12 String - Carter (Day E9th Extended Setup currently)

[Symon91]

Looking to sell or exchange my Carter Universal 12 String - only purchased December 17 from one of the members on here


I was toying with the thought of my first C6th, however another member on here advised the universal tuning could be changed to an E9th Extended which appealed to me (as it was a happy medium between E9th and C6th) the undercarriage was then changed accordingly and new parts made/changed where necessary - The guitar itself is in great condition and from what we could see only has one small mark under the armrest, overall the chrome is in great condition as is the red paintwork on the body. Previous owner had invested in a new case for the rods/legs and the case for the guitar itself is in an excellent condition.

The setup includes Day Setup - but with the addition of Franklin, Boowah & Sigler pedals) I have the copendent and everything is coloured coded


I had only played a 4x3 setup (this is a 7x5) Truth be told there is too much going with the setup for me - and having spent the last few years on a smaller starter steel with a standard E9th setup I feel more comfortable with - since buying the 12 sting Carter its only been played a handful of times and has spent more time in its case.


My intention is to exchange for another standard 4x3 E9th or for cash (between buying the steel and having it setup in the extended E9th I wasn't far off the £1500 mark) but don't expect the same return


I am open to offers based in the north east of Scotland) my email is [email protected] if you wish to contact me direct


I'm Simon

Thanks

[micheal77]

is it still for sale

[Jif]

Hi, this was my steel until I upgraded to a new MSA Legend Universal. Sorry this has not worked out for you Simon, the closer string spacing on the 12 string takes a bit of getting used to and it takes time to incorporate the additional options available to you.

It was originally a Universal when I had it, however Bob has worked his magic on it and re-rodded it to a customised E9 extended.

It is a fine steel with a great sound, good mechanics and I was reluctant to part with it even after buying the MSA which is a top of the range steel.

My original posting in the For Sale section can be found at the link below, there are some pictures and a few links to me playing it on Youtube. This may help a prospective buyer.

https://www.thebritishsteeliessociety.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=8840

[Symon91]

Thanks for the message Geoff,

It's a great bit of kit no doubt, between the sound, mechanics and condition.

Guess I'm a little set in my ways spending so long on my Carter Starter,

Iv bought & sold guitars, amplifiers and the toys that go with them for years and sometimes things don't always gel. But we don't know these things until we try !

Appreciate the message, hopefully will spark some interest

[Vic Collins]

Very interested in your Carter 12s Day set up, just what i am looking for would be willing to pay the full asking price 1500 + all shipping costs if it is still available. I live in Leigh-on-Sea Essex so it would be difficult to pick it up. Vic Collins email [email protected].

[john roche]

Hi Vic, very strange if you get this guitar , it used to be mine, so I would have bought your guitar ZB and you would have bought mine...The Carter is. a great guitar, good luck ..

[Vic Collins]

Hi Vic, very strange if you get this guitar , it used to be mine, so I would have bought your guitar ZB and you would have bought mine...The Carter is. a great guitar, good luck ..

Hi John,wow that is a coincidence, I've been looking for something that is easy to cart about the old Sho Bud is so heavy and fancied a extended E9 rather than a universal and to have one already set up that way is a stroke of luck just got to find some way of getting it down South, it's a shame Symon couldn't get on with it , thanks for letting me know.

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

Vic, this number for A.P.C they are very reasonable and I am sure would bring it down for you 01733 566740

[Symon91]

The Carter is now sold, many thanks to Vic who I'm sure will be happy with his new purchase !! All the best Vic