My carter steel
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My carter steel
I Love my carter what about u !!!!!!!!!
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I like the sound, especially with George L humbuckers.
I like the smooth and accurate feel of the pedals and levers.
They seem very stable in terms of staying mechanically aligned and (reasonably) in tune.
I haven't hauled mine about, so I can't comment on how well they hold up on the road.
I have Al Briscos' DVD on care and set up, but he's close by, so I benefit from his expertise in getting my steels set up pefectly.
If I play the notes properly, the Carter sounds like a pro ... I can't ask for more than that.
I like the smooth and accurate feel of the pedals and levers.
They seem very stable in terms of staying mechanically aligned and (reasonably) in tune.
I haven't hauled mine about, so I can't comment on how well they hold up on the road.
I have Al Briscos' DVD on care and set up, but he's close by, so I benefit from his expertise in getting my steels set up pefectly.
If I play the notes properly, the Carter sounds like a pro ... I can't ask for more than that.
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My Carter Steel
I actually bought my Carter D10 from Tommy and yes, it do sound Great!!
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I love my SD10... plays smooth and sounds fabulous!!!
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Carter steel guitars
I have had three carters and enjoyed everything about these guitars,I have a home studio and have recorded 18 albums in my studio and have never been disappointed in anyway with sound or quality of my guitars.Bill Lawson
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I had my Carter D12 built for me in
December 2005 and I love it. I had been using MSA D12's from 1968 to 2005 and wanted a Carter due to being lighter and close style of the MSA's I had been playing. The tone, action is superb. I rarely, close to never, have to make adjustments on the pedal pulls. It is usually in tune ready to play after setup. Bud builds and designs great pedal steels and Bud still plays his universal Carter. Carter is or was not a cheapie type pedal steel, unless you ordered a starter.
December 2005 and I love it. I had been using MSA D12's from 1968 to 2005 and wanted a Carter due to being lighter and close style of the MSA's I had been playing. The tone, action is superb. I rarely, close to never, have to make adjustments on the pedal pulls. It is usually in tune ready to play after setup. Bud builds and designs great pedal steels and Bud still plays his universal Carter. Carter is or was not a cheapie type pedal steel, unless you ordered a starter.
Carter D12, MSA S12, 12 String Custom Made Non-Pedal, Evans FET 500LV, Evans SE200, Peavey Nashville 400, Fender Steel King
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I have had 3 Carter D10 Steels, my current and only Steel is a Carter 04 9+8..At one point a few years back I had 4 D10 Steels in the room, MSA, Sho-Bud, Emmons Legrande and a Carter. One remains.
Very consistent Instrument with excellent mechanical performance . There may be perhaps better Steels manufactured and with different tonality, but they are not more reliable and consistent in performance.
John and Bud gave us a well designed and crafted instrument.
Very consistent Instrument with excellent mechanical performance . There may be perhaps better Steels manufactured and with different tonality, but they are not more reliable and consistent in performance.
John and Bud gave us a well designed and crafted instrument.
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Weight
I'm going to purchase a D10 in the near future and Carter is one of my potentials. About how much does a D10 Weigh (in the case)?
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Re: Weight
My D10 weighs about 65#. My old ShoBud Pro III weighs 85#, btw. That 25# is significant when schlepping it.Mark Dershaw wrote:I'm going to purchase a D10 in the near future and Carter is one of my potentials. About how much does a D10 Weigh (in the case)?
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Carter D10's are approx 40 pounds no case, 50 with case.
Last edited by Tony Prior on 24 Jun 2011 3:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Thanks Mike I enjoy playing at Farmers opry was u there, I will be at the Alabama show thanks .
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