Well just as an update on the old post...

I tried the new Goding LG HMB (humbucker version) since and I liked it, very comfortable axe to say the least. I'm gonna have to do some serious A/B tests with a LesPaul standard if I can ever find a store with both in stock or better yet a store who rents these, I could enjoy a week end with both of these

Confessed Pickaholic!

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Originally posted by GorillaLover:
why would someone spend a lifetime trying to nail SRV's tone instead of nailing their own

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SRV or anyone else I've been on that mindset for a long time myself, and that's also why I don't like doing covers much unless allowed to put a twist on them

Confessed Pickaholic!

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Originally posted by booly:
Carvin, give me a break. They suck.
work hard save alot of money and buy a Les Paul.

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Ahhhhhh, the voice of ignorance rears it's head...

Seriously, Carvins are about the best bang for teh buck that you can get. Fat chance at being able to get a TRULY custom Gibson LP for under $3000. You can get all that and more for FAR LESS than half that price with Carvin.

About 4 months ago, I ended up selling my American Tele in order to pay some bills. As much as it hurt, I was at least pacified by the thought of replacing it with a Carvin in the somewhat near future. They are truly some fantastic sounding and playing guitars. Back when I played bass, I borrowed a friend's 6-string Carvin bass on which he had about every bell and whistle installed. It was simply the best sounding, playing and feeling bass that I've touched to date.

The way I see it, I can get a guitar made to MY specs (not the "general public's"), with the woods I want, the pickups I want, the neck materials I want, tuners, headstock shape, finish work, etc., etc., etc. and it'll TRULY be a first-class unique instrument that you won't see every day.

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