Features

• Which feature(s) do you enjoy the most?
• Which feature(s) do you dislike the most?
  
  Instrument Owners:
  
• How many frets does your instrument have?
• What kind of top (solid, laminated, etc.) does your instrument have?
• Which controls are included? (volume, tone, 5-way selector, 3-way, tap, etc.)
• Describe the pickup configuration of your instrument. (S/S/H, H/H, S/H, Piezo, etc.)
• Which pickups (make and/or model) are included in your instrument?
• What type of electronics (active, passive, or active/passive) are featured?
• Which body woods (alder, maple, mahogany, swamp ash, koa, walnut, etc.) are used?
• Which neck woods (alder, maple, mahogany, swamp ash, koa, walnut, etc.) are used?
• Which type of wood (ebony, maple, birdseye maple, etc.) is used for the fretboard?
• Describe the neck finish. (gloss, tung oil, etc.)
• Describe the body finish. (satin, transparent, figured top, quilted top, flamed top, etc.)
• Describe the body style. (dreadnought, single-cutaway, double-cutaway, thinline, etc.)
• Describe the bridge style. (Tune-O-Matic, Floyd Rose, Wilkinson, fixed bridge, etc.)
• What type of tuners are featured? (locking tuners, non-locking)
• Whose tuners are used? Sperzel, Carvin, Grover, Schaller, etc.)
• Describe the neck construction. (bolt-on, neck-through-body, set-in, etc.)
• What size and type frets are used? (jumbo, medium jumbo, etc.)
• Include the neck scale and fingerboard radius.
  
  Amplifier Owners:
  
• How many speakers does your amplifier have, and what size are they?
• What is the power rating (in watts) of your amplifier?
• Is your amplifier powered by tubes? (if so, include the tube types and how many are used)
• Describe the type of amplifier (full-stack, half-stack, practice amp, etc.) you use.
• Describe the cabinet construction (open-back, closed-back, etc.) of your amplifier.
• Which controls (volume, master gain, effects, EQ, etc.) are included?
• Does your amplifier feature on-board digital effects? If so, which effects are included?

Sound Quality

• How versatile is the sound on an overall level?
• How well does the sound suit your musical style? (also briefly describe your musical style)
• Describe the sound. (rich/full, bright, crisp, etc.)
• How easy is the sound quality to control?
• Specifically, what about the sound do you enjoy the most?
• What about the sound do you dislike most?

  Instrument Owners:
  

• What amplifiers and/or effects do you use with your instrument?
• Is your instrument noisy at all? If so, on which settings does it produce noise?
• What types of sounds can your instrument make? How much variety?

Action, Fit & Finish

Instrument Owners:

• Was your instrument properly set up from the factory?
• How well was the factory-set action?
• Were the pickups appropriately adjusted?
• Is the top properly bookmatched?
• Is the bridge properly routed?
• Did your instrument contain any construction flaws?
  (misaligned bracing, poorly filed fretwire, finish flaws, rusted/oxidized hardware, loose tuning pegs, poorly cut nut, poorly fit saddle, loose controls, defective electronics, etc.)

Reliability/Durability

• How well does this product withstand rigorous, everyday use?
• How dependable is this product?

  Instrument Owners:

• Does the hardware seem like it will last?
• Is the finish durable, or does it seem thin and easily worn with time and use?
• Are the strap buttons solid?
• Would you use your instrument on a gig without a backup?

Customer Support

• If you have directly dealt with Carvin, how helpful/friendly were the representatives?
• Has this product ever been repaired? If so, was it covered under warranty?
• What is the warranty period for your product?

Overall Rating

• How long have you used Carvin's products?
• What other Carvin gear do you own?
• Looking back now, what would you had asked before buying this product?
• If this item was stolen or lost, would you replace it with something else or would you purchase this same product again?
• What do you like most about this product?
• What do you dislike most about this product?
• What is your favorite feature?
• How does this product compare with other manufacturers' similar products?
• What made you settle for the Carvin?
• Are there any additional features you wish this product had?
• Feel free to share any other comments or suggestions here.

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