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I own both a newer Carter (within the last two years ) and an old Sho-Bud. One doesn't exactly sound better than the other, just.... different. I love the sound of a Telecaster, my buddy who plays drums in one of the bands I work with hates them. That doesn't mean they suck, he just likes a sound that is.... different . Tone is a veeeeeeeeery subjective subject. In short, Carter is a well engineered guitar at a good price, but there is always someone out there who will hate whatever it is you're playing. I have no complaints about mine. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Chris Forbes on 22 April 2002 at 09:44 AM.]</p></FONT><FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Chris Forbes on 22 April 2002 at 09:45 AM.]</p></FONT>

Several years ago, I commented on a "real life" happening. I believe it bears repeating in this thread.

Shortly after the Carter PSG's were becoming prominent, I sat down behind one in St Louis. I will never forget it. It reminded me of something Jerry Byrd once said. I will paraphrase,

Some guitars fight you all the way. Yet others say, "Let's me and you make music".

NO other guitar ever said that to me but this Carter. And the same thing has happened every time I have tried to play one.

But, as B Cole and others have said, there are many great guitars out there. What a guitar says to one may not be what it says to another one.

As to service, some have had some very bad experiences. I am one. NOT all have given quality service. I suspect it is getting a lot better nowadays. I certainly hope so.

carl

Thanks for the help, advice, and e-mails, guys. Bob, it's definitely not a Starter I'm looking at, and I'll pass word along to Ivan next time I see him. I sold my first(learner's)steel; an old Sho-Bud Professional that had C6 neck removed, great ax, but I'm ready for the C6 challenge. Didn't realize it would be this challenging, before I bought the doggone guitar!

I thank you all for helping the new guy out. That's what made me want to get on this Forum, cause you folks know so much, and I know so little! I've made my mind up about what to get, might not even be a Carter, but I believe it'll be the right ax for me! D-10, 8+6, might be over my head for a while, but I'll bet there was a time none of us could pick our noses.
Anyway, thanks for the advice, both on the Forum and privately, and close this thread down, if that's ok.
Can you say Emmons?