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The June 2010 issue of The ToneQuest Report contains a review of the Artemus and an interview with Steve Carr.
From the review: …you’ll feast on this amp’s ability to add chime, depth and rich harmonic textures to well-conceived chords and single-string transitions, and solos acquire a very British flavor and sparkling intensity with virtually any guitar you throw at it.
From the interview: You are trying to get me in trouble!
Visit the ToneQuest website for information on getting a copy.
The June 2010 issue of Premier Guitar contains a review of the Artemus. Don’t delay, read it now: Carr Artemus 1×12 Combo Amp Review.
Wired Magazine’s website has posted a review of the Mercury with some nice photos of the only ‘gator-cream-’gator Merc in existence. Check it out: Carr Mercury Guitar Amp.
JazzTimes, Oct 2009
This month’s issue of JazzTimes has a review of the Rambler. Reviewer Russell Carlson writes:
I’d say what you’re paying for–beyond the great tone–is top-notch craftsmanship, hand-wired electronics and thoughtful, well-researched design that adds up to a solid piece of dependable equipment.
Incidently, the cover story is on Nels Cline, who plays a Raleigh and a Rambler.
Update – 4 Nov 2009: JazzTimes has put the review online at http://jazztimes.com/articles/25115-gearhead-carr-rambler-amplifier.
Vintage Guitar Cover, Oct 2009
The Raleigh gets a mighty fine review in the October 2009 issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine. Reviewer Sean O’Bryan Smith writes:
Through rigorous use on a number of recording sessions, it was obvious there’s a lot of tone in this little guy. Dirty or clean, the Raleigh held a great amount of warmth, but was surprisingly transparent. It did not overly color the natural tone of the guitar unless called upon to do so, yet retained the natural characteristics of an EL84 amp. This is a very cool balancing act. And clean tones are full of shimmer.
On newsstands now.
Guitar World Cover, Aug 2009
The Raleigh gets reviewed in the August 2009 issue of Guitar World. There is also a good video demonstration of the Raleigh on the CD included with the magazine.
Reviewer Eric Kirkland writes: Its three watts produce surprisingly loud Sixties-style clean tones as well as southern-fried overdrive that sizzles with fat and sustain, making the Raleigh one very versatile little amp.
On newsstands now.
Guitar Player, Feb 2009
In the spring of 2008, the Slant 6V was updated to include independently adjustable reverb in both channels and circuit tweaks to improve its already outstanding tone. Guitar Player magazine reviews the updated Slant 6V in the February 2009 issue, earning the Guitar Player Editors’ Pick. Reviewer Darrin Fox writes, Big props to Carr for churning out an amazingly useful and versatile amp that celebrates tube-tone nerdiness in an ultra-gig-worthy package.
The Tonequest Report, Oct 2008
Big Tone, Small Box
is the title of the latest Raleigh review in the October 2008 issue of The Tonequest Report.
Premier Guitar, Oct 2008, cover
The Raleigh gets its first review with Carr Raleigh Review in the October 2008 issue of Premier Guitar.
Premier Guitar, March 2008
The March 2008 issue of Premier Guitar Magazine features a review of the Mini-Mercury. Pick it up at your newsstand or read the review online: Carr Mini-Mercury.