and forth and I suggested that he simply get here on the forum and ask folks who own one or played one for comments. I have one here in my studio and found that it played and sounded great. I am very impressed with the changer and the fact that you can change anything around much like you would on any other pro guitar. But because I sell them and basically stand behind Rains Guitar products period, I thought it might be nice to get the info from someone other than me. By the way...folks who purchase a Rains guitar from me also get a free Walker Seat from now until Christmas.
Ray Walker
Walker Seats
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Billy Carr
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Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 31 Oct 2009 1:00 am Carpsteel
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| Leo, disregard my PM I just sent you regarding the Carpsteels. Didn't know you and Ray were already talking until I read this post. I'm also a Rains/Carpsteel dealer. Thanks. |
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Ray Walker
From:
Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 31 Oct 2009 4:34 am
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Also for those of you who may have missed it....clcik on the link below to hear and see Gary Carpenter playing the Carpsteel. Just going straight from the guitar to the amp so you know the sound is unmolested and pure. Heck watch all three of the videos
Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/user/RainsSteelGuitars#p/a
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Danny Crelin
From:
Wylie, Texas, USA
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Posted 31 Oct 2009 12:36 pm
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TTT
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Rich Peterson
From:
Moorhead, MN
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Posted 31 Oct 2009 1:45 pm
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| How does the Carpsteel differ from the Rains? |
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Ray Walker
From:
Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Nov 2009 9:04 am
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Rich, the two main differences that I can point out is that the Carpsteel is an all aluminum body. But don't let that scare you away. The tone is incredible. And the other is that it is a single on a single frame. Gary calls this a beginner/pro guitar and I personally think that he is being way to modest. The only thing beginner about it to me is the fact that it is less expensive than the other model pedal steel guitars that he makes....but on the other hand, it makes a great second guitar to take to practices or little jam sessions you might have with the guys and gals you hang out with. If a beginner player were to buy the guitar, he can change things on the guitar as he or she progresses which means that he or she can and probably will play it for a longer period of time before choosing to go on to other guitars Gary makes. Then again that person may stay with the Carpsteel forever. It's also a great second guitar to keep set up at home to woodshed your licks on. The pickup is wound to 19.5 I believe and was made for this guitar. It suites the guitar very well. The coolest part, I think, is that if you want to change it from Emmons to Day setup...it's a breeze and did I mention triple raise/triple lower changer Heck if you wanted I think you can even configure it for C6th style playing and do a little woodshedding that way and then make a decision later on if you want to add a second neck for your playing. Hope this info helps
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Danny Crelin
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Wylie, Texas, USA
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Posted 1 Nov 2009 9:36 am
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I should also add the on the YouTube page, in all of the videos Gary is going from Carpsteel into the volume pedal into a Nash 400...
That little guitar is amazing...
Any more questions y'all need answered, Please call us
(817) 560-2277
And Ray, The pick-up is wound to 19.5
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Rich Peterson
From:
Moorhead, MN
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Posted 2 Nov 2009 7:41 am
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| Ray, thanks for the information. Is it possible to add pedals or levers? |
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Brandon Ordoyne
From:
Needville,Texas USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2009 10:07 am
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I overheard this past weekend that the Carpsteel line has been sold off...can someone clear up the confusion?
Brandon
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Danny Crelin
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Wylie, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Nov 2009 10:47 am
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So there is "No Confusion...."
No, The "Carpsteel"
"HAS NOT" been sold off..
Any questions, pick up a phone and call
(817) 560-2277
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Chris Schlotzhauer
From:
Colleyville, Tx. USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2009 6:32 am
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| Danny Crelin wrote: |
So there is "No Confusion...."
No, The "Carpsteel"
"HAS NOT" been sold off..
Any questions, pick up a phone and call
(817) 560-2277 |
or (817) 560-CARP  |
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Rich Peterson
From:
Moorhead, MN
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Posted 4 Nov 2009 6:55 am
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| I think the confusion is with Stage One, which has been licenced out by ZumSteel. |
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Danny Naccarato
From:
Burleson, Texas
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Posted 4 Nov 2009 11:26 am
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| Cris, you beat me to it... |
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Brandon Ordoyne
From:
Needville,Texas USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2009 7:07 pm
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I know what the Zum and the StageOne is...
What I am referring to is the Carpsteel and the Legend Pedal Steel. |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 6 Nov 2009 4:55 pm Carpsteels
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| T - T - T! For the best deals going on a new Beginner Pro model. |
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Jody Sanders
From:
Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Nov 2009 5:48 pm
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| Hang in there Brandon. You will win out. Jody. |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 7 Nov 2009 11:26 pm Carpenter
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| T - T - T for Gary Carpenter and all of the guys that are building the Carpsteel, as well as, Rains guitars! Quality backed by first class service before and after a sale. Guitars of today and the future to come! |
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 8 Nov 2009 12:14 pm
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How much is the "Carpsteel" ?
Weight in & out ?
Is it possible and easy to add pedals & knee levers?
Amazing indeed !!!
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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