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INDEX<br />
GUITAR INTRO ................................................. 3<br />
GUITAR COLORS AND OPTIONS ...........................4-5<br />
ELECTRIC AND ELECTRIC ACOUSTIC GUITARS........ 6-19<br />
COBALT ACOUSTIC GUITARS ...........................20-21<br />
BASS INTRO ...................................................22<br />
BASSES ....................................................23-29<br />
GUITAR ACCESSORIES/HARDWARE & KITS ..........30-31<br />
STEVE VAI LEGACY AMPS ...............................32-33<br />
V3 ALL TUBE GUITAR AMP ..............................34-35<br />
X100B SERIES GUITAR AMP ................................36<br />
VINTAGE SERIES TUBE GUITAR AMPS ....................37<br />
BX & BR BASS AMPS, CABS & STACKS ...............38-41<br />
SX SOLID STATE GUITAR AMPS ............................42<br />
ACOUSTIC AMP, STAGEMATE ..............................43<br />
6-8 CH XP MIXERS AND SYSTEMS.....................44-45<br />
12 CH RX SYSTEMS ..................................................46<br />
S16 MIXER/PM5 MONITORS ................................47<br />
POWER AMPS.............................................48-49<br />
RACK GEAR ...............................................50-51<br />
CONCERT SERIES MIXERS ..............................52-53<br />
LS LOUDSPEAKERS 2-WAY, 3-WAY, SUBS ...........54-55<br />
TRXN CONCERT SPEAKERS .............................56-57<br />
LS & TRXN NEO SYSTEMS .......................................58-59<br />
16 CH 4 BUS SYSTEMS ...............................................60<br />
PRO AUDIO CABLES .............................................61<br />
LM SERIES MOLDED CABINETS .....................................62<br />
MONITOR & SUBWOOFER PACKAGE SYSTEMS ..........63<br />
MICROPHONES,WIRELESS MICS ........................64-65<br />
PRO AUDIO ACCESSORIES, STANDS, & CASES ............66<br />
ORDER BLANK - SHIRTS & JACKETS ......................67<br />
SPEAKER PARTS .............................................68<br />
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voice of the psalm. — Psalm 98:4-5<br />
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CARVIN NEWS<br />
photos: Peter Soros<br />
Legendary Reggae band Steel Pulse is back on the road and back in<br />
the studio to work on a new CD in-between shows. Bassist Amlak has<br />
toured continuously with his Icon basses for the past 3 years. Lead<br />
guitarist Donovan is now playing through a V3 and has been working<br />
with a few different <strong>Carvin</strong> models to fi nd his favorite. He’s pictured<br />
here with a CS4C. Lead singer and co-founder of the band, David<br />
Hines, is now playing an SH275. Don’t miss them as they put on an<br />
awesome show! steelpulse.com<br />
Los Angeles based session<br />
player Chris Buck<br />
has been playing his<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> B4 on every gig<br />
since obtaining it. When<br />
asked what he thinks of<br />
his bass Chris replied:<br />
“My B4 is the most musical<br />
bass I’ve owned.<br />
It’s got killer tone and<br />
unmatched playability.”<br />
Chris’ 2007 release<br />
“Progasaurus” featured<br />
drummers Virgil Donati<br />
CHRIS<br />
BUCK<br />
See the video at<br />
and Brian Tichy, guitarists Allan Holdsworth and Brett Garsed as<br />
well as keyboard monster Derek Sherinian. Chris, along with Virgil<br />
and Brett, are currently working on a power-trio project. You can see<br />
a video of this power trio at <strong>Carvin</strong> Channel along with a video Chris<br />
created to describe his B4 bass in-depth. chrisbuckmusic.com<br />
Joe Augello<br />
Guitarist/producer Joe Augello is<br />
extremely busy as the musical director<br />
for The Reason featuring Yvette<br />
Cooke, guitarist with Robin Thicke<br />
and Jennifer Hudson and is currently<br />
working with The Backstreet<br />
Boys. Joe has also played behind artists<br />
such as Stevie Wonder, Bobby<br />
Brown, Warren G, Richard Elliot,<br />
Ric Braun, Dave Koz and the list goes<br />
on.... Joe started playing Legacy amps<br />
at the beginning of 2009 and recently<br />
switched to Legacy II heads. Watch<br />
for Joe along with bassist Bryant<br />
Siono who will be playing an SB5000<br />
bass on the fall Backstreet Boys tour.
Your choice of a fi xed bridge, Tuneo-matic<br />
bridge, Wilkinson tremolo<br />
or Original Floyd Rose in chrome,<br />
black or gold.<br />
Ebony, Rosewood, Bird’s Eye &<br />
hard rock Maple fi ngerboards are<br />
available along with your choice<br />
of inlays: dot, block and diamond<br />
shapes available in white Mother of<br />
Pearl & Abalone.<br />
Various headstock shapes along with<br />
your choice of exotic woods. Sperzel<br />
locking tuners, graphite nut and<br />
the tilt-back headstock all contribute<br />
to pure tone and rock-solid tuning<br />
stability. No string tree needed for<br />
clean solid open notes!<br />
Your choice of 10”, 12”, 14” & 20”<br />
fi ngerboard radii along with your<br />
preference of 3 different Nickle-<br />
Silver and 2 Stainless Steel fretwire<br />
profi les.<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> Classic Alnico-V humbuckers<br />
offer incredible warmth and defi nition.<br />
Many optional models and colors to<br />
choose from.<br />
With <strong>Carvin</strong>’s custom shop you<br />
now have more choices than ever<br />
to create your own custom instrument.<br />
In the last couple of years<br />
we have added options like bird’s<br />
eye maple and rosewood fingerboards<br />
along with stainless steel<br />
frets in both standard and jumbo sizes. New deep stained finishes<br />
are available to compliment the beauty of our highly figured<br />
maple tops. To enhance the tone of our guitars more models of<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> pickups are available than ever before not to mention the<br />
acoustic bridge options that are offered for many of our instruments.<br />
However, more important than our growing list of options<br />
is our commitment to building high quality guitars.<br />
Our modern 82,000 square foot plant in San Diego is equipped<br />
with the finest guitar building machinery in the industry. The<br />
use of high quality tone woods and our constant improvement in<br />
manufacturing methods are an ongoing quest at <strong>Carvin</strong>. Several<br />
years ago we began to cycle all of our necks and fingerboards<br />
through a long conditioning process in our de-humidification<br />
chambers. What this does is remove any possible stress in the<br />
wood. Stress in the wood is what causes your neck to warp or<br />
twist, and it may not fully develop for months or years after<br />
an instrument is built. This painstaking extra step is one of the<br />
reasons why our guitars and basses are known for their longevity<br />
and consistent playability.<br />
If <strong>Carvin</strong> guitars were available in retail stores, you would pay up to<br />
three times more than our factory direct prices. By selling direct, <strong>Carvin</strong><br />
not only gives incredible value but also provides you with a direct<br />
connection to the guitar builder. This is something you do not get when<br />
purchasing retail. With the best build up times in the industry along with<br />
our risk free 10-day money back guarantee, there has never been a better<br />
time to order your <strong>Carvin</strong> Custom Shop instrument.<br />
5 Year Warranty<br />
All Custom Shop guitars & basses carry a 5 year<br />
limited warranty against manufacturing defects.<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> installs and registers the SNAGG microchip<br />
in every guitar and bass ($50 value). The hidden<br />
micro-chip carries its own registration number<br />
documenting your ownership. If your instrument is<br />
ever lost or stolen, once scanned, will identify the<br />
rightful owner. For more visit snagg.com.<br />
Acoustic FT6 fixed bridge.<br />
The FA series option is available in a fixed<br />
or tremolo version on the following models:<br />
Contour 66, TL60, DC127, DC200, DC400.<br />
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<strong>Carvin</strong>.com features an<br />
inventory list of guitars and<br />
basses ready to ship!<br />
Optional Acoustic-Electric System<br />
Now available on M-bridge and Floyd Rose<br />
Wilkinson acoustic tremolo<br />
3-Way humbucking pickup selector<br />
Master volume<br />
Active humbucking tone<br />
Pan control for blending between<br />
humbuckers and acoustic pickups<br />
Active acoustic tone<br />
Coil splitters for C22’s<br />
Phase switch for C22’s<br />
Dual outputs allow you<br />
to separate the electric<br />
& acoustic signals, or<br />
combine them into one jack<br />
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WOODS AND FINISHES<br />
O p t i o n a l b o d y w o o d s ( s e e p r i c e l i s t )<br />
Hard Rock Maple<br />
(N. East <strong>USA</strong>)<br />
We use premium<br />
Eastern hard rock maple<br />
for our necks because<br />
of its time proven<br />
strength and stability.<br />
As a body wood, hard<br />
rock maple being very<br />
heavy and dense delivers a<br />
bright sustaining tone.<br />
Optional Body Top woods (see price list)<br />
AAAA Flamed Curly Maple<br />
(North West <strong>USA</strong>)<br />
Flamed Maple produces<br />
singing highs with a<br />
tight low end. Sound’s<br />
wonderful over our standard<br />
Maple neck/Alder<br />
body or Mahogany.<br />
S t a n d a r d S o l i d C o l o r s N/C<br />
B Jet Black<br />
TR Cherry Red TP Purple TG Emerald Green TE Green Burst TB Sapphire Blue TL Blue Burst<br />
TY Vintage Yellow TS Cherry Burst TT Tobacco Burst<br />
FTT Tobacco Burst<br />
QTR Crimson Red<br />
QTT Tobacco Burst<br />
QTD Classic Burst<br />
FTU Sunset Burst<br />
QTG Emerald Green<br />
R Ferrari Red PB Pearl Blue<br />
O p t i o n a l T r a n s l u c e n t F i n i s h e s $ 5 0 $ 2 5 (shown on standard Alder)<br />
FTR Crimson Red FTP Purple FTG Emerald Green FTE Green Burst FTB Sapphire Blue FTL Blue Burst FTY Vintage Yellow<br />
FTD Classic Burst<br />
QTP Translucent Purple<br />
Alder (North<br />
West <strong>USA</strong>)<br />
Alder is the standard<br />
body wood for most<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> solid body guitars<br />
and basses. Alder<br />
is a classic tone wood<br />
– used in solid body<br />
electric guitars since<br />
the ‘50’s.<br />
AAAA Quilted Maple<br />
(North West <strong>USA</strong>)<br />
Quilted Maple produces<br />
similar tones to Flamed<br />
Curly Maple. The<br />
quilted figure can vary<br />
from large to smaller<br />
pockets.<br />
W Classic White WW White White<br />
QTU Sunset Burst<br />
TD Classic Burst<br />
O p t i o n a l F l a m e M a p l e F i n i s h e s $320 $160<br />
O p t i o n a l Q u i l t e d M a p l e F i n i s h e s $500 $250<br />
10 day money back guarantee<br />
on <strong>Carvin</strong> Custom shop instruments<br />
Genuine Mahogany<br />
(Honduras)<br />
Genuine Mahogany is<br />
a classic tone wood.<br />
Denser and heavier<br />
than Alder, but lighter<br />
than Maple. Mahogany<br />
along with our flamed<br />
or quilted maple tops,<br />
gives great sustain and<br />
warmth.<br />
Flamed Curly Koa<br />
(Hawaiian Islands)<br />
Besides its exotic<br />
Hawaiian Island appeal<br />
& rarity, a guitar built<br />
with a Flamed Curly<br />
Koa top will give added<br />
sweetness and pronounced<br />
midrange.<br />
AVERAGE BUILD-UP TIME FOR YOUR<br />
CUSTOM SHOP INSTRUMENT IS 5 TO 9 WEEKS!<br />
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Printed representations of paint & wood colors may vary slightly to the real instrument.<br />
FTH Honey Burst<br />
FSR Ruby Red Stain<br />
FSK Black Stain<br />
QTE Greenburst QTB Sapphire Blue QTL Blue Burst<br />
QTH Honey Burst<br />
QSR Ruby Red Stain<br />
Swamp Ash<br />
(Southern <strong>USA</strong>)<br />
Swamp Ash, which<br />
comes from Southern<br />
swamps, is light in<br />
color with rich grain<br />
patterns and delivers<br />
slightly less midrange<br />
with full low-end and<br />
nice singing highs.<br />
Figured Claro<br />
Walnut (California)<br />
A Claro walnut top will<br />
add a unique look and<br />
brighter tone in the<br />
upper register with a<br />
darker growling low<br />
end. The figure can<br />
have variations with<br />
shades of brown and<br />
black.<br />
TU Sunset Burst<br />
QSK Black Stain<br />
Black Walnut<br />
(Eastern <strong>USA</strong>)<br />
Black walnut has<br />
medium dark beautiful<br />
grain patterns, is<br />
slightly heavier than<br />
Mahogany, and has a<br />
warm, growling low<br />
end and a bright top<br />
end.<br />
THY Honey Burst<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> uses the finest<br />
premium 4A<br />
Curly Spalted maple<br />
available. This exotic<br />
wood comes from<br />
dying-standing trees,<br />
which gives this<br />
wood its unique oldworld<br />
look.<br />
FSA Antique Brown Stain<br />
QTY Vintage Yellow<br />
QSA Antique Brown Stain<br />
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Spalted Curly Maple<br />
(Western Canada)<br />
Metallic Solid Colors $50 $25<br />
CP Copper Head<br />
EB Electric Blue<br />
RG Radiation Green<br />
FTS Cherry Burst<br />
FSU Umber Stain<br />
See pg 7 for Deep Triple Step colors<br />
QTS Cherry Burst<br />
QSU Umber Stain<br />
Koa<br />
(Hawaiian Islands)<br />
Koa has warmth and<br />
sustain similar to<br />
Mahogany and also<br />
possesses the clear<br />
open tone of Alder.<br />
Koa looks wonderful<br />
whether you choose<br />
a tung oiled, satin or<br />
gloss finish.<br />
Cedar (Canada)<br />
for acoustics<br />
Cedar has a very warm<br />
tone. It has been used<br />
for hundreds of years<br />
on classical and flamenco<br />
guitars. It is<br />
the standard top on<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s CL450 nylon<br />
string guitar.<br />
BM Blue Mist<br />
CR Candy Red<br />
PG Platinum Gold<br />
FSS Umber Stain<br />
with Sunset Burst<br />
FTC Clear Finish<br />
QSS Umber Stain<br />
with Sunset Burst<br />
QTC Clear Finish
CUSTOM SHOP FEATURES AND OPTIONS<br />
With more choices of woods, finishes, and options than ever<br />
before you can order most <strong>Carvin</strong> models in over 50,000 different<br />
combinations and not have the same instrument built<br />
alike. What’s even better, <strong>Carvin</strong>’s custom shop is building<br />
each instrument to the exact detail and shipping it within 5<br />
weeks (on most orders).<br />
This is made possible by our efficient method of keeping<br />
all components such as necks, fingerboards, pickups and<br />
hardware in stock. For help in choosing the best options<br />
to build your dream machine, call and talk with one of our<br />
friendly and knowledgeable experts. They’ll be glad to help<br />
you build your dream machine. Or build your guitar online<br />
at <strong>Carvin</strong>.com<br />
OPTIONS — GUITARS AND BASSES<br />
(Certain options not available on some models)<br />
Exotic Woods and Finishes<br />
NOTE: You can add a translucent color to the gloss wood finishes below.<br />
(example NMAH + TT = Mahogany wood with translucent tobacco sunburst gloss finish)<br />
ASH Swamp Ash body ...................................................................................................$60<br />
MAH Maple neck & mahogany body ............................................................................$100<br />
NMAH Mahogany neck & mahogany body ....................................................................$200<br />
WAL Maple neck & walnut body ..................................................................................$100<br />
NWAL Walnut neck & walnut body ................................................................................$200<br />
KOA Maple neck & koa body ........................................................................................$240<br />
NKOA<br />
TC<br />
Koa neck & koa body ............................................................................................$480<br />
Maple neck & body (increases weight by 3 /4 lb.) ...................................................$100<br />
MT Maple top,10mm thick, book matched (Acoustics: MTA $80) .............................$160<br />
HT Mahogany top,10mm thick, book matched (Acoustics: HTA $100) ......................$200<br />
KT Koa top, 10mm thick, book matched (Acoustics: KTA $150) ...............................$300<br />
WT Walnut top, 10mm thick, book matched (Acoustics: WTA $100) ........................$200<br />
FW Figured walnut top,10mm, book matched (Acoustics: FWTA $160) ......................$320<br />
FK Flamed koa top,10mm thick, book matched (Acoustics: FKTA $300) .................$600<br />
SM Curly Spalted Maple top, 10mm, book matched (Acoustics: SMTA $300) ............$600<br />
CG Clear high gloss finish ............................................................................................. N/C<br />
CS Clear matte satin finish .......................................................................................... N/C<br />
TF Tung oil satin finish ................................................................................................ N/C<br />
BST Black bursted edge over optional wood or color....................................................$50<br />
CST Cherry bursted edge over optional wood or color ..................................................$50<br />
SST Sunset bursted edge over optional wood or color .................................................$50<br />
DTS Deep Triple step stain (only available with flame or quilted maple top).............$160<br />
Body and Neck Options<br />
L Lefthand model (certain options and Floyd tremolos not available) ............... N/C<br />
RB Fully rounded body edges ...........................................................................................$80<br />
5M 5-piece Laminated maple neck with two koa stripes .........................................$240<br />
5MW 5-piece Laminated maple neck with two walnut stripes ....................................$200<br />
5WM 5-piece Laminated walnut neck with two maple stripes ....................................$240<br />
5H 5-piece Laminated mahogany neck with two maple stripes ..............................$240<br />
5K 5-piece Laminated koa neck with two maple stripes ..........................................$360<br />
NS Optional 5-piece neck is covered by optional figured top .....................................$80<br />
TN Tung oil finish back of neck ..................................................................................$100<br />
CSN Clear Satin back of neck (natural wood finish) .....................................................$100<br />
PSN Painted Satin back of neck (matches body color) ................................................$100<br />
Headstock Options<br />
TH Traditional headstock with 3 + 3 tuners as on AE185, 2 + 2 on 4-string basses ..$40<br />
CTH CT6 headstock shape with 3 + 3 tuners as on CT6, 2 + 2 on 4-string basses ........$40<br />
PH Headstock to match body color ..............................................................................$40<br />
BPH Black painted headstock ........................................................................................$40<br />
KPH Koa headstock overlay ............................................................................................$40<br />
WPH Walnut headstock overlay ......................................................................................$40<br />
FWPH Figured Claro Walnut headstock overlay ...............................................................$50<br />
FKPH Flamed Koa headstock overlay ...............................................................................$60<br />
SMPH Spalted Maple Headstock Overlay ..........................................................................$60<br />
FPH AAAA Flamed maple headstock overlay ................................................................$50<br />
QPH AAAA Quilted maple headstock overlay.................................................................$50<br />
ABL Abalone <strong>Carvin</strong> headstock logo ..............................................................................$60<br />
GL Gold plated metal <strong>Carvin</strong> logo on Headstock (as on CT6 Carved Top) ...................$40<br />
ETR Engraved truss rod cover (personalized with your name) .....................................$20<br />
Optional<br />
Pickup Colors $10<br />
Black Pickups are Standard<br />
Cream coils & bezel (402)<br />
Cream coils & black bezel (403)<br />
Cream & black coils & black bezel (406) Cream & black coils & cream bezel (407) Black coils & cream bezel (408)<br />
STANDARD FEATURES FOR MOST CARVIN<br />
NECK-THROUGH-BODY GUITARS<br />
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Maple neck-through-construction (AC175, AC275, AE185 use mahogany neck-through)<br />
Smooth neck-to-body heel for effortless playability to the last fret<br />
Tone enhancing alder wood body sides (some models standard with mahogany)<br />
Premium grade Ebony fingerboard<br />
Precision medium-jumbo (.048 tall x .103 wide) hard alloy German fretwire by Jescar is<br />
super long lasting and polished for effortless string bending and precise intonation.<br />
Scale Length: All neck through guitars 25” (Holdsworth, Seven String & Bolt: 25 1/2”)<br />
D ual action truss rod<br />
Sperzel locking tuners<br />
Graphite nut with teflon helps keep guitar in tune.<br />
Strings: Elixir Nano Web .010 - .046 guage super long lasting strings<br />
Chrome hardware standard<br />
Standard Colors: Jet Black, Classic White, White White, Ferrari Red, Pearl Blue, Tung Oil Finish,<br />
Clear Gloss, Clear Satin<br />
Fingerboard Options<br />
RWF Rosewood fingerboard .......................................................................................... N/C<br />
MF Maple fingerboard with black dots (N/A with block inlays) ............................. N/C<br />
BMF Bird’s Eye maple fingerboard with black dots (N/A with block inlays) .............$60<br />
R10 10” fingerboard radius (N/A on H2, HF2, CL450, NS1 or 5 & 6 string basses) ........$80<br />
R14 14” fingerboard radius (N/A on CL450 or NS1) .....................................................$80<br />
Inlay Options<br />
NIN No inlays on top of fingerboard (side dots only) .................................................... N/C<br />
ABD Abalone dot inlays ..................................................................................................$40<br />
MP White Mother-of-pearl block inlays .....................................................................$100<br />
AB Abalone block inlays (as on DC400) .....................................................................$160<br />
DMP White Mother-of-pearl diamond inlays .................................................................$60<br />
DAB Abalone diamond inlays.........................................................................................$80<br />
MPS White Mother-of-pearl signature inlays ..............................................................$100<br />
ABS Abalone signature inlays ......................................................................................$160<br />
Fretwire Options<br />
6100 Jumbo fretwire .055 tall x .110 wide .....................................................................$30<br />
6130 Low profile fretwire .036 tall x .106 wide ..............................................................$30<br />
STF Stainless Steel frets, med-jumbo .048” tall x .103” wide ......................................$80<br />
STJF Stainless Steel frets, jumbo .055” tall x .110” wide ...............................................$80<br />
Hardware Options<br />
BC Black hardware .......................................................................................................$60<br />
G Gold plated hardware ..........................................................................................$100<br />
WK Wooden knobs (Rosewood) ...................................................................................$10<br />
PK Metal knobs with white Pearl inlays NEW! ........................................................$20<br />
SL Straplocks by Dunlop ..........................................................................................$20<br />
LN Lock nut for Floyd Rose tremolo (installed) ...........................................................$60<br />
SS String Saver Graphite Saddles (guitars with FT6 & FT7 fixed bridge only) ............$40<br />
Pickup and Electronic Options<br />
404 White coils with black bezel ...................................................................................$10<br />
405 White/black coils with black bezel .........................................................................$10<br />
S22J Metal covered neck pickup (matches guitar hardware color) ................................$20<br />
S22B Metal covered bridge pickup (matches guitar hardware color) .............................$20<br />
31 Add one dual/single coil mini switch ....................................................................$20<br />
32 Add two dual/single coil mini switches .................................................................$40<br />
36 Add phase mini switch (places pickups out of phase for thinner tone) .................$20<br />
AC Active Electronics as used on DC400 (not available on all models) ......................$120<br />
BASS OPTIONS<br />
FI Fretless fingerboard with white inlayed fret lines .................................................$80<br />
FID Fretless fingerboard with white inlayed fret lines & dot inlays ...........................$100<br />
HS Hipshot bass detuner installed ...........................................................................$80<br />
HB2 Replace J99A bridge pickup with HB series humbucker ........................................$60<br />
HB2N Replace J99A neck pickup with HB series humbucker (must also order HB2) .......$50<br />
SP2 2 Soapbar humbuckers ...........................................................................................$60<br />
STS Stainless Steel Round Wound strings (replaces nickel round-wounds) ....................$10<br />
FWS Flat-wound bass strings (replaces standard Nickel round-wounds) ......................$20<br />
409 Cream colored J99A or H50A pikcups .....................................................................$10<br />
Order Now &<br />
take 50% Off<br />
all options & finishes<br />
ETR optional engraved<br />
truss rod cover makes<br />
a great personalized<br />
addition to your custom<br />
guitar. Specify 1<br />
or 2 lines. Up to ten<br />
characters per line.<br />
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SH550<br />
Stop Tail Piece bridge<br />
List $3899<br />
$ 1749 $ 1599<br />
SH550B<br />
Bigsby Vibrato<br />
List $4099<br />
$ $ 1899 1749<br />
SH575<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
with GraphTech Synth Access<br />
List $4199<br />
$ $ 2049 1899<br />
SH575B<br />
Bigsby Vibrato<br />
with GraphTech Synth Access<br />
List $4399<br />
$ $ 2199 2049<br />
As low as<br />
$51 per month<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
with guitar purchase<br />
HC 16 $ 148 $ 74<br />
Hardshell Black Case<br />
SH550B OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Deep Red on Flame (QDR6)<br />
Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
Steve Oliver<br />
See the video at<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
Jonathan Butler<br />
See the video at<br />
SH575 SYNTH ACCESS<br />
The SH575 model has the exceptional tone of the SH550 with the<br />
addition of the acclaimed GraphTech Synth Access electronics,<br />
as featured in <strong>Carvin</strong>’s breakthrough NS1 guitar. This preamp<br />
provides realistic hollow-body acoustic tone. Simply connect a<br />
guitar synth and get orchestras, flutes and virtually any instrument<br />
at your fingertips.<br />
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True Semi Hollow<br />
Carved Arch Top.<br />
(unlike other manufacturers with<br />
a bent plywood veneer top)<br />
SH575 CARVED TOP FEATURES:<br />
Graphtech Hexaphonic Synth Access Pickup<br />
13-pin jack for Synth and 1/4” jack for Humbuckers<br />
Master volume, Tone and 3-way pickup selector<br />
Push pull tone offers single coil operation for each pickup or both pickups<br />
together humbucking<br />
Concentric controls for Synth Access. See details below.<br />
outputs: 1/4 inch electric &<br />
acoustic and 13-pin MIDI<br />
Synth jack, one 13-pin jack<br />
runs all access of the SH575<br />
including phantom power.<br />
Humbucker volume and tone with coil splitter push/pull pot<br />
stacked volumes for Hexaphonic Midi and piezo acoustic<br />
stacked mid cut/boost and mid sweep controls<br />
stacked treble and bass cut/boost controls<br />
switch scrolls through MIDI patches
Hershel Yatovitz<br />
Chris Isaak & Silvertone<br />
Steve Fister<br />
See the video at<br />
SH550 & SH575 Carved Top<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> introduces a true Carved Top Semi Hollow Custom Shop<br />
masterpiece. This guitar features a beautifully sculpted top of the<br />
finest Curly-Flamed Maple. Featuring a chambered Mahogany<br />
body with a beautifully sculpted solid Flamed Maple top that<br />
is carved both inside and out. Tone this sweet just isn’t possible<br />
from a semi-hollow guitar made with thin pieces of bent<br />
plywood or veneer. The back of the body and the neck are made<br />
of hand selected genuine Mahogany for added warmth. The harmonically<br />
rich covered humbuckers ooze with deep and defined<br />
tone and sustain. <strong>Carvin</strong>’s “Rapid Play” low action neck assures<br />
effortless playability throughout the entire fingerboard, while the<br />
sleek set-in neck heel and lower body cutout allow easy uninhibited<br />
access at the 22nd fret. Whether you are a semi-hollow<br />
aficionado or a rock enthusiast, an SH series guitar would be a fine<br />
addition to your collection.<br />
SH CARVED TOP FEATURES:<br />
Premium Mahogany set-in neck & body<br />
Highest quality 20mm thick Curly-Flamed<br />
Maple carved top with natural binding effect<br />
Matching figured Maple headstock overlay<br />
24k Gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock<br />
Sperzel locking tuners<br />
25” scale ebony fingerboard<br />
Abalone dot inlays<br />
22 medium jumbo frets<br />
S22 Classic Chrome humbuckers (optional Gold)<br />
Master volume and 3-way pickup selector<br />
Push pull tone offers single coil operation for each pickup or<br />
both pickups together humbucking<br />
Body size: 14.1” wide, 2.1” thick at edge, 2.6” thick at center<br />
Triple step, stained colors for extra depth<br />
Deep Honeyburst<br />
(QDH6)<br />
Deep Vintageburst<br />
(QDV6)<br />
Deep Sunsetburst<br />
(QDS6)<br />
Deep Red<br />
(QDR6)<br />
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SH Options:<br />
Premium quilted top (example QDB6) $360 $180<br />
Abalone block inlays (AB) . . . . . . . . . . . .$160 $80<br />
Back and edges painted black (BGB) . . . . $40 $20<br />
Black edges and black burst back (BBB) . $40 $20<br />
For other options see page 4 & 5<br />
Deep Tiger’s Eye<br />
(QDT6)<br />
Deep Antique Brown<br />
(QDA6)<br />
SH575 Synth Access OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Spalted Maple Top (SM)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
SH550 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Deep Vintageburst on Flame (FDV6)<br />
Signature Mother of Pearl Inlays (MPS)<br />
See the video at<br />
DEEP TRIPLE-STEP STAINED COLORS<br />
(SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL QUILTED TOPS)<br />
For standard Curly-Flame top replace Q with an F<br />
Deep Blue<br />
(QDB6)<br />
Deep Purple<br />
(QDP6)<br />
Deep Green<br />
(QDG6)<br />
Deep Black<br />
(QDK6)<br />
Deep Orangeburst<br />
(QDO6)<br />
Deep Natural Clear<br />
(QDC6)<br />
Dragon Burst<br />
(QDD6)<br />
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CT6M<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $3599<br />
$ $<br />
1499 1349<br />
CT6T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $3649<br />
$ 1529 $ 1379<br />
CT6C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $3799<br />
$ 1599 $ 1449<br />
As low as<br />
$44 per month<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
with guitar purchase<br />
HC11 $ 118 $59<br />
Hardshell ABS Case<br />
HC 12 $ 168 $ 84<br />
Hardshell Vintage<br />
Tweed Case<br />
CUSTOMER COMMENT<br />
When I opened the case I<br />
couldn’t believe my eyes.<br />
Awesome! Photos cannot<br />
do justice to the real thing.<br />
The sound is awesome<br />
– intonation perfect.<br />
Warner Matthew Boles Sr. CT.<br />
CT6M OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QDO6)<br />
Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF)<br />
Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />
Metal Covered Neck PU (S22J)<br />
Metal Covered Bridge PU (S22B)<br />
See the video at<br />
“<strong>Carvin</strong> has an attention to detail I<br />
just don’t find in other companies.<br />
I absolutely love this guitar.”<br />
-Joe Walsh<br />
Watch the new <strong>Carvin</strong> DVD and see Joe<br />
talk about his guitar and take a tour of<br />
the <strong>Carvin</strong> Factory.<br />
Get your copy at carvin.com/DVD<br />
CT6 CARVED TOP FEATURES:<br />
Premium Mahogany set-in neck & body<br />
Highest quality 20mm thick Curly-Flamed<br />
Maple carved top with natural binding effect<br />
Matching figured Maple headstock overlay<br />
24k Gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock<br />
Sperzel locking tuners<br />
25” scale ebony fingerboard<br />
Abalone dot inlays<br />
22 medium jumbo frets<br />
C22J and C22B classic humbuckers<br />
Master volume and 3-way pickup selector<br />
Push pull tone offers single coil operation<br />
for each pickup or both pickups together<br />
humbucking<br />
Triple step, stained colors for extra depth<br />
(standard with Curly-Flame Maple top)<br />
Options:<br />
Premium quilted top (example QDB6) $360 $180<br />
Abalone block inlays (AB) . . . . . . . . . . . .$160 $80<br />
Back and edges painted black (BGB) . . . . $40 $20<br />
Black edges and black burst back (BBB) . $40 $20<br />
For other options see page 4 & 5<br />
CT6 Carved Top<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> is proud to offer the “California carved top”. This exquisite<br />
guitar features a beautifully sculpted top of the finest<br />
Curly-Flamed Maple. The back of the body and the neck<br />
are made of hand selected genuine Mahogany for added<br />
warmth. Classic C22 humbuckers are custom wound with<br />
vintage plain enamel wire which helps bring out the harmonically<br />
rich tone and sustain of this fine instrument. <strong>Carvin</strong>’s “Rapid Play”<br />
low action neck assures effortless playability throughout the entire<br />
fingerboard, while the sleek set-in neck heel and lower body cutout<br />
allow easy uninhibited access at the 22nd fret. The California<br />
Carved Top is available in several different exclusive triple step stained<br />
colors, which dramatically bring out the rich highlights of our highly<br />
figured maple tops.<br />
DEEP TRIPLE-STEP<br />
STAINED COLORS<br />
(SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL QUILTED TOPS)<br />
For standard Curly-Flame top<br />
replace Q with an F<br />
Deep Sunsetburst<br />
(QDS6)<br />
Deep Tiger’s Eye<br />
(QDT6)<br />
Deep Red Deep Antique Brown<br />
(QDR6)<br />
(QDA6)<br />
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Deep Orangeburst<br />
(QDO6)<br />
Deep Blue<br />
(QDB6)<br />
Deep Purple<br />
(QDP6)<br />
Deep Honeyburst<br />
(QDH6)<br />
Deep Green<br />
(QDG6)<br />
Deep Black<br />
(QDK6)<br />
Deep Vintageburst<br />
(QDV6)<br />
Deep Natural Clear<br />
(QDC6)<br />
Dragon Burst<br />
(QDD6)
CT3M<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $2399<br />
$ 1169 $ 1019<br />
CT3T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $2449<br />
$ 1199 $ 1049<br />
CT3C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $2499<br />
$ 1269 $ 1119<br />
CT3M OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Tobacco Sunburst(TT)<br />
Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />
“<strong>Carvin</strong>’s entry delivers amply<br />
on the promise of its looks..it<br />
certainly rates our “1 Award.””<br />
-Douglas Baldwin, Guitar One Dec ‘04,<br />
Future Network <strong>USA</strong><br />
CT4C OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Jet Black (B)<br />
Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />
Locking Nut (LN)<br />
Abalone Logo (ABL)<br />
Cream & Black Coils/Cream<br />
Bezel (407)<br />
CT6C OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Deep Tiger’s Eye on Quilt (QDT6)<br />
Black Back and Body Edges (BGB)<br />
Locking Nut (LN)<br />
Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />
Stainless Steel Jumbo Fretwire (STJF)<br />
Cream Pickups (402)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
CT4M<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $2549<br />
$ $<br />
1219 1069<br />
CT4T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $2599<br />
$ $<br />
1249 1099<br />
CT4C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $2649<br />
$ $<br />
1319 1169<br />
CT4M OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Left Handed (L)<br />
Blue Burst (TL)<br />
Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />
Gold Hardware(G)<br />
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The CT6M compares favorably with custom-made<br />
guitars costing more than twice the price. While<br />
there are a lot of competitive models within<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s price range, few can go head to head with<br />
the CT6M’s craftsmanship, materials and tone.<br />
- Chris Gill<br />
Guitar World ‘05 Holiday Issue<br />
Future Network <strong>USA</strong><br />
Kenya B.<br />
Joss Stone<br />
See the video at<br />
“With its eye-popping quilted-maple top,<br />
abalone block inlays, gold-plated<br />
hardware, and impeccable<br />
finish, our test-sample<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> CT6M flaunts an<br />
irresistible abundance<br />
of aesthetic allure...<br />
Representative of the highest<br />
level of the luthier’s art, and offering<br />
great playability and great tones, the CT6M is proof positive<br />
that <strong>Carvin</strong> does indeed deserve a place alongside<br />
the world’s most respected guitar builders.”<br />
Guitar Player Dec ‘04<br />
CT3 Mahogany<br />
The CT3 has the same features as the CT6,<br />
except the carved body is made entirely of<br />
rich Mahogany. Solid and optional translucent<br />
colors are applied to the entire guitar.<br />
CT4 Maple Top<br />
The CT4 also has the same great features<br />
of the CT6. However, the Mahogany body<br />
is capped with standard Eastern Maple.<br />
Solid and optional translucent colors are<br />
applied to the top only. The back and<br />
sides are finished in natural gloss to show<br />
the beautiful Mahogany.<br />
Options:<br />
CT3 & CT4 - not available with Flame or Quilt tops<br />
All translucent colors listed on pg 4 are<br />
available.<br />
GT Gold Top (CT4 only) . . . . . . . .$120 $60<br />
For other options see page 4 & 5<br />
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As low as<br />
$44 per month<br />
CS6M<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $3599<br />
$ $<br />
1499 1349<br />
CS6S<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ stop tail<br />
List $3599<br />
$ $<br />
1499 1349<br />
CS6T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $3649<br />
$ 1529 $ 1379<br />
CS6C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $3799<br />
$ 1599 $ 1449<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
with guitar purchase<br />
HC 12 $ 168 $84<br />
Hardshell Vintage<br />
Tweed Case<br />
CS6M OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Deep Honeyburst on Flame (FDH6)<br />
Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF)<br />
Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />
Metal Covered Neck PU (S22J)<br />
Metal Covered Bridge PU (S22B)<br />
Cream Bezels (408)<br />
CS6 CALIFORNIA SINGLE:<br />
Premium Mahogany set-in neck & body<br />
Highest quality 20mm thick Curly-Flamed<br />
Maple carved top with natural binding effect<br />
Matching figured Maple headstock overlay<br />
24k Gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock<br />
Sperzel locking tuners<br />
25” scale ebony fingerboard<br />
Abalone dot inlays<br />
22 medium jumbo frets<br />
C22J and C22B classic humbuckers<br />
Master volume and 3-way pickup selector<br />
Push pull tone offers single coil operation<br />
for each pickup or both pickups together<br />
humbucking<br />
Triple step, stained colors for extra depth<br />
(standard with Curly-Flame Maple top)<br />
Options:<br />
Premium quilted top (example QDB6) . $360 $180<br />
Abalone block inlays (AB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160 $80<br />
Back and edges painted black (BGB) . . . . . $40 $20<br />
Black edges & black burst back (BBB) . . . . $40 $20<br />
Metal covered Neck pickup (S22J) . . . . . . . $40 $20<br />
Metal covered Bridge pickup (S22B) . . . . . $40 $20<br />
2 volume + 2 tone w/coil splitters (VT2) . . $60 $30<br />
For other options see page 4 & 5<br />
Joe Walsh<br />
CALIFORNIA SINGLE<br />
Where most set-in neck guitars have a cumbersome heel<br />
and don’t set into the body any further than the fingerboard,<br />
the CS guitar has an exclusive smooth “heel-less”<br />
design for improved access to all frets. The neck actually<br />
sets 5 inches into the body and extends underneath the<br />
neck pickup for amazing sustain. To top it off, the California<br />
Single is equipped with a pair of our tone enhancing Classic<br />
Humbuckers.<br />
DEEP TRIPLE-STEP<br />
STAINED COLORS<br />
(SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL QUILTED TOPS)<br />
For standard Curly-Flame top<br />
replace Q with an F<br />
Deep Sunsetburst<br />
(QDS6)<br />
Deep Red<br />
(QDR6)<br />
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Deep Tiger’s Eye<br />
(QDT6)<br />
Deep Antique Brown<br />
(QDA6)<br />
Deep Orange (QDO6)<br />
Deep Blue<br />
(QDB6)<br />
Deep Purple<br />
(QDP6)<br />
Deep Honeyburst<br />
(QDH6)<br />
Deep Green<br />
(QDG6)<br />
Deep Black<br />
(QDK6)<br />
Deep Vintageburst<br />
(QDV6)<br />
Deep Natural Clear<br />
(QDC6)<br />
Dragon Burst<br />
(QDD6)
CS3M<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $2399<br />
$ 1169 $ 1019<br />
CS3S<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ stop tail<br />
List $2399<br />
$ 1169 $ 1019<br />
CS3T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $2449<br />
$ $<br />
1199 1049<br />
CS3C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $2499<br />
$ $<br />
1269 1119<br />
CS6M OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Deep Green on Quilt (QDG6)<br />
Black Burst Edges (BST)<br />
Black Back and Sides (BGB)<br />
Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />
Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />
Metal Covered Neck PU (S22J)<br />
Metal Covered Bridge PU (S22B)<br />
CS3 MAHOGANY<br />
The CS3 has the same features as the<br />
CS6, except the carved body is made<br />
entirely of rich Mahogany. Solid<br />
and optional translucent colors are<br />
applied to the entire guitar.<br />
CS3S OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Tobacco Sunburst (TT)<br />
See the video at<br />
“...I honestly couldn’t think of anything I didn’t like about this guitar (CS6M).<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> has always been known for making high-quality guitars that are built<br />
to a customer’s specifi cations and they now offer even more choices of woods,<br />
fi nishes and custom options. By mixing and matching the many different<br />
options that <strong>Carvin</strong> now offers, you can have a guitar made in over 50,000<br />
combinations. Now that’s impressive. By selling direct, <strong>Carvin</strong> is able to offer<br />
incredible value for an amazing guitar...”<br />
Gary Guzman - Premier Guitar, June 2009<br />
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CS4M<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $2549<br />
$ 1219 $ 1069<br />
CS4S<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ stop tail<br />
List $2549<br />
$ 1219 $ 1069<br />
CS4T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $2599<br />
$ 1249 $ 1099<br />
CS4C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $2649<br />
$ 1319 $ 1169<br />
CS4 MAPLE TOP<br />
The CS4 has the same features<br />
as the CS6. The Mahogany body<br />
is capped with Eastern Maple.<br />
Solid and optional translucent<br />
colors are applied to the top<br />
only. The back and sides are<br />
finished in natural Mahogany.<br />
CS4M OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Jet Black (B)<br />
Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />
Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)<br />
Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)<br />
2 Volume and 2 Tone Knobs (VT2)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
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ST300<br />
FT6 fixed bridge<br />
List $1899<br />
$ 899 $ 749<br />
ST300M<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $2649<br />
$ $<br />
919 769<br />
ST300T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $2699<br />
$ $<br />
949 799<br />
ST300B<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
with Bigsby Vibrato<br />
List $2799<br />
$ 1019 $ 869<br />
ST300C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $2799<br />
$ 1019 $ 869<br />
As low as<br />
$36 per month<br />
ST300C OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Flame Koa Top (FK)<br />
Tung Oiled Finish (TF)<br />
Koa Body Sides (KOA)<br />
5 piece Maple/Koa Neck (5M)<br />
Matching Koa Headstock (FKPH)<br />
Pointed Headstock (PTH)<br />
White Large <strong>Carvin</strong> Headstock Logo (WLL)<br />
Locking Nut (LN)<br />
Mother of Pearl Signature Inlays (MPS)<br />
Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF)<br />
Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)<br />
Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
ST300M OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Jet Black (B)<br />
Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)<br />
Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
with guitar purchase<br />
HC11 $ 118 $59<br />
Hardshell ABS Case<br />
HC 12 $ 148 $ 84<br />
Hardshell Vintage<br />
Tweed Case<br />
ST300C OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Sapphire Blue on Flame (FTB)<br />
Matching Flame Headstock (FPH)<br />
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ST300T OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Classic White (W)<br />
Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB)<br />
ST300<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s new ST300 combines the classic styling of<br />
our early 90’s DC series with contemporary options<br />
and features such as a comfortable waist cut and<br />
forearm cut as found on the Contour 66. Its premium<br />
features include a neck-through design,<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s RapidPlay 24-fret ebony fingerboard,<br />
and Sperzel locking tuners. A pair of Classic Series<br />
C22 humbuckers with a 5-way pickup selector/coil<br />
splitter suits any style of playing. ST300’s ordered<br />
with figured wood tops feature a 5mm thick drop<br />
top. With hundreds of available options, you can<br />
build a ST300 exactly the way you want it.<br />
Alder body and maple neck-through-body<br />
Sperzel locking tuners<br />
25” scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays<br />
24 medium-jumbo frets<br />
C22B & C22J classic humbuckers<br />
Master volume & tone controls, 5-way pickup<br />
selector/coil splitter<br />
FT6 fixed bridge standard; M bridge, Bigsby<br />
vibrato, Floyd Rose tremolo, & Wilkinson tremolo<br />
available<br />
Chrome hardware standard<br />
ST300 OPTIONS:<br />
FA Acoustic bridge saddles .................. $200<br />
ACA Active Electronics (required for FA) .$120<br />
AC Active Electronics .............................$120<br />
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DC400<br />
FT6 fixed bridge<br />
List $2599<br />
$ 1199 $ 1049<br />
DC400M<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $2649<br />
$ $<br />
1219 1069<br />
DC400T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $2699<br />
$ $<br />
1249 1099<br />
DC400B<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
with Bigsby Vibrato<br />
List $2799<br />
$ 1319 $ 1169<br />
DC400C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $2799<br />
$ 1319 $ 1169<br />
As low as<br />
$36 per month<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
with guitar purchase<br />
HC11 $ 118 $59<br />
Hardshell ABS Case<br />
HC 12 $ 148 $ 84<br />
Hardshell Vintage<br />
Tweed Case<br />
DC400M OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Umber Stain on Quilt (QSU4)<br />
Matching Headstock Standard N/C<br />
Rounded Body Edges (RB)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
DC400T OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Deep Dragon Burst on Flame (FDD4)<br />
Matching Flame Headstock (FPH) N/C<br />
Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />
Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)<br />
DC400A<br />
FT6 fixed bridge<br />
List $2999<br />
$ 1399 $ 1249<br />
DC400MA<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $3049<br />
$ $<br />
1419 1269<br />
DC400TA<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $3099<br />
$ $<br />
1449 1299<br />
DC400BA<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
with Bigsby Vibrato<br />
List $3199<br />
$ $<br />
1519 1369<br />
DC400CA<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $3199<br />
$ $<br />
1519 1369<br />
DC400<br />
The DC400 Series with all of its<br />
extra attention to detail and premium<br />
standard features represents<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s finest neck through six<br />
string solid body. Create your own<br />
custom DC400 by choosing from a<br />
host of options such as a tung oiled<br />
neck, headstock style, fret wire,<br />
pickup color and even your own<br />
custom engraved truss rod cover.<br />
Maple neck through alder body<br />
AAAA flamed maple top<br />
AAAA flamed head stock overlay<br />
Abalone block inlays<br />
Flamed translucent colors (N/C)<br />
C22J & C22B humbuckers<br />
502G ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS:<br />
Pickup selector, 2 Dual/single<br />
coil switches and a Phase switch.<br />
Passive mode includes master<br />
volume & passive tone control.<br />
Active mode includes master volume,<br />
active cut/boost for bass &<br />
treble.<br />
24k Gold plated CARVIN logo on<br />
headstock<br />
DC400 OPTIONS:<br />
DC400 OPTIONS:<br />
RB Fully Rounded Body Edges............$60<br />
FA Acoustic bridge saddles .................. $200<br />
QTC4 Quilted top & headstock ........ $180<br />
FK4 Flame Koa top & headstock ..... $180<br />
For colors & options see page 4-5<br />
DC400W<br />
FT6 fixed bridge<br />
List $2999<br />
$ 1399 $ 1249<br />
DC400MW<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $3049<br />
$ $<br />
1419 1269<br />
DC400TW<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $3099<br />
$ $<br />
1449 1299<br />
DC400BW<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
with Bigsby Vibrato<br />
List $3199<br />
$ $<br />
1519 1369<br />
DC400CW<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $3199<br />
$ $<br />
1519 1369<br />
DC400TA OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Ruby Red Stain on Quilt (QSR4)<br />
Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH4) N/C<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
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DC400WT OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Clear High-Gloss Finish (CG)<br />
No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)<br />
Wooden Knobs (WK)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
DC400A ANNIVERSARY<br />
The Anniversary Model has all of<br />
the outstanding amenities of the<br />
DC400 but includes a five piece<br />
maple/walnut neck and three<br />
piece laminated body to further<br />
enhance its appeal.<br />
AAAA flamed maple top<br />
3 piece laminated body with fully<br />
rounded edges<br />
5 piece Maple & Walnut neck<br />
through alder body<br />
25” scale Ebony fingerboard with<br />
24 frets<br />
Smooth neck to body heel<br />
Abalone block inlays<br />
Any flamed Maple color or stain<br />
DC400A OPTIONS SAME AS<br />
DC400 with:<br />
FPH4 Flame Headstock. . . . . . . . . . . N/C<br />
NS Five piece neck is covered by<br />
figured top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80<br />
DC400W CLARO WALNUT<br />
The DC400W features an awesome<br />
figured Claro Walnut top and 5-piece<br />
neck. This combination of exotic<br />
woods produces a wonderful tone.<br />
AAAA Claro Walnut top<br />
3 piece Claro Walnut/AlderWalnut<br />
body with fully rounded edges<br />
5 piece maple/walnut laminated neck<br />
DC400W OPTIONS SAME AS<br />
DC400 PLUS:<br />
FPH4 Flame Headstock. . . . . . . . . . . N/C<br />
NS Five piece neck is covered by<br />
figured top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80<br />
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As low as<br />
$26 per month<br />
DC127<br />
FT6 fixed bridge<br />
List $1899<br />
$ 899 $ 749<br />
DC127M<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $1949<br />
$ 919 $ 769<br />
DC127T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $1999<br />
$ 949 $ 799<br />
DC127B<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
with Bigsby Vibrato<br />
List $2099<br />
$ 1019 $ 869<br />
DC127C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $2099<br />
$ 1019 $ 869<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
with guitar purchase<br />
HC11 $ 118 $59<br />
Hardshell ABS Case<br />
HC 12 $ 168 $ 84<br />
Hardshell Vintage<br />
Tweed Case<br />
DC127-12<br />
12-String<br />
List $2299<br />
$ 999 $ 849<br />
DC127 options shown:<br />
Mahogany Neck and Body (NMAH)<br />
No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)<br />
Rounded Body Edges (RB)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
DC135<br />
FT6 fixed bridge<br />
List $1899<br />
$ 899 $ 749<br />
DC135M<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $1949<br />
$ 919 $ 769<br />
DC135T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $1999<br />
$ 949 $ 799<br />
DC135B<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
with Bigsby Vibrato<br />
List $2099<br />
$ 1019 $ 869<br />
DC135C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $2099<br />
$ 1019 $ 869<br />
DC135M OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Umber Stain on Quilt (QSU)<br />
Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)<br />
Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF)<br />
Fully Rounded Body Edges (RB)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
DC127<br />
The DC127 is one of <strong>Carvin</strong>’s best<br />
selling solid body electrics because<br />
of features like neck through body<br />
construction, sperzel locking tuners,<br />
and the versitility of the C22 pickups<br />
with dual to single switching. Also<br />
available is the DC127M model with<br />
strings feeding through the body<br />
over a special Tune-o-matic bridge<br />
for increased sustain and definition.<br />
DC127 FEATURES:<br />
(See page 4 for neck through body<br />
features)<br />
Maple neck through alder body<br />
Smooth neck to body heel<br />
DC145<br />
FT6 fixed bridge<br />
List $1899<br />
$ 929 $ 779<br />
DC145M<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
w/ strings thru body<br />
List $1949<br />
$ 949 $ 799<br />
DC145T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $1999<br />
$ 979 $ 829<br />
DC145B<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
with Bigsby Vibrato<br />
List $2099<br />
$ 1049 $ 899<br />
DC145C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $2099<br />
$ 1049 $ 899<br />
DC145T OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Jet Black (B)<br />
Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />
Tung Oil Finish Back Of Neck (TN)<br />
Fully Rounded Body Edges (RB)<br />
Two Coil Splitting Switches (32)<br />
Phase Switch (36) Gold logo (GL)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
DC127-12<br />
12-STRING<br />
The DC127-12 twelve string model<br />
has the same features as the DC127 with<br />
the addition of DC400 active-passive<br />
electronics.<br />
DC135<br />
DC145<br />
The DC135 has tonal variations perfect<br />
for both rhythm and leadsbridge<br />
humbucker. The AP11 single coil pickups<br />
give you great humbucking tones<br />
when played together. The bridge<br />
C22B is ideal for leads. As an option<br />
you can replace the AP11’s with TBH<br />
twin blade humbuckers. The DC145<br />
is the same except the neck pickup is<br />
a C22 Humbucker and it’s equipped<br />
with a 5-way switch.<br />
C22J & C22B humbuckers<br />
Volume, tone & 3-way pickup selector<br />
Two dual-to-single coil switches<br />
DC127 OPTIONS:<br />
FA Acoustic bridge saddles see pg. 3 . . . . . . . . . $200<br />
ACA Active electronics ( required for FA) . . . . . . $120<br />
AC DC400 active/passive electronics . . . . . . . . . $120<br />
DC135 FEATURES<br />
(See page 5 for neck through body features)<br />
“This remarkable-sounding instrument is Maple neck through alder body<br />
Smooth neck to body heel<br />
deep and clear, with nice stringiness and<br />
Two AP11’s & one C22B bridge hum-<br />
spank. Notes sound round and harmonibuckercally detailed in humbucker mode, and the Master volume & tone<br />
single-coil selections are bright and punchy. Three on/off switches give 7 different<br />
The DC127T is one chunky and intense beast pickup combinations<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
DC127C options shown:<br />
IN<br />
in super-high-gain conditions, and even the DC135 OPTIONS:<br />
Umber Stain on Quilt (QSU)<br />
most heavily saturated chords retain defini-<br />
Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS) <strong>USA</strong><br />
TBH Twinblade Humbuckers-Black ................. $20<br />
Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)<br />
tion. A very versatile guitar that can easily TBH-6 Twinblade Humbuckers-Cream/Black....... $20<br />
Locking Nut (LN)<br />
cover rock, blues or country duties.”<br />
26 5-way lever replaces 3 on-off switches ......... $20<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
-Art Thompson, Joe Gore, & Cris Gill<br />
29 5-way lever sw & 3 AP11’s (angled bridge pu) $20<br />
Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF)<br />
31 Coil splitter for C22 .................................... $20<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
Feb 1995 Guitar Player<br />
Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5<br />
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C66<br />
FT6 fixed bridge<br />
List $2179<br />
$ $<br />
1029 879<br />
C66M<br />
Tune-0-Matic Bridge<br />
w/ strings fed thru body<br />
List $2279<br />
$ $<br />
1049 899<br />
C66T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $2279<br />
$ $<br />
1079 929<br />
C66B<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
with Bigsby Vibrato<br />
List $2379<br />
$ $<br />
1149 999<br />
C66C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $2379<br />
$ $<br />
1149 999<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
with guitar purchase<br />
HC11 $ 118 $59<br />
Hardshell ABS Case<br />
HC 12 $ 168 $ 84<br />
Hardshell Vintage<br />
Tweed Case<br />
BOLT+<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $1799<br />
$ 819 $ 669<br />
BOLT+C<br />
Floyd Rose tremolo<br />
List $1999<br />
$ 939 $ 789<br />
C66C OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Spalted Maple Top (SM4)<br />
Matching Spalted Maple Headstock (SMPH)<br />
Neck and Center Single Coil, Bridge Humbucker (HSS)<br />
White Pickup Coils (404)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
Bolt Plus OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Walnut Neck and Body (NWAL)<br />
Matching Walnut Headstock (WPH4) N/C<br />
Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF)<br />
Mother of Pearl Block Inlays (MP)<br />
Carved Top Headstock Shape (CTH)<br />
Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />
10” Fingerboard Radius (R10)<br />
Active Electronics (AC)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
BOLT-T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $1799<br />
$ 819 $ 669<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
BOLT-T OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Jet Black (B)<br />
Sperzel Locking Tuners (SP)<br />
Red Tortoise Pickguard (RP)<br />
C22 Bridge Humbucker (22B)<br />
CONTOUR 66<br />
The “Contour 66” has features and<br />
attention to detail that place it among<br />
the finest and most elite instruments<br />
made. The 5mm thick premium flamed<br />
maple drop top is set off at the edges<br />
of the body to highlight the figured<br />
maple binding effect. The sweeping<br />
body curves also add to the striking<br />
looks and effortless playability.<br />
Premium grade alder wood body<br />
AAAA flamed maple drop top and headstock<br />
Flamed maple body binding effect<br />
Precise fitting neck pocket for added sustain<br />
25 1/2” scale ebony fingerboard with dot inlays<br />
Tung oil satin finish on hard rock maple neck<br />
Tilt back headstock provides crisper open notes<br />
Sperzel Locking Tuners<br />
Two direct mount C22 humbucking pickups<br />
5-way pickup selector allows neck humbucking,<br />
neck single coi e single coils combined for humbucking,<br />
bridge single, bridge humbucking<br />
Master volume & tone<br />
Colors: Any Flamed Maple Translucent color<br />
(pg 4)<br />
C66 OPTIONS:<br />
QTC4 Quilted Top and Headstock upgrade ........ $180<br />
CAP Center AP11 single coil (cream CAP2)..........$60<br />
CTB Center Twin Blade humb. (CTB6 Cream/Black) .....$60<br />
HSS Neck & center single coil & bridge humbucker $60<br />
FA Acoustic Bridge saddles ............................. $200<br />
ACA Active electronics (required for FA) ................. $120<br />
AC DC200 active/passive electronics ............... $120<br />
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As low as<br />
$22 per month<br />
BOLT<br />
FT6 fixed bridge<br />
List $1699<br />
$ 769 $ 619<br />
I was blown away! The<br />
workmanship and playability<br />
were unmatched, the<br />
sound: incredible, AND it<br />
was built to my specs. This<br />
thing is a Tone Monster.<br />
The amazing thing to me<br />
is that I bought a supposed<br />
‘low-end model’ <strong>Carvin</strong><br />
Bolt-T that beat the pants<br />
off a ‘high-end’ Fender ® CUSTOMER COMMENT<br />
!<br />
– Lee Scott Howard<br />
BOLT OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Blue Mist (BM)<br />
Maple Fingerboard (MF)<br />
White Perloid Pickguard (WP)<br />
NEW!<br />
BOLT Custom Shop orders now feature<br />
deeper arm and body cuts<br />
THE BOLT<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s Bolt offers features and<br />
custom shop options unavailable<br />
from any other <strong>USA</strong> made guitar.<br />
The <strong>Carvin</strong> Bolt comes standard<br />
with improved features such as<br />
a tilt back headstock, two-way<br />
adjustable truss rod and a perfectly<br />
fit neck to body joint which aids<br />
in sustain and tuning stability.<br />
Premium grade alder wood body<br />
Precise fitting neck pocket for added sustain<br />
25 1/2” ebony fingerboard with dot inlays<br />
Tung oil finish on hard rock maple neck<br />
Tilt back headstock for crisp open notes<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> premium 14:1 ratio tuning keys<br />
Three AP11 single coils for a fat rich tone<br />
5-way pickup selector plus a mini switch<br />
allows all seven pickup combinations<br />
Master volume & tone<br />
White multi-layer pickguard<br />
Colors: black, white, red, white white, pearl<br />
blue, tung oil, clear gloss<br />
BOLT OPTIONS:<br />
PH Matching painted headstock. . . . . . . . $40<br />
TBH Twinblade Humbuckers (TBH-6 Cream/Black) $20<br />
22B C22B bridge humbucker w/ coil splitter $30<br />
WP White pearloid multi-layer pickguard $30<br />
BP Black pearloid multi-layer pickguard $30<br />
RP Red tortoise multi-layer pickguard . . $30<br />
SP Sperzel locking tuners . . . . . . . . . . . . $60<br />
For colors and other options see pgs 4 & 5<br />
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HF2<br />
FATBOY<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
List $2549<br />
$ 1229 $ 1079<br />
HF2S<br />
FATBOY<br />
Synth Access<br />
List $3199<br />
$ 1529 $ 1379<br />
HC11 $ 118 $59<br />
Hardshell ABS Case<br />
HC12 case N/A for HF2<br />
Allan Holdsworth<br />
See Allan talk about his guitar and take the<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> Factory Tour. carvin.com/dvd<br />
“My Fatboy semi-hollow<br />
electric features unique<br />
twin beam floating suspension<br />
that allows the<br />
top and back to resonate<br />
freely. A very sonorous<br />
and focused tone is the<br />
result. ”<br />
Allan Holdsworth<br />
$ 150<br />
INSTANT REBATE<br />
LIMITED TIME OFFER<br />
H2<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
List $2199<br />
$ $<br />
1079 929<br />
H2T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $2299<br />
$ $<br />
1129 979<br />
HF2 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Figured Walnut Top 1/8” Thick (FWTA)<br />
Figured Claro Walnut Headstock Overlay (FWPH)<br />
Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />
Add Two Dual/Single Coil Mini Switches (32)<br />
Add Phase Mini Switch (36)<br />
Gold Plated Metal <strong>Carvin</strong> logo on Headstock (GL)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
H2T OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Spalted Maple (SMTA)<br />
Spalted Maple Headstock (SMPH)<br />
Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB)<br />
Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />
Abalone Logo (ABL)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
DC727<br />
FT7 fixed bridge<br />
List $2049<br />
$ 949 $ 799<br />
DC727C<br />
Licensed Floyd Rose<br />
List $2199<br />
$ 1019 $ 869<br />
Shane Gibson<br />
KORN<br />
DC727C OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Blue Burst on Quilt (QTE)<br />
Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)<br />
Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF)<br />
Mother of Pearl Block Inlays (MP)<br />
Rounded Body Edges (RB)<br />
HOLDSWORTH<br />
Allan Holdsworth worked closely with<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> in developing the H2 & H2T<br />
1 3/4” thin semi-hollow models. The<br />
latest generation HF2 Fatboy model<br />
has a 2 3/8” thick body with special<br />
twin beam suspension allowing the<br />
top and back to resonate freely. The<br />
highly resonant tone of this unique<br />
guitar is incredible. All models are<br />
equipped with Allan Holdsworth<br />
designed H22 Humbuckers.<br />
H2 & H2T HOLDSWORTH FEATURES:<br />
Set-in alder wood neck<br />
1 3/4” thick alder semi-hollow body<br />
HF2 FATBOY FEATURES:<br />
Set-in maple wood neck<br />
2 3/8” thick alder semi-hollow body<br />
White birch top and back<br />
Fully rounded body edges<br />
Thicker Holdsworth profiled neck<br />
25.5” scale ebony fingerboard w/ 20” radius<br />
24 jumbo frets .055 tall x .110 wide<br />
Action guaranteed to be 1/16”<br />
Sperzel locking tuning keys<br />
Holdsworth design H22 humbuckers<br />
OPTIONS:<br />
FTCA AAAA Flamed maple top . . . . . . . $160<br />
QTCA AAAA Quilted maple top. . . . . . . $250<br />
34 Push-pull tone coil splitter . . . . . . . . $20<br />
32 Two coil splitting switches . . . . . . . . . $40<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
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DC747<br />
FT7 fixed bridge<br />
List $2099<br />
$ 979 $ 829<br />
DC747C<br />
Licensed Floyd Rose<br />
List $2299<br />
$ 1049 $ 899<br />
As low as<br />
$36 per month<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
with guitar purchase<br />
HC11 $ 118 $59<br />
Hardshell ABS Case<br />
HC 12 $ 168 $ 84<br />
Hardshell Vintage<br />
Tweed Case<br />
DC747 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
White White (WW)<br />
Matching Headstock (PH)<br />
Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF)<br />
Rounded Body Edges (RB)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
DC727<br />
DC747<br />
These 7-string models feature a comfortable<br />
25 1/2” scale neck which<br />
makes the shift from 6-string suprisingly<br />
easy. Neck through body construction,<br />
ebony fingerboard and a<br />
hard rock maple neck all contribute<br />
to the strength and great sustain.<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> C26 humbuckers are custom<br />
wound to give a full fat tone. The<br />
DC747 adds a center position AP13<br />
single coil pickup for aditional tone<br />
variations.<br />
DC727 & DC747 FEATURES:<br />
(See page 5 for neck through body features)<br />
Maple neck through alder body for<br />
Smooth neck to body heel<br />
Standard Body Sculpting<br />
25 1/2” scale ebony fingerboard<br />
Sperzel locking tuners<br />
Neck: 1.9” wide at nut, 2.6” wide 24th fret<br />
Both feature two C26 humbuckers and<br />
DC747 adds one AP13 single coil pickup<br />
DC727: volume, tone, 3-way pickup selector<br />
& 2 dual-to-single coil switches<br />
DC747: volume, tone, 5-way P.U. selector<br />
1. Neck C26 humbucking<br />
2. Neck C26 single coil + center AP13<br />
3. Center AP13<br />
4. Bridge C26 single coil + center AP13<br />
5. Bridge C26 Humbucking<br />
DC727 OPTIONS:<br />
AC DC400 active/passive electronics ................ $120<br />
RB Rounded Body Edges ................................... $80<br />
DC747 OPTIONS<br />
32 Two Coil Splitting Switches for Humbuckers $40<br />
RB Rounded Body Edges ................................... $80<br />
For colors & options see page 4 & 5
SH65<br />
Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric<br />
Strings Fed thru Body<br />
w/ Synth Acces<br />
List $2599<br />
$ 1249 $ 1099<br />
SH65B<br />
Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric<br />
Bigsby Vibrato<br />
w/ Synth Acces<br />
List $2799<br />
$ 1369 $ 1219<br />
$ 150<br />
INSTANT REBATE<br />
LIMITED TIME OFFER<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
NEW!<br />
SEMI-HOLLOW<br />
ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC<br />
W/SYNTH ACCESS<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
with guitar purchase<br />
HC11 $ 118 $59<br />
Hardshell ABS Case<br />
HC 12 $ 168 $ 84<br />
Hardshell Vintage<br />
Tweed Case<br />
SH65 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QDOA)<br />
Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />
Body Binding (BB)<br />
SH60<br />
Semi-Hollow Electric<br />
Strings Fed thru Body<br />
List $1999<br />
$ 949 $ 799<br />
SH60B<br />
Semi-Hollow Electric<br />
Bigsby Vibrato<br />
List $2199<br />
$ 1069 $ 919<br />
SH60B OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Honeyburst (THY)<br />
Abalone Diamond Inlays (DAB)<br />
Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)<br />
Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)<br />
Abalone Logo (ABL)<br />
TL60<br />
FT6 fixed bridge<br />
List $1799<br />
$ 869 $ 719<br />
TL60 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Tobacco Sunburst on Quilt (QTT)<br />
Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)<br />
Carved Top Headstock (CTH)<br />
Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />
Body Binding (BB)<br />
C22 Humbuckers w/ coil splitter (127)<br />
SH60<br />
SH65<br />
The SH60 & SH65 provide guitarists<br />
yet another flavor of single cut<br />
design. Although similar in looks to<br />
the TL60, the body is chambered for<br />
true semi-hollow resonance. Both<br />
models feature dual humbuckers<br />
and a tune-o-matic bridge. The SH65<br />
adds the Graph Tech system for<br />
true acoustic tone and amazing synth<br />
tracking . This is the same system as<br />
featured on the acclaimed SH575.<br />
FEATURES:<br />
(See page 5 for neck through body<br />
features)<br />
5mm Eastern Maple Top<br />
Maple neck through alder body<br />
Smooth neck to body heel<br />
24 medium jumbo frets<br />
Inline Headstock<br />
Two C22 Humbuckers<br />
Master volume and 3-way pickup selector<br />
Push pull tone offers single coil or humbucking<br />
SH65: See SH575 pg 6 for Synth Access<br />
control features<br />
SH60/SH65 OPTIONS:<br />
NMAH Mahogany neck and body. . . . . . . . $200<br />
FTCA AAAA Flamed maple top . . . . . . . . . . $160<br />
QTCA AAAA Quilted maple top. . . . . . . . . . $250<br />
KTA Premium Koa top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . $150<br />
FKTA Flamed koa top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . $250<br />
FWTA Figured Walnut top 1/8“ thic k. . . . $160<br />
BB Multi-layer tortoise body binding . . . $160<br />
BBE Natural body binding effect . . . . . . . $100<br />
For colors & options see page 4 & 5<br />
800.854.2235 carvin.com<br />
As low as<br />
$25 per month<br />
TL60T<br />
Wilkinson tremolo<br />
List $1969<br />
$ $<br />
919 769<br />
TL60B<br />
Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />
with Bigsby Vibrato<br />
List $1949<br />
$ $<br />
989 839<br />
CUSTOMER COMMENT<br />
I was stoked when I<br />
opened the case and saw<br />
this beautiful work of art.<br />
The guitar sounds and<br />
plays great. TL60T<br />
– Raymond Ginnetti, VA<br />
TL60T OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Umber Stain on Quilt (QSU)<br />
Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)<br />
Tung Oiled Neck (TN)<br />
Black Gloss Back and Sides (BGB)<br />
Body Binding (BB)<br />
C22 Humbuckers w/ coil splitter (127)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
TL60<br />
The TL60 single cutaway solid body<br />
offers neck-through-body construction,<br />
comfortable body sculpturing,<br />
tilt-back headstock and Sperzel locking<br />
tuners. AP11 single coil pickups<br />
have a gutsy warm tone. Choose<br />
from several other pickup or electronic<br />
options including the Acoustic<br />
bridge saddles for realistic acoustic<br />
performance.<br />
TL60 FEATURES:<br />
(See page 5 for neck through body<br />
features)<br />
Maple neck through solid alder body<br />
Smooth neck to body heel<br />
24 medium jumbo frets<br />
Two AP11 single coil pickups for classic tone<br />
Master volume & tone, 3-way lever switch<br />
& series-parallel mini switch<br />
TL60 OPTIONS:<br />
FA Acoustic Bridge Saddles ....................... $200<br />
ACA Active electronics (required for FA) ....... $120<br />
AC DC400 active/passive electronics ........... $120<br />
33 C22B bridge pickup & 3-way coil taps ... $40<br />
127 C22 humbuckers with coil splitter ........ $60<br />
129 3 AP11 pickups w/5-way lever ............. $60<br />
135 DC135 pickups & controls w/5-way lever $60<br />
TBH Twinblade Humbuckers-Black ........... $20<br />
TBH-6 Twinblade Humbuckers (Cream/Black) $20<br />
BB Multi-layer tortoise body binding .....$160<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5<br />
The <strong>Carvin</strong> TL60T received five out of five scores<br />
in practically every category in Guitar Player’s<br />
Shootout of 32 guitars. The TL60T also won the<br />
“Most Versatile Of Genre” award among guitars<br />
costing as much as $3,700.<br />
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$ 150<br />
INSTANT REBATE<br />
LIMITED TIME OFFER<br />
SH275<br />
Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric<br />
Strings Feed through Body<br />
w/Synth Acces<br />
List $2799<br />
$ $<br />
1349 1199<br />
SH275B<br />
Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric<br />
Bigsby Vibrato<br />
w/Synth Acces<br />
List $2999<br />
$ $<br />
1469 1319<br />
SEMI-HOLLOW<br />
ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC<br />
W/SYNTH ACCESS<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
SH250/SH275<br />
Smooth heel set-in neck<br />
David Hines<br />
Steel Pulse<br />
SH275 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Spalted Maple Top (SMTA)<br />
Honeyburst (THY)<br />
Matching Spalted Maple Headstock (SMPH)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)<br />
Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)<br />
Gold Logo (GL)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
SH275 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
White White (WW)<br />
Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)<br />
Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)<br />
AE185-12<br />
(NOT PICTURED)<br />
12-string Semi-Hollow<br />
Acoustic/Electric<br />
List $2499<br />
$ 1219 $ 1069<br />
SH275<br />
The SH275 is based on our very popular<br />
semi-hollow AE185 guitar. This<br />
model features a set-in Mahogany 22<br />
fret neck and a Tune-O-Matic bridge.<br />
The SH250 is a straight forward passive<br />
electric guitar, while the SH275<br />
adds the Graph Tech Synth Access<br />
/Piezo Acoustic system as featured on<br />
the SH575. This allows you play any<br />
combination of electric/acoustic and<br />
synth tones all at once or separately.<br />
SH275 FEATURES:<br />
5 mm Eastern Maple Top<br />
Set-in Mahogany neck & body<br />
22 Medium Jumbo Frets<br />
Carved Top 3+3 headstock<br />
Sperzel locking tuners<br />
Pickups: C22J, C22B<br />
Master volume and 3-way pickup selector<br />
Push pull tone offers single coil or humbucking<br />
SH275: See SH575 pg 6 for Synth Access controls<br />
Guitar weight: 6 3 /4 lbs. Body Thickness: 1 7 /8”<br />
Strings: 1046E Elixir NanoWeb strings<br />
SH275 OPTIONS:<br />
FTCA AAAA Flamed maple top . . . . . . . . . . . $160<br />
QTCA AAAA Quilted maple top. . . . . . . . . . . $250<br />
KTA Premium Koa top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . $150<br />
FKTA Flamed koa top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . . $250<br />
FWTA Figured Walnut top 1/8“ thick . . . . . $160<br />
BB Multi-layer tortoise body binding . . . . $160<br />
BBE Natural body binding effect . . . . . . . . $100<br />
For colors & options see page 4 & 5<br />
As low as<br />
$32 per month<br />
AE185 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Spalted Maple Top (SMTA)<br />
Matching Spalted Maple Headstock (SMPH)<br />
Sunsetburst (TU)<br />
Carved Top Headstock (CTH)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
Body Binding (BB)<br />
Coil Splitters and Phase Switches (38)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
SH275/SH65<br />
13-pin Synth Access/Acoustic/Electric connectors<br />
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AE185<br />
Semi-Hollow<br />
Acoustic/Electric<br />
List $2399<br />
$ 1149 $ 999<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
with guitar purchase<br />
HC11 $ 108 $54<br />
Hardshell ABS Case<br />
HC 12 $ 168 $ 84<br />
Hardshell Vintage<br />
Tweed Case<br />
AE185 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Deep Orange Burst on Flame (FD0A)<br />
Matching Flame Headstock (FPH)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
Body Binding (BB)<br />
Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)<br />
Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)<br />
Coil Splitters and Phase Switches (38)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
AE185<br />
This very popular 24 fret neck-through<br />
instrument allows you to jump from<br />
your favorite lead to an acoustic<br />
sound instantly. The semi-hollow<br />
AE185’s sweet acoustic tone compliments<br />
both the electric & acoustic<br />
realms of this versatile guitar. Each<br />
pickup system features it’s own tone<br />
control and output jack. Send your<br />
acoustic and electric signals to individual<br />
amps or out one cable. The blend control<br />
pans between each signal for custom<br />
hybrid tones.<br />
AE185 FEATURES:<br />
(See page 5 for neck through body features)<br />
3mm AAA Engleman Spruce top<br />
Mahogany neck-through-body<br />
24 Medium Jumbo Frets<br />
Traditional 3+3 headstock<br />
Sperzel locking tuners<br />
Pickups: C22J, C22B & LR Baggs ribbon acoustic<br />
Active electronics: Master volume. 3-way selector<br />
& active tone control for the electric pickups.<br />
Separate active tone control for the F60 acoustic<br />
pickup. Pan control to blend between electric &<br />
acoustic pickups. Dual output jacks allow you to<br />
separate the electric and acoustic signals, or combine<br />
them into one jack.<br />
Guitar weight: 6 1 /4 lbs. Body Thickness: 1 3 /4”<br />
Strings: 1046E Elixir NanoWeb strings<br />
AE185 OPTIONS:<br />
CE Cedar top 1/8” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20<br />
FTCA AAAA Flamed maple top . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160<br />
QTCA AAAA Quilted maple top. . . . . . . . . . . . . $250<br />
KTA Premium Koa top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . . . $150<br />
FKTA Flamed koa top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . . . . $250<br />
FWTA Figured Walnut top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . $160<br />
IN Inline headstock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30<br />
BB Multi-layer tortoise body binding . . . . . . $160<br />
BBE Natural body binding effect . . . . . . . . $100<br />
38 2 coil taps and 1 phase switch . . . . . . . . . . . $60<br />
For colors & options see page 4 & 5
As low as<br />
$42 per month<br />
NS1<br />
Thin-Line Acoustic<br />
List $2799<br />
$ $ 1399 1249<br />
Steve Oliver<br />
Check out Steve’s demo<br />
at <strong>Carvin</strong>.com/ns1<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> worked with top<br />
Billboard guitarist,<br />
Steve Oliver for 2 years<br />
to develop the NS1.<br />
The NS1 Nylon guitar features <strong>Carvin</strong>’s extraordinary workmanship and playability. <strong>Carvin</strong><br />
worked very closely with Graphtech when developing the pickup system for the NS1. The<br />
real magic comes when you plug the NS1 into a guitar synth using a 13 pin cable. This<br />
provides both synth and acoustic sounds, as well as phantom power using the one 13-pin<br />
cable. The NS1 offers the newest cutting edge technology to bring an awesome sounding<br />
acoustic piezo system together with the fastest MIDI access tracking available.<br />
NS1 FEATURES:<br />
4A Flame Maple top with wood body binding effect<br />
Mahogany neck thru body (smooth neck heel)<br />
Chambered Mahogany body<br />
Ebony Fingerboard with semi-fl at 20” radius<br />
25.5 inch scale with 21 Medium-Jumbo Frets<br />
Pickup: Graphtech Hexaphonic<br />
Gold Plated Hardware & <strong>Carvin</strong> logo<br />
Neck width at nut: 1 7/8” Body thickness: 2”<br />
Body width: 14” Guitar weight: 6 1/2 Lbs.<br />
OPTIONS:<br />
WK Optional Wooden Knobs . . . . . $10<br />
QTC4 AAAA Quilted maple top. . . . .$180<br />
FK4 Flame Koa top . . . . . . . . . . . . .$180<br />
FWTA Figured Walnut top . . . . . . . .$160<br />
Inlay options not available for NS1<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5<br />
Felipe Staiti<br />
Enanitos Verdes<br />
CL450<br />
Cedar Top (standard)<br />
NS1 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Umber Stain with Sunsetburst on Flame (FSS4)<br />
Gold Hardware ( G)<br />
List $2379<br />
CL450<br />
The CL450 is a traditional nylon<br />
string classical guitar with improved<br />
tone and playability over standard<br />
full body classicals. The Cedar top<br />
is uniquely fan braced for optimal<br />
classic tone both plugged and<br />
unplugged. The natural tone of the<br />
CL450 will please even the most critical<br />
classical guitarist.<br />
CL450 FEATURES:<br />
same as NS1 except<br />
AAA Cedar top with fan bracing<br />
Mahogany set-in-neck (smooth neck heel)<br />
Mahogany body sides and back (braced)<br />
Multi-Layer Tortoise Body Binding<br />
Pickup: Fishman® Acoustic Matrix<br />
Active electronics Fishman® Prefix Pro:<br />
Master volume, 4 band EQ, notch filter,<br />
phase switch and battery status LED.<br />
Body thickness: 2 1/2” Body width: 14”<br />
Guitar weight: 4 3/4 Lb.<br />
OPTIONS:<br />
FTCA AAAA Flamed maple top . . $160<br />
QTCA AAAAQuilted maple top . . $250<br />
FKTA Flamed koa top. . . . . . . . . . $250<br />
FWTA Figured Walnut top . . . . . $160<br />
Inlay options not available for CL450<br />
For colors & options see page 4 & 5<br />
HC15 $ 148 $74<br />
Hardshell Black Case<br />
AC275/CC275<br />
outputs: 1/4 inch acoustic<br />
and 13-pin MIDI compatible<br />
with synth controllers such<br />
as Roland ® & Axon ®<br />
NS1 NYLON SYNTH ACCESS<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
with guitar purchase<br />
Pre-amp electronics<br />
stacked volumes for Hexaphonic Midi and piezo<br />
stacked mid cut/boost and mid sweep controls<br />
stacked treble and bass cut/boost controls<br />
switch scrolls through MIDI patches<br />
800.854.2235 carvin.com<br />
$ 1249 $ 1099<br />
$ 150<br />
INSTANT REBATE<br />
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CC275<br />
Semi-Hollow<br />
Craig Chaquico<br />
Signature Acoustic<br />
List $2499<br />
$ 1249 $ 1099<br />
CC275-12<br />
12-string Semi-Hollow<br />
Craig Chaquico<br />
Signature Acoustic<br />
List $2699<br />
$ 1319 $ 1169<br />
CC275 Craig Chaquico Signature Model<br />
Flame Koa Top (FK4)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
CC275<br />
The CC275 semi-hollow acoustic has the advantage<br />
over full sized acoustics with superior natural<br />
acoustic tone when plugged-in, without feedback<br />
or a boomy bottom end. The CC275 Craig Chaquico<br />
signature model is upgraded with the Eagle<br />
inlays, flame maple top and body binding.<br />
CC275 FEATURES:<br />
AAAA Flame Maple top<br />
Mahogany neck-through-body construction<br />
25”scale Ebony Fingerboard<br />
Multi-layer body binding<br />
24 Meduim-Jumbo Frets Eagle Mother of Pearl Inlays<br />
Traditional 3+3 headstock<br />
Sperzel locking tuners<br />
Pickup: LR Baggs ribbon acoustic<br />
Active electronics: Master volume. Separate bass and<br />
treble boost/cut controls<br />
Strings: Elixir NanoWeb light gauge bronze<br />
Neck width at nut: 1 11/16”<br />
Body thickness: 1 7/8” Body width: 14”<br />
CC275 OPTIONS:<br />
QTC4 AAAA Quilted maple top................... $180<br />
FK4 Flamed koa top 1/8“ thick .................. $180<br />
FWTA Figured Walnut top 1/8“ thick ......... $160<br />
ABCC Optional Abalone Eagle Inlays .............$80<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5<br />
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“A fine hand crafted acoustic guitar”<br />
Cobalts are available for<br />
immediate shipment<br />
C980T<br />
• Jumbo cutaway body<br />
• AA solid Spruce top<br />
• Rosewood back & sides<br />
• Satin finish neck<br />
• High gloss body<br />
• Abalone body & sound<br />
hole trim<br />
• Abalone diamond inlays<br />
• Fishman Matrix pickup<br />
• Fishman Prefix Plus-T<br />
• Built-in tuner<br />
• Gold plated Grover tuners<br />
list $1739<br />
$ $849 699<br />
C980TMW<br />
same as C980 except<br />
•Maple back and sides<br />
• Gloss Black Finish<br />
see Mark Wills photo below<br />
list $1739<br />
$849<br />
$ 699<br />
Platinum selling & ACM award<br />
winner Mark Wills with his<br />
Gloss Black C980MW<br />
See Mark on the <strong>Carvin</strong> DVD<br />
carvin.com/DVD<br />
Built-In<br />
Tuner!<br />
Colorful Abalone<br />
surrounds the body<br />
edges and sound hole<br />
Built-In<br />
Tuner!<br />
C980T12<br />
• 12 string model<br />
list $1839<br />
$919<br />
$ 769<br />
Custom Shop options not available on Cobalt Series<br />
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<strong>Carvin</strong> is proud to offer the Cobalt Series of acoustic guitars.<br />
These fine acoustics are carefully hand-crafted overseas to<br />
our strict and exact specifications. Premium selected woods<br />
and the Cobalt’s special X-bracing yields a sweet acoustic<br />
tone with superb depth and brilliance. The Rapid Play<br />
low-action neck provides unmatched comfort and playability.<br />
The single cut-away models feature the Fishman ®<br />
Matrix pickup and Prefix Plus preamp for awesome<br />
flexibility–plugged or unplugged. Many will be hard<br />
pressed to find another acoustic that plays, sounds and<br />
offers the same high-end quality and features at an equivalent<br />
price.<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> Cobalt Series Acoustics Feature:<br />
• AA grade premium selected woods<br />
• Dreadnought body models (20” long x 15.5” wide)<br />
• Jumbo body models (20” long x 16.25” wide)<br />
• Special X-bracing for clear tone & resonance<br />
• Solid Mahogany neck with smooth Satin finish<br />
• Dovetail neck joint for superior sustain<br />
• Bound Rosewood headstock with inlayed <strong>Carvin</strong> logo<br />
• Bound 25.4” scale Rosewood fingerboard<br />
• Rapid Play low action neck w/ adjustable truss rod<br />
• 20 medium .078” wide x .043” tall acoustic frets<br />
• Ebony bridge pins with Abalone inlays<br />
• Upper and Lower body strap buttons<br />
• Grover chrome tuners<br />
• Precise <strong>Carvin</strong> set-up & intonation<br />
50% OFF CASE<br />
with guitar purchase<br />
LIMITED TIME OFFER<br />
5 Year Warranty<br />
All <strong>Carvin</strong> Cobalt guitars carry a 5 year limited<br />
warranty against manufacturing defects.<br />
HC22<br />
Jumbo<br />
Hardshell case<br />
$138<br />
$69<br />
F i s h m a n<br />
Prefix Plus-T<br />
pickup and<br />
preamp for<br />
superb electric<br />
tone. Now<br />
with built-in<br />
guitar tuner<br />
MICROCHIP<br />
see pg 27<br />
$ 150<br />
INSTANT REBATE<br />
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Left hand<br />
model<br />
Available<br />
Premium Mahogany<br />
body & neck.<br />
Cutaway body for easy<br />
access beyond the 17th<br />
fret (C750, C850 , C780<br />
& C980 )<br />
The Rapid Play<br />
neck provides low<br />
action easy playing.<br />
C250<br />
• Dreadnought body<br />
• AA solid Spruce top<br />
• Mahogany back & sides<br />
• Satin finish neck<br />
• High gloss body<br />
OPTIONS<br />
• C250LH left hand with<br />
satin body and neck<br />
list $899<br />
$469<br />
$ 319<br />
Built-In<br />
Tuner!<br />
C250S<br />
• Dreadnought body<br />
• AA solid Cedar top<br />
• Mahogany back & sides<br />
• Satin finish neck<br />
• Satin finish body<br />
list $899<br />
$469<br />
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C350<br />
• Dreadnought body<br />
• Solid Mahogany top<br />
• Mahogany body<br />
• Satin finish neck<br />
• High Gloss body<br />
list $939<br />
$489<br />
$ 319 $339<br />
C750T<br />
• Dreadnought body<br />
with Cutaway<br />
• AA solid Spruce top<br />
• Mahogany back & sides<br />
• Satin finish neck<br />
• High gloss body<br />
• Fishman Matrix pickup<br />
• Fishman Prefix Plus<br />
• Built-in tuner<br />
OPTIONS<br />
• C750TS Satin finish<br />
list $1319<br />
$649<br />
$ 499<br />
As low as<br />
$15 per month<br />
Built-In<br />
Tuner!<br />
Left hand<br />
model<br />
Available<br />
GB80<br />
Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag<br />
$ 48<br />
HC21<br />
Dreadnought<br />
Hardshell case<br />
$138<br />
$69<br />
C850 T<br />
• Dreadnought body<br />
with Cutaway<br />
• AA solid Spruce top<br />
• Rosewood back & sides<br />
• Satin finish neck<br />
• High gloss body<br />
• Abalone sound hole<br />
purfling<br />
• Fishman Matrix pickup<br />
• Fishman Prefix Plus<br />
• Built-in tuner<br />
OPTIONS<br />
• C850TLH left hand model<br />
list $1499<br />
$749<br />
$ 599<br />
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<strong>Carvin</strong>’s basses are significantly enhanced with<br />
the addition of our stacked bass/treble and mid<br />
range level/sweep controls. The tonal improvement<br />
and versatility with the new electronic circuitry<br />
is quite dramatic. In a recent review, Bass Guitar<br />
Magazine said “(the sweepable mid range control) in<br />
itself is almost worth the cost of the bass”. Our modern<br />
82,000 square foot plant in San Diego is equipped<br />
with the finest instrument building machinery in<br />
the industry. The use of high quality woods and our<br />
constant improvement in manufacturing methods<br />
are an ongoing quest at <strong>Carvin</strong>. If <strong>Carvin</strong> basses were<br />
available in retail stores, you would pay up to three<br />
times more than our factory direct prices. By selling<br />
direct, <strong>Carvin</strong> not only gives incredible value but also<br />
provides you with a direct connection to the builder.<br />
With the best build up times in the industry along<br />
with our risk free 10-day money back guarantee,<br />
there has never been a better time to order your<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> Custom Shop bass.<br />
The P-Series package includes:<br />
Piezo bridge saddles for acoustic tone<br />
Each string has its own amplifier & trim pot<br />
18V active circuitry for unlimited headroom<br />
Blend control, blend between piezo and<br />
magnetic pickups<br />
The tops of our ebony fingerboards<br />
are precision surfaced<br />
with a diamond surface grinder.<br />
This exclusive process insures a<br />
uniform thickness tolerance of<br />
less than .001” from one end<br />
of the fingerboard to the other.<br />
Whether you choose a fretless or<br />
fretted model, we guarantee that<br />
all <strong>Carvin</strong> basses will have string<br />
action exceeding anything you’ve<br />
ever played.<br />
MICROCHIP<br />
see pg 3<br />
P-SERIES CONTROL FEATURES<br />
Individual Piezo pickups in each saddle lets you<br />
articulate the dynamics of each string (each string<br />
has its own rear volume trim pot).<br />
Master volume control–pull up for passive electronics<br />
(useful when batteries are low or not installed).<br />
Active treble<br />
cut and boost.<br />
Active bass cut<br />
and boost.<br />
Active mid cut<br />
and boost.<br />
Mid Frequency<br />
Sweep 200-1000 Hz<br />
Blend between<br />
neck and bridge<br />
pickups.<br />
Blend between<br />
Piezo & magnetic<br />
pickups<br />
LB series piezo<br />
equipped basses<br />
may now be ordered<br />
with your choice of<br />
standard sculpted or<br />
optional rounded body<br />
edges and two standard<br />
J99A or optional<br />
humbucking pickups.<br />
STANDARD FEATURES FOR CARVIN NECK-THROUGH BODY BASSES<br />
Eastern Hard Rock Maple neck-through-construction for increased sustain<br />
Smooth neck-to-body heel for effortless playability to the last fret<br />
Tone enhancing alder wood body sides<br />
Premium grade Ebony fingerboard<br />
24 super long lasting polished hard alloy medium-jumbo frets (.048 tall x .103 wide)<br />
Scale Length: 34” (35 1 / 4” scale on XB models)<br />
Reinforced neck with dual action truss rod<br />
Premium <strong>Carvin</strong> bass tuners with extra fine tuning 20:1 gear ratio<br />
Graphite nut with teflon helps keep bass in tune<br />
Two <strong>Carvin</strong> premuim pickups<br />
18v active/passive electronics with stacked pots and sweepable mid range for<br />
outstanding tonal versatility<br />
Hipshot bridge with strings fed through the body for exceptional punch<br />
Strings: <strong>Carvin</strong> Med-Light Nickel round wounds (optional Stainless or flat wound)<br />
Chrome hardware standard<br />
Colors: Jet Black, Classic White, White White, Ferrari Red, Pearl Blue, Tung Oil Finish, Clear Gloss,<br />
Clear Satin<br />
For more info on bass features see www.carvin.com/features/basses<br />
NECK-THROUGH-BODY<br />
The superior strength of neck-through-body construction increases resonance and<br />
sustain for a sweeter tone. Also, the smooth neck heel design gives you effortless playability<br />
to the last fret. The bass pictured has the following options: koa body sides (KOA),<br />
rounded body edges (RB), 5 piece maple/koa neck (5M) and tung oiled finish (TF)<br />
HIPSHOT A-STYLE BRIDGE<br />
Hipshot A-style bridge for incredible deep bass punch and defintiion. This bridge gives<br />
individual side to side string spacing which allows you to custom tailor the playability of<br />
your bass. The dual design allows you the freedom to either top load your strings or feed<br />
them though the body for improved sustain.<br />
Master trim pot for<br />
magnetic pickups<br />
Master trim pot<br />
for piezo pickups<br />
Individual trim pots for each string<br />
Whether you play 4, 5 or 6 string bass, never before<br />
have you been able to get such dynamic tone and<br />
versatility. And with the two pan controls, you can<br />
achieve any combination of pickup blending. The<br />
tonal possibilities are endless!<br />
P-SERIES PREAMP<br />
The P-Series features an 18 volt module (dual 9 volt batteries) for unlimited headroom and super<br />
clean response to satisfy the most aggressive slappers. <strong>Carvin</strong> engineering has optimized the tone<br />
of each string with its own customized amplifier and adjustable volume trim pot. This enables you<br />
to adjust the volume of each string to accommodate your favorite strings or playing style.<br />
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B SERIES<br />
B40<br />
4 string bass with<br />
passive electronics<br />
List $1699<br />
$ 79 9 $ 649<br />
As low as<br />
$21 per month<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
HC8 $ 138 $ 69<br />
Hardshell Black Case<br />
B40 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Classic Burst (TD)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
NEW! NEW!<br />
Contoured Heel<br />
B40 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Tobacco Burst (TT)<br />
Maple Fingerboard (MF)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
Active Electronics (AC)<br />
SB Headstock (SBH)<br />
B40 & B50<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s entirely new B40 & B50 bolt<br />
on neck basses are loaded with features<br />
only found on boutique instruments.<br />
New easy-playing neck profiles allow<br />
you to play for hours with complete<br />
comfort. J99A Alnico V pickups and the<br />
new <strong>Carvin</strong> lock down saddle bridge<br />
gives these basses a very solid and<br />
punchy tone. Features such as the tilt<br />
back headstock and graphite nut for<br />
tuning stability along with <strong>Carvin</strong>’s<br />
methodical high quality construction<br />
standards make the B40 and B50 bolt<br />
on neck basses incredible values.<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
B50<br />
5 string bass with<br />
passive electronics<br />
List $1899<br />
$ 869 $ 719<br />
B50 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Swamp Ash Body (ASH)<br />
Active Electronics (AC)<br />
Bridge Humbucker (HB2)<br />
NEW NECK PROFILES AND DIMENSIONS<br />
NEW CARVIN BRIDGE WITH LOCKING SADDLES<br />
NEW J99A ALNICO V SINGLE COIL PICKUPS<br />
NEW OPTIONAL 18v ACTIVE ELECTRONICS<br />
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B40 & B50 FEATURES:<br />
Premium grade alder wood body<br />
12.7”w x 20”L x 1.72” thick<br />
Hardrock maple bolt on neck with contoured heel<br />
B40 neck width: 1.53” at nut, 2.5” at heel<br />
B50 neck width: 1.75” at nut, 3.0” at heel<br />
Reinforced neck with dual action truss rod<br />
Tung oil satin finish on neck<br />
Graphite nut with teflon helps keep it in tune<br />
Tilt back headstock eliminates the string tree<br />
34” scale premium ebony fingerboard<br />
22 precision medium jumbo frets<br />
Action guaranteed to be 3/32”<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> premium 20:1 ratio tuning keys<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> bridge with lock down saddles for solid tone<br />
J99A single coil pickups with Alnico V magnets<br />
Passive electronics; 2 vol. & 1 tone<br />
Chrome hardware<br />
OPTIONS:<br />
F Add F after model for Fretless ...................... N/C<br />
PH Painted matching headstock ....................$40<br />
SBH SB style headstock ...................................$40<br />
AC Passive/Active electronics ....................... $120<br />
H5A Alnico Stacked Humbuckers (black) ...........$20<br />
409 Cream pickups (J99A or H50A only) .............$10<br />
HB2 Bridge Humbucker ...................................$60<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5<br />
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SB Series Basses<br />
NEW NECK DIMENSIONS AND PROFILE<br />
NEW CARVIN BRIDGE WITH LOCKING SADDLES<br />
NEW J99A ALNICO V SINGLE COIL PICKUPS<br />
NEW OPTIONAL ACTIVE ELECTRONICS<br />
SB Series<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s SB Series basses feature entirely new bolt on necks. The SB4000 is based<br />
on a traditional jazz style neck. The rounded neck heel allows comfortable playability<br />
to the last fret and its retro-style body features front and rear contours for<br />
hours of comfortable playing. If you really want to jazz it up, order one with a 5mm<br />
figured wood drop top along with your choice of many custom shop options.<br />
NEW J99A Pickups<br />
The SB series basses come equipped with a pair of J99A single coil pickups which<br />
feature Alnico V magnets. These pickups deliver a rich bell-tone with full bottomend,<br />
clear upper range and the right amount of mid-range growl.<br />
NEW Optional Active Electronics (standard on SB5000)<br />
18 volt active electronics<br />
Separate Volume controls for each pickup<br />
Tone Control with Active-Passive push-pull switch<br />
Stacked bass/treble cut-boost controls<br />
Side mounted input jack<br />
PICKGUARD OPTIONS:<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
Black (BG) Red Tortoise (RP) White Perloid (WP) No Pickguard (NP)<br />
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NEW!<br />
SB4000 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Blue Mist (BM)<br />
Matching Headstock (PH)<br />
Hipshot Detuner (HS)<br />
Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF)<br />
Mother of Pearl Block Inlays (MP)<br />
Active Electronics (AC)<br />
Cream Pickups (409)<br />
Knobs with Pearl Inlays (PK)<br />
Gold Headstock Logo (GL)<br />
SB5000 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Classic White (W)<br />
Matching Painted Headstock (PH)<br />
Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF)<br />
Ivory Tusq Graphite Nut (IVN)<br />
Red Tortoise Pickguard (RP)<br />
Metal Handguard (HG)<br />
HUGH McDONALD<br />
BON JOVI
SB4000<br />
4 string 20 fret bass<br />
passive electronics<br />
List $2099<br />
$ 949 $ 799<br />
As low as<br />
$24 per month<br />
FEATURES:<br />
Premium grade alder wood body<br />
Hardrock maple bolt on neck<br />
Precise fitting neck/body pocket<br />
1.53” wide nut, 2.5” wide heel, .83” thick 1st fret<br />
Reinforced neck with dual action truss rod<br />
Tung oil satin finish on neck<br />
Graphite nut with teflon helps keep it in tune<br />
Tilt back headstock for crisp open notes<br />
34” scale premium ebony fingerboard<br />
20 precision medium jumbo frets<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> premium 20:1 ratio tuning keys<br />
Bridge with Lock-down saddles for solid tone<br />
Two J99A Alnico single coil pickups<br />
Passive electronics; 2 vol. & 1 tone<br />
White multi-layer pickguard<br />
Body Dimensions: 13.5”w x 21”L x 1.7” thick<br />
OPTIONS:<br />
F Add F after model for Fretless ..................N/C<br />
PH Painted matching headstock .................... $40<br />
IVN Ivory Tusq Graphite Nut ............................ $10<br />
BG Black multi-layer pickguard ...................... $10<br />
WP White pearloid multi-layer pickguard ........ $30<br />
RP Red tortoise multi-layer pickguard ............ $30<br />
NP No pickguard .............................................N/C<br />
HG Metal hand guard covering neck pickup .... $30<br />
PK Metal knobs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays ... $20<br />
AC Active electronics (standard on SB5000) ...$120<br />
H5A H50A Stacked Humbuckers ....................... $20<br />
409 Cream Pickups .......................................... $10<br />
HB2 Bridge Humbucker (coil split not avail) ...... $60<br />
MVB Master Vol & Blend replaces separate Vol .. $30<br />
MBS Stacked Mid Sweep to replace<br />
push/pull passive tone control ......................... $30<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5<br />
SB5000<br />
5 string 22 fret bass<br />
active/passive electronics<br />
List $2299<br />
$ 1049 $ 899<br />
$ 150<br />
INSTANT REBATE<br />
LIMITED TIME OFFER<br />
Sekou Bunch<br />
“My new SB4000 is the baddest bass<br />
I’ve ever played. The neck is amazing<br />
and has the fattest sound – you will<br />
never get lost in the band. This IS the<br />
New ELECTRIC BASS!” – Sekou Bunch<br />
See the video at carvin.com/sb4000<br />
or at<br />
SB4000 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Swamp Ash Body (ASH)<br />
Maple Fingerboard (MF)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
White Pearloid Pickguard (WP)<br />
Metal Knobs with Mother of Pearl<br />
Inlays (PK)<br />
Active Electronics (AC)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
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50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
HC8W $ 138 $ 69<br />
Hardshell Black Case<br />
AARON SAMSON<br />
ODIN / DRIVER / GENE LOVES JEZEBEL<br />
SB5000 OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Black Stain on Flame (FSK)<br />
Matching Flame Headstock (FPH)<br />
Signature Abalone Inlays (ABS)<br />
Red Tortoise Pickguard (RP)<br />
Abalone Logo (ABL)<br />
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CLARO WALNUT SERIES<br />
The Claro Walnut series basses come standard with our five piece<br />
maple/walnut neck-through construction. A three piece layered<br />
body utilizing the finest selections of walnut for the back, alder wood<br />
for the center layer, and our most highly figured California Claro<br />
Walnut for the top really gives these basses a stunning appearance.<br />
To further compliment the overall design, the body edges are fully<br />
radiused. The Claro Walnut series represents <strong>Carvin</strong>’s commitment to<br />
the design and craftsmanship of high-end basses. For general specifications<br />
refer to the LB70, LB75 & LB76.<br />
ANNIVERSARY SERIES<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s top of the line anniversary series was launched a year before<br />
the Claro walnut series. The difference between these two elite models<br />
is the anniversary comes standard with our finest AAAA flamed<br />
curly maple top. A center layer of walnut is laminated between the<br />
premium alder back. The look as well as the performance of this bass<br />
is simply stunning.<br />
STANDARD FEATURES:<br />
(see page 22 for neck thru body features)<br />
34” scale five piece maple & walnut laminated through-neck...........No charge<br />
Claro walnut: 3 piece Claro walnut/alder/walnut laminated body ......No charge<br />
Anniversary: 3 piece flamed maple/walnut/alder laminated body ......No charge<br />
Fully rounded body edges ..............................................................No charge<br />
Two J99A Single Coil Pickups ........................................................No charge<br />
18v Active/Passive Electronics ........................................................No charge<br />
Clear Gloss Finish ..........................................................................No charge<br />
Gold plated metal CARVIN logo on headstock ..................................No charge<br />
(for tung oil satin finish specify TF, for clear matte satin finish specify CS)<br />
OPTIONS:<br />
Fretless basses add F after model number ........................... N/C<br />
AB Abalone block inlays ...................................................... $160<br />
QTC4 Upgrade to Quilted maple top...................................... $180<br />
FK4 Upgrade to Flame Koa top........................................ $180<br />
FPH4 Add Flame maple headstock ...........................................N/C<br />
QPH4 Add Quilted maple headstock ........................................N/C<br />
HB2 Bridge humbucker .......................................................... $60<br />
HB2N Neck humbucker (must also order HB2) ........................ $60<br />
31 Coil Spliter switch ............................................................... $20<br />
SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups.......................................... $60<br />
NS Five piece neck is covered by figured top ........................... $80<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5<br />
LB70W<br />
4 string Walnut Series<br />
active/passive electronics<br />
List $3499<br />
$ 1449 $ 1299<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
LB75W<br />
5 string Walnut Series<br />
active/passive electronics<br />
List $3649<br />
$ 1539 $ 1389<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
As low as<br />
$42 per month<br />
For flamed maple Anniversary model, change the “W” to “A” (LB70A)<br />
For 35 1 / 4” scale P Series basses, change the “L” to “X” (XB75WP) add $70<br />
LB76W<br />
Rear of LB76W<br />
LB76W<br />
6 string Walnut Series<br />
active/passive electronics<br />
List $3899<br />
$ 1619 $ 1469<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
LB75AP OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Flame Maple (FTC4)<br />
Matching Flame Headstock (FPH4)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />
Bridge Humbucker (HB2)<br />
Coil Splitting Switch (31)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
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all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
HC8 $ 138 $ 69<br />
Hardshell Black Case<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
$ 150<br />
INSTANT REBATE<br />
LIMITED TIME OFFER<br />
LB75WP OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Clear Satin Finish (CS)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />
Bridge Humbucker (HB2)<br />
Coil Splitting Switch (31)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)
ICON SERIES<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
As low as<br />
$42 per month<br />
IC6<br />
6 string<br />
Flame Maple top<br />
List $2999<br />
$ 1419 $ 1269<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
$ 150<br />
INSTANT REBATE<br />
LIMITED TIME OFFER<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
HC8 $ 138 $ 69<br />
Hardshell Black Case<br />
IC6P<br />
Clear Gloss on Quilt (QTC4 )<br />
Black Burst Edges (BST)<br />
Matching Quilt Headstock N/C<br />
Figured Top Covers Neck on Body (NS)<br />
No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
IC5<br />
Clear on Flame Top (FTC4)<br />
Clear Satin Finish (CS)<br />
Matching Flame Headstock N/C<br />
5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck (5MW)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
Gold Hardware (G)<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> is proud to offer the ICON series. This ergonomic design gives the ultimate in<br />
comfort, playability and feel. New features include <strong>Carvin</strong> SP Soap Bar Pickups, new<br />
active passive 18v electronics with sweepable midrange and the A-style Hipshot bridge<br />
for solid enhanced bottom end. The ICON bass is the product of 60 years in design<br />
excellence.<br />
IC5<br />
5 string<br />
Flame Maple top<br />
List $2799<br />
$ 1339 $ 1189<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
IC5W<br />
Figured Walnut Top N/C<br />
Clear High Gloss Finish (CG)<br />
Matching Headstock N/C<br />
5-piece Maple Walnut neck (5MW)<br />
Mother of Pearl Block Inlays (MP)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
IC4<br />
4 string<br />
Flame Maple top<br />
List $2599<br />
$ 1249 $ 1099<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
ICON SERIES SPECIAL FEATURES:<br />
(see page 22 for other bass neck thru body features)<br />
Maple neck thru alder body<br />
Choice of 5mm thick Flame Maple or Figured Walnut top<br />
over a thin layer of black wood laminate separating the<br />
top and Alder back. For Walnut top add W after model # (n/c)<br />
Matching figured headstock<br />
24k Gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock<br />
Special contoured body edges for maximum comfort<br />
34” Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets<br />
Hipshot A-style bridge<br />
Two SP2 soap bar humbucking pickups<br />
18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS (for excellent head room)<br />
Volume control has push-pull active/passive selection<br />
Pickup blend control<br />
Stacked concentric bass and high frequency controls<br />
Stacked concentric mid freq. level & sweep (200 - 1000 Hz)<br />
P-Series models include a blend control for the Piezo bridge<br />
IC4 neck dim: 1.60” wide at nut, 2.42” at 24th fret<br />
IC5 neck dim: 1.75” wide at nut, 2.75” at 24th fret<br />
IC6 neck dim: 2.02” wide at nut, 3.20” at 24th fret<br />
OPTIONS:<br />
Fretless basses add F after model number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/C<br />
QTC4 Quilted Maple Top and matching headstock . . . . . . . . $180<br />
FK4 Flame Koa top and matching headstock . . . . . . . . . . . . $180<br />
H5AS Stacked H50A Humbuckers in Soapbar pickup covers . . . . $20<br />
5W Asymmetrical 5-string neck, 1/4” wider @ heel . . . . . . . . $60<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5<br />
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Amlak Tafari<br />
IC4<br />
Umber Stain on Quilt (QSU4)<br />
Matching Quilt Headstock N/C<br />
5-Piece Maple-Walnut Neck (5MW)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
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LB/XB SERIES<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
LB70<br />
4 string bass with<br />
active/passive electronics<br />
List $2099<br />
$ 949 $ 799<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
Bass Player Magazine<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
HC8 $ 138 $ 69<br />
Hardshell Black Case<br />
LB70 options shown:<br />
Jet Black (B)<br />
Fully Rounded Body Edges (RB)<br />
Humbucking Bridge Pickup (HB2)<br />
Coil Split Switch (31)<br />
LB75<br />
5 string, 34” scale<br />
24 fret, active/passive<br />
List $2199<br />
$ 1039 $ 889<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
As low as<br />
$30 per month<br />
$ 150<br />
INSTANT REBATE<br />
LIMITED TIME OFFER<br />
LB75PF OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Walnut Body Sides (WAL)<br />
Tung Oil Finish (TF)<br />
Matching Walnut Headstock (WPH)<br />
Rounded Body Edges (RB)<br />
2 Soap Bar Humbuckers (SP2)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
LB76<br />
6 string 34” scale<br />
24 fret, active/passive<br />
List $2399<br />
$ 1119 $ 969<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
LB76P OPTIONS SHOWN<br />
Koa Body Sides (KOA)<br />
5-piece Maple/Koa Neck(5M)<br />
Birds Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF)<br />
Rounded Body Edges (RB)<br />
Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups (SP2)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
LB SERIES<br />
Whether you choose the 4, 5 or 6 string models,<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s new active/passive electronics provide<br />
a huge selection of percussive bass sounds.<br />
Choose from our wide selection of woods, finishes<br />
and options to create your own custom bass.<br />
(see page 22 for neck thru body features)<br />
Maple neck through alder body<br />
34” Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets<br />
Straight body sides with sculpted edges<br />
Hipshot A-style bridge for great tone & punch<br />
Two J99A single coil pickups<br />
18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS<br />
Volume has push/pull active/passive selection<br />
Pickup blend control<br />
Stacked bass and high frequency controls<br />
Stacked mid freq. level & sweep (200-1000 Hz)<br />
P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge<br />
OPTIONS:<br />
Fretless basses add F after model number ............ N/C<br />
5W Asymmetrical neck, 1/4” wider @ heel ............. $60<br />
RB Fully rounded body edges ..............................$80<br />
SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups ........................... $60<br />
HB2 Bridge humbucker ........................................... $60<br />
HB2N Neck humbucker (must also order HB2)........... $60<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5<br />
28 800.854.2235 carvin.com<br />
XB75<br />
5 string, 35 1 /4” scale<br />
22 fret, active/passive<br />
includes HB2 & RB options<br />
List $2349<br />
$ 1109 $ 959<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
XB76<br />
35 1 / 4” scale, 22 frets<br />
active/passive<br />
includes HB2 & RB options<br />
List $2549<br />
$ 1189 $ 1039<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
XB75P (INCLUDES HB2 AND RB):<br />
Tobacco Sunburst (TT)<br />
Swamp Ash Body Sides (ASH)<br />
Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF)<br />
No Inlays on fingerboard (NIN)<br />
Coil Split Switch (31)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
XB SERIES<br />
The 35.25” scale five and six string basses cover<br />
everything from the low-end growl of the B<br />
string to the percussive tones expected of a long<br />
scale bass . Whether you choose the standard<br />
active/passive electronics or the P-series electronics<br />
you can expect a great sounding bass<br />
with exceptional playability.<br />
(see page 22 for neck thru body features)<br />
Maple neck thru alder body<br />
35.25” Scale ebony fingerboard with 22 frets<br />
Fully Rounded Body Edges<br />
Hipshot A-style bridge for great tone & punch<br />
Pickups: J99A neck and HB2 bridge humbucker<br />
18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS<br />
Volume has push/pull active/passive selection<br />
Pickup blend control<br />
Stacked bass and high frequency controls<br />
Stacked mid freq. level & sweep (200-1000 Hz)<br />
P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge<br />
OPTIONS:<br />
Fretless basses add F after model number ............N/C<br />
SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups .......................... $60<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
BB SERIES<br />
BB75<br />
5 string bass with<br />
active/passive elec.<br />
List $2399<br />
$ 1139 $ 989<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
50% OFF<br />
all options, finishes<br />
and case!<br />
Limited Time Offer!<br />
HC8W $ 138 $ 69<br />
Hardshell Black Case<br />
See the video<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s basses have always<br />
played and sounded wonderful.<br />
The construction is so<br />
precise, I can pick up any<br />
BB70 or BB75 and it will<br />
play and sound just like<br />
my own.<br />
BB75P (INCLUDES HB2 HUMBUCKER)<br />
Crimson Red on Quilt (QTR)<br />
Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS)<br />
Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
BB70<br />
4 string bass with<br />
active/passive<br />
List $2099<br />
$ 1049 $ 899<br />
P-Series add $ 100<br />
BB70P (INCLUDES HB2 HUMBUCKER)<br />
Spalted Maple (SM)<br />
Spalted Maple Headstock (SMPH)<br />
Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF)<br />
Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />
Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />
Soapbar Humbuckers (SP2)<br />
Black Hardware (BC)<br />
MADE MADE IN<br />
<strong>USA</strong><br />
$ 150<br />
INSTANT REBATE<br />
LIMITED TIME OFFER<br />
AC40<br />
Fretted 4-string<br />
acoustic bass<br />
List $1979<br />
$ 949 $ 799<br />
AC40F OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Flame Koa Top (FKTA)<br />
Matching Koa Headstock (FKPH)<br />
Body Binding (BB)<br />
White Fretline on Fretless (FI)<br />
BB Series<br />
Bunny Brunel’s signature bass offers his<br />
custom shop dream to the public. The<br />
body provides ideal balance to the entire<br />
instrument. The 5 string model offers<br />
offset fret markers along with an asymmetrical<br />
neck for easy transition from 4<br />
to 5 strings. As Bunny puts it, “it feels<br />
like playing a 4 string with the added 5th<br />
string at the top”.<br />
As low as<br />
$28 per month<br />
BB70 FOUR STRING FEATURES:<br />
(see page 22 for neck thru body features)<br />
Maple neck thru alder body<br />
34” Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets<br />
1.60” wide at nut, 2.42” at 24th fret<br />
J99A neck & HB2 bridge humbucker<br />
18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS<br />
Volume has push-pull active/passive selection<br />
Pickup blend control<br />
Stacked bass and high frequency controls<br />
Stacked mid freq. level & sweep (200-1000 Hz)<br />
P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge<br />
BB75 FIVE STRING ADDITIONAL FEATURES:<br />
Same features as BB70<br />
1.75” wide at nut, 3.00” at 24th fret<br />
Asymmetrical rear neck contour<br />
Position dots are offset between 1st and 4th string<br />
BB76 SIX STRING FEATURES:<br />
Same features as BB70<br />
2.02” wide at nut, 3.2” at heel<br />
OPTIONS:<br />
Fretless: add F after model number ..............N/C<br />
SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups.................. $60<br />
HB2N Neck humbucker .................................. $60<br />
NOTE: The RB option is not available.<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5<br />
800.854.2235 carvin.com<br />
HC8W $ 138 $ 69<br />
Hardshell Black Case<br />
AC50<br />
Fretted 5-string<br />
acoustic bass<br />
List $2099<br />
$ 999 $ 849<br />
Traa Daniels - P.O.D.<br />
AC50F OPTIONS SHOWN:<br />
Jet Black (B)<br />
Body Binding (BB)<br />
AC40/AC50<br />
These semi-hollow acoustic basses have<br />
a mahogany neck, which runs through<br />
the body, giving a smooth transitional<br />
heel for effortless playability to the<br />
24th fret. The mahogany body is systematically<br />
hollowed-out for the best<br />
amplified acoustical tone possible.<br />
AC40/50 FEATURES:<br />
(see page 22 for neck thru body features)<br />
AAA Engleman Spruce top<br />
Mahogany 34” scale neck-thru-body construction<br />
Inline headstock standard on AC40 4-string<br />
Smooth neck to body heel<br />
AC40: 1.6” wide @ nut, 2.4” wide @ 24th fret<br />
AC50: 1.75” wide @ nut, 2.7” wide @ 24th fret<br />
Pickup: F40 acoustic transducer<br />
Active electronics: Master volume. Separate<br />
bass and treble boost/cut controls<br />
Strings: 4012 / 5012 black tape wound acoustic<br />
AC40/50 OPTIONS:<br />
F Add F after model for Fretless .................N/C<br />
CE Cedar top 1/8” thick ............................. $20<br />
FTCA Flamed maple top 1/8“ thick ........... $160<br />
QTCA Quilted maple top 1/8“ thick ........... $250<br />
KTA Book matched koa top 1/8“ thick....... $150<br />
FKTA Flamed koa top 1/8“ thick ............... $250<br />
FWTA Figured Walnut top 1/8“ thick ........ $160<br />
TH Traditional headstock (AC40 only) ........ $40<br />
CTH Carved Top CT6 Headstock shape (AC40 only) $40<br />
BB Multi-layer tortoise body binding ...... $160<br />
BBE Natural body binding effect ............. $100<br />
For colors & other options see page 4 & 5<br />
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CARVIN PREMIUM STRINGS CARVIN PREMIUM BASS STRINGS<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> strings are precision made in <strong>USA</strong> and give long lasting<br />
brilliance and tone. These are great strings at factory direct prices.<br />
NICKEL ELECTRIC STRINGS<br />
X-Lights - .009, .011, .016, .024,.032, .042<br />
942 1 set $3.99<br />
Lights - .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046<br />
1046 1 set $3.99<br />
DELUXE STRAP<br />
GS25 Deluxe padded strap is very comfortable<br />
and will not slide around on<br />
your shoulder.<br />
GS25 $14.99<br />
These easy to assemble kits have the<br />
same exact components as <strong>Carvin</strong>’s<br />
Custom Shop Bolt guitars. Every<br />
hole is drilled. Each kit comes standard<br />
as shown with chrome hardware,<br />
an assembled white multilayered<br />
pickguard with three AP11<br />
single coil pickups and a set of 1046<br />
strings. Comes with easy instructions.<br />
No soldering required.<br />
ELECTRIC STRINGS<br />
Anti-Rust, Nanoweb electric guitar<br />
strings.Great tone and long life.<br />
.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042<br />
942E 1 set $10.99<br />
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046<br />
1046E 1 set $10.99<br />
Custom Shop Kits!<br />
450N CLASSICAL NYLON<br />
As used on our CL450 guitars.<br />
These non-ball end strings will fit<br />
any nylon stringed guitar for great<br />
classical tone.<br />
.028 .032 .040 .029 .035 .043<br />
450N 1 set $5.99<br />
GO TO CARVIN.COM<br />
FOR MORE STRINGS AND ACCESSORIES<br />
Straploks by Dunlop are<br />
the best in the business.<br />
Set of 2 with screws<br />
SLC chrome $11.99<br />
SLB black $12.99<br />
SLG 24K gold $16.99<br />
OPTIONS<br />
ASH 2-Piece Swamp ash body . . . . . . . . . . . $60 $30<br />
Satin body finish: Black (CSB), White(CSW).. . $100 $50<br />
TN Tung Oiled Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 $50<br />
TBH Twinblade humbucking pickups . . . . . $20 $10<br />
22B Humbucking bridge pickup. . . . . . . . . . $30 $15<br />
WP White pearloid pickguard . . . . . . . . . . . $30 $15<br />
BP Black pearloid pickguard . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 $15<br />
RP Red tortoise pickguard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 $15<br />
BC Black hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 $30<br />
G Gold hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 $50<br />
SP Sperzel tuners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 $30<br />
GK1 Guitar kit with FT6 fixed bridge....................................$429 $379<br />
GK1T Guitar kit with Wilkinson tremolo, as shown............... $479 $429<br />
Through the Body Necks<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s nickel plated & stainless steel round wounds are long lasting with unbeatable<br />
clarity, punch and accurate intonation. Made in <strong>USA</strong><br />
NICKEL PLATED<br />
BASS STRINGS<br />
4-string medium: .045, .065,<br />
.085, .105<br />
4511 1 set $11.99<br />
5-string medium: .045, .065, .085,<br />
.105, .128<br />
5511 1 set $14.99<br />
6-str medium: .029, .045, .065,<br />
.085, .105, .128<br />
6511 1 set $16.99<br />
Order now<br />
50% Off !<br />
all options<br />
and case!<br />
with kit purchase<br />
STAINLESS STEEL<br />
BASS STRINGS<br />
4-string med-light: .040, .060,<br />
.080, .100<br />
40STS 1 set $11.99<br />
5-string med-light: .040, .060,<br />
.080, .100, .128<br />
50STS 1 set $14.99<br />
6-str med-light: .029, .040,<br />
.060, .080, .100, .128<br />
60STS 1 set $16.99<br />
TAPE WOUND STRINGS<br />
as used on AC40 basses<br />
4-string .060, .070, .097, .115<br />
4012 1 set $18.99<br />
5-STRING as used<br />
on AC50 basses<br />
060, .070, .097, .115, .125<br />
5012 1 set $24.99<br />
LEATHER STRAPS<br />
High quality genuine leather straps by Levy’s with the <strong>Carvin</strong> logo embossed into the leather.<br />
GS55 Tan GS53 Black GS54 Walnut $44.99<br />
High-quality <strong>Carvin</strong> Custom Shop componets GO TO CARVIN.COM<br />
Easy to Assemble No experience required TO ORDER A CUSTOM KIT<br />
Kits for 4 and 5 String Bass<br />
$50 instant rebate on Kits<br />
These easy to assemble kits have the same exact components as <strong>Carvin</strong>’s Bolt On<br />
Basses. Every hole is drilled for each component, including for the neck and strap buttons.<br />
Each kit comes standard as shown with chrome hardware and two H50S pickups. Comes<br />
with easy to follow instructions. Minor pickup lead soldering required.<br />
BK4 4 string kit passive electronics. ........................................ $449 $399<br />
BK4A 4 string kit active/passive electronics with battery box ... $499 $449<br />
BK5A 5 string kit active/passive electronics with battery box ... $549 $499<br />
Options:<br />
ASH 2-piece Swamp ash body ............................. .......................$60 $30<br />
Satin body finish: Black (CSB), White(CSW) .................................$100 $50<br />
TN Tung Oiled Neck ................................................................$100 $50<br />
F Fretless neck ....................................................... .......................N/C<br />
FI Fretless neck with fretlines .......................... .......................$80 $40<br />
BC Black hardware ............................................ .......................$60 $30<br />
G Gold hardware ........................................... .......................$100 $50<br />
5A Alnico stacked humbuckers black (5A2 for cream) .............. $40 $20<br />
HB2 Bridge Humbucker & coil tap ....................... .......................$60 $30<br />
These eastern hardrock maple necks are for through-the-body construction making it relatively easy for an experienced wood worker to build a quality guitar. All<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> necks come with 24 medium jumbo .103 high x .048 tall frets, an ebony fingerboard, angled headstock, graphite nut and dot inlays on the top and side.<br />
2-way adjustable truss rod.<br />
NT6 neck shown with blank undrilled headstock (NT6K)<br />
NT6 6 string guitar neck 25” scale, 1.7” wide at nut, 2.25” wide at 24th fret, six inline as shown above on BN neck, 13/32” holes for Sperzels, 1.7” body thickness, 13” body length $219<br />
NT7 7 string guitar neck 25.5”scale, 1.9” wide at nut, 2.6” wide at 24th fret, 4+3 headstock as on DC727, 13/32” holes for Sperzels, 1.7” body thickness, 13” body length $249<br />
Bolt-on Hardrock Maple Neck<br />
with Ebony Fingerboard<br />
The BN bolt on 6-string neck has several advantages over a<br />
stock Strat ® neck including a 2-way adjustable truss rod. The<br />
tilt back headstock eliminates the need for a string tree and<br />
provides crisper open notes. Includes slotted graphite nut<br />
by Graphtech. <strong>Carvin</strong>’s exclusive diamond fingerboard grinding<br />
process is accurate to within one thousandth of an inch.<br />
Medium jumbo frets. Drilled to accept all popular tuners. 12”<br />
radiused Ebony fingerboard with 22 frets and 25<br />
30 800.854.2235 carvin.com<br />
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TO ORDER A CUSTOM NECK<br />
BN With shaped headstock as shown $159 Optional: TNB Tung oil finish on neck $50<br />
For blank undrilled, unshaped rectangular 8.3” long x 3.3” wide headstock add “K” after model number<br />
See page 27 for other fingerboard, inlay and fret options<br />
/ 2” scale. Fits<br />
No charge for optional Maple (MF) or Rosewood (RWF) Fingerboards<br />
21 or 22 fret Strat s & many other guitars.
ince 1946, <strong>Carvin</strong> has been making pickups using the finest<br />
Smaterials and winding techniques possible. Seasoned Alnico<br />
V magnets provide the vintage tone that players strive to attain.<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong>’s current line of C22 and H22 humbucking pickups use the<br />
same great sounding materials that we used in the 1950’s. <strong>Carvin</strong><br />
Custom Shop pickups are made by utilizing modern state-of-theart<br />
winding and assembly methods. Try a set of <strong>Carvin</strong> pickups<br />
on your instrument for 10 days and you’ll agree that these are the<br />
finest sounding pickups made, or your money back.<br />
CHROME, GOLD & BLACK HUMBUCKERS<br />
Classic Series<br />
h u m b u c k e r s<br />
The C22 Classic Series comes standard on<br />
most <strong>Carvin</strong> guitars. Seasoned Alnico 5 magnets<br />
give the warmth and sweetness of an<br />
exceptional sounding 50’s guitar. With the<br />
close spacing of the pole pieces, you won’t<br />
get dropoff when bending strings. Adjustable<br />
pole pieces allow you to increase or decrease<br />
the volume of individual strings. The C22s<br />
provide warmth while still retaining great<br />
treble definition and just the right amount of<br />
bite. 4-wires plus shield.<br />
ALLAN<br />
HOLDSWORTH<br />
HUMBUCKER<br />
S22TC Chrome List $$135 $64.99<br />
Warm sounding pickup as on SH550 8.6k Ohms<br />
S22JC Chrome List $$135 $64.99<br />
Neck position w/ rich harmonics 7.6k Ohms<br />
S22BC Chrome List $$145 $69.99<br />
Bridge P.U. w/ 1/4” Alnico - great sustain 13.6k Ohms<br />
S22TG Gold List $$145 $69.99<br />
Warm sounding pickup as on SH550 8.6k Ohms<br />
S22JG Gold List $$145 $69.99<br />
Neck position w/ rich harmonics 7.6k Ohms<br />
S22BG Gold List $$155 $74.99<br />
Bridge P.U. w/ 1/4” Alnico - great sustain 13.6k Ohms<br />
For Black Chrome Model Replace G with B in model number (example S22TB)<br />
For the ultimate in looks and sweet humbucker tone, <strong>Carvin</strong>’s chrome and gold covered humbuckers<br />
can dress up your axe’s looks and sound. Featuring seasoned Alnico 5 magnets, these<br />
pickups provide warm tones along with definition for both clean and overdriven sounds.<br />
Comes standard with black bezel, add -2 to model number for Cream colored Bezel.<br />
AG1W White/black/white 3 single coil p.u. $114<br />
AG1P White perloid/white/black 3 single coil p.u. $129<br />
AG1B Black perloid/white/black 3 single coil p.u. $129<br />
AG1R Red tortoise/white/black 3 single coil p.u. $129<br />
AG2W White/black/white 2 single, 1 Hum $134<br />
AG2P White perloid/white/blk 2 single, 1 Hum $149<br />
AG2B Black perloid/white/black 2 single, 1 Hum $149<br />
AG2R Red tortoise/white/black 2 single, 1 Hum $149<br />
C22N List $105 $54.99<br />
Neck position pickup with a sweet full<br />
bodied tone. Slightly brighter than C22J.<br />
(7.2k Ohms)<br />
C22J List $105 $54.99<br />
This neck position humbucker is warmer<br />
sounding with rich harmonics. (7.6k Ohms)<br />
C22T List $105 $54.99<br />
This bridge position humbucker has less<br />
output than the C22B with the same tone<br />
and output as a PAF humbucker. (8.6k Ohms)<br />
C22B List $115 $59.99<br />
This medium-high output Bridge position<br />
humbucker with its extra windings and<br />
double-thick 1/4” Alnico-V magnet (A<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> Exclusive!) has fantastic definition<br />
and sustain with warm, rich harmonics.<br />
(13.6k Ohms)<br />
Holdsworth Custom Pickups<br />
Costly vintage plain enamel magnet wire<br />
Seasoned Alnico 5 magnets<br />
All 22 pole pieces are fully adjustable to<br />
customize individual string volumes.<br />
4-wires plus shield<br />
H22N List $115 $59.99<br />
Neck position pickup with fantastic singing<br />
characteristics. (7.3k Ohms)<br />
H22T List $115 $59.99<br />
If you want to attain Allan Holdsworth’s<br />
smooth sustain, this bridge pickup is the one<br />
you need. (8.6k Ohms)<br />
Assembled<br />
Pickguards<br />
Completely assembled<br />
pickguards with<br />
high-quality <strong>Carvin</strong><br />
pickups & components.<br />
Available with<br />
three AP11 single<br />
coil pickups or two<br />
AP11 single coils and<br />
a C22B humbucker.<br />
Includes master volume,<br />
tone, 5-way<br />
pickup selector plus<br />
a mini switch allows<br />
all seven pickup combinations.<br />
Will mount<br />
right into a Strat ® or<br />
<strong>Carvin</strong> bolt on body.<br />
CUSTOMER COMMENT<br />
“I just received my pre-assembled pickguard for my American Series Strat... I’m<br />
majorly impressed with the quality of the wiring and the electronic components as<br />
a whole, and the sound is second to none. I never dreamed I could get my Strat to<br />
sound like it does now. It’s the most balanced sound I’ve ever had out of a guitar,<br />
and I have owned just about every major brand. My next purchase will be a <strong>Carvin</strong><br />
guitar.” – Timothy Parker<br />
AP11 SINGLE COIL PICKUPS<br />
The AP11 Series single coil pickups are almost<br />
identical to <strong>Carvin</strong>’s vintage AP6 pickups from<br />
the 1950’s and 1960’s. Higher output with a<br />
fuller tone than stock Strat® pickups.<br />
TWINBLADE HUMBUCKERS<br />
AP11 List $79 $39.99<br />
For all positions–Black coil (4.3k Ohms)<br />
AP11R List $79 $39.99<br />
Reverse wound–Black coil (4.3k Ohms)<br />
Add -2 for Cream coil (example AP11-2)<br />
Guitar Player Magazine “these <strong>Carvin</strong> AP11<br />
pickups are terrific. With zero adjustments<br />
to their heights, they all produced rich, clear,<br />
and very useful tones. I don’t know what<br />
more you could ask of single-coil pickups. It<br />
sounded great every time, producing warm<br />
and jazzy lows”<br />
-Tom Wheeler, Guitar Player Magazine<br />
For all positions.<br />
TBH60 List $89 $42.99<br />
Black coils<br />
These dual-coil humbuckers are ideal for players that want to add humbuckers in place<br />
of single coils. Higher output with more midrange than stock Strat® pickups. Tonally,<br />
the <strong>Carvin</strong> Twinblades are ideal for punchy clean tones and for hot overdriven leads. Four<br />
wires plus a shield allow split coil and series parallel wiring. (7.8k Ohms)<br />
BASS PICKUPS<br />
J99A SINGLE COIL ALNICO V<br />
H50A STACKED HUMBUCKER<br />
SOAP BAR BASS HUMBUCKER<br />
ALNICO-5 BASS HUMBUCKERS<br />
The HB bass pickups have large Alnico-5<br />
pole pieces, which is one of the main ingredients<br />
to the rich, fat monstrous tone of<br />
this design. Coils are precision wound to<br />
optimize a powerful deep bass tone with<br />
excellent clarity in its top end. 4 shielded<br />
conductors for many wiring possibilities<br />
SPN List $150 $69.99<br />
Neck position (8.5k Ohms)<br />
SPB List $150 $69.99<br />
Bridge position (11.4k Ohms)<br />
The <strong>Carvin</strong> SP series “soap bar” humbucking bass pickups have a deep smooth bass<br />
response with excellent mid range punch and top end definition. For passive or active<br />
electronics. Designed for 4, 5 and 6 string basses with an effective string spacing width up<br />
to 3.4”. Dimensions are 4.25” long x 1.25” wide x .75” high. Available in black only.<br />
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J99A List $119 $54.99<br />
The J99A was developed for the SB Series basses. This single coil pickup encorporates a<br />
large Alnico V magnet and has a full bell tone and exceptional clarity. The J99A can be<br />
used in basses with either passive or active electronics. Designed for 4, 5 and 6 string<br />
basses with an effective string spacing width up to 3.2”. Replacement for Fender Jazz®<br />
bridge position. Dimensions are 3.72” long x .72” wide x .80” high. (8.25k Ohms)<br />
H50A-2 for cream color<br />
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H50A List $135 $59.99<br />
The H50A stacked humbucker encorporates a large Alnico V magnet and has a similar<br />
tone as the J99A, but with 30% less output. The H50A can be used in basses with either<br />
passive or active electronics. Designed for 4, 5 and 6 string basses with an effective string<br />
spacing width up to 3.2”. Replacement for Fender Jazz® bridge position. Dimensions are<br />
3.72” long x .72” wide x .80” high. (16.6k Ohms) H50A-2 for cream color<br />
HB4 List $155 $79.99<br />
2.25” spacing between center of outside<br />
string poles. Dim: 4.0”L x 1.9”W (6.1k Ohms)<br />
HB5 List $175 $89.99<br />
Narrow 2.63” spacing between center of outside<br />
string poles. Dim: 4.6”L x 1.9”W (6.8k Ohms)<br />
HB5W List $175 $89.99<br />
Wide 2.9” spacing between center of outside string<br />
poles. Dim: 4.6”L x 1.9”W (7.2k Ohms)<br />
HB6 List $195 $99.99<br />
3.06” spacing between center of outside string<br />
poles. Dim: 4.6”L x 1.9”W (7.4k Ohms)<br />
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