It ain't the axe...

Ray Minich · From: Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra

I learned a valuable lesson Saturday night. I ain't the axe, it's the axehandler.

Watched Dave Ristrim play behind Buddy Jewell at the fair in Smethport, Pa. Dave was makin' music with that Carter that was as pretty and sweet as anything I've ever heard from a Sho-Bud, ZB, Emmons, or Franklin or whatever. And the harmonics were beautiful too.

It can be done! Time for me to get back to regular practice and forget suspecting the equipment.

Bobby Lee · From: Cloverdale, California, USA

Or maybe it is the axe! There's certainly nothing wrong with Carter's professional pedal steel guitars.

Ray Minich · From: Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra

I am in no way intending any negatives about the Carter. I had just never heard a Carter live before and am very impressed. Hope nobody takes my statement the wrong way.

[This message was edited by Ray Minich on 23 August 2004 at 10:17 AM.]

Joey Ace · From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Carters are respected, and should be.
There's a lot of pro shows with Carter Steels in them.

I just had a look at their web site, and the current selection of (other brand) trade-ins is impressive.

Still, the most important part of great sound is the player.

Jim Phelps · From: Mexico City, Mexico

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[This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 17 November 2004 at 08:58 PM.]

richard burton · From: Britain

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[This message was edited by richard burton on 15 June 2006 at 01:53 PM.]

Fred Shannon · From: Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.

You want Carter Magic, try Corky Owens with the Gene Watson group. Killer tone and hands.

fred

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If it aint got a steel, it aint real

Bob Snelgrove · From: san jose, ca

Dave ain't no slouch, that's for sure

Dave also owns or has owned Franklins, P/P's, Mullens, Sho-Buds, etc and he loves that Carter

He has always got killer tone on anything because he's a killer player. Glad you got to see him!

bob

Kevin Hatton · From: Buffalo, N.Y.

Carter has made in roads with decent tone on their guitars in recent years, and they appear to be never satisfied and make continued improvements. They also play very well. A progressive company.

David L. Donald · From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand

Yeah I am sure Dave can make almost any steel sound great.
His album is one of my favorites.

And having played a Carter for 40 minutes in England,
and then heard Doug Jernigan play the same axe on stage later, there is no knocking that guitar at all.

b0b · From: Cloverdale, CA, USA

I'm not one to miss a commercial opportunity

Check out Dave Ristrim's CD, "Crisis at the Theme Park". It was recorded a few years ago on an Emmons push-pull, and it's still one of the best rock steel CDs you'll ever find.

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Larry Behm · From: Mt Angel, Or 97362

The first time I ever heard a Carter it was Bud Carter playing at the steel show in Dallas. I could not believe my ears, I RAN to the stage to check it out. I later bought one which I liked a lot. Finally dropped a set of Emmons single coil pickups in it, it sounded just great.

Larry Behm

Tony Prior · From: Charlotte NC

I hear a Carter D10 regularly..mine..

One thing is for certain..

When it sounds good I give all the credit to the Steel..

when it doesn't sound good..it aint' the Steel !

t

[This message was edited by Tony Prior on 24 August 2004 at 06:19 AM.]

Smiley Roberts · From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075

Bob Knight · From: Bowling Green KY

I didn't see you come in Smiley.

[This message was edited by Bob Knight on 24 August 2004 at 03:55 PM.]

Smiley Roberts · From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075

Hey Bob,
In the famous words of one of President "Bubba's" ex-girlfriends,"Close,but no cigar!"

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