Hi, My name is Gary Carter and I am a Nashville studio musician and producer. I have toured with several Nashville artists, Music director for Faith Hill, Randy Travis, Pam Tillis, and featured instrumentalist on the Marty Stuart TV show on RFD network. I have also played on the Grand Ole Opry for the last 18 years.
My choice of DAW is ProTools on a Mac computer.
I record through a Telonics, Fender Deluxe, or Pevey 112 amp depending on the style and tone needed.
I mic the amp with a Sennheiser MD 421, then into a Universal Audio LA-610 mic preamp.
I normally send out one mono .wav file per song.
I'll be happy to send one revision if needed.
My steel tracks are cut flat unless I'm doing a modern steel part that requires effects as it's being recorded.
You can watch several of my instrumental videos on YouTube .
Thank you.
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Gary Carter- Connie Smith
- Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
- Marty Stuart
- Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
- Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
- Tim Hus
- Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
- Marty Stuart
- Connie Smith
- Marty Stuart
- Jeff Scott
- Wishbone Ash
- Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash
- Faith Hill
- Randy Travis
- City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Wishbone Ash
- Faith Hill
- Randy Travis
- Wishbone Ash
- Wishbone Ash
- Heycowboybob
- Heycowboybob
- Heycowboybob
- Bobby G
- Audrey Auld
31 Reviews - 7 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedThis is the 4th song I've had Gary play on and once again he nailed it right away, played a fantastic solo on it, and sent it back to me fast. I couldn't be happier with his playing not to mention his professionalism and quick action.
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Gary is a great communicator. He is fast but i have yet to have him revise any tracks. He plays with perfect time and perfect pitch!
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check_circleVerifiedGary is fantastic to work with. He is a consummate professional who provide me with a track tailored to my request in a very timely manner. I will definitely hope to work with him again. Thanks so much!
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Gary is a true artist! And he communicates well and does what he promises!
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Gary was quick to respond and complete the job. His playing was fantastic with no revisions needed. I will be regularly using him for more great Steel Guitar parts!
check_circleVerified (Client)Working with Gary was a true pleasure. He had an excellent song, gave great direction, and was very cool and kind throughout the process. I hope to work with him again sometime. Highly recommend.
check_circleVerifiedThank you Gary! What an amazing part. Always a pleasure to work with you!
check_circleVerifiedGary was great. His first pass was very good--I gave him a few notes, and he delivered exactly what I was looking for on the revision. True pro.
check_circleVerifiedVery professional sounding pedal steel that tied together my song! If you are looking for pedal steel definitely hire him
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Excellent experience working with Gary. He laid down a great part that fit perfectly and elevated the recording. Very impressive player who will bring a producer's perspective to your work. Great communication. Super fast turnaround. I highly recommend working with him if you've got recordings that need some steel.
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Complete pro.
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Yep. Perfect. To quote Levon Helm, "Easy if you know how."
check_circleVerifiedGary has amazing chops. Always a pleasure to work with!
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Quick turnaround time, super tasteful beautiful playing.
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Gary gave me an amazing pedal steel part and very quickly too! Thank you!
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As usual Gary's contribution to my project was timely, tasteful, creative and professional. I highly recommend Gary for any Pedal Steel project you may have!
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Gary was great. If you’re looking for more than psychedelic verbed out pads, this is your guy. Great player. Quick turn around. Thanks Gary.
check_circleVerifiedI just wrote Gary this: it sounds so beautiful and well crafted, thank you!
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As usual Gary hit a home run for me. He took my sad song and... made it even sadder. Perfect!
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Gary turned around an awesome pedal steel track within hours! That was easy. :-) Looking forward to the next one!
I was the steel guitar player in this production
- Pedal SteelAverage price - $100 per song
I provide a wav file with my steel guitar, recorded flat, only light compression.
I will need a music file with a click track all the way through the song.
Three day turn around. One revision
- I mic the amp with a Sennheiser MD 421
- then into a Universal Audio LA-610 mic preamp.
