Carter S10

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 17 Jun 2023 6:27 am

Here are some photos of my latest project. Many parts came from Al Brisco and a used body from Johnny pretzel. Pedals are as smooth as butter, and it sound magnificent. All that’s missing is the Carter fretboard which is on order, and the little decal that says assembled by Bud Carter. Of course since it’s a parts guitar there is no Carter serial number.

Jeff Keyton · Post by **Jeff Keyton** » 18 Jun 2023 9:08 am

That's a nifty project, Brian. Love the glitter body, looks like a 70's bass boat. That MSA fretboard is a favorite for me. Great tip of the hat to Bud Carter.

John Sluszny · Post by **John Sluszny** » 18 Jun 2023 2:48 pm

Ivan Funk · Post by **Ivan Funk** » 18 Jun 2023 5:00 pm

Very cool.
Is the blue sparkle a drum wrap or mica?
Where did you get it?
Looks great.

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 19 Jun 2023 5:38 am

Thank you Ivan. It is blue glass glitter wrap used for drums. I got it from
precisiondrum.com They have many sparkles and glitter in many colors. I can’t wait to see mine under stage lights.

Ivan Funk · Post by **Ivan Funk** » 19 Jun 2023 9:00 am

Nice.
Thanks Brian.

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 19 Jun 2023 9:29 am

Brian Henry wrote:It is blue glass glitter wrap used for drums.

That was my first thought. It reminded me of my marching days back in the early 1970s!

~Lee

Jim Williams · Post by **Jim Williams** » 22 Jun 2023 7:09 am

Great job Brian, and a great guitar. The Carter Starters I mentioned in the private message are not in the same league as this model. You should be very pleased when you tune this up and play it.

Fred · Post by **Fred** » 22 Jun 2023 8:46 am

Do the knee levers still fold up with the flags on them?

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 22 Jun 2023 12:29 pm

Thank you Jim and Fred for your kind words. Fred the knee levers do not fold up with the flags attached. They are secured by small wing nuts so easily removed. The three floor pedals are e9th normal, and so ate the two left levers. The fourth pedal acts like a right knee lever and takes the second string down from D# to D.