Carr Drivers?

Any Carr owners out there? I got a Carr Hammerhead from a buddy of mine for a good price. While the lack of tone controls on this model is a little strange, it seems to do no wrong. It does a great sorta tweed meets little Marshall sorta thing. The construction and quality of parts is impressive. Now if only I could get the cash together for a Slant V 6.

Oh yeah, I have two Carrs - a Vincent and a Mercury. They are both incredible, though different sounding (which is why I like having two). I mainly use the Vincent, and to borrow a phrase from my single malt scotch days, it has great complexity. You can hear so many tones, undertones, flavors, moods, all rich and clear and distinct, while blending together perfectly. Though I prefer clean tones for blues (and also since it is in my bedroom), I dont play it much at overdriven levels, but with the boost on, well, this Carr really drives (pun intended).

I got both of these, on ebay, in mint condition for considerably less than what a new one would cost: I think I got the Vincent for $1500 and the Mercury for $1750 or something like that. That was back in the days of more available cash and feeling like I could spend (especially since my alimony obligation had then just ended, and I felt liberated money-wise -- a dangerous thing sometimes).

I have a Hammerhead too, and was a little puzzled by the controls at first, but I wrote to Carr and they sent me the owners manual which explained everything really well. I'm constantly amazed by the tones that I can get out of this amp, and the sensitivity when I roll off the volume knob on my guitar. My pedal collection has been gathering dust in the corner for a couple of months now.
I'm saving my pennies for a Slant 6v as well... Maybe for Christmas, if I'm a good boy. ;)

Don't have one but I've always wanted a Rambler since I first heard one. Sounded great with a tele, seemed to complement each other well.

A buddy of mine who owns a Slant 6V has agreed to let me use it for a week to check it out. In return, he's going to borrow my Hammerhead. We're doing the swap after work today. I'll be back to report on how the two amps compare.

I feel like a little kid, I'm so excited.

I've had my Mercury for about 2 years. In two modes the tone controls are bypassed, but It gets a great sound so I don't worry about it. I briefly had a Slant V6 (bought it cheap on ebay just to test drive), it was a really nice sounding amp. It was easilty the best switchable two channel amp I have tried. Usually on the two channels (Boogie, Marshall, Rivera etc), one channel will outshine the other. The slant V6 had a fantastic clean and a fantastic dirty. I didn't really need a gigging amp so I sold it after playing around with it for a month or two.

Oh man... I think I'm in love. As Steve said, both channels are unbelievable. The clean side is so rich and responsive, and clear as a bell. The gain channel is just one giant sweet spot... Everything from a hint of grit to full on crunch, and even with the gain maxed, the notes within the chords ring out.
I'm really at a loss for words... I need one of these.

Don't have one but I've always wanted a Rambler since I first heard one. Sounded great with a tele, seemed to complement each other well.

Well, there's a Rambler for sale here on the Classifieds:

http://www.tdpri.com/phpclassifieds/showproduct.php/product/14744/cat/22

Whatcha waitin' for . . . ?

That's a pretty fair price too, IMHO (I have no connection to seller, it's just MHO).

Have both a Rambler and a Slant 6v---they are all I gig with. Both amazing amps distinguished by the fact they seem to work very musically every time, in every situation. The Rambler is deceptively versatile: the triode mode delivers some incredible heavier rock tones when set correctly. I've played a Jazz gig and a fairly heavy rock gig in the same night with the Rambler and no pedals.

Can't say enough good about Carr's amps, and these two in particular.

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These Slant 6V reviews aren't helping my efforts at long term savings...:lol:

So, I took the plunge. After borrowing my buddies Slant 6 for a week, I was hooked. He felt the same about my Hammerhead. I managed to pick up an older Slant 6 on ebay for a reasonable price. I think the thing about this amp that impresses me the most is how it cuts through the mix. Still testing, but I swear I couldn't get a bad sound out of this amp if you held a gun to my head.
If anyone wants to sell a Hammerhead, let me know, I'll pass it on.

I'm debating-trip to Germany or Slant 6. Not sure yet, but I'm betting Germany will still be there...:wink:

I'm debating-trip to Germany or Slant 6. Not sure yet, but I'm betting Germany will still be there...:wink:

That's the spirit... I have no regrets, and I have also put off a trip to Europe for a while. Like you said, it will still be there.

Keep us informed ! :smile:

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My good buddy Coco Montoya has been using these for a few years now. Did a show with him in San Fran 3 years ago. He brought a little single 12 combo for me to use. I'm thinking, 'well, I won't be heard tonight'. Wrong. Couldn't turn the damn thing up past 3 without making ears bleed. Unbelievable amps....