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
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Questions: Vintage Guitar V Neck Profiles
2019
AL#136 p.69
Walter Carter
▪ What’s the deal with deep V-shaped necks on old guitars?
Questions: Guitar Size and Volume
2015
AL#121 p.71
Walter Carter
▪ The reasons for guitar size increase during the first half of the 20th century.
Questions: Martin finish
2010
AL#104 p.68 read this article
Walter Carter
▪ Gibson and Martin’s change from varnish to lacquer; why and when.
Reviews: With Strings Attached: Art and Beauty of Vintage Guitars by Jonathon Kellerman
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.
Questions: Mystery Guitar
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.
Questions: Parlor Guitar Plans
2007
AL#90 p.66
Walter Carter
▪ Looking for plans for a parlor guitar with floating bridge and tailpiece, rather than a pin bridge.