Let's see what Nick Jennison (Thinking About Guitar) thinks about the Carve - Vintage White from the new VEGA Series in his review.
Nick Jennison’s Verdict
Nick Jennison approaches the Carve – Vintage White as a fast, expressive, and highly responsive instrument built for modern players.
“This is something of a bargain and a guitar that I could see myself taking out on basically any gig .I could see myself using this instrument and being very satisfied."
He highlights the immediacy of the guitar (how quickly it responds to touch) and how naturally it moves between clean articulation and driven tones.
“It just feels alive under your fingers.”
The Goldsound Ember P90 pickups play a key role here. They deliver punch, clarity, and midrange bite, while still retaining enough openness for dynamic playing.
As expected from traditional P90s, there is some hum with higher gain, but it comes with the territory - and contributes to the raw, uncompromised tone.
Playability & Feel
Jennison puts strong emphasis on playability.
The roasted maple neck and Modern C profile create a fast, comfortable feel, while the sculpted heel makes upper fret access effortless.
This is a guitar built for movement - whether you’re playing tight rhythm parts or more expressive lead lines.
Build & Design
The Carve reflects Baum’s design-first approach.
From the lightweight mahogany body to the clean Vintage White finish, the guitar balances visual simplicity with practical detail.
Stable hardware, including Baum Performer Tuners (18:1 ratio) and Tune-o-Matic bridge, ensures reliable tuning and intonation.
Everything feels intentional — nothing overdesigned.
Find all the specifications here.
Value for Money
Jennison clearly sees the Carve as strong value within its category.
You get a fully set-up instrument, premium components, and a padded Deluxe gig bag included — a package that feels ready for stage use straight out of the box.
Key quotes from Nick Jennison
- “It's great guitar I love it to death.”
- “This guitar is cut very much from the same cloth and feels very similar, albeit it's a little bit shoutier, a little bit louder and a bit more rock and roll, thanks to these gold sound Ember P90s.”
- “I measured these at 7.3 and 9.1k respectively which is a very muscular output.”
- “It sounds great, it plays great, it looks the absolute business in this vintage white.”
Frequently asked questions
How much did the Carve - Vintage White cost at the time of recording?
It came in at 669 GBP / 699 EUR / 999 USD at the time of recording (prices are subject to change.)
How is the Carve - Vintage White being sold?
Baum offered it via a direct-to-customer pre-order model with an option to pay in installments and either pay the remainder when the guitar was ready or stay on the payment plan.
What pickups does the Carve - Vintage White use and how do they sound?
It uses Gold Sound Ember P90s, which Nick measured at 7.3 and 9.1k respectively and described as having a muscular output with enough clarity for clean settings.
Did the guitar require setup out of the box?
Nick said he felt no compulsion to do anything to the guitar setup because it was basically perfect out of the box.
Is the Carve - Vintage White suitable for gigging?
Nick stated he could see himself taking it out on basically any gig, and found it to be a sound, playable instrument for live use.
About the Carve - Vintage White
Learn more about the Carve - Vintage White. See the product page for full details.
This review was made by Thinking About Guitar.
