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Ann Fabian Member From: Mesquite, Texas, USA	posted 25 October 2002 12:40 PM profile Carter Steel Guitars proudly announces the establishment of an exciting, new Division of our Company, known as Custom Shoppe". The Custom Shoppe is devoted to producing very unique, special PREMIUM {and often one-of-a-kind} steel guitars, employing materials, finishes, methods, and options not available on our standard line of PRO model Carter Steel Guitars. In addition to various custom and customized orders, The Custom Shoppe will also be producing our new ADDITIONAL Line of Premium Steel Guitars, which will be known as the: "Carter Steel Guitars Limited Edition" or the Carter Steel Guitars LE The Limited Edition LE allows you to experience the finest in enhanced sonic qualities, ultimate in state-of-the-art mechanics and ergonomics, along with the timeless beauty of natural wood and artistic inlays formed with Old World craftsmanship. The Limited Edition LE Carters will be lacquered bodies made exclusively out of Timeless Timbers "Old Growth" Birdseye Maple and Figured Maple for enhanced sonic qualities available only from this wood which far surpasses any other material for tone and sustain, as well as beauty. The First Offering from The Custom Shoppe will be our 1,000th PRO model Carter Steel Guitar. We invite you to check out the unique features of this one-of-a-kind pedal steel guitar. *Click on the image below to view it as a larger image.* We invite you to contact us for more information. John and Ann Fabian Bud Carter Carter Steel Guitars www.SteelGuitar.com [This message was edited by Ann Fabian on 28 October 2002 at 05:41 AM.]
Ricky Davis Moderator From: Spring, Texas USA	posted 25 October 2002 11:14 PM profile Well How Cool is That??? Good going Carter family....you never cease to amaze me. Ricky
Steven Lee Black unregistered	posted 26 October 2002 09:51 AM Hello Ann, that is one fine piece of wood, I am thinking of trading my old Carter in for a new one, especially for the new custom series. Steveb.
Roy Thomson Member From: Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada	posted 26 October 2002 01:08 PM profile That is really beautifull!! Reminds me of my first Sho-Bud. I would like one but with the same Birds Eye wood neck inserts instead of the aluminum. Is that possible?? ------------------ http://www.clictab.com/royt/tabmenu.htm
Bill Ford Member From: Graniteville SC Aiken	posted 26 October 2002 04:42 PM profile Absolutely nothing is more beautiful than natural wood,be it birdseye maple as pictured or stained to taste.Good going Carter....... Bill ------------------ Bill Ford
BobbeSeymour Member From: Hendersonville TN USA	posted 26 October 2002 05:37 PM profile This is exciting stuff! This company has continued to get better and better as time goes on. This beautiful wood is truly incredible. I guess I'm just a wood freak, I love any steel guitar with great wood. Bud, Ann, and John are obviously trying very hard to give the steel guitar comunity the great custom steel guitar that a great steel guitar player deserves. I don't remember this being an obtion in the past which proves what I just said about this company working hard to give the player the best quality guitar possible. Highly figured birdseye maple is the proven greatest material for tone and beauty in steel guitars, by FAR!!! John, keep this up and I'll be ordering one myself, AT RETAIL!!!! Best of luck Carter Co. You are melting my heart! (and I love it too!) (Forgot to sign this post, glad there is a edit button) Bobbe Seymour, (the wood freak!) [This message was edited by BobbeSeymour on 26 October 2002 at 05:40 PM.]
BobbeSeymour Member From: Hendersonville TN USA	posted 26 October 2002 05:48 PM profile Bumplette!
Tony Rankin Member From: Miamisburg, OH USA	posted 26 October 2002 06:27 PM profile I too am glad to see you offering "custom" guitars. I hope there is a wood neck option in your future plans. This is good stuff! Tony Rankin
Smiley Roberts Member From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075	posted 27 October 2002 01:41 AM profile "Nothing beats a great piece of wood." Wanna bet?? ------------------ ~ ~ ©¿© It don't mean a thang, mm if it ain't got that twang. www.ntsga.com
retcop88 unregistered	posted 27 October 2002 04:57 AM Smiley. what if the wood is "Ash" ? Well you know what I mean. ------------------ James R.Hall MSA S10 & MSA D12
Herb Steiner Member From: Cedar Valley, Travis County TX	posted 27 October 2002 06:32 AM profile Smiley I asked my buddy, when he was refinishing his Stringmaster, why he was rubbing onion juice on the cabinet. He said he heard that he'd get a "piece of ash that brought tears to your eyes." ------------------ Herb's Steel Guitar Pages Texas Steel Guitar Association
Stephen O'Brien Member From: Cortlandt Manor, NY, USA	posted 28 October 2002 08:18 AM profile Wow! This is fabulous news. Good job, Carter Steels. And this wood isn't just ordinary bird's eye. I can't wait to see a finished product. Congratulations from a wood lover.
Gene Jones Member From: Oklahoma City, OK USA	posted 28 October 2002 08:33 AM profile Herb...I'm having a problem with my computer.....did you really mean to say "a piece of ash?" www.genejones.com [This message was edited by Gene Jones on 28 October 2002 at 08:35 AM.]
Ronnie Miller Member From: Dallas Tx USA	posted 28 October 2002 09:14 AM profile nice one Herb, did you get that from Jeff Peterson??...Ronnie
Frank Estes Member From: Huntsville, AL	posted 28 October 2002 09:20 AM profile Hmmm..."wood" this be the really, really, this time we mean it, Pro Model? ------------------ Frank Estes - 1978 Emmons D-10 8+7 #2441D
Ann Fabian Member From: Mesquite, Texas, USA	posted 28 October 2002 10:39 AM profile Frank Estes' jab at our PRO models has us baffled. Frank Estes actually said these things in his unedited post on another internet forum on July 10 2002: quote: I think Carter Guitars are very well made and their Web Site is second to none in the entire steel guitar industry. The people behind the company are first class. I think the lighter design is a good idea for many people. Carter always has the best booth at a steel show and John, Bud, and Billy Phelps are the nicest guys in the world. When I sold my Carter to my friend, Ann E-mailed me to find out who it was and made sure that I would include the manual and all accessories that came with the guitar. That is really going the extra mile for the customer, in my book! I only sold the Carter because I bought the Jernigan Mullen and can only afford one guitar at a time. Once I became dissatisfied with the Mullen, I knew I would only be happy with an Emmons push-pull. Nothing against those guitars, but no all-pull guitar can satisfy me. Perhaps I am nuts, but I actually have grown to like the push-pull mechanics very much and I do not see myself changing my setup as much any more. Junior knight [sic] sounded great on his Carter 12-string last night at the NTSGA Jam. Frank frankestesmba.com/ [This message was edited by Ann Fabian on 28 October 2002 at 11:39 AM.]
Frank Estes Member From: Huntsville, AL	posted 28 October 2002 10:50 AM profile Ann, it was a friendly jab and you know it. Note the wink and big grin faces. The customized guitar sounds like an interesting idea and I wish you all the best. I think Bud Carter is a wonderful man. BTW, I have a video clip of me playing the Carter I owned and I may make it available, but that Carter makes me look FAT!!!
Frank Estes Member From: Huntsville, AL	posted 28 October 2002 10:54 AM profile BTW, I still stand behind those comments Ann quoted... ------------------ Frank Estes - 1978 Emmons D-10 8+7 #2441D
Stephen O'Brien Member From: Cortlandt Manor, NY, USA	posted 28 October 2002 11:03 AM profile Ann, lighten up
Frank Estes Member From: Huntsville, AL	posted 28 October 2002 11:18 AM profile OK, here is a clip from a "live" (around 5:30 AM!) TV appearance from March 2002: Click Here. I am playing a 1999? black Carter BCT D-10 8+5 L-710 pickup on E9 through Zoom 505 (reverb only) Peavey mod Nashville 400. Licks provided by Sonny Garrish, from the record. I apologize, Sonny! I apologize for my appearance!!! Anyway, you can hear how the Carter comes shining through, even in these ham-hands of mine! This fine guitar is now owned by a very fine player and friend in Hamilton Ohio, Ed Harper. You may have heard Ed's fine playing on the Live365 broadcast, which unfortunately, is no more. He used this Carter to make those home recordings. Did I say that right, Ann!
Mark van Allen Member From: loganville, Ga. USA	posted 28 October 2002 02:18 PM profile Just about to walk out the door for a session on my Carter D-10, and I'd sure love to be bringing one that gorgeous! (Let's see, all I need is another 10 or 11 sessions like this one and I can afford it...) Best wishes to the whole Carter crew on the new line- I'm still crazy about mine from the mechanics to the tone and service- just great guitars. Keep it up! ------------------ Busy in the Studio, busy on the road- but still lookin' for that Killer gig! C'mon by and visit-http://www.markvanallen.com
John Sims Member From: Cooper City, FL (Ft. Lauderdale)	posted 29 October 2002 11:03 AM profile Sorta looks like my axe... ------------------ Regards, John Steelin' is a way of life! My PSG website-Carter SD-12-U, 8p/5k, Nashville 1000
Doug Earnest Member From: Branson, MO USA	posted 30 October 2002 05:57 AM profile Ann, I tried to get in touch with Timeless Timbers several times last winter via their website. I filled out the forms but never did get a response from them. Would you share a way to contact this company, please? Reply to my e-mail if you wish. Thanks a lot. Doug Earnest
John Macy Member From: Denver, CO USA	posted 30 October 2002 09:03 AM profile I always thought Mark Giles craftsmanship in wood is second to none. That #1000 is a beauty.
Steve Stallings Member From: Bremond, Tx, pop 876, Home of the fighting Bremond Tigers	posted 30 October 2002 09:15 AM profile I really think this is neat! I went to the webpage for the "Custom Shoppe" and am curious. Will there be an option of a milled, non rolled aluminum neck? (similar to the Mullen) I really do like Carter guitars but just don't care for the way the necks rolled edges look. I know this is a small thing, but it is important to me. God Bless, Steve
RUSS RICKMANN Member From: Houston, TX USA	posted 30 October 2002 11:41 AM profile Ann, The 1000 looks like the custom DS12 y’all built for me a couple of years ago. Of course I don’t have the Carter name in inlay, but very similar figured birdseye pattern. I get compliments on the beauty of this guitar every place that we perform. Great looks, tone, sustain, and playability. Glad to see you’re starting to offer these beautiful guitars. And thank you all for making mine when it was not an offered product. I wish you, John and Bud much success in your new line. And you’re correct, “nothing beats a great piece of wood” Russ
Ann Fabian Member From: Mesquite, Texas, USA	posted 07 November 2002 06:45 AM profile
bob grossman Member From: Visalia CA USA	posted 07 November 2002 07:38 AM profile I thought at first that was my guitar, but the logo is farther to the right than on mine and the pattern is a little different. Mine is a D12. Violins aren't covered with formica...are they?
John Knight Member From: Alaska	posted 08 November 2002 11:09 AM profile I love B Grossman's final comment. I be a wood freak to. In several threads the question was posed to Ann, will the new Pro models be available with wood neck inserts? I would like to know myself. Beautiful looking guitar. ------------------ D 10 Thomas with 8&6, '61'D-10 Sho-Bud 8&4 S12 Knight 4&4 Nashville 400 and Profex II 81' Fender Twin JBL's Asleep at the Steel
Rick Schmidt Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA	posted 08 November 2002 11:24 AM profile Hi Anne...that really is an outstanding piece of wood! How much do these custom shop steels weigh in at compared to your famously lightweight Pro line? I'm also curious about possible wood necks. Do you think you can get a D10 (or better yet a D12) and a flight case (a Dell maybe? )to weigh in under the airline approved 75 Llbs? That's asking alot from any wood axe I know, but I just had to ask anyway. Thanks...Rick [This message was edited by Rick Schmidt on 08 November 2002 at 11:29 AM.]
Ronnie Miller Member From: Dallas Tx USA	posted 11 November 2002 07:54 AM profile I have to agree with John Macy, is does not get any better than a cabinet built and finished by M. Giles. also Rick what airline has 75lbs weight restriction?? I think most of the one's I have been on it's 70lbs. Cya....Ronnie

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