Who makes Carter Steel Guitars?
The Carter is designed by Bud Carter, who designed the MSA and MCI guitars. Both Bud and John Fabian build the Carters at the Mesquite facility. By now, many of Bud’s previous design innovations have been incorporated into most every brand of steel. In his most recent development, the Carter, Bud has intentionally designed in great, consistent and clear sound, while keeping only what parts are necessary and useful. One of the features Bud feels is important to most steel players is keeping a steel lightweight while being easy and fun to play and maintain. The sustain and tone of Carter Steel Guitars are the best available and the result of many years of computer and field studies. The compact, low-profile design provides a Pedal Steel Guitar with maximum intonation and sustain throughout the scale. This results in extremely fast and easy playing action and no “dead spots” anywhere on the neck.
