The Steel Guitar Forum

Yes I went back to the person who told me this and he asked me if I referred to the Carter Starter. Sorry folks I guess I should learn a little more before I make comments. The Carter Starter I was told does not stay in tune and is a cheap piece of junk as far as other steel guitars go. I hope this makes sense to those who know what I am trying to appologize for. I guess don't believe everything you hear. Especially when it comes to good female steel guitar players some are so good that others ger jealous of them.

i had a carter starter for my first psg. it was a very good insturment. it stayed in tune very well. the only difference between the carter starter and a pro model is the legs are non adjustable, the end plates are made of heavy plastic instead of stainless steel. basicly any way they could cut back on cost for building this psg they did it. but when it comes to playing it sounded pretty good. its not as good as my zum but then again there isn't much that can hold a candle to a zum.

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zum SD10 peavy session 400 peavy XR600G
if its not a zum steel it isn't real
just trying to steel for the Lord>

I can't speak highly enough of my Carter Starter for a learner. I made an excellent choice starting off with it!

I've just taken delivery of an '84 Pro-I and the Starter holds its own tone-wise (qualified: to my inexperienced ear and lack of experience in amp set-ups) The 'Bud has much nicer pedal and knee action, but I never had a tuning problem with my Starter (although the Sperzels on the bud feel nicer) and I won't be too sad if it takes a while to sell it on. In fact, I think I'd be inclined to gig the Carter rather than take the 'Bud out to certain venues. Not that I've played steel in a band yet, but there are some gigs I always take my second tele to.

Carter Starter was never intended to be or replace a professional level guitar. It is an entry level guitar and over 3000 customers have chosen Carter Starters to begin their journey into the world of pedal steel guitar. You'll find many of them here on the Forum.

All of our end plates are made of aluminum including the ones used on the Carter Starter. Carter Starter end plates are black powder-coated not polished like our pro model.

<SMALL>I guess don't believe everything you hear</SMALL>

Straight from the horse's mouth!

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John Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars

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My Starter stayed in tune just fine and had no more or fewer problems that plague most steel guitars.
I don't know what the source of such disparaging comments is. Perhaps people who weren't able to learn pedal steel immediately and blamed the tools?

It's amazing that Carter is able to build such a guitar for the price. It is less complex than my MSA--a boon for beginners. Bud Carter designed both guitars, and obviously benefitted from decades of experience in design and manufacturing in building a great entry level guitar.

So Roger, I think your comment was not taken as bad-mouthing, but rather bad information from someone.
Now about those female steel players...

I recently got hold of a Carter Starter for a friend who is just starting out on steel.A great little guitar!.Stays in tune, sounds good, I would not hesitate to take this guitar to a gig if my own was broken for any reason. Having met the "Carter Family" at Dallas and Newbury when they visited the UK, I can only praise them for all their efforts to promote steel guitar

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Mullen D10,Peavey Nashville 400,Peavey Profex, Peavey DPC 750, Nashville cabs

I agree with Charlie.
Many have been over to my place with crap for a steel.All with so-called pro models.
The Starter never did anything but play.It may not fine tune like some of the pro models, but it is a reliable starter from Carter.Anybody can learn while on a starter
from Carter.
Bill