Stage One

Rich Gardner · Post by **Rich Gardner** » 3 Feb 2012 4:44 pm

I have a Carter Starter. I feel I need to upgrade. The prices of the pro steels are way too much to spend to just play in my basement. I heard about the Stage One and would like some of your serious opinions about this guitar as an upgrade.
Thanks for your help.

RG

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 3 Feb 2012 4:51 pm

Rich, they're one of the finest sounding guitars out there. Best recording guitar I've ever had. I highly recommend them.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 3 Feb 2012 6:24 pm

Can't go wrong with a Stage One for the money, and Doug Earnst is a great guy. To hear a stage one, watch Mikey D. on RFD Sunday nights on a new country show. Sounds great.

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 3 Feb 2012 6:34 pm

Larry, they're mixing some old footage with the current stuff, so it's hit or miss if it's me or not...

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 4 Feb 2012 9:13 am

Michael, I didn't know you were on RFD. Would you tell me which program so I can catch it?
Jerry

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 4 Feb 2012 9:33 am

Bang 4 $, you can't go wrong w: the Stage One
i just sold a 5th one last week

Karen Sarkisian · Post by **Karen Sarkisian** » 4 Feb 2012 1:33 pm

I love mine, and from what I hear its a huge upgrade from the carter starter. A friend has a gfi student and i MUCH prefer my stage one. Its a solid guitar, sounds great and is easy to tune. plus Doug is awesome.

Fred Glave · Post by **Fred Glave** » 4 Feb 2012 7:29 pm

The Stage One is so sweet and easy to play. It's solid and it sounds fantastic. It stays in tune very well too. I'd buy another one right now, but I want an S10 C6. That's the only limitation with the Stage One, you can't change the copedent...at least very easily. A good mechanic may be able to add/change pulls, but I wouldn't try anything without checking with Doug or some of the guys here who know better first.

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 4 Feb 2012 8:01 pm

Jerry Roller wrote:Michael, I didn't know you were on RFD. Would you tell me which program so I can catch it?
Jerry

Jerry, it's Virginia Dreams Centerstage. It airs on Sunday evening, right before Hee Haw. 6:30 CT, I believe. The band is Cooter's guys (Dukes of Hazzard); that's how I met them. I've been driving up to Harrisonburg, VA to do the shows.

Maybe it's my little TV speaker... but it sounds like they're compressing the CRAP out of the signal I'm sending them. Definitely not the quality I'm giving.

Bob Vantine · Post by **Bob Vantine** » 4 Feb 2012 8:07 pm

I've had my Teak StageOne since June 2010 ..... and

LOVE IT !

Mikey was the biggest help in my decision

.... Doug ain't too bad either

!

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 4 Feb 2012 9:34 pm

Thanks Michael, I will set my DVR.
Jerry

Matthew Schwartz · Post by **Matthew Schwartz** » 7 Feb 2012 10:11 am

I'm in agreement with everybody else on here. I have a Stage One also and love it. Easy to play , great tone, and very light weight and it does stay in tune very well.

Todd Weger · Post by **Todd Weger** » 8 Feb 2012 6:17 am

I agree with all the other S.O. players here. GREAT bang for buck, plus Doug is a great guy and will treat you right. I love my guitar, and get nothing but rave compliments from everyone who hears it. Solid build, solid tone, solid intonation.

Now, my playing, OTOH...

T

Greg Gefell · Post by **Greg Gefell** » 8 Feb 2012 9:43 am

another +1 here! BTW if you are the least bit handy you CAN change the copedant on these guitars.

I tune it up top every time I play but the raises/lowers rarely have to be touched. Pull release guitars are very stable once properly set up.

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