Let’s take a minute to appreciate how cool is Gibson TV to show a 73 nice Fender Strat and compliment the flamed neck. That’s what this is all about; good instruments despite of the brand. Gibson it’s a hella good guitar company, so do Fender. Nice play, guys. Respect for that.
I'd like to take more than just a minute....there is too much here for just one minute of appreciation. #GibsonTv is the GREATEST RUclips channel around !
Carter let you pick up anything you want Brother....I had an absolute amazing time playing the acoustics in that joint. Then we went to "Earnest Tubbs record shop",I got four different guitar picks with pictures of Ernest tubs on them that were different pictures on each one 😁✌️
OCD IF YOU NEED INFORMATION 'BOUT THE ORVILLE GIBSON JUST ASK NORM HARRIS SURELY HE'S A FRIEND OF NORMS, AS IS EVERYBODY ORVILLE IS PROBABLY #1 I'M #27,000,000,000,118 MR. NOBODY LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90042
I remember walking here in a snowstorm, and when I finally got inside, and looked around I thought I went to heaven. “Play whatever you want” - hands down my favorite guitar store
Walked in June 2016. Picked up a Nash les Paul, didn’t even plug it in. Played it for around 40 seconds. Put it down and played 50 other of the GREATEST guitars for the next few hours. Went to Chicago the next day, had them ship the Nash to the Hotel!!! Still play it every day. Thanks Carters!
I really enjoyed this segment I have been corresponding with Howard about my 73’ J-50. I know ( it’s a Norlin era) but It’s a special order guitar and an odd one, it has rosewood back, mahogany sides, Sitka top. I think it was made as a personal guitar for a Gibson employee, anyway extra care was taken when made for sure, It’s a super light guitar as well and has volume and tone for days. Howard is going to do an appraisal for me soon. Carter vintage is a legend in Nashville and rightfully so. 🎶
Got the privilege to visit Nashville last May and made it a requirement that I go here, and it’s one of the coolest places I’ve ever been! My family had to drag me out lol
I love Carter Vintage Guitars. The store and atmosphere reminds me of years and years ago when I was a kid and the guitar store owner was a friend to everybody in town and like a father to a lot of us lucky musicians. Glad to see you out and about making videos Mark. Stay safe and thanks.
Best shop in Nashville. I went,I feel in love with a flamed maple beauty ,we went home together . The rest is history ! Hopefully ,only the first of many purchases from Walter and the whole crew.
Hands down the most polite and empathetic people I’ve ever met. I had to have 2 bass amps repaired and brought them in. Unfortunately 2 months went by and my amps hadn’t been touched. They gave them back and gave me $100 just for the inconvenience. That’s called be awesome! I love those ppl! Stay safe.
We did some research and decided to take our 14 yr old guitar loving son to Nashville. We drove down from Cincinnati in February and surprised him with a visit to Carter’s and that’s where he picked out his first Gibson a surprised purchase. Absolutely loved it and the service was awesome 😎
Lorie Kemmeter Wow. That is a great story. I got my first guitar when I was 14 (in 1986). I didn’t get my first Gibson until 2017, but it did come from Carter Vintage.
I got the grand tour of the Gibson facilities in June 2012: Memphis Custom Shop, Nashville USA, Nashville Custom Shop, Repair Shop (and Merch). We had great times with the Gibson folks on Broadway. But I missed out on Gruhn's (still at the old Broadway store) and Carter's because we came after business hours. Must be heaven in there. Side fact: I discovered the young JD Simo playing with the Don Kelley Band at Robert's Western World. KILLER!
Carter's has always lived up to the label of "keeping the customer comfortable" when I have gone there. The staff is great and friendly no matter how busy it is. Love going there.
Here I dare say it... I LOVE MARK!!!! You can see in his crazy eyes that he's so passionate about guitars. When standing near the Sweet Home guitar he can hardly contain himself. LOVE!
#Madlick yeah haha,he's got the look that I like,looks like he'd rip off your head but he's way too nice and a great family man,nothing wrong with that....Love Mark.....cool smart guys like him get undeserved crap from people.I wouldn't think he gives a shit,any publicity is good publicity,he evokes emotions and he can Play.CUDOS Mark.Big supporter
They are so nice. Will let you play 99% of their stock in rooms with tons of vintage amps. The electric guitar section was kinda skipped over but its lots o' fun! Treated my 14 yr old like a king. Trip planned at summer's end after lawn mowing, etc season...
Made my first 2 trios to Carter Vintage last summer. Absolutely amazing place. I can honestly say that it is my favourite guitar shop in the world. I could spend hours there. Someday I'll even buy a guitar there. For now it'll just have to be shirts and hats. Can't wait for my next trip to Nashville so I can stop in again.
I picked up a used Gibson 1959 ES-355 Ebony Reissue at Carter Vintage. It was a great buying experience. Living in Nashville I go by there once a month, and each time it's a cool experience. The staff are very nice. Awesome selection, and you can play anything you see in the building. Love it.
its a thumb up for the video and the store (guitars and staff) from me. Made a visit there last summer and was nicely surprised at how many fine instruments they have in that amount of space. The sales person made me welcome and offered help if I needed it and then let me browse peacefully. The special vintage instruments made it seem like a combo guitar shop / museum.
I watched this video and just felt so good after listening to Christie and Walter talk about their store, that I actually called Justin today and gave him a deposit on a 1935 National Trojan. Thanks very much. Ken Beam
I love how homely and genuine they are.What a great feeling place.Its like Tamworth in Australia,just good Ol home style people with many life long relationships.Thats what is so great about music,full of people like this.....just a delight to see,Mark was even in Chill mode
What a awesome video!! Any Gibson guitar lovers dream store!! Man wouldn't it be sweet to be rich and walk into that store. Lol.. I'm far far from rich but I have a nice collection of Gibson acoustics. 🤘✌ When I was a kid growing up we'd go to Nashville on Vacation all the time. Back when the Opryland Amusement park was still around. We'd visit all of these amazing places that are so historic and as a kid at the time I just didn't appreciate it as much as I wish I would've. Or certainly like I would now being in my 40's. I absolutely love Nashville (other than the Titans) 😂🤣😁😄 wish I lived there.
What a great video. Thanks very much Mark & Gibson for sharing it in these difficult moments. Can´t wait to visit as soon as I am able to. Greetings from Chile!
Was at Carter right before covid hit... the weekend the tornado hit. Amazing place. I knew they were the real deal when I saw a clon centaur in their case. Don't go there looking for amp modelers, rack gear, or Floyd roses... it's all vintage type stuff and it's amazing.
If you want modelers, rack gear, Floyd Rose shred guitars, or any of that type of gear it takes less than 10 minutes to get to the nearest Guitar Center (on Thompson Lane) from Carter Vintage. I’m definitely not a fan of Guitar Center in general, but that location is tremendously better than any other Guitar Center location I’ve been in.
Mark, great job with the Ryman. I have some memories there, too....some great stories. I'm getting older, now.... thanks for reminding me of those good times and great memories, including one of Johnny Cash, on a real special night. Good job. Thank you for this one. .... Crossbow
This was great, Thank You. Also really appreciated how Mrs. Carter spoke of connecting a Player/Customer with their new instrument, for some reason that really struck a chord with me (really, no pun intended). Nice to see there are still alternatives to click & buy!
Same here. There are some great finishes for guitars. But when you pick one up and like the weight, and the shape of the neck, and the feel and the sound of that guitar, there's no better feeling!
Did a Route 66 type trip with my dad last year, started in Nashville and ended in California, Carter vintage was the best guitar store we went to. Would've been nice to see the electrics and amps that's there in this video as this video does no justice to that side of what's there, literally rare and random amps just laying around like it's nothing, the same type of things that would be the main show piece in most places. Absolutely amazing place, hope to go back some day.
As someone whose gear obsession is amps. I can tell you that is where Carter Vintage really shines. I’m fortunate to live near Nashville so it get go in some what regularly at least prior to this pandemic.
@@charlesbolton8471 lucky bugger! Sadly I'm a few thousand miles away in Wales in the UK so won't be able to go anytime soon ha. But yeah oh my, just walking down the rampway there was an ampeg vt40 just sitting there haha! I love all the strange gear, didn't show that side off of the place in this video sadly, it's a literal treasure trove! Hope you're well, keep safe bud
Love Carter's - whenever i'm in Nashville, I always go. The people are always so welcoming and friendly. I've only browsed so far (other than buying some shirts etc.), but one day I want to pick up a vintage axe!
Carter Vintage is the bomb. Such nice folks and some really special instruments there. Went there in February while I was in town for a Tedeschi Trucks band show. I spent a few hours there lol
My son loves this place. One day while hanging out there, Joe Bonamassa walks in carrying an old Gibson; he wanted the history and an appraisal. What was cool, a couple of other shoppers knew who he was and simply left him alone. I think "famous" people appreciate that more than we realize.
Arnold's restaurant across the parking lot is an absolute amazing place to eat! That's how I discovered carters. We went to eat at Arnold's and I seen carters and my life hasn't been the same since.
When I visited Nashville I stopped in at a number of the name guitar shops and Carters was by far my favorite. The fellow I dealt with was friendly and knowledgeable and the selection was great. I worked in a guitar store myself for many years and I appreciated the vibe and inventory. There were quite a few unusual and interesting items for the collectors. I later signed up for their online inventory email and ended up buying something that I was very pleased with.
Terrific store. The staff is extremely welcoming and they are happy to hand you a guitar that costs as much as a new car (or more) and let you play it.
Great video and great interview. The shop is just incredible.....never been there, on my to-do list. So much history. I'll bet the place smells awesome! Nothing like old wood. I don't think i have ever seen an interview with the owner and his wife. They seem like very nice, unassuming people and their philosophy of letting people play these instruments and not being all snooty about it is refreshing. I have been in shops like that and it isn't fun at all. I hope there are more pieces like this. Really enjoyed it!
I loved that my local guitar store never made me feel like I couldn't play anything. I came in there when I made $50 a week as a kid and played guitars that I'd never get to touch without a down payment at some places, then when I got a job and started playing out more, I made sure they were the store I bought from. Love the vibe of a good local music store
I really like places that just knock you down when you walk in due to the number and/or type of guitars they have. Caters seems like a great place. Would like to go there some day. Another great guitar store is Dave's Guitar Shop in Lacrosse, WI. Tons of guitars including a full wall of Rickenbackers.
@@gibsonguitar If you don't already know where their singer came from go watch Rock Star INXS (youtube has all of the episodes). The house band was absolutely killer, especially the drummer. Brooke Burke was too :) And Ty Taylor (VT vocalist) was a contestant on that show. Very young then, but so much pure raw talent - quite clearly someone to watch.
Visited Nashville one month ago - went to several guitar stores - I really enjoyed Carter's. Wish I spent more time there. Very cool. Bought a t-shirt!
What a tremendous video. Thank you. And what a tremendous store! I could spend hours (days?) in there just admiring all of those amazing instruments. Fantastic. And nice job by Mark showing so much music history knowledge and then throwing in some sweet blues picking like no big deal. I also love the way you guys appreciate the full history of instrument making in this country, including those from other brands. Looking forward to seeing more from this series. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the great camera work. Nice job!
So Mr Impaled..err Impala what is your definition of Paradise then? It's an opinion and I agree with it,Norms is also amazing,what do you like? Just asking.....you didn't say, just shit canned Eddys comment.....why?
@@angusseletto1511 Why do I have to answer to somebody who is only insulting me??? I have my own ideas, you have your ideas, so please respect me as I respecting you
I’d drive another 9hrs from home just to visit again! Wish I would’ve bought that black Gibson acoustic! It was featherweight light and sounded fabulous! Wish I remembered the model!
Respect for not being shy of showing your compettitors guitars. I don't think Fender would have done the same. In fact I was blocked by Fender's Social media by saying the Telecaster was in my opinion superior to the Stratocaster. (Yes, nowadays people can even be offended by compliments)
One thing they don't mention... The staff! The inventory is impressive, obviously, but at any point in time you've got people like Poncho and Drew Smithers who are massive guitar masters in their own right. The reason this is "The Hang" is because there is always someone there to join in the spirit and nerd out about any piece in which you have an interest. The energy of CVG is one thing: Incomparable. Make the pilgrimage.
I was lucky enough to stop in a couple years ago and spent over 2 hours in there and never felt I was in there to long.Meaning like over staying my welcome.I can't remember if I bought anything but god they are NICE people.
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Let’s take a minute to appreciate how cool is Gibson TV to show a 73 nice Fender Strat and compliment the flamed neck. That’s what this is all about; good instruments despite of the brand. Gibson it’s a hella good guitar company, so do Fender. Nice play, guys. Respect for that.
Thanks for watching and the kind words. A cool guitar is a cool guitar regardless of who built it!!!
Because fenders are great and a little more attainable.
I agree. much respect to Gibson. ..I've loved em since first seeing Jimmy Page then Ace Frehley..
I'd like to take more than just a minute....there is too much here for just one minute of appreciation. #GibsonTv is the GREATEST RUclips channel around !
@@gibsonguitar I love what you guys are producing. Great work Gibson!
I went there two years or so ago...first thing they said to me? "Play anything you like". :-)
Amazing!
Unheard of! It's usually, "Will you be buying anything today?" (I mean, in other stores).
Yep! That’s them!
Carter let you pick up anything you want Brother....I had an absolute amazing time playing the acoustics in that joint. Then we went to "Earnest Tubbs record shop",I got four different guitar picks with pictures of Ernest tubs on them that were different pictures on each one 😁✌️
That original Orville Gibson acoustic didn't get enough attention in this video. What a piece of History.
I wonder if the neck is slightly hollowed? I know he did that on some early instruments.
I don't know that's the first time I ever saw that guitar. It didn't get enough of love from Mark. Sometimes you have to lose your cool.
I looked on the entry for it on their website and it didn't say but it has that look. It's currently listed for 25K.
I don't have that money to spend but 25k doesn't seem too bad for a piece of History like that.
OCD
IF YOU NEED INFORMATION 'BOUT THE ORVILLE GIBSON
JUST ASK NORM HARRIS
SURELY HE'S A FRIEND OF NORMS, AS IS EVERYBODY
ORVILLE IS PROBABLY #1
I'M #27,000,000,000,118
MR. NOBODY LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90042
Was just at this store yesterday man this place is cool!!! Guitars in their u wonder where they played and who played them. Awesome store!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I remember walking here in a snowstorm, and when I finally got inside, and looked around I thought I went to heaven. “Play whatever you want” - hands down my favorite guitar store
Walked in June 2016. Picked up a Nash les Paul, didn’t even plug it in. Played it for around 40 seconds. Put it down and played 50 other of the GREATEST guitars for the next few hours.
Went to Chicago the next day, had them ship the Nash to the Hotel!!!
Still play it every day.
Thanks Carters!
I really enjoyed this segment I have been corresponding with Howard about my 73’ J-50. I know ( it’s a Norlin era) but It’s a special order guitar and an odd one, it has rosewood back, mahogany sides, Sitka top. I think it was made as a personal guitar for a Gibson employee, anyway extra care was taken when made for sure, It’s a super light guitar as well and has volume and tone for days. Howard is going to do an appraisal for me soon. Carter vintage is a legend in Nashville and rightfully so. 🎶
Got the privilege to visit Nashville last May and made it a requirement that I go here, and it’s one of the coolest places I’ve ever been! My family had to drag me out lol
I love Carter Vintage Guitars. The store and atmosphere reminds me of years and years ago when I was a kid and the guitar store owner was a friend to everybody in town and like a father to a lot of us lucky musicians. Glad to see you out and about making videos Mark. Stay safe and thanks.
Was kind of surprised when you gave that 73 strat some airtime. Shows Gibson's heart/head is finally in the right place.
i agree. gibson was off base for a long time.
agreed
Now that's an authentic vintage guitar store.
Best shop in Nashville. I went,I feel in love with a flamed maple beauty ,we went home together . The rest is history ! Hopefully ,only the first of many purchases from Walter and the whole crew.
Hands down the most polite and empathetic people I’ve ever met.
I had to have 2 bass amps repaired and brought them in. Unfortunately 2 months went by and my amps hadn’t been touched. They gave them back and gave me $100 just for the inconvenience. That’s called be awesome! I love those ppl! Stay safe.
We did some research and decided to take our 14 yr old guitar loving son to Nashville. We drove down from Cincinnati in February and surprised him with a visit to Carter’s and that’s where he picked out his first Gibson a surprised purchase. Absolutely loved it and the service was awesome 😎
Now that's an amazing My First Gibson story!!!!
GibsonTV Thank you! It was awesome! Wish we could share some photos.
Lorie Kemmeter
Wow. That is a great story. I got my first guitar when I was 14 (in 1986). I didn’t get my first Gibson until 2017, but it did come from Carter Vintage.
Wow !!! Amazing craftsmanship in that building . You can tell the owner is living In Heaven .
I got the grand tour of the Gibson facilities in June 2012: Memphis Custom Shop, Nashville USA, Nashville Custom Shop, Repair Shop (and Merch). We had great times with the Gibson folks on Broadway. But I missed out on Gruhn's (still at the old Broadway store) and Carter's because we came after business hours. Must be heaven in there. Side fact: I discovered the young JD Simo playing with the Don Kelley Band at Robert's Western World. KILLER!
My favorite place to go when visiting Nashville TN.
I went to Carter’s in March right before the pandemic. Mr. Carter and the staff was so nice and welcoming. Definitely my favorite shop in the country!
Carter's has always lived up to the label of "keeping the customer comfortable" when I have gone there. The staff is great and friendly no matter how busy it is. Love going there.
Stayed at the hotel around the corner for work last time I was in Nashville.... what an amazing store. Some great guitars.
Here I dare say it... I LOVE MARK!!!!
You can see in his crazy eyes that he's so passionate about guitars.
When standing near the Sweet Home guitar he can hardly contain himself.
LOVE!
#Madlick yeah haha,he's got the look that I like,looks like he'd rip off your head but he's way too nice and a great family man,nothing wrong with that....Love Mark.....cool smart guys like him get undeserved crap from people.I wouldn't think he gives a shit,any publicity is good publicity,he evokes emotions and he can Play.CUDOS Mark.Big supporter
So glad I've gotten to go here. Such an awesome vibe about it as soon as you walk in.
Great Tour loved it
Thumbs up from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺
They are so nice. Will let you play 99% of their stock in rooms with tons of vintage amps. The electric guitar section was kinda skipped over but its lots o' fun!
Treated my 14 yr old like a king. Trip planned at summer's end after lawn mowing, etc season...
That’s great to hear! I hope places like this continue to stay alive!!!
Fuck Gibson. Just found out they support the commie riots along with other "woke" anti-American elites.
Bow to no man.
Wallace J. Carbuncle, III Amen, Adolf.
@@JoeandAngie so what do you support ? police brutality ? authoritarian leadership? Martial law?
@@kylewalsh9124 its not real, nor organic.
Made my first 2 trios to Carter Vintage last summer. Absolutely amazing place. I can honestly say that it is my favourite guitar shop in the world. I could spend hours there. Someday I'll even buy a guitar there. For now it'll just have to be shirts and hats. Can't wait for my next trip to Nashville so I can stop in again.
Any great music shop is going to have a variety of choices.
It's just common sense.
This shop has got it all, and A LOT of it. Thank you!
In this store everyone is a happy child
I picked up a used Gibson 1959 ES-355 Ebony Reissue at Carter Vintage. It was a great buying experience. Living in Nashville I go by there once a month, and each time it's a cool experience. The staff are very nice. Awesome selection, and you can play anything you see in the building. Love it.
Bought my Appalachian Dobro there in 2016. Great staff, recognized me the second day!
its a thumb up for the video and the store (guitars and staff) from me.
Made a visit there last summer and was nicely surprised at how many fine instruments they have in that amount of space. The sales person made me welcome and offered help if I needed it and then let me browse peacefully. The special vintage instruments made it seem like a combo guitar shop / museum.
This shit right here is pure GOLD content. Well done Gibson.
Thanks for watching
I watched this video and just felt so good after listening to Christie and Walter talk about their store, that I actually called Justin today and gave him a deposit on a 1935 National Trojan. Thanks very much. Ken Beam
Visited Carter's when I travelled from London to Nashville in October 2019. What an amazing store!
Christie is a beautiful person. Wonderful to deal with online. The store is a wonderful, accommodating place. Everything that L.A. should aspire to.
This store is AMAZING. Was there for the first rime 2 years ago and my mind was blown!
I love how homely and genuine they are.What a great feeling place.Its like Tamworth in Australia,just good Ol home style people with many life long relationships.Thats what is so great about music,full of people like this.....just a delight to see,Mark was even in Chill mode
What a awesome video!! Any Gibson guitar lovers dream store!! Man wouldn't it be sweet to be rich and walk into that store. Lol.. I'm far far from rich but I have a nice collection of Gibson acoustics. 🤘✌
When I was a kid growing up we'd go to Nashville on Vacation all the time. Back when the Opryland Amusement park was still around. We'd visit all of these amazing places that are so historic and as a kid at the time I just didn't appreciate it as much as I wish I would've. Or certainly like I would now being in my 40's. I absolutely love Nashville (other than the Titans) 😂🤣😁😄 wish I lived there.
I love this version of Gibson. We love all guitars
What a great video. Thanks very much Mark & Gibson for sharing it in these difficult moments. Can´t wait to visit as soon as I am able to. Greetings from Chile!
Thanks for watching
That firebird he played at 1:42 was the same one I checked out when I was there last year lol
Wow! This is great. I can spend a whole week inside.
My favorite guitar store in the world! Amazing collection and wonderful people. Can’t wait to go back.
...and the guitar I fell in love with wasn’t vintage, it was a Gibson Parlor M - too much for my budget but still on my wish list.
Was at Carter right before covid hit... the weekend the tornado hit. Amazing place. I knew they were the real deal when I saw a clon centaur in their case. Don't go there looking for amp modelers, rack gear, or Floyd roses... it's all vintage type stuff and it's amazing.
If you want modelers, rack gear, Floyd Rose shred guitars, or any of that type of gear it takes less than 10 minutes to get to the nearest Guitar Center (on Thompson Lane) from Carter Vintage. I’m definitely not a fan of Guitar Center in general, but that location is tremendously better than any other Guitar Center location I’ve been in.
Mark, great job with the Ryman. I have some memories there, too....some great stories. I'm getting older, now.... thanks for reminding me of those good times and great memories, including one of Johnny Cash, on a real special night. Good job. Thank you for this one. .... Crossbow
Coming thru when I needed a smile, Thanks Gibson, you rock,, Carters is awesome!
Thanks for watching!!!
This was great, Thank You.
Also really appreciated how Mrs. Carter spoke of connecting a Player/Customer with their new instrument, for some reason that really struck a chord with me (really, no pun intended).
Nice to see there are still alternatives to click & buy!
Same here. There are some great finishes for guitars. But when you pick one up and like the weight, and the shape of the neck, and the feel and the sound of that guitar, there's no better feeling!
Onya Agnesi! I'm behind you 100%!
Did a Route 66 type trip with my dad last year, started in Nashville and ended in California, Carter vintage was the best guitar store we went to. Would've been nice to see the electrics and amps that's there in this video as this video does no justice to that side of what's there, literally rare and random amps just laying around like it's nothing, the same type of things that would be the main show piece in most places. Absolutely amazing place, hope to go back some day.
As someone whose gear obsession is amps. I can tell you that is where Carter Vintage really shines. I’m fortunate to live near Nashville so it get go in some what regularly at least prior to this pandemic.
@@charlesbolton8471 lucky bugger! Sadly I'm a few thousand miles away in Wales in the UK so won't be able to go anytime soon ha. But yeah oh my, just walking down the rampway there was an ampeg vt40 just sitting there haha! I love all the strange gear, didn't show that side off of the place in this video sadly, it's a literal treasure trove! Hope you're well, keep safe bud
Amazing place, was there last october and played some prewar Martins and a 50s LP, will be back
Love Carter's - whenever i'm in Nashville, I always go. The people are always so welcoming and friendly. I've only browsed so far (other than buying some shirts etc.), but one day I want to pick up a vintage axe!
Another place for my bucket list !
I wish that t-shirt was for sale on Gibson's web site.
Carter Vintage is the bomb. Such nice folks and some really special instruments there. Went there in February while I was in town for a Tedeschi Trucks band show. I spent a few hours there lol
Walter Carter is a GOOD guy. I hope to get there someday, before my lights go out ...
I was there in November of 2019. What an amazing shop. And the staff were top notch.
Thank you so much. When I leave this world, I am going to Carters.
My son loves this place. One day while hanging out there, Joe Bonamassa walks in carrying an old Gibson; he wanted the history and an appraisal. What was cool, a couple of other shoppers knew who he was and simply left him alone. I think "famous" people appreciate that more than we realize.
On my bucket list! Especially now that I started learning to play mine again after decades.🤘🎸
Arnold's restaurant across the parking lot is an absolute amazing place to eat! That's how I discovered carters. We went to eat at Arnold's and I seen carters and my life hasn't been the same since.
We tried to eat there but the line was out the door and down the street!!!
yeah srh carters is a cool.
have you ever been to casino guitars? love there videos.
@@matthewking8944 I've only seen their videos, I live in Atlanta and about three or four times a year my job will take me to Nashville.
@@srh361 yeah never been to nashville but have been memphis it is a cool place. i am in the subburbs of chicago. ill see ya later on casino website.
When I visited Nashville I stopped in at a number of the name guitar shops and Carters was by far my favorite. The fellow I dealt with was friendly and knowledgeable and the selection was great. I worked in a guitar store myself for many years and I appreciated the vibe and inventory. There were quite a few unusual and interesting items for the collectors. I later signed up for their online inventory email and ended up buying something that I was very pleased with.
Wow! I didnt realize there were that many guitars there. What an awesome shop!
Thanks Gibson, that was cool!
Thanks for watching
The quality on this video is insane! Mark and Gibson have really found their stride. Also really enjoy 'The Collection' series.
Thanks for watching
Terrific store. The staff is extremely welcoming and they are happy to hand you a guitar that costs as much as a new car (or more) and let you play it.
I've only been there once, but I love Carter Vintage! I shall return! :-)
Lunch at Arnolds and a quick Carter’s “what’s on the wall?” visit can fix any workday doldrums
Peg leg porker is just around the corner too
Great video and great interview. The shop is just incredible.....never been there, on my to-do list. So much history. I'll bet the place smells awesome! Nothing like old wood. I don't think i have ever seen an interview with the owner and his wife. They seem like very nice, unassuming people and their philosophy of letting people play these instruments and not being all snooty about it is refreshing. I have been in shops like that and it isn't fun at all. I hope there are more pieces like this. Really enjoyed it!
More to come, thanks for watching
I visited Carters to cosign my vintage Stingray, meet Walter and looked around. Class A shop.
Takes me back to the good old days of guitar of the day 🎸
Such a unique place to be. Amazing guitars and talent go through those doors.
I loved that my local guitar store never made me feel like I couldn't play anything. I came in there when I made $50 a week as a kid and played guitars that I'd never get to touch without a down payment at some places, then when I got a job and started playing out more, I made sure they were the store I bought from. Love the vibe of a good local music store
Love Carter Vintage! Even my wife enjoyed going and seeing all the history and cool guitars :-)
Definitely a welcoming atmosphere and a great place to visit. I cant wait to make another Nashville trip and get back in this store.
I really like places that just knock you down when you walk in due to the number and/or type of guitars they have. Caters seems like a great place. Would like to go there some day. Another great guitar store is Dave's Guitar Shop in Lacrosse, WI. Tons of guitars including a full wall of Rickenbackers.
We would love to film at Dave’s
@@gibsonguitar Please do!
Bob Vines agree!
@Gibson. As you know, Dave's is a great place. Dave has a vintage collection that takes up an entire floor inluding the walls. It's a must see.
Yea! Vintage Trouble - excellent! And Carters is insane (in a good way).
Yes to both Vintage Trouble and Carters!!!
@@gibsonguitar If you don't already know where their singer came from go watch Rock Star INXS (youtube has all of the episodes). The house band was absolutely killer, especially the drummer. Brooke Burke was too :) And Ty Taylor (VT vocalist) was a contestant on that show. Very young then, but so much pure raw talent - quite clearly someone to watch.
Visited Nashville one month ago - went to several guitar stores - I really enjoyed Carter's. Wish I spent more time there. Very cool. Bought a t-shirt!
Love that place!
What a tremendous video. Thank you. And what a tremendous store! I could spend hours (days?) in there just admiring all of those amazing instruments. Fantastic. And nice job by Mark showing so much music history knowledge and then throwing in some sweet blues picking like no big deal. I also love the way you guys appreciate the full history of instrument making in this country, including those from other brands. Looking forward to seeing more from this series. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the great camera work. Nice job!
Thanks for watching
Went there last year. NICE store!! Its a "Must visit" place if you are near Nashville!!
We agree
Thanks you! This video pleases the eyes and warms the soul.
Thanks for watching
coolest music store i've ever been to!!!!
That was a good watch!
Big big Thanks! :)
Totally agree!
Thanks for watching
Cool looking store. I hope to visit one day. Particularly enjoy the Carter's vids featuring Joey Landreth. Cool guitars, even cooler playing.
it's the definition of paradise!
Yeah it’s a great looking place!
@ipmala mmm I don't think so
So Mr Impaled..err Impala what is your definition of Paradise then? It's an opinion and I agree with it,Norms is also amazing,what do you like? Just asking.....you didn't say, just shit canned Eddys comment.....why?
@@angusseletto1511 Why do I have to answer to somebody who is only insulting me??? I have my own ideas, you have your ideas, so please respect me as I respecting you
Eddy you've totally missed my reply,it's to Impala,not you,I agree have another look at my comment,I'm a supporter of what you said.....silly billy
I’d drive another 9hrs from home just to visit again!
Wish I would’ve bought that black Gibson acoustic! It was featherweight light and sounded fabulous! Wish I remembered the model!
Pretty amazing store. Would have loved to have heard what that acoustic made by Orville Gibson sounded like===what a piece of living history!!
Respect for not being shy of showing your compettitors guitars. I don't think Fender would have done the same.
In fact I was blocked by Fender's Social media by saying the Telecaster was in my opinion superior to the Stratocaster.
(Yes, nowadays people can even be offended by compliments)
A cool guitar is a cool guitar!!! Thanks for watching
I love his store.
One thing they don't mention... The staff! The inventory is impressive, obviously, but at any point in time you've got people like Poncho and Drew Smithers who are massive guitar masters in their own right. The reason this is "The Hang" is because there is always someone there to join in the spirit and nerd out about any piece in which you have an interest. The energy of CVG is one thing: Incomparable. Make the pilgrimage.
Nice job Mark. I can't wait to visit Carter's in October when North Dakota takes on Penn State at the Bridgestone Arena. Go Sioux!
Love the Scene!!
Thanks for watching!!!
Beautifully shot and edited and Mark continues to develop as an interviewer. best one yet!!!
Thanks for watching
Like that shirt Mark!
The jeans jacket is a nice change too! 🤓
I was lucky enough to stop in a couple years ago and spent over 2 hours in there and never felt I was in there to long.Meaning like over staying my welcome.I can't remember if I bought anything but god they are NICE people.
I love those Gibson videos.
My fave hang when I lived in NashVegas
Can't wait for Mark visiting Norman's
Just went today and had them put aside my first les paul!(a beautiful goldtop standard)
Wow! This look worth a trip from Minnesota to Nashville.
chicago & the burbs of chicago got some hidden gems
I visited last year and it was amazing. Great staff and awesome selection. Grabbed a few pedals and a really sweet ballcap!
This shop looks nuts