Walter Carter is the former historian for the Gibson Company and author of seven books on vintage guitars and guitar companies. He operates Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville.
▪ bio current as of 2015
Walter Carter is the former historian for the Gibson Company and author of seven books on vintage guitars and guitar companies. He operates Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville.
▪ bio current as of 2015
2019
AL#136 p.69
Walter Carter
▪ What’s the deal with deep V-shaped necks on old guitars?
2015
AL#121 p.71
Walter Carter
▪ The reasons for guitar size increase during the first half of the 20th century.
2010
AL#104 p.68 read this article
Walter Carter
▪ Gibson and Martin’s change from varnish to lacquer; why and when.
2010
AL#101 p.66 read this article
Walter Carter
▪ This book showcases Kellerman’s vast instrument collection, presented alphabetically by maker, and each accompanied by information on the model, acquisition, and sound of each instrument.
2009
AL#99 p.68
Walter Carter
▪ Mystery parlor guitar is from Regal of Chicago, a usual suspect for inexpensive unlabeled instruments of the 20s and 30s.
2007
AL#90 p.66
Walter Carter
▪ Looking for plans for a parlor guitar with floating bridge and tailpiece, rather than a pin bridge.