I've asked for the X-100 a few times before without much luck. surprised Dweezil hasn't sent one in or asked for it as it played a big role in Zappa's tone...I would like to see the old X-series and V3 modeled if Cliff decides that it's worth the effort.
Does Carvin have any type of FRFR cab/monitor? May be a good opportunity to get in on one.
Liberal return policy? Carvin?Maybe the problem was marketing. Not being in Guitar Center is gonna kill ya. People need to try stuff out before they get into it, usually, even with very liberal return policies, like they had.
10 days, customer pays shipping both ways. You'd be hard pressed to find a less lenient return policy.In the event that you wish to return a new item to CARVIN CORP for exchange or refund within the 10-day trial period, call our customer service department at 858-487-1600 to receive a RA Number (return authorization number). Refunds are not offered beyond the 10-day trial period. Item(s) being returned must postmarked for return within the 10-day trial period or no refund will be given. Products that are not made by CARVIN CORP, or custom orders are subject to a 15% restocking fee under the 10-day trial period. If your product had a free shipping offer, we will deduct the original shipping charge from your refund for all non defective refund requests.
oh no...ya know i really love my 4x12 legacy cab..dam...could this be the fractal effect in play?
This isn't a terrible way to see it all. They aren't shutting down by accident; they certainly bear responsibility for not being able sustain the business.ALSO- everyone's acting like Carvins guitars were something to rave about- they weren't bad- but have no resale value- an $1800 custom guitar is worth $200-350... and I had to unlike the current brands page on facebook- their posts got annoying- but more annoying was all their knocking off of everything else out there... like- there's a whole line of strandberg knockoffs... and they're bragging like anything they've done is original-
I'm all about a good deal but 25% is hardly worth buying up stuff from a defunct company- no support- no hope- no future- might as well pay full price and have something you can do something with.
The "Fractal Effect" refers to companies who make tube guitar amps beaten into bankruptcy.I giggled a bit here. What exactly is the Fractal effect?
For a made-to-order guitar that was pretty good. You could put whatever idiot options you wanted and they'd still take it back.Liberal return policy? Carvin?
10 days, customer pays shipping both ways. You'd be hard pressed to find a less lenient return policy.
but have no resale value- an $1800 custom guitar is worth $200-350...
Yea, me either! I have certainly come across sub-$1000 Carvins on TGP from time to time, but nothing as low $400 or less.Got any links? I wouldn't mind picking up one or two... or six.
The "Fractal Effect" refers to companies who make tube guitar amps beaten into bankruptcy.
[now I'm giggling.. ]
So what was it called before Fractal? I'm almost positive some tube amp companies folded prior to Fractal's conception.
Note that there seems to be a higher value and quality level with the Kiesel guitars than with the Carvin branded ones.Speaking of going out of business... I went to Guitar Center today... Miserable bastards
I can't complain because at certain stores I get the total hookup- but today went to their newest store in the chain- a store I'm personal friends with the general manager of- the staff was had below average gear knowledge, no desire to sell- or any interest/enthusiasm about music gear.
ALSO- everyone's acting like Carvins guitars were something to rave about- they weren't bad- but have no resale value- an $1800 custom guitar is worth $200-350... and I had to unlike the current brands page on facebook- their posts got annoying- but more annoying was all their knocking off of everything else out there... like- there's a whole line of strandberg knockoffs... and they're bragging like anything they've done is original-
I'm all about a good deal but 25% is hardly worth buying up stuff from a defunct company- no support- no hope- no future- might as well pay full price and have something you can do something with.
It was called the "we sucked at business" effect.So what was it called before Fractal? I'm almost positive some tube amp companies folded prior to Fractal's conception.
It was called the "we sucked at business" effect.
But that was never my point that carvin died because of fractal. It was simply a side bar comment that like it or not
if you sell a million axe-fx units, a few amp companies just might go out of business, dig?