There are dozens of and-written ledgers with every order every placed. Recent orders are in the computer, but that system hasn't been in place that long (we have been building guitars for 60 years, after all). The other does not.Rahker wrote:From a data processing point of view, this is questionable.

They are both Gold Tops (Les Paul shape). There are two Brian Haner models available. Unfortunately, Carvin has announced they are closing up shop – so no more amps. Kiesel is KILLING it right now with their guitar line. At that point they changed the name of their guitars to Kiesel – while Carvin concentrated on only amps, PAs, etc. A $4000 guitar for $2000.Ī brief history: The brothers that owned Carvin split the company up a couple of years ago. So in essence you are getting a $2000 guitar for $1000. You pay 100% over the cost of the guitar. You design your own guitar.įender sells a guitar wholesale guitar to the Guitar center for $1000. Sorry to sound like a commercial or a salesman but I could not be more thrilled. These Carvin’s and Kiesels give up nothing on that Custom Shop. And when I see another deal on one of their single cuts, I will buy a third.įor what it’s worth, I do have other guitars too! Including a Les Paul Custom Shop model. Yes, I’m a fanboi because I took a chance and bought one. The CT6 I have has quilted green top, ebony neck, and plays like an absolute dream. The quality is awesome, the finish, the top whether it be flamed or quilted will be excellent, or even a regular finish. And I promise you that you would not miss out on a thing. You can buy a CT6, which you would mistake for a PRS, for less than a thousand dollars. And in doing so, you’re getting a really really good deal. Remember, Carvin’s are simply Kiesel’s with the old name. You can either get a amazing custom guitar at a very very good price (all things relative), or an off the rack guitar that they make for retail sale, or you can find insane deals on Carvin’s used. Their schtick is “taking out the middle man” bit so they sell straight to consumer. They are exceptionally well made guitars. They are the same guitar, the company simply changed names.

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