I also have a Carlos. It was given to me by a friend for my birthday and it was his personal guitar. I have necer seen any other Carlos around. As my buddy was Korean, I guess he has brought from there. I don’t know. Does any one know if they still manufacture them? Mine is a 405 acoustic model. Shaped as a small guitar and with a great sound. I live in Brazil and I have heard about CARLOS guitars in Mexico, Argentina, New Zeland, US, UK and Korea!
: I also have a Carlos. It was given to me by a friend for my birthday and it was his personal guitar. I have necer seen any other Carlos around. As my buddy was Korean, I guess he has brought from there. I don’t know. Does any one know if they still manufacture them? Mine is a 405 acoustic model. Shaped as a small guitar and with a great sound. I live in Brazil and I have heard about CARLOS guitars in Mexico, Argentina, New Zeland, US, UK and Korea!
: : I also have a Carlos. The model is a 249 and it states it is a quality product of Korea. I agree it is one of the most beautiful sounding guitars I have ever played. I bought it from a doctor at a garage sale in Mississippi. The guitar is in mint condition, I would like to know any information that anyone can give me about this model. The seller only told me that it was given to him by a friend and has rarely been played. He kept it in the case in storage. It is reddish wood, probably mahogony,the frets look to be brass, and the keys are chrome. I am anxious to hear if anyone has any information regarding this guitar.
thank you
: : I also have a Carlos. It was given to me by a friend for my birthday and it was his personal guitar. I have necer seen any other Carlos around. As my buddy was Korean, I guess he has brought from there. I don’t know. Does any one know if they still manufacture them? Mine is a 405 acoustic model. Shaped as a small guitar and with a great sound. I live in Brazil and I have heard about CARLOS guitars in Mexico, Argentina, New Zeland, US, UK and Korea!
I’m mystified. I have a Carlos model 124 and the label says it was made in Brazil. It was a gift over 30 years ago and was probably old then. Did Carlos move to Korea, or is it a different company?
I also have a Carlos. It was given to me by a friend for my birthday and it was his personal guitar. I have necer seen any other Carlos around. As my buddy was Korean, I guess he has brought from there. I don’t know. Does any one know if they still manufacture them? Mine is a 405 acoustic model. Shaped as a small guitar and with a great sound.
Hey i was just wondering if anyone had information on a carlos guitar model 207.The inside paper says carlos quality musical instruments. It has a bronze nut, and plays nice. It looks old and has a really good sound if anyone has info contact me.
: I bought carlos from a pawn shop about 87 ichandler arizona. Had an alverez yaria before that (hand made).
I had to work on the action and file the frets a little. It is model 237( 7 could be a 1). the fret boad scars kinda easy I guess it is stained. I put jon peirce stings on it. sounds a lot like a martin. I love it
I too have a carlos model 249,dated 8-29-1980.I have talked to several gents about this instrument, and as near as i can gather, any carlos built in Korea was manufactered by hand( i have yet to authenticate this fact)in their original state they had a brass nut and bridge, and a small amount of inlay at the edge of the body and around the sound hole. As far as i know you can still buy a carlos guitar at most major music stores for about 250 to 400 dollars. Of course i think that if its not a korean made one then dont bother… the new ones sound like crap. I f anyone can find any info on the original company please feel free to e- mail me thanks
: I too have a carlos model 249,dated 8-29-1980.I have talked to several gents about this instrument, and as near as i can gather, any carlos built in Korea was manufactered by hand( i have yet to authenticate this fact)in their original state they had a brass nut and bridge, and a small amount of inlay at the edge of the body and around the sound hole. As far as i know you can still buy a carlos guitar at most major music stores for about 250 to 400 dollars. Of course i think that if its not a korean made one then dont bother… the new ones sound like crap. I f anyone can find any info on the original company please feel free to e- mail me thanks
hi i have a f190 looks old as made in korea,black..whats it worth..cheers tone nz
: WE also have a Carlos Acoustic guitar Model 236 made in Korea – 6 string. Probably made late 1970s early 1980s. We need information on this. Please?!!
: : WE also have a Carlos Acoustic guitar Model 236 made in Korea – 6 string. Probably made late 1970s early 1980s. We need information on this. Please?!!
What is the value of this guitar? If you have a picture would you please send one.
: : : WE also have a Carlos Acoustic guitar Model 236 made in Korea – 6 string. Probably made late 1970s early 1980s. We need information on this. Please?!!
: What is the value of this guitar? If you have a picture would you please send one.
I too have a Carlos model 236 6 string, made in Korea. Was bought for me as a kid sometime late 70’s. I am interested in knowing value as well. Scott
I have a carlos guitar model no 438 which I brought back from the states in about 1994, it was bought from a music shop in Colorado Springs. Its hardly ever been used and is in immaculate condition I wondered if anyone has any idea about it’s value
: I have a carlos guitar model no 438 which I brought back from the states in about 1994, it was bought from a music shop in Colorado Springs. Its hardly ever been used and is in immaculate condition I wondered if anyone has any idea about it’s value
: I have a carlos guitar model no 438 which I brought back from the states in about 1994, it was bought from a music shop in Colorado Springs. Its hardly ever been used and is in immaculate condition I wondered if anyone has any idea about it’s value
WOw. Look at all of the Carlos Guitar owners, and posts going all the way back to Feb 2002. I can’t remember what I traided to get my Carlos about 10 years ago. It is a slim body electric acoustic cut-away in a fantastic snow white color. I liked it because it looked cool and played easy. I was very broke five years ago and a musician kept hounding me to sell it to him for $150. After a week of thinking (and going hungry), I packed it up and called him. On my way to my car I turned around and called him back. I could not part with it.
hello all,,i got a carlos acoustic too,,and i cant find a dang thing about them,,lol has anyone found any info on them yet? mine is model 240,,not sure when it was made,,sure is a mystery thats for sure,,lol<~~if you find any info,,please email me,,thanks for your time
: do you know anything about carlos guitars
: please tell me oh please do tell
: tell please oh carlos…..guitar
i have a CARLOS 207K, my dad bougth it from a rocker for 100 dlls. cause he doesn’t have any money, the sound is… perfect, almost like he never played the guitar, and i like it so much that i don’t want to sell it, im going to keep it.
the guitar was made in korea, cause in the soundhole said so, and also say CARLOS II , i am mexican, and i search in all mexico another one, but i had bad luck.
i hope my history help you, and if you have some information or anyone, please send me a email.
good luck.
: do you know anything about carlos guitars
: please tell me oh please do tell
: tell please oh carlos…..guitar
i bought a carlos 240 from my friend about two years ago …mint condition …it sat in its case because he cant play guitar…i gave him 100 dollars for it ….it is a very nice sounding guitar…shortly after, i got a taylor 710 cutaway electric/acoustic.. koa back and sides sitka
spruce top .needless to say , my taylor is the most fantastic guitar i have ever seen or played …obviously , you cant compare the two ….i still love the carlos sound though with the brass nut and bridge …just my two cents
I just bought one at a pawn shop about an hour ago. I got it super cheap because it is dinged up and had a minor problem with the bridge which I can fix. The guitar is way out of adjustment, but the frets looked great, and there seemed to be something cool about the way it playd and sounded, even with a horrrible setup and ancient strings.
I can’t find any info about this thing so far, but I think that after I set it up properly this may be a great acoustic. It is a model 240K and says "Carlos II" in the soundhole, whereas the headstock only says Carlos. It either said made in Korea or Taiwan, can’t remember which.
If has what appear to be the original brass nut and bridge/saddle, and brass dot inlays as well. If anyone gets info about these let me know via email please. I notice there is no review yet on this brand of guitar at Harmony Central, which is nearly unheard of! You guys should post some reviews! I will too once I get to playing it.
I bought a Carlos model 249 in November of 1980 (all brown mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, the guitar was made in Sept of the same year, there is a date stamp in one of the struts just under the top as you look through the sound hole.) I paid $100 for it brand new, and $25 for a case. Over the years, I have had her neck trued up and the fretboard worked and the action lowered to the point that she plays like butter. Through all the years her voice has only gotten better, sweet and bright because of the brass supports for her strings. I have been offered $1200.00 for this guitar and I turned it down, because it would cost me more than that to buy a Martin replace her.
I bought the guitar at King’s Music in Albuquerque NM. I was later told that Carlos guitars in originated in Korea and that the 249 I had was an introductory model–this company was trying to make a name for itself. Sometime later, the company moved to Malaysia, or so I was told, and their quality went away–consequently I guess the company went away soon afterward.
The early Carlos guitars (Korean) were well crafted instruments and made from quality materials and as far as I know, are sought after if they are in fine shape. When a guitar dealer offers you 800.00 for a 20 year old guitar you only paid 100 bucks for, you know you did damn good. In retrospect, I wish I had bought the whole shipment.
I wish you all well in diging up any other information on Carlos guitars and would appreciate an e-mail if you all find anything interesting.
Finally, in buying any kind of guitar, new or used, it’s all about sound and looks. If you like the sound and the looks of the guitar (oh, and you like the way it feels) and the price is in your budget, by all means buy it. Just don’t buy something because of the name stamped on it…
: : I bought a Carlos model 249 in November of 1980 (all brown mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, the guitar was made in Sept of the same year, there is a date stamp in one of the struts just under the top as you look through the sound hole.) I paid $100 for it brand new, and $25 for a case. Over the years, I have had her neck trued up and the fretboard worked and the action lowered to the point that she plays like butter. Through all the years her voice has only gotten better, sweet and bright because of the brass supports for her strings. I have been offered $1200.00 for this guitar and I turned it down, because it would cost me more than that to buy a Martin replace her.
: : I bought the guitar at King’s Music in Albuquerque NM. I was later told that Carlos guitars in originated in Korea and that the 249 I had was an introductory model–this company was trying to make a name for itself. Sometime later, the company moved to Malaysia, or so I was told, and their quality went away–consequently I guess the company went away soon afterward.
: : The early Carlos guitars (Korean) were well crafted instruments and made from quality materials and as far as I know, are sought after if they are in fine shape. When a guitar dealer offers you 800.00 for a 20 year old guitar you only paid 100 bucks for, you know you did damn good. In retrospect, I wish I had bought the whole shipment.
: : I wish you all well in diging up any other information on Carlos guitars and would appreciate an e-mail if you all find anything interesting.
: : Finally, in buying any kind of guitar, new or used, it’s all about sound and looks. If you like the sound and the looks of the guitar (oh, and you like the way it feels) and the price is in your budget, by all means buy it. Just don’t buy something because of the name stamped on it…
A friend of mine found a model 249 at a tag sale for $15.00w with the case. I brought it home tuned it up and fell in love with it. What do you think is a fair offer for it? It has some minor scratches on the pick gaurd but other than that it looks and sounds great.
My mom just got me a new acoustic Carlos guitar as a gift! i don’t know anything about it except that it’s brown 😛
And to be honest I kinda wish that she asked me before she got it because i’ve never heard of a Carlos before.. It sounds good though
I have a Carlos model 249 that I bought in Anchorage Alaska when I was stationed there with the Air Force in 1980 and I still have it. I have not found a guitar yet that sounds as sweet as my Carlos. I love it, I have never had it appraised but it would take alot for me to even consider getting rid of it. Mine is made in Korea and have never had a problem with it. It has a tone like no other guitar I have ever played, I always find myself going back to my Carlos to play over other more expensive guitars. I hope everyone loves theres as much as I love mine.
I have a Carlos Acoustic Model 275, made in Korea and I can’t find a single thing on Carlos guitars, other then what I’ve found from people here, we should get a Carlos Club going, haha, seems we are a rare breed of people brought together buying what we thought were cheap playable guitars and turns out we are playing some obviously rare instruments
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: I bought a Carlos model 249 in November of 1980 (all brown mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, the guitar was made in Sept of the same year, there is a date stamp in one of the struts just under the top as you look through the sound hole.) I paid $100 for it brand new, and $25 for a case. Over the years, I have had her neck trued up and the fretboard worked and the action lowered to the point that she plays like butter. Through all the years her voice has only gotten better, sweet and bright because of the brass supports for her strings. I have been offered $1200.00 for this guitar and I turned it down, because it would cost me more than that to buy a Martin replace her.
: I bought the guitar at King’s Music in Albuquerque NM. I was later told that Carlos guitars in originated in Korea and that the 249 I had was an introductory model–this company was trying to make a name for itself. Sometime later, the company moved to Malaysia, or so I was told, and their quality went away–consequently I guess the company went away soon afterward.
: The early Carlos guitars (Korean) were well crafted instruments and made from quality materials and as far as I know, are sought after if they are in fine shape. When a guitar dealer offers you 800.00 for a 20 year old guitar you only paid 100 bucks for, you know you did damn good. In retrospect, I wish I had bought the whole shipment.
: I wish you all well in diging up any other information on Carlos guitars and would appreciate an e-mail if you all find anything interesting.
: Finally, in buying any kind of guitar, new or used, it’s all about sound and looks. If you like the sound and the looks of the guitar (oh, and you like the way it feels) and the price is in your budget, by all means buy it. Just don’t buy something because of the name stamped on it…
I have a Carlos 249. Anyone else notice a strong resemblance to the Takamine f349? I’m not sure I could tell the difference from a few feet away. Even the date stamp is located in the same place inside the guitar and is of a similar font. The brass hardware seems to be the major distinguishing feature.
Bought my Carlos in 1983 in Illinois. Played on and off though the years as a beginner. It’s been stored in attics and closets through the years. Now that I can get online lessons I pulled it out again determined to really do it this time. Plays and looks as great as the day I bought it! Didn’t really know it’s value since no one else has one. It was nice to find this site to discover I have a real value! Happy playing!
I recently found and purchased an all mahogany guitar. The inside lable missing and a sticker on the head. On the back of the head is a silver sticker with # 149 and gold sticker the says made in Korea. The same style as a Carlos 249. Year is not known. This guitar after bagging it fo a couple of days corrected the slight dip in front of the bridge. This beautiful jem sound and plays great. Slight buz is present but is far from a deal breaker. I have yet to find even one shred of evidence that Grazia even exists. My best guess is there may have been an attempt to try changing the name to appeal to a broader audience.
Please, if anyone has one let us figure this out.
I have one of these that I bought in the summer of 82 in California. I had a bunch of trouble over the years with the tuning keys and, for many years didn’t play. I recently picked it up again and put new tuning keys on her. I got good ones so that I wouldn’t always be “playing the tuning song,” as my wife calls it.
It sounds great and will be my go-to for informal settings, campfires, etc when I don’t want to take the Martin outside…
It sounds wonderful, but, if someone offered me $800 bucks for it, I’d take it in a heartbeat!
I picked mine up for $40 last year at a thrift shop. It’s got a truly gorgeous sound.
It’s beautifully made, but has some minor surface scratches on the varnish – it was a student guitar, and it’s been etched by hand with the year, 1977 and the name of the school on the rear of the headstock. What a lucky find! I love it and will never sell it
I was given a Carlos acoustic guitar for my birthday in ’86.It wasn’t brand new but bought from a pawnshop in Eloise,Fl.Now I’ve played Gibson,Alvarez,Hondo,Yamaha among others.But my Carlos is the best one I’ve played to date.It has great action,is light weight and has good tone.I would estimate it is at least 35 years old.Although the wood on the bridge is cracking from pressure from the strings all these years it is still the best guitar I’ve ever played,bar none.
i just found my Carlos 249 at a garage sale and i paid $25, the guy wanted $30…when i found it i couldn’t tell how sweet she was…as i played her and compared her to my $600 shallow bowl ovation or my 52 tele i realized how much i really like her…i was going to buy a martin that i saw for $1700 which i thought wasn’t too badly priced, now i can direct the money to a Gibson es 335 cherry color that i want so bad…so essentially i saved myself from having to buy the martin… now i am sure a lot of people think there is no comparison at all between the Carlos and the martin guitars….what i know about the Carlos guitars is that, specially the Carlos model 249, was copied exactly,including the number of frets to the body(which are 14) from a martin guitar model D-28…when it comes to creating or inventing things, nobody on this whole planet is better than us Americans…but when it comes to copying, the Asians can kick our little asses any day…i think the fact that the Koreans used brass for the saddle, the frets, bridge and the inlays gives the Carlos a sweeter sound, as far as my Carlos …she is impeccable, no scratches, no cracks, shines incredibly, the neck is straight, the frets are fine….all in all she looks like brand new…
If anyone is still looking for info. on Carlos guitars: I noticed after looking at the close-up "in the sound hole" name on an e-bay sight that was selling "no name" guitars, that CARLOS was on the label. Says they’re still hand-made, most with solid tops. Maybe the seller would have some info…..E-bay jj-lin. Good luck….
I have a Carlos, 207K model – got it from my friend’s dad. It’s the best damn guitar I’ve ever played. I’m in the dark like most of you concerning who made it and how much its worth, but I’m holding on to mine.
If anyone does find out more about them, please drop me a line too.
a few years ago i bought a carlos, its kindof small, acoustic, i paid $20 for it and it plays fine. under the name it says made in korea. send me any info that you have if you don’t mind
my roomate has an acoustic/electric carlos guitar model E438C which he wants to sell to me, but I have no idea how much to buy it off him for, since I don’t know what it is worth. someone must know.
I don’t know how much these guitars are worth, but like all of us are wondering; who made this brand, and why is there no information about it. Its obvious that we have ourselves a rare breed of guitars. Don’t sell them!!!! Keep them! They are worth something far more than worth. I can tell when I play it, Its almost like the guitar is my best friend. They have the feel! (Acoustic) I just wanted to put in my two bits!!!
Has anyone found anything out about Carlos guitars? I have one, model 285, acoustic 12 string, and would like to get an idea of what it is worth. I’m also interested in purchaseing these type of guitars, 6 and 12 string.
: Has anyone found anything out about Carlos guitars? I have one, model 285, acoustic 12 string, and would like to get an idea of what it is worth. I’m also interested in purchaseing these type of guitars, 6 and 12 string.
Hi, I have had this guitar for about 25 years or so. It’s a beauty – in like new condition. It has a shoulder strap and case. I haven’t played it in YEARS and would consider selling it. Not sure of it’s value – contact me if you’re interested! Thanks
Hi, I have had this guitar for about 25 years or so. It’s a beauty – in like new condition. It has a shoulder strap and case. I haven’t played it in YEARS and would consider selling it. Not sure of it’s value – contact me if you’re interested! Thanks
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Let me add my name to the list I also have a carlos Guitar It is a 426 model. My grandfather gave it to me and I learned how to play on it. I was also wondering Info on it so if any body has any info please let me know.
: Let me add my name to the list I also have a carlos Guitar It is a 426 model. My grandfather gave it to me and I learned how to play on it. I was also wondering Info on it so if any body has any info please let me know
Me too. I purchased a Model 426 in Kauai in 1990. Anybody know anything about this guitar?
Yes, does anyone know anything about these guitars, how good they are? Mine is a model 238, built in Korea in the late 80’s. I havent played it much but it seems to be a good guitar.
I found a Carlos Guitar. It’s a classical guitar and I found one for $160. It’s model 138. Here’s the info about the guitar with the manufacturer,
Musical Import Company Ltd
Address: PO Box 38-112, Wellington Mail Centre
Phone: (04) 568 3449
Fax: (04) 568 3446
Email: [email protected]
I have a Carlos Guitar and want to sell it, but it’s old and I bought it used for $150 about 5 years ago. I don’t know how much to sell it for as I can’t find a site that talks about Carlos guitars or even sells Carlos guitars. If you can give me any information, that would help me so much!
Thanks!!
Hi!
I too have a carlos acoustic guitar. It’s an older one. Probably from the 70’s or early 80’s. It’s in really good condition. I think it’s only been played once or twice. My parents had it and I know it hasn’t been touched in about 20 or so years. I also have a Kay acoustic guitar. I’m looking to sell both of them, but havn’t been able to find out the value of either of these. So, anyone who has any information, it would be appreciated if you would email me with a link or some place that would know the value.
I just bought a Carlos e-291cb on e-bay with case for 71.00 including shipping and handling.it was from a music emporium.no one else bid on it.because of lack of knowledge i guess.anyhow if it was made in korea it was handmade and with solid stock and too Martin specs it started as a martin clone as far as i can tell just as the Takamine was.there is an earlier post with the name of a distributor in new zeland.if it was not made in korea it does not have the quality or craftsmanship.the price as many have said about all instruments depends on the want to sell and the want to buy.if its worth 100.00 sold its not worth a dime in the closet.put it up for bid on the sight of your choice and see what happens.
a carlos e291cb it is an acoustic electric thin hollow body that is from 2.5 to 3 inches thick on the main body.
you can go to this site to get retail value of your carlos cost os 3.99 per price http://www.usedprice.com/
here is my report:
TYPE: Acoustic Guitar
MODEL: E291C ACOUSTIC/ELEC THIN LINE CUT
MANUFACTURER: CARLOS GUITARS DIST by KAMAN MUSIC CORP
YEAR: 1988
Item Pricing
MSRP Price :370.00
Used Retail Price: 164.18-200.66
Mint Trade In Price : 101.79-124.41
Avg Trade In Price : 63.11-77.13
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The used prices are derived from dealer surveys gathered nationwide. Dealers are asked to provide the “selling price” and “days to sell”. The used price is then calculated based on what an average store could sell the product for in 30 days or less. The price has proven to be an accurate reflection of the actual marketplace. The data is also reviewed by various dealers, pawnbrokers and online sellers that make up our Board of Advisors who are selected for their expertise in used equipment.
Definition of Price Categories
MSRP
(List Price) Manufacturer’s Suggested Selling Price. This value represents the most recent manufacturer’s suggested selling price. It does not represent any discounts applied.
Advertised: The price the item was sold for in a retail store at the time the item was considered new.
Used Retail
Dealers, Resellers – Used Retail is what you would sell the item for.
Consumers – This is what you would pay a pawn store, dealer or reseller. In most cases this is the price that you would insure your item for.
Trade in Mint and Average: Dealers, Resellers – Trade In is what you would buy the item for.
Consumers – Trade In is what you would sell your item to a pawn store, dealer or reseller for.
: Do you know anything about Carlos guitars made in Korea? Mine is model# 240. Can you direct me to a website that may could help?Thank you.
well i also have a Carlos guitar and it’s model number is 240. i bought it for 150 dollars from a guitar shop if that helps anyone. but if anyone finds more info on it let me know. thanks
I have a #226 that I bought in Fresno, CA in 1982 or 83. It is in very good condition today; I’ve kept it mostly outside the case through the later years so I could plunk on it when I needed a break; about 30-45 minutes/day infrequently. I’m a lefty so I modified my by swapping the saddle and created new marks on the flip side, then added steel strings for brightness in the later 80’s. In the last couple of years this guitar has really begun to sing with a beautiful full warm round voice and it is a real joy to play ~ like an old comfortable pair of shoes or jersey; you want to pick it up and play i
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The #226 model was made in Korea. It has an all mahogany neck, back & side 12-fret/19 total grand concert-style near as I can tell and has a wide classical finger-pickin’ neck and black lacquered fret board (suspect spruce given the color on a tiny worn bit). The head is round-slotted. The tuning machine is stiff though and of lesser quality. The bracing appears simple, or rather "standard". It appears to be of solid wood construction; a non-laminate design typical of lesser models today offered at or below the $400 mar
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I think I paid $100 for the guitar way back then, but by today’s standards I’d expect to see it in the $500+ range, maybe more given the age. Should someone want to retain this guitar I think the tuning machine must be replaced, and I’d go as far as upgrading the fret board and bridge (if possible) as the box and neck are in superb form.
I prefer not to part with mine; it’s been a trusted friend through the highs and lows of my so-called Life. But I am seeking a new guitar as I am ready to step up now. If anyone has had theirs appraised recently I’d like to know. My Carlos definitely seems of better quality than the schlock foisted on newbies today (tuning machine aside
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I’ve got a model 240, and I have all the same questions as everyone else. Who makes "Carlos"? How much are they worth? Is the company still in business? Why don’t I ever see any websites or info about this brand?
I see the last post on this was 12 years ago but I had to add my Carlos story. I own a Carlos model E238C acoustic / electric. I bought this guitar brand new from a small music store back in the 80’s that only sold Takamine & Carlos guitars. I bought the Carlos because of all the guitars that were there I just liked the feel and sound of the one that I bought. I have many guitars now and over the years I have lent this one to a lot of friends and family that were learning how to play. It has never been babied and has a lot of battle scars from the years but it still plays great and always stays in tune. I still love the sound and feel of this guitar. It’s value to me personally is priceless because of all of the people that have learned to play on this guitar and the memories it has forged. I will never sell it. Well, that’s my Carlos story.
I also have a Carlos. It was given to me by a friend for my birthday and it was his personal guitar. I have necer seen any other Carlos around. As my buddy was Korean, I guess he has brought from there. I don’t know. Does any one know if they still manufacture them? Mine is a 405 acoustic model. Shaped as a small guitar and with a great sound. I live in Brazil and I have heard about CARLOS guitars in Mexico, Argentina, New Zeland, US, UK and Korea!
: I also have a Carlos. It was given to me by a friend for my birthday and it was his personal guitar. I have necer seen any other Carlos around. As my buddy was Korean, I guess he has brought from there. I don’t know. Does any one know if they still manufacture them? Mine is a 405 acoustic model. Shaped as a small guitar and with a great sound. I live in Brazil and I have heard about CARLOS guitars in Mexico, Argentina, New Zeland, US, UK and Korea!
: : I also have a Carlos. The model is a 249 and it states it is a quality product of Korea. I agree it is one of the most beautiful sounding guitars I have ever played. I bought it from a doctor at a garage sale in Mississippi. The guitar is in mint condition, I would like to know any information that anyone can give me about this model. The seller only told me that it was given to him by a friend and has rarely been played. He kept it in the case in storage. It is reddish wood, probably mahogony,the frets look to be brass, and the keys are chrome. I am anxious to hear if anyone has any information regarding this guitar.
thank you
: : I also have a Carlos. It was given to me by a friend for my birthday and it was his personal guitar. I have necer seen any other Carlos around. As my buddy was Korean, I guess he has brought from there. I don’t know. Does any one know if they still manufacture them? Mine is a 405 acoustic model. Shaped as a small guitar and with a great sound. I live in Brazil and I have heard about CARLOS guitars in Mexico, Argentina, New Zeland, US, UK and Korea!
I’m mystified. I have a Carlos model 124 and the label says it was made in Brazil. It was a gift over 30 years ago and was probably old then. Did Carlos move to Korea, or is it a different company?
I also have a Carlos. It was given to me by a friend for my birthday and it was his personal guitar. I have necer seen any other Carlos around. As my buddy was Korean, I guess he has brought from there. I don’t know. Does any one know if they still manufacture them? Mine is a 405 acoustic model. Shaped as a small guitar and with a great sound.
Hey i was just wondering if anyone had information on a carlos guitar model 207.The inside paper says carlos quality musical instruments. It has a bronze nut, and plays nice. It looks old and has a really good sound if anyone has info contact me.
: I bought carlos from a pawn shop about 87 ichandler arizona. Had an alverez yaria before that (hand made).
I had to work on the action and file the frets a little. It is model 237( 7 could be a 1). the fret boad scars kinda easy I guess it is stained. I put jon peirce stings on it. sounds a lot like a martin. I love it
I too have a carlos model 249,dated 8-29-1980.I have talked to several gents about this instrument, and as near as i can gather, any carlos built in Korea was manufactered by hand( i have yet to authenticate this fact)in their original state they had a brass nut and bridge, and a small amount of inlay at the edge of the body and around the sound hole. As far as i know you can still buy a carlos guitar at most major music stores for about 250 to 400 dollars. Of course i think that if its not a korean made one then dont bother… the new ones sound like crap. I f anyone can find any info on the original company please feel free to e- mail me thanks
: I too have a carlos model 249,dated 8-29-1980.I have talked to several gents about this instrument, and as near as i can gather, any carlos built in Korea was manufactered by hand( i have yet to authenticate this fact)in their original state they had a brass nut and bridge, and a small amount of inlay at the edge of the body and around the sound hole. As far as i know you can still buy a carlos guitar at most major music stores for about 250 to 400 dollars. Of course i think that if its not a korean made one then dont bother… the new ones sound like crap. I f anyone can find any info on the original company please feel free to e- mail me thanks
hi i have a f190 looks old as made in korea,black..whats it worth..cheers tone nz
Where would it be possible to buy Carlos Vamos’ albums? I live in Belgium and I have the "Harmony Through Conflict"-album?
Best regards, Julius
Il te suffit d’arpenter les grandes capitales européennes telles qu’Amsterdam… 😉
CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT KIND OF VALUE MY CARLOS ACOUSTIC MODEL228 MADE IN KOREA IS WORTH OR AWEB SITE I CAN FIND INFO.
: WE also have a Carlos Acoustic guitar Model 236 made in Korea – 6 string. Probably made late 1970s early 1980s. We need information on this. Please?!!
: : WE also have a Carlos Acoustic guitar Model 236 made in Korea – 6 string. Probably made late 1970s early 1980s. We need information on this. Please?!!
What is the value of this guitar? If you have a picture would you please send one.
: : : WE also have a Carlos Acoustic guitar Model 236 made in Korea – 6 string. Probably made late 1970s early 1980s. We need information on this. Please?!!
: What is the value of this guitar? If you have a picture would you please send one.
I too have a Carlos model 236 6 string, made in Korea. Was bought for me as a kid sometime late 70’s. I am interested in knowing value as well. Scott
do you know anything about carlos guitars
please tell me oh please do tell
tell please oh carlos…..guitar
I have a carlos model 405 made in Korea. Does anyone know the year or value of this guitar?
I have a carlos model 405 made in Korea. Does anyone know the year or value of this guitar?
I can’t figure out what brand model my Carlos acoustic is. All I know is that the body I believe is made of alder wood (Judging by color)
HELP
I have a carlos guitar model no 438 which I brought back from the states in about 1994, it was bought from a music shop in Colorado Springs. Its hardly ever been used and is in immaculate condition I wondered if anyone has any idea about it’s value
Do you have a picture?
Andy
: I have a carlos guitar model no 438 which I brought back from the states in about 1994, it was bought from a music shop in Colorado Springs. Its hardly ever been used and is in immaculate condition I wondered if anyone has any idea about it’s value
Do you have a picture?
Andy
: I have a carlos guitar model no 438 which I brought back from the states in about 1994, it was bought from a music shop in Colorado Springs. Its hardly ever been used and is in immaculate condition I wondered if anyone has any idea about it’s value
WOw. Look at all of the Carlos Guitar owners, and posts going all the way back to Feb 2002. I can’t remember what I traided to get my Carlos about 10 years ago. It is a slim body electric acoustic cut-away in a fantastic snow white color. I liked it because it looked cool and played easy. I was very broke five years ago and a musician kept hounding me to sell it to him for $150. After a week of thinking (and going hungry), I packed it up and called him. On my way to my car I turned around and called him back. I could not part with it.
I have a Carlos TG 207, 4-string tenor, guitar. Don’t know anything about it other than it sounds & looks good.
hello all,,i got a carlos acoustic too,,and i cant find a dang thing about them,,lol has anyone found any info on them yet? mine is model 240,,not sure when it was made,,sure is a mystery thats for sure,,lol<~~if you find any info,,please email me,,thanks for your time
: do you know anything about carlos guitars
: please tell me oh please do tell
: tell please oh carlos…..guitar
i have a CARLOS 207K, my dad bougth it from a rocker for 100 dlls. cause he doesn’t have any money, the sound is… perfect, almost like he never played the guitar, and i like it so much that i don’t want to sell it, im going to keep it.
the guitar was made in korea, cause in the soundhole said so, and also say CARLOS II , i am mexican, and i search in all mexico another one, but i had bad luck.
i hope my history help you, and if you have some information or anyone, please send me a email.
good luck.
: do you know anything about carlos guitars
: please tell me oh please do tell
: tell please oh carlos…..guitar
i bought a carlos 240 from my friend about two years ago …mint condition …it sat in its case because he cant play guitar…i gave him 100 dollars for it ….it is a very nice sounding guitar…shortly after, i got a taylor 710 cutaway electric/acoustic.. koa back and sides sitka
spruce top .needless to say , my taylor is the most fantastic guitar i have ever seen or played …obviously , you cant compare the two ….i still love the carlos sound though with the brass nut and bridge …just my two cents
I just bought one at a pawn shop about an hour ago. I got it super cheap because it is dinged up and had a minor problem with the bridge which I can fix. The guitar is way out of adjustment, but the frets looked great, and there seemed to be something cool about the way it playd and sounded, even with a horrrible setup and ancient strings.
I can’t find any info about this thing so far, but I think that after I set it up properly this may be a great acoustic. It is a model 240K and says "Carlos II" in the soundhole, whereas the headstock only says Carlos. It either said made in Korea or Taiwan, can’t remember which.
If has what appear to be the original brass nut and bridge/saddle, and brass dot inlays as well. If anyone gets info about these let me know via email please. I notice there is no review yet on this brand of guitar at Harmony Central, which is nearly unheard of! You guys should post some reviews! I will too once I get to playing it.
Daniel
I bought a Carlos model 249 in November of 1980 (all brown mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, the guitar was made in Sept of the same year, there is a date stamp in one of the struts just under the top as you look through the sound hole.) I paid $100 for it brand new, and $25 for a case. Over the years, I have had her neck trued up and the fretboard worked and the action lowered to the point that she plays like butter. Through all the years her voice has only gotten better, sweet and bright because of the brass supports for her strings. I have been offered $1200.00 for this guitar and I turned it down, because it would cost me more than that to buy a Martin replace her.
I bought the guitar at King’s Music in Albuquerque NM. I was later told that Carlos guitars in originated in Korea and that the 249 I had was an introductory model–this company was trying to make a name for itself. Sometime later, the company moved to Malaysia, or so I was told, and their quality went away–consequently I guess the company went away soon afterward.
The early Carlos guitars (Korean) were well crafted instruments and made from quality materials and as far as I know, are sought after if they are in fine shape. When a guitar dealer offers you 800.00 for a 20 year old guitar you only paid 100 bucks for, you know you did damn good. In retrospect, I wish I had bought the whole shipment.
I wish you all well in diging up any other information on Carlos guitars and would appreciate an e-mail if you all find anything interesting.
Finally, in buying any kind of guitar, new or used, it’s all about sound and looks. If you like the sound and the looks of the guitar (oh, and you like the way it feels) and the price is in your budget, by all means buy it. Just don’t buy something because of the name stamped on it…
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: carlos guitars???!!!!
: : I bought a Carlos model 249 in November of 1980 (all brown mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, the guitar was made in Sept of the same year, there is a date stamp in one of the struts just under the top as you look through the sound hole.) I paid $100 for it brand new, and $25 for a case. Over the years, I have had her neck trued up and the fretboard worked and the action lowered to the point that she plays like butter. Through all the years her voice has only gotten better, sweet and bright because of the brass supports for her strings. I have been offered $1200.00 for this guitar and I turned it down, because it would cost me more than that to buy a Martin replace her.
: : I bought the guitar at King’s Music in Albuquerque NM. I was later told that Carlos guitars in originated in Korea and that the 249 I had was an introductory model–this company was trying to make a name for itself. Sometime later, the company moved to Malaysia, or so I was told, and their quality went away–consequently I guess the company went away soon afterward.
: : The early Carlos guitars (Korean) were well crafted instruments and made from quality materials and as far as I know, are sought after if they are in fine shape. When a guitar dealer offers you 800.00 for a 20 year old guitar you only paid 100 bucks for, you know you did damn good. In retrospect, I wish I had bought the whole shipment.
: : I wish you all well in diging up any other information on Carlos guitars and would appreciate an e-mail if you all find anything interesting.
: : Finally, in buying any kind of guitar, new or used, it’s all about sound and looks. If you like the sound and the looks of the guitar (oh, and you like the way it feels) and the price is in your budget, by all means buy it. Just don’t buy something because of the name stamped on it…
A friend of mine found a model 249 at a tag sale for $15.00w with the case. I brought it home tuned it up and fell in love with it. What do you think is a fair offer for it? It has some minor scratches on the pick gaurd but other than that it looks and sounds great.
My mom just got me a new acoustic Carlos guitar as a gift! i don’t know anything about it except that it’s brown 😛
And to be honest I kinda wish that she asked me before she got it because i’ve never heard of a Carlos before.. It sounds good though
I have a Carlos model 249 that I bought in Anchorage Alaska when I was stationed there with the Air Force in 1980 and I still have it. I have not found a guitar yet that sounds as sweet as my Carlos. I love it, I have never had it appraised but it would take alot for me to even consider getting rid of it. Mine is made in Korea and have never had a problem with it. It has a tone like no other guitar I have ever played, I always find myself going back to my Carlos to play over other more expensive guitars. I hope everyone loves theres as much as I love mine.
how do you replace the strings for the 249…..?
I have a Carlos Acoustic Model 275, made in Korea and I can’t find a single thing on Carlos guitars, other then what I’ve found from people here, we should get a Carlos Club going, haha, seems we are a rare breed of people brought together buying what we thought were cheap playable guitars and turns out we are playing some obviously rare instruments
: I bought a Carlos model 249 in November of 1980 (all brown mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, the guitar was made in Sept of the same year, there is a date stamp in one of the struts just under the top as you look through the sound hole.) I paid $100 for it brand new, and $25 for a case. Over the years, I have had her neck trued up and the fretboard worked and the action lowered to the point that she plays like butter. Through all the years her voice has only gotten better, sweet and bright because of the brass supports for her strings. I have been offered $1200.00 for this guitar and I turned it down, because it would cost me more than that to buy a Martin replace her.
: I bought the guitar at King’s Music in Albuquerque NM. I was later told that Carlos guitars in originated in Korea and that the 249 I had was an introductory model–this company was trying to make a name for itself. Sometime later, the company moved to Malaysia, or so I was told, and their quality went away–consequently I guess the company went away soon afterward.
: The early Carlos guitars (Korean) were well crafted instruments and made from quality materials and as far as I know, are sought after if they are in fine shape. When a guitar dealer offers you 800.00 for a 20 year old guitar you only paid 100 bucks for, you know you did damn good. In retrospect, I wish I had bought the whole shipment.
: I wish you all well in diging up any other information on Carlos guitars and would appreciate an e-mail if you all find anything interesting.
: Finally, in buying any kind of guitar, new or used, it’s all about sound and looks. If you like the sound and the looks of the guitar (oh, and you like the way it feels) and the price is in your budget, by all means buy it. Just don’t buy something because of the name stamped on it…
I have a Carlos 249. Anyone else notice a strong resemblance to the Takamine f349? I’m not sure I could tell the difference from a few feet away. Even the date stamp is located in the same place inside the guitar and is of a similar font. The brass hardware seems to be the major distinguishing feature.
Agreed
Bought my Carlos in 1983 in Illinois. Played on and off though the years as a beginner. It’s been stored in attics and closets through the years. Now that I can get online lessons I pulled it out again determined to really do it this time. Plays and looks as great as the day I bought it! Didn’t really know it’s value since no one else has one. It was nice to find this site to discover I have a real value! Happy playing!
I recently found and purchased an all mahogany guitar. The inside lable missing and a sticker on the head. On the back of the head is a silver sticker with # 149 and gold sticker the says made in Korea. The same style as a Carlos 249. Year is not known. This guitar after bagging it fo a couple of days corrected the slight dip in front of the bridge. This beautiful jem sound and plays great. Slight buz is present but is far from a deal breaker. I have yet to find even one shred of evidence that Grazia even exists. My best guess is there may have been an attempt to try changing the name to appeal to a broader audience.
Please, if anyone has one let us figure this out.
Cheers
I have one of these that I bought in the summer of 82 in California. I had a bunch of trouble over the years with the tuning keys and, for many years didn’t play. I recently picked it up again and put new tuning keys on her. I got good ones so that I wouldn’t always be “playing the tuning song,” as my wife calls it.
It sounds great and will be my go-to for informal settings, campfires, etc when I don’t want to take the Martin outside…
It sounds wonderful, but, if someone offered me $800 bucks for it, I’d take it in a heartbeat!
I picked mine up for $40 last year at a thrift shop. It’s got a truly gorgeous sound.
It’s beautifully made, but has some minor surface scratches on the varnish – it was a student guitar, and it’s been etched by hand with the year, 1977 and the name of the school on the rear of the headstock. What a lucky find! I love it and will never sell it
I was given a Carlos acoustic guitar for my birthday in ’86.It wasn’t brand new but bought from a pawnshop in Eloise,Fl.Now I’ve played Gibson,Alvarez,Hondo,Yamaha among others.But my Carlos is the best one I’ve played to date.It has great action,is light weight and has good tone.I would estimate it is at least 35 years old.Although the wood on the bridge is cracking from pressure from the strings all these years it is still the best guitar I’ve ever played,bar none.
i just found my Carlos 249 at a garage sale and i paid $25, the guy wanted $30…when i found it i couldn’t tell how sweet she was…as i played her and compared her to my $600 shallow bowl ovation or my 52 tele i realized how much i really like her…i was going to buy a martin that i saw for $1700 which i thought wasn’t too badly priced, now i can direct the money to a Gibson es 335 cherry color that i want so bad…so essentially i saved myself from having to buy the martin… now i am sure a lot of people think there is no comparison at all between the Carlos and the martin guitars….what i know about the Carlos guitars is that, specially the Carlos model 249, was copied exactly,including the number of frets to the body(which are 14) from a martin guitar model D-28…when it comes to creating or inventing things, nobody on this whole planet is better than us Americans…but when it comes to copying, the Asians can kick our little asses any day…i think the fact that the Koreans used brass for the saddle, the frets, bridge and the inlays gives the Carlos a sweeter sound, as far as my Carlos …she is impeccable, no scratches, no cracks, shines incredibly, the neck is straight, the frets are fine….all in all she looks like brand new…
If anyone is still looking for info. on Carlos guitars: I noticed after looking at the close-up "in the sound hole" name on an e-bay sight that was selling "no name" guitars, that CARLOS was on the label. Says they’re still hand-made, most with solid tops. Maybe the seller would have some info…..E-bay jj-lin. Good luck….
I was just given a Carlos 250. Was looking for info?
I have a Carlos, 207K model – got it from my friend’s dad. It’s the best damn guitar I’ve ever played. I’m in the dark like most of you concerning who made it and how much its worth, but I’m holding on to mine.
If anyone does find out more about them, please drop me a line too.
I just bought a carlos on ebay and am trying to find out information on it. What a mystery!
a few years ago i bought a carlos, its kindof small, acoustic, i paid $20 for it and it plays fine. under the name it says made in korea. send me any info that you have if you don’t mind
my roomate has an acoustic/electric carlos guitar model E438C which he wants to sell to me, but I have no idea how much to buy it off him for, since I don’t know what it is worth. someone must know.
I don’t know how much these guitars are worth, but like all of us are wondering; who made this brand, and why is there no information about it. Its obvious that we have ourselves a rare breed of guitars. Don’t sell them!!!! Keep them! They are worth something far more than worth. I can tell when I play it, Its almost like the guitar is my best friend. They have the feel! (Acoustic) I just wanted to put in my two bits!!!
Has anyone found anything out about Carlos guitars? I have one, model 285, acoustic 12 string, and would like to get an idea of what it is worth. I’m also interested in purchaseing these type of guitars, 6 and 12 string.
: Has anyone found anything out about Carlos guitars? I have one, model 285, acoustic 12 string, and would like to get an idea of what it is worth. I’m also interested in purchaseing these type of guitars, 6 and 12 string.
Hi, I have had this guitar for about 25 years or so. It’s a beauty – in like new condition. It has a shoulder strap and case. I haven’t played it in YEARS and would consider selling it. Not sure of it’s value – contact me if you’re interested! Thanks
Hi, I have had this guitar for about 25 years or so. It’s a beauty – in like new condition. It has a shoulder strap and case. I haven’t played it in YEARS and would consider selling it. Not sure of it’s value – contact me if you’re interested! Thanks
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I also have the same model 285 12 string, I need some parts for, If anyone knows were i can find some please contact me
Let me add my name to the list I also have a carlos Guitar It is a 426 model. My grandfather gave it to me and I learned how to play on it. I was also wondering Info on it so if any body has any info please let me know.
: Let me add my name to the list I also have a carlos Guitar It is a 426 model. My grandfather gave it to me and I learned how to play on it. I was also wondering Info on it so if any body has any info please let me know
Me too. I purchased a Model 426 in Kauai in 1990. Anybody know anything about this guitar?
Yes, does anyone know anything about these guitars, how good they are? Mine is a model 238, built in Korea in the late 80’s. I havent played it much but it seems to be a good guitar.
I found a Carlos Guitar. It’s a classical guitar and I found one for $160. It’s model 138. Here’s the info about the guitar with the manufacturer,
Musical Import Company Ltd
Address: PO Box 38-112, Wellington Mail Centre
Phone: (04) 568 3449
Fax: (04) 568 3446
Email: [email protected]
I have a Carlos Guitar and want to sell it, but it’s old and I bought it used for $150 about 5 years ago. I don’t know how much to sell it for as I can’t find a site that talks about Carlos guitars or even sells Carlos guitars. If you can give me any information, that would help me so much!
Thanks!!
Hi!
I too have a carlos acoustic guitar. It’s an older one. Probably from the 70’s or early 80’s. It’s in really good condition. I think it’s only been played once or twice. My parents had it and I know it hasn’t been touched in about 20 or so years. I also have a Kay acoustic guitar. I’m looking to sell both of them, but havn’t been able to find out the value of either of these. So, anyone who has any information, it would be appreciated if you would email me with a link or some place that would know the value.
Mel
I just bought a Carlos e-291cb on e-bay with case for 71.00 including shipping and handling.it was from a music emporium.no one else bid on it.because of lack of knowledge i guess.anyhow if it was made in korea it was handmade and with solid stock and too Martin specs it started as a martin clone as far as i can tell just as the Takamine was.there is an earlier post with the name of a distributor in new zeland.if it was not made in korea it does not have the quality or craftsmanship.the price as many have said about all instruments depends on the want to sell and the want to buy.if its worth 100.00 sold its not worth a dime in the closet.put it up for bid on the sight of your choice and see what happens.
a carlos e291cb it is an acoustic electric thin hollow body that is from 2.5 to 3 inches thick on the main body.
you can go to this site to get retail value of your carlos cost os 3.99 per price http://www.usedprice.com/
here is my report:
TYPE: Acoustic Guitar
MODEL: E291C ACOUSTIC/ELEC THIN LINE CUT
MANUFACTURER: CARLOS GUITARS DIST by KAMAN MUSIC CORP
YEAR: 1988
Item Pricing
MSRP Price :370.00
Used Retail Price: 164.18-200.66
Mint Trade In Price : 101.79-124.41
Avg Trade In Price : 63.11-77.13
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Important Information
The used prices are derived from dealer surveys gathered nationwide. Dealers are asked to provide the “selling price” and “days to sell”. The used price is then calculated based on what an average store could sell the product for in 30 days or less. The price has proven to be an accurate reflection of the actual marketplace. The data is also reviewed by various dealers, pawnbrokers and online sellers that make up our Board of Advisors who are selected for their expertise in used equipment.
Definition of Price Categories
MSRP
(List Price) Manufacturer’s Suggested Selling Price. This value represents the most recent manufacturer’s suggested selling price. It does not represent any discounts applied.
Advertised: The price the item was sold for in a retail store at the time the item was considered new.
Used Retail
Dealers, Resellers – Used Retail is what you would sell the item for.
Consumers – This is what you would pay a pawn store, dealer or reseller. In most cases this is the price that you would insure your item for.
Trade in Mint and Average: Dealers, Resellers – Trade In is what you would buy the item for.
Consumers – Trade In is what you would sell your item to a pawn store, dealer or reseller for.
Do you know anything about Carlos guitars made in Korea? Mine is model# 240. Can you direct me to a website that may could help?Thank you.
: Do you know anything about Carlos guitars made in Korea? Mine is model# 240. Can you direct me to a website that may could help?Thank you.
well i also have a Carlos guitar and it’s model number is 240. i bought it for 150 dollars from a guitar shop if that helps anyone. but if anyone finds more info on it let me know. thanks
:hey i have the same model and i would like to know if any one has followed up on this email please email me with any information that u have. thanks
: Do you know anything about Carlos guitars made in Korea? Mine is model# 226. Can you direct me to a website that may could help?Thank you.
I have a #226 that I bought in Fresno, CA in 1982 or 83. It is in very good condition today; I’ve kept it mostly outside the case through the later years so I could plunk on it when I needed a break; about 30-45 minutes/day infrequently. I’m a lefty so I modified my by swapping the saddle and created new marks on the flip side, then added steel strings for brightness in the later 80’s. In the last couple of years this guitar has really begun to sing with a beautiful full warm round voice and it is a real joy to play ~ like an old comfortable pair of shoes or jersey; you want to pick it up and play i
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The #226 model was made in Korea. It has an all mahogany neck, back & side 12-fret/19 total grand concert-style near as I can tell and has a wide classical finger-pickin’ neck and black lacquered fret board (suspect spruce given the color on a tiny worn bit). The head is round-slotted. The tuning machine is stiff though and of lesser quality. The bracing appears simple, or rather "standard". It appears to be of solid wood construction; a non-laminate design typical of lesser models today offered at or below the $400 mar
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I think I paid $100 for the guitar way back then, but by today’s standards I’d expect to see it in the $500+ range, maybe more given the age. Should someone want to retain this guitar I think the tuning machine must be replaced, and I’d go as far as upgrading the fret board and bridge (if possible) as the box and neck are in superb form.
I prefer not to part with mine; it’s been a trusted friend through the highs and lows of my so-called Life. But I am seeking a new guitar as I am ready to step up now. If anyone has had theirs appraised recently I’d like to know. My Carlos definitely seems of better quality than the schlock foisted on newbies today (tuning machine aside
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Cheers, Alan
: : Do you know anything about Carlos guitars made in Korea? Mine is model# 226. Can you direct me to a website that may could help?Thank you.
Did ya’ll ever find anything out about these Carlos guitars. I have a Model 228. Just wondering about the value……
I’ve got a model 240, and I have all the same questions as everyone else. Who makes "Carlos"? How much are they worth? Is the company still in business? Why don’t I ever see any websites or info about this brand?
I see the last post on this was 12 years ago but I had to add my Carlos story. I own a Carlos model E238C acoustic / electric. I bought this guitar brand new from a small music store back in the 80’s that only sold Takamine & Carlos guitars. I bought the Carlos because of all the guitars that were there I just liked the feel and sound of the one that I bought. I have many guitars now and over the years I have lent this one to a lot of friends and family that were learning how to play. It has never been babied and has a lot of battle scars from the years but it still plays great and always stays in tune. I still love the sound and feel of this guitar. It’s value to me personally is priceless because of all of the people that have learned to play on this guitar and the memories it has forged. I will never sell it. Well, that’s my Carlos story.