It is not easy for me to impress the instrument. He has dozens of reviews and gigs to survive before I’m ready to even think about giving him my seal of approval. Over the past couple of years, the Carvin Bolt Plus C guitar has earned my approval for everything except its awkward name. I chose Carvin because it offered many models and options that I could choose from to create a guitar that fit my needs. I also considered the Alciati SL3 and the Ibanez S Prestige. I also found the Advantage S to be an excellent instrument, but dismissed it because it lacked a marketing fretboard. Even $300 more than Carvin – and Carvin was made in the United States. Take a look at the Carvin Bolt Plus C features, performance and areas where it could actually improve.
Choose Your Features – No Clones Here
Guitarists can tailor many elements of Carvin’s models to their heart’s content. The report also has options that are not mentioned in the catalog – contact the sales staff for the latest. But there was no need to fall in love: I chose an ash body boasting a swamp ash, maple neck with rosewood fretboard, two humbuckers, a Floyd Rose tremolo, a 14-inch radius fretboard and jumbo Dunlop frets. It adds up to no-frills, all guitar action from hard rock and heavy metal.
Seven weeks and $950 later, it was on my doorstep, half a step away from the A440 in a hard-fitting case. I did a very thorough inspection and found no mistakes, and a few very nice touches that seem to be stock: On the back, the access to the electronic board is inserted in the ANISOCYCLE line. This way you don’t have to bite the screws into the wood. Also, the holes are lined with copper to reduce interference. The body features Dunlop Straplocks too. Finally, the guitar includes Sperzel locking tuners. They aren’t really necessary for Floyd Rose-enhanced guitars, but for changing strings they cut out the work AUGUST.
With a flat radius fretboard and satin neck finish, the Carvin is a fast guitar. There is absolutely no resistance in the fast-paced game. Action is nice and low, with no competing buzz. The guitar is blazing, loud even while unplugged.
Plug It In
When I put it on my THD Univalve, it squealed with a really heavy sound in the middle. I also played a peavey 5150 cabinet through the Carvin MTS head. Even in that configuration, the Bolt Plus C has a pronounced midrange sound, perfect for pronounced, articulate solo lines. But he can also chug competently on muted power palm strings.
And here is another example of Carvin’s individual sweating – on my Charvel guitars, which have countless reviews and many gigs to their credit, I often hit the volume knob with my right hand, accidentally turning it. Carvin’s volume control is far enough that you never accidentally turn down the volume. Is it a small particle? Perhaps. But it’s also convenient and smart – and when you add those bits, they make a big difference.
Some Manners make it even better
The stock Carvin C-22 pickup was sharp to my ears. Sometimes he would give a piercing whistle if I let him see the guitar. I replaced that with Stan Hinesley’s Rogue, which allows for interesting feedback, musical notes rather than a spur of the moment tweet. I would also love the option for a 12-16 Jackson style mixed radius fretboard. One last thing – I love the original Floyd Rose tremolo. I depend on her. But I’d really like to see an option for the Ibanez Zero resistance tremolo.
I seem to break the strings even more with the Carvino, but I think it takes the most twang of all my guitars. Speaking of strings, I don’t like the stock strings that are Elixir Nanowebs. The texture was raw and greasy and it looked dull and lifeless. But the harmonics of these did not want to give a pinch. D’Addario does not seem to have the same problem.
Turn it on
It has been two years. During that time, the Bolt Plus C became my favorite guitar. He is the one I go to first for gigs. Playing time around I’ve expanded to Charvels for practice and rehearsal, but they’re only for back up live shows.
The bottom line is this: When I buy my neighbor’s guitar, Carvin’s lightning bolt Plus C model is said to be a basketball player. . Between the value of the origin, the playfulness, the sound and the country, there is a long order.
