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Topic: Carpsteel or Stage one? |
Brendan Mitchell
From:
Melbourne Australia
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 4:28 am |
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Has anyone compared them ?
Anyone prefer one over the other ? |
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Jim Eaton
From:
Santa Susana, Ca
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Posted 24 Dec 2010 10:19 am
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I had a StageOne and it was a good sounding & playing guitar, but the fixed set up was a bit different from my normal 3/4.
I now have a CarpSteel that can be sent up anyway you want, but felt the need to change the stock pickup to an Alumitone for my personal taste tone wise.
I have used both of them on gig's and they both did a fine job and I would recommend both to anyone looking for a good value in an entry level guitar.
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Danny Naccarato
From:
Burleson, Texas
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 9:07 am
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| The Carpsteel that Carp is currently building now, is the exact same guitar as the Rains, just a different logo. |
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Dickie Whitley
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 11:21 am
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| I think the only think I see missing in most of the entry level steels is the lack of the B lower knee lever. I don't know if it's because it's more expensive to add than the others. But that's something else you have to get use to if you don't have one then move to a "Pro" model that does. Yes, I know there are other ways to get around that but to me personally, I'd rather go ahead and get something that's got everything I need to start with. That aside, both of the above appear to be well designed and engineered. I leave the sound part to those who own them. My opinion FWIW. |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 12:05 pm
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| are you saying that the stage one 'fixed position' set-up is one that cannot be changed around? i wouldn't have thought that with everybody raving about this model. being able to change pedal and knee functions is very important. |
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Dickie Whitley
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 12:37 pm
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| Sorry Chris, didn't mean to leave that impression. I'm not sure what the capabilities are, but just from the standard tuning charts I've seen on both the above, it doesn't include a B lower. If that can be added for a resonable fee, then I stand corrected. I think any entry steel needs to have as a minimum 3 pedals and 5 knees. Just my humble opinion FWIW. |
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David Dixon
From:
Gadsden, Alabama
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 4:48 pm Stage One
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Brendan,
I have never compared the two, but I own a Stage One. Doug does a good job with them. Mine is set up 4 and 3 Emmons tuning. They are fixed all pull guitars. If you are looking for a light option that plays good and sounds good it fits the bill. It is not designed to be a pro model guitar, nor does it cost like one. It does have a great tone right out of the box.
Butch
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Mac Knowles
From:
Almonte,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 6:18 pm
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| I thought the StageOne was a pull/release guitar? |
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Johnny Cox
From:
Williamsom WVA, raised in Nashville TN, Lives in Hallettsville Texas
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 7:31 pm
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Stage One.
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Brendan Mitchell
From:
Melbourne Australia
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 8:02 pm
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I'm not fussed about being able to change set ups , I've been playing 30 years with 3 and 2 and never changed . All I want is a light guitar for travelling .
By the posts I've read on here either of these guitars would suit my purpose , just wanting to know if anyone had a preferance really .
Thanks for all your replys |
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Stuart Legg
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Posted 26 Dec 2010 9:51 pm
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I have a Stage One and the pedal action is so easy and smooth that you can pedal them with your bare feet.
It is so light that even if you have back trouble you can manage it with out help with no consequences.
You can get the Stage One and every thing else you need including a fold up cart into the trunk of any passenger car for your weekend gig, Jam or just take it with you to a friends house.
Playing through a Peavey Tube FX, an all tube Music Man RD sixty five @ low boost 4 0hm through a 4 ohm 15" BW, the Stage One sounds like a heavy weight, loud and fat. P.S. the amp head and the speaker are in separate cabs helping with the bad back thing.
I don't know if the Carp PSG weighs less or is anywhere near as good or better sounding, but if it is, it's an awesome PSG for the price as well. |
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Tyler Hall
From:
Mt. Juliet, TN
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Posted 27 Dec 2010 12:30 pm
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Stage One... Doug builds a great guitar. I helped him machine parts a few times and I know the time he puts into his guitars. They are really alot of bang for the buck. He may work with you on the setup too. He's a first class guy that builds a first class guitar. I'm thinking about getting one for fly dates.
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