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<strong>2012</strong><br />

Steve Vai<br />

Legacy III<br />

Guitars • Basses • Amps<br />

Allan Holdsworth<br />

HH Series Guitars


CARVIN U.S.A.<br />

CARVIN has been serving the music community<br />

since 1946. Whether it’s in the heart<br />

of Africa, Middle East, all of Asia, Europe,<br />

Russia, South America or even our friends<br />

down under in<br />

Australia,<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> is used<br />

everywhere.<br />

Touring prof<br />

e s s i o n a l s ,<br />

houses of worship, theaters, bands and local<br />

clubs are choosing <strong>Carvin</strong> for their instrument,<br />

amplification and pro sound needs. Musicians<br />

like Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Joe Walsh and Frank<br />

Gambale and many others have been part of<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong>’s history.<br />

Custom Guitar Shop<br />

Together with <strong>Carvin</strong> and your dealer,<br />

you can order your own “special design”<br />

custom guitar. Or, choose from your dealer’s<br />

stock of <strong>Carvin</strong><br />

models. <strong>Carvin</strong><br />

offers a vast<br />

list of models,<br />

w o o d , c o l o r<br />

and electronics<br />

to choose from. With <strong>Carvin</strong>’s custom shop<br />

you now have more choices than ever to<br />

create your own custom instrument. Options<br />

like bird’s eye maple, Spalted Maple and<br />

Burl Maple and stainless steel frets are available<br />

on every model.<br />

Deep stained finishes<br />

c o m p l i m e n t t h e<br />

beauty of our highly<br />

2<br />

figured maple tops.<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> pickups are renown for their excellent<br />

tone. Our modern<br />

Custom Shop is<br />

equipped with the<br />

finest guitar building<br />

equipment in<br />

the industry.<br />

Engineering Design<br />

The engineering and<br />

design is what you’d<br />

expect from a world<br />

class high-end manufacturer.<br />

Warranty<br />

Every product includes a full limited warranty<br />

protecting every speaker, electronics for 2<br />

years, 3 years for power amps and all guitars<br />

for 5 years against defects.<br />

Made in the USA<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong>’s commitment to manufacture in the<br />

USA is part of our 65 year history. Guarding<br />

not only our own handmade craftsmanship,<br />

and the quality of materials is essential to every<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> product.


ARTIST NEWS<br />

Allan Holdsworth and<br />

the NEW HH guitar<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> has been working with guitarist Allan Holdsworth for<br />

almost 2 decades. In the last few years, Allan had challenged<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> to create a new headless guitar as he longed for the<br />

tone, comfort and playability of his signature <strong>Carvin</strong> guitars, but<br />

without a headstock.<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong>’s Custom Shop reviewed a number of bridge systems<br />

that would allow for a headless guitar. There were many hurdles<br />

but persistence and patience on behalf of both Allan and <strong>Carvin</strong><br />

has paid off.<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> is proud to offer the HH1 and HH2 Allan Holdsworth<br />

guitars. The guitars feature an all new bridge system available<br />

in both fixed and tremolo flavors. The guitar features Allan’s<br />

rear neck profile which is slightly rounder than other <strong>Carvin</strong><br />

guitars. It also features Allan’s H22 Signature Humbuckers. By<br />

eliminating the headstock, the guitar’s overall size dramatically<br />

reduces to what many consider to be a “travel size” guitar. As<br />

with all <strong>Carvin</strong> electric guitars, the HH series can be ordered<br />

brianbromberg.net<br />

with a vast selection of wood, color and pickup combinations.<br />

New Gear for the New Year<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong>’s California Single is now available with 24 frets. The<br />

CT624 has paved the way for a CS624 as players continue to<br />

request this from the Custom Shop.<br />

In late 2011, <strong>Carvin</strong> unveiled the new DC800 8-string guitar.<br />

8-string ERG’s (Extended Range Guitars) are popping up in<br />

many new prog-metal bands. With only a few brands offering<br />

an 8-string guitar, <strong>Carvin</strong> has the edge over the competition<br />

by offering a USA made 8-string with all of our Custom Shop<br />

offerings.<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> is now offering the MB210 as an addition to our popular<br />

Micro Bass amps. As the model mumber indicates, this is<br />

a 2x10” combo that utilizes the same amp as the other MB<br />

combos. The MB210 offers the tight tone associated with 10”<br />

drivers while remaining portable and lightweight.<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong>’s line of X-Drive processors are expanding into dedicated<br />

digital EQ. The EQ230 and EQ430 are 2 and 4 channel<br />

digital EQs respectively. Both offer 30 bands of precision digital<br />

EQ processing ideal for both stage monitors or front-ofhouse.<br />

The X-Drive software allows for easy control from<br />

a laptop and offers the convenience of storing and recalling<br />

various settings.<br />

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AMP COLOR GUIDE<br />

VINTAGE 16 - hot white bronco<br />

V3MC - python snakeskin<br />

112 Nomad - tweed<br />

MB12 - red jungle bark<br />

hot white bronco red jungle bark python snakeskin<br />

tweed<br />

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AG100D - forest green<br />

BR210N - navy bronco<br />

X100B - brown marvelon<br />

Bel Air - country western<br />

country western navy bronco forest green brown marvelon<br />

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N<br />

V3 AMPS<br />

12AX7<br />

EL84<br />

50w<br />

FS44L-V3M fooswitch<br />

V3M 50w 3 Channel Tube Head with backlit LEDs<br />

Options: Gig bag: CBV3M<br />

Videos with Steve Fister<br />

carvin.com/v3m<br />

The V3M was NAMM’s “Best Overall Winner” not only because of its compact<br />

size and features but also because it can cover “Country”, “Blues”, “Jazz”, and<br />

“Metal” all in a 19 lb package. This amp drives a 4x12 half stack and is switchable<br />

from 50w, 22w or 7w. The V3MC is a compact 112 combo - perfect for club<br />

gigs, recording & rehearsals. The all-tube design, 3 character drive switches on<br />

each channel, reverb & expanded EQ controls makes the V3M one of the most<br />

versatile and compact amps ever.<br />

Channel 1 & 2<br />

Channels 1 and 2 are identical drive channels with high gain suitable for<br />

any style of rock or metal. The drive character switches and EQ provide a<br />

wide variation of tones from classic rock to the deepest metal crunch. The<br />

all-tube design infuses rich harmonics to every distortion setting. Toggle<br />

between Channels 1 & 2 with a single switch on the optional FS44L-V3M<br />

footswitch.<br />

Channel 3<br />

Channel 3 is the clean channel with plenty of headroom for powerful<br />

country twang or smooth jazz. The clean tone is very smooth, warm and<br />

musical on the regular setting. Choose the Bright setting for a punchy<br />

clean tone with a high end snap that is ideal for country. Or, kick it into a<br />

vintage overdrive for blues with the SOAK switch. There are plenty of harmonically<br />

rich mild distortion settings by simply varying the Drive control.<br />

Master<br />

The master section features a Master Volume, Footswitchable Boost and<br />

Reverb. The variable boost control is located on the back of the amp. Reverb<br />

and boost are footswitchable with the optional FS44L-V3M.<br />

V3M Head /Combo Specs<br />

Output Power: 50/22/7 watts<br />

Input Impedance: 220k ohms<br />

Output Impedance: 4, 8, or 16 ohms<br />

5 - 12AX7 and 4 - matched EL84s<br />

Effect Loops: Buffered<br />

120/250VAC 50/60Hzs, 300VA<br />

V3M: 38cm W x 21.5cm D x 17.8cm H, 8.6 kgs<br />

V3MC: 40.6cm W x 23.6cm D x 45cm H Wt: 16 kgs<br />

V3M rear<br />

V3MRP<br />

rackmount brackets 4U<br />

(rack case not included)<br />

V3MC Rear<br />

V3MC Combo with GT12 speaker<br />

options: Celestion Vintage 30: V30, Cover: V3MC<br />

Rear Panel<br />

The rear offers an Effects Loop, Boost level control, Cabinet Voiced Line<br />

Out, Footswitch jacks, Power Mode switches and Speaker jacks with<br />

Impedance switch. It also features On/Off and Blue to Red switches for<br />

the internal LEDs - V3M head only.<br />

CBV3M Padded gig bag for V3M<br />

head, footswitch & cables<br />

112V GT12 12” speaker, closed 212S Two GT12 12” speakers,<br />

or open back<br />

closed or open back<br />

CELESTION VINTAGE 30 OPTION: V30 CELESTION VINTAGE 30 OPTION: V30-2<br />

OPTIONAL COLORS<br />

country western<br />

navy bronco forest green brown marvelon<br />

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white<br />

red jungle bark<br />

python snakeskin<br />

tweed


NOW WITH<br />

REVERB<br />

12AX7<br />

EL34<br />

100w<br />

NOW WITH<br />

CHANNEL<br />

ASSIGNABLE<br />

REVERB<br />

AMP HEAD V3<br />

100w 3 Channel Tube Head with reverb & backlit LEDs<br />

Options: V3PSS Polished Stainless Steel Front Panel (self install) , CV3200 cover<br />

The 100w V3 has been heralded as “boutique toned nu-metal, old metal,<br />

hard rock, classic rock, jazz and blues amp”. The all-tube design provides harmonically<br />

rich tone on all 3 channels. hich can be assigned to any channel<br />

along with the two Smart Effect Loops. MIDI ready for storing and recalling<br />

channel/boost/effect loop combinations with a MIDI controller.<br />

REVIEWS<br />

“Though designed to produce the high-gain, heavy-bottom tones that metal players crave, the V3 is a<br />

highly fl exible amp that can work well for lots of different styles...The V3 is extremely loud, and while the<br />

half-power switch does help make this amp more civil in smaller rooms, it’s still a raging beast when you<br />

crank up the masters and let it rip...The V3 offers a lot of value by providing most of the key features of<br />

the higher-priced amps at a price that is hundreds of dollars less than many of its competitors.”<br />

- Art Thompson - Guitar Player Magazine<br />

Nikki Kin<br />

Vains of Jenna<br />

3 Channels + vol boost<br />

Bernie Versailles<br />

Redemption<br />

Shown with standard front panel<br />

“This amp shreds, it does two times the work of Mesa at 1/2 the price. This amp has been added to my arsenal<br />

and I have bands fighting over it night after night. And on top of that it is made in the USA!” -Don<br />

Lithgow from DML Studios has recorded top bands like Blink 182, Finch, Unwritten Law, New Found<br />

Glory & Ike Turner.<br />

CUSTOMER COMMENTS<br />

“I’ve owned three Marshalls which were nothing compared to my V3! The variation of tone and gain on<br />

all three channels makes the V3 a MONSTER guitar amp. Thank you <strong>Carvin</strong>!” -Glenn Smith Lakeland, FL<br />

“I have played guitar for over 25 years now. And like most guitarists, I have been on an endless quest for the<br />

“perfect” sound. I have had my V3 for about eight months now and I can tell you, my search is over. The V3 can<br />

dial in any sound I need from the heaviest sustain, to the sweetest clean and all points inbetween. I cannot<br />

imagine myself ever wanting any other amp....” -Ralph Prince Prarie Grove, AR<br />

SHORT STACK<br />

V3-212<br />

V3 Short Stack : V3, 212V, C5S cable<br />

Options: CV3200, CV3212 covers<br />

CELESTION VINTAGE 30 OPTION<br />

V30-2<br />

OPTIONAL COLORS<br />

white<br />

country western<br />

V3L Shown Head with /Combo optional Specs Polished Steel<br />

Output panel Power: and 100 Python watts/50 Snakeskin watts Vinyl<br />

Input Impedance: 220k ohms<br />

Output Impedance: 4, 8, or 16 ohms<br />

5 - 12AX7 and 4 - matched EL34s<br />

Effects Loops: Buffered<br />

MIDI in/thru<br />

120VAC, 300VA, circuit breaker<br />

Size: 24.5W x 9.5D x 10.5H, 35 LBS<br />

CABINETS 412VT/412VB<br />

4 GT12 speakers<br />

Top & Bottom 4x12 Cabinet<br />

Closed back• Impedance: Stereo (8Ω) Mono<br />

(16Ω) Premium 13-ply Poplar Hardwood,<br />

Metal corners, Metal grill, 300w<br />

• Size: 30W x 14.5D x 30”H, Wt 90 lbs<br />

MADE IN<br />

USA<br />

Red Jungle Bark Navy Bronco<br />

Python Snakeskin Emerald Green<br />

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Tweed<br />

V3L Head<br />

Output Power: 100 watts/50 watts<br />

Output Impedance: 4, 8, or 16 ohms<br />

5 - 12AX7 and 4 - EL34s<br />

120/250VAC 50/60Hz<br />

Size: 24.5W x 9.5D x 10.5H, 35 LBS<br />

Brown Marvelon<br />

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VL300<br />

Legacy III<br />

• All-Tube, 3 Channel 100w Amp<br />

• Rackmountable - lightest 100w in the industry<br />

• Master Volume - foot switchable boost<br />

• Ch 1 Clean Channel<br />

• Ch 2 Drive Channel<br />

• Ch 3 Drive Channel with high-gain switch<br />

• Ch assignable Reverb<br />

• 2 Effect Loops: 1 pre master & 1 post master<br />

• MIDI In/Thru<br />

• Red/Amber/Green backlit LEDs<br />

color changes with channel<br />

• Output: 100/50/15 watts<br />

• Output Imp: 4, 8, or 16 ohms<br />

• 12AX7 preamp tubes<br />

12AX7 EL34<br />

• 4 matched EL34 power tubes<br />

• Optional Vai green<br />

• 17”w x 9”d x 8.5”h<br />

• 29 Lbs (13kgs)<br />

• Made in USA<br />

C212S 2X12” cabinet<br />

• 2 Celestion Vintage 30s<br />

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X 1 0 0 B<br />

Frank Zappa<br />

AMP HEAD<br />

X100B<br />

2 Channel 100w Head<br />

Optional CV3200 cover<br />

12AX7<br />

The X100B series tube amps were a mainstay on many arena stages and MTV<br />

videos throughout the 1980’s. Artists such as Frank Zappa, Craig Chaquico with<br />

Jefferson Starship, Warrant, Warren Cuccurullo with Missing Persons, and Steve<br />

Vai all played X100B amps. Frank Zappa raved about the Clean channel on this amp.<br />

Steve Vai recorded a song called “Blue Powder” (available on his CD Passion and<br />

Warfare) featuring the X100B.<br />

EL34<br />

GX412T/GX412B<br />

Top & Bottom 4x12 Cabinet<br />

4 GT12 speakers Closed back (Vintage 30 speakers optional) •<br />

Premium 13-ply Poplar Hardwood, Impedance: Stereo (4Ω) Mono (8Ω)<br />

• Size: 77cm W x 37cm D x 77cm H, Wt 41 kgs<br />

OPTIONS: V30-4 Celestion Vintage 30s , CVS412T/CVS412B cover<br />

SHORT STACK<br />

X100B212<br />

X100B, G212E, C5S cables<br />

SEE PG 4 &5 FOR COLOR OPTIONS<br />

T U B E P O W E R A M P<br />

TS100<br />

100w (50/50W) Tube Power Amp<br />

12AX7<br />

EL34<br />

The TS100 all-tube power amp is the ideal amp for rackmounted guitar preamps as well as adding additional power for extension guitar<br />

amp cabinets. Artists such as Steve Vai use the TS100 to power external cabinets. Use each 50w channel for a stereo rig or bridged for a full<br />

100w. • 4 12AX7 • 4 EL34’s • Internal bias selection for EL34 or 5881 • A Presence control is featured on each channel to enhance clarity • 4, 8<br />

& 16 ohm impedance switch • All steel chassis • Dim: 2U 9cm H x 48cm W x 25cm D • Wt: 11kgs • Made in USA<br />

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V I N T A G E S E R I E S G U I T A R A M P S<br />

shown in standard<br />

tweed vinyl<br />

Vintage 16<br />

16/5w Pentode/Triode Vintage Amp<br />

CELESTION VINTAGE 30 OPTION V30<br />

Vintage 16 & VT16 head<br />

• 16w Class A/B or 5w Triode mode<br />

• SOAK control - creamy cleans to crunch<br />

• Wide bass, mid and treble control range<br />

• Classic Long Tail Reverb<br />

• Impedance switch: 8Ω,16Ω<br />

• Hand crafted in a plywood tweed enclosure<br />

• Vintage 16: GT12 speaker - the sweetest<br />

sound for single coils and humbuckers<br />

V T16 Head<br />

16/5w Pentode/Triode Mini Head<br />

12AX7 EL84<br />

Joe Walsh - Eagles<br />

MADE IN<br />

USA<br />

5 0 W V I N TAG E S E R I E S<br />

shown in standard tweed vinyl<br />

Nomad 50w Single 12”<br />

Vintage Amp<br />

CELESTION VINTAGE 30 V30<br />

VT16-112 Mini Stack<br />

VT16 Head, 112E cabinet<br />

VT16-212 Mini Stack<br />

VT16 Head, 212E cabinet<br />

shown in white<br />

shown in optional black<br />

FS22<br />

Footswitch for Channels & Effects<br />

shown in White Hot Bronco<br />

12AX7<br />

Nomad, Bel Air & VT50 head<br />

• NOMAD: one 12” & BEL AIR: two 12” GT12 speakers<br />

• 2 channels - Clean & Soak - separate BASS/MID/TREBLE<br />

• Ideal for both mic’d recording and small stage rigs<br />

• SOAK control - clean crunch to sweet vintage overdrive<br />

• All tube - 12AX7 preamp tubes, EL84 power tubes<br />

• Clean channel Acoustic PRESENCE for shimmering highs<br />

• Premium 13-ply Poplar Hardwood enclosure<br />

• Output: 50 watts - 4Ω, 8Ω and 16Ω switch<br />

• Classic Reverb • Effects Loop<br />

• 112 NOMAD: 50cm W x 26cm D x 45cm H, 18 kg<br />

• 212 BEL AIR: 66cm W x 26cm D x 45cm H, 23 kgs<br />

• VT50 HEAD: 22.5W x 10.5D x 9.5H, 12 kgs<br />

Bel Air<br />

EL84<br />

50w Dual 12” Vintage Amp<br />

CELESTION VINTAGE 30 OPTION V30-2<br />

VT50<br />

50w Vintage Amp head<br />

See the video<br />

OPTIONAL COLORS<br />

country western<br />

navy bronco emerald green brown marvelon<br />

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Shown in Navy Bronco<br />

white<br />

red jungle bark<br />

python snakeskin<br />

tweed


H I G H P O W E R B A S S A M P L I F I C A T I O N<br />

BX1500 Dual Mono Block<br />

• 1500w @ 4 ohms bridged<br />

• 750w @ 4 ohms per channel<br />

• 12AX7 Preamp tube<br />

• Mute - Active/Pasive switch<br />

• 4 EQ sections - Contour,<br />

Tone, Parametric,<br />

9-band Graphic<br />

• Compressor<br />

• Phones/Tuner output<br />

• Pre/Post DI XLR out<br />

12AX7<br />

PREAMP TUBE<br />

The BX1500 dual mono block rack<br />

mount bass head delivers huge power<br />

that’s rich and warm all generated from<br />

discrete Class A preamps and 12AX7<br />

tube driven power amps. The CLASS D<br />

power amps feature high current, high<br />

speed FET output devices for optimal 2<br />

ohm operation.<br />

BIAMP POWER: 2 power amps deliver<br />

300w at 8 ohm, 450w at 4 ohm,<br />

and 750w at 2 ohm each<br />

4 EQ sections: Contour Control, 3<br />

mid sweeps with Bass and Treble plus<br />

a 9 band graphic<br />

• HI and LO amp controls with<br />

Crossover control.<br />

• Rear XLR Balanced DIRECT output<br />

with Level control - pre/post switch<br />

• 3 High current Speakon ¼-inch<br />

combo speaker connectors<br />

• Rear Effects loop, amp patch inserts<br />

and tuner output<br />

• 2U 48.3 W x10.5 D x 9cm H 4.5 kgs<br />

• Made in the USA<br />

Optional FS22 footswitch for<br />

mute & effects loop<br />

B2000 2000w mono block<br />

The B2000 mono block bass head is “King”<br />

delivering 2000w of rich, warm tones all<br />

generated from discrete Class A preamps<br />

and 12AX7 tube driven power amp. The EQ<br />

sections offers 6 bands of EQ that’s easy to<br />

dial in. This is one powerful head delivering<br />

700w at 8 ohm, 1300w at 4ohm, 2050w at<br />

2 ohm and its ultra-light 13 lbs is a bonus to<br />

bass players.<br />

• Rich, warm 12AX7 tube drives the power<br />

amp and features a rear In/Out switch<br />

• 6 EQ bands: SUB BASS, BASS, LOW MID,<br />

MID, HIGH MID and TREBLE<br />

• A conveniently located Mute switch and<br />

an Active/Passive switch tailors the input<br />

for different pickup configurations<br />

• Drive Level works with the Master volume<br />

to adjust input levels & harmonic content<br />

• Built-in limiter to prevent power amp<br />

clipping, which helps to protect drivers<br />

• The rear panel features an XLR Balanced<br />

DIRECT output with Level control and<br />

pre or post switch<br />

• 2 High current Speakon ¼-inch<br />

combo speaker connectors<br />

• Front panel effects loop switch, rear<br />

panel Effect loop & un-muted tuner jacks<br />

• The high headroom reveals its high<br />

dynamic power from the Switchmode<br />

p o w e r s u p p l y t h a t o p e r a t e s a t<br />

1 0 0 , 0 0 0 H z d e l i v e r i n g m a x i m u m<br />

efficiency while reducing weight<br />

• The CLASS A/B tracking output is very<br />

efficient no wasted heat or energy<br />

• Size: 2U 48.3 W x10.5 D x 9cm H, 5 kgs<br />

• 700w @ 8 ohms<br />

• 1300w @ 4 ohms<br />

• 2050w @ 2 ohms<br />

• 12AX7 Preamp tube<br />

• Mute - Active/Pasive switch<br />

• 6 EQ bands<br />

• Phones/Tuner output<br />

• Pre/Post DI XLR out<br />

TUBE<br />

BYPASS<br />

12AX7<br />

PREAMP TUBE<br />

11<br />

Optional FS22 footswitch for<br />

mute & effects loop<br />

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BX250 250w MONO BLOCk BASS HEAd<br />

LIGHTWEIGHT -1.5 kgs<br />

BX250 250w head<br />

BX250 Rear<br />

• 250w @ 4 ohms<br />

• 200w @ 8 ohms<br />

• Mute - Active/Pasive<br />

switch<br />

• 3 EQ sections - Contour,<br />

Tone, Parametric<br />

• Compressor<br />

• Phones/Tuner output<br />

• Pre/Post DI XLR out<br />

The same design as the MB combos, the BX250 bass head delivers 250w<br />

into two 8 ohm or one 4 ohm cabinet in a micro package. Easy to transport<br />

in a laptop case. Perfect for club gigs. Fabulous tone with the power to<br />

back it up. 1.45 kg. Size: 25.4cm W x 18.2cm D x 9.4cm H<br />

BX500 500w MONO BLOCk BASS AMP<br />

LIGHTWEIGHT -2.6 kgs<br />

• 500w @ 2 & 4 ohms<br />

• 300w @ 8 ohms<br />

• 12AX7 Preamp tube<br />

• Mute - Active/Pasive switch<br />

• 4 EQ sections - Contour,<br />

Tone, Parametric,<br />

9-band Graphic<br />

• Compressor<br />

• Phones/Tuner output<br />

• Pre/Post DI XLR out<br />

Phil Martin & Darryl Williams<br />

Hear the BX500<br />

The BX500 is a sleek bass head with easy to read instrument<br />

knobs offering an array of features - 4 EQ sections, 12AX7 tube,<br />

high power and an ultralight 2.6 kgs chassis. Beneath the sharply<br />

dressed exterior, the BX500 has unsurpassed versatility, great<br />

power and useful features.<br />

• 300w RMS at 8 ohm, 500w at 4 ohm and 500w at 2 ohm<br />

• A rich, warm 12AX7 tube drives the Class D power amp<br />

• A powerful 4-band, two sweep tone control section offers<br />

parametric frequency changes to the LOW MIDS and HI MIDS<br />

along with the BASS and TREBLE for unlimited tone shaping<br />

• The 9-band graphic EQ is foot switchable<br />

• A single knob compressor keeps your peaks in check<br />

• A Drive knob, Master plus Mute controls all your levels<br />

REVIEW<br />

“The sound is very linear and natural…Surprising volume and low-end…The BX500 amp<br />

is six pounds of power with a metric ton of pro features” – Vintage Magazine - Phil Feser<br />

• Active/Passive switch for different pickup configurations<br />

• Two combination Speakon - 1/4” outputs, 2 ohm operation<br />

switch, footswitch, balanced XLR, tuner/headphone output,<br />

effects loop and tube bypass switch are located on the rear panel<br />

• The CLASS D output feature high current, high speed FET’s<br />

for continuous 2 ohm operation<br />

• The Switchmode power supply operates at 100,000 Hz<br />

delivering maximum efficiency while reducing weight.<br />

• The head runs cool from its 94% efficiency - no wasted<br />

heat or energy from the AC plug<br />

• Auto-switching AC input for 120V 60 Hz or 240V 50 Hz<br />

• 35cm W x 22cm D x 7cm H, Wt 2.6 kgs , optional rackmount<br />

• Made in the USA.<br />

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Optional BX500RP 2U rack mount kit<br />

Optional SV2 2U rack mount case<br />

Optional FS22<br />

footswitch for<br />

mute & 9 band EQ


M I C R O B A S S S E R I E S<br />

Micro Bass Combos The internal BX head delivers 250w RMS at 4 ohms (with 8 ohms ext.<br />

speaker) and 200w RMS into each of the 8 ohm Micro Bass models. The Class D power amp is 94%<br />

efficient delivering not only its full RMS but doing it very efficiently taking less AC power from<br />

the wall. Typical THD is less than .1% for ultra low distortion keeping your bass clean and the tone<br />

pure in every respect. See BX500 for more details.<br />

• The BX pre-amp is the state-of the-art with a Drive knob to control the harmonic content (clean<br />

to clipping) and dual Parametric EQ to select all the sweet tones of your bass. The Contour, Bass<br />

and Treble controls deliver deep bass and brilliant highs. • Includes Active and Mute switches •<br />

The pre amp Direct Out XLR is pre or post selectable for the house pa or recording and includes a<br />

ground lift and Level control • The Master level controls the speakers while the ID level controls the<br />

pre-amp output including the Phone/Tuner. The tweeter features a DIM switch to control the<br />

brightness of your sound. • Poplar plywood enclosures covered with optional Tolex colors.<br />

SEE PG 4 &5 FOR COLOR OPTIONS<br />

MB210 250w<br />

The MB210 offers a dual 10” cabinet with the 250w amp built<br />

right in. The combo is ported to handle a response all the way<br />

down to 65 Hz. Dual 10” is by far one of the most popular bass<br />

enclosure configuration due to the portability and tight sounding<br />

response. The MB210 combo is a powerful lightweight combo<br />

ideal for rehearsals and club gigs.<br />

12.75” wide X 11.5” deep X 24.5” high, 36lbs<br />

MB10 250w<br />

10” woofer/HF driver<br />

The MB10 Micro Bass is one astonishing micro bass amp that<br />

really delivers the punch and tone for bass guitar. You would<br />

be surprised at how much volume and deep tone this 10-inch<br />

this system delivers. Considering 250w of clean RMS, you can<br />

understand that it has the power to out perform anything in<br />

its class. The NEO Titanium tweeter adds to the upper harmonics.<br />

The micro size is only 32W x 29D x 47cm H and weight 10<br />

kgs. Any professional will be impressed with the MB10’s light<br />

weight, power and tone.<br />

15” woofer/HF driver<br />

MB15 250w<br />

The MB15 Micro Bass is a 15-inch system is not much large than the BX10<br />

but has a fuller sound from a 15” woofer. The MB15 delivers the results you<br />

would expect from a more powerful 15” bass system, thanks to the 250w of<br />

clean RMS power. The NEO Titanium tweeter adds to the upper harmonics.<br />

The micro size is a pleasure to carry because it’s only 43W x 30D x 48cm H<br />

and weights 13.6 kgs. You will be impressed with the MB15 performance.<br />

MB12 250w<br />

The MB12 3-Way NEO Micro Bass is a 12-inch system<br />

that covers the complete audio spectrum for bass guitar.<br />

The NEO 12” offers the deep bass efficiency of a bigger<br />

driver but retains the compactness of a micro amp.<br />

The NEO 6” mid-range reproduces all the tones that<br />

woofers don’t capture. The NEO Titanium tweeter adds<br />

to the upper harmonics. The micro size is only 43W x 30D x 48cm H and weights<br />

14 kgs. The MB12 is the superior Micro bass combo.<br />

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<strong>Carvin</strong>’s USA Custom Shop<br />

offers boutique craftsmanship<br />

along with the finest<br />

wood, hardware and build<br />

quality. The choices are vast.<br />

Your choice of a fixed bridge, Tuneo-matic<br />

bridge, Wilkinson tremolo,<br />

Original Floyd Rose or Bigsby vibrato.<br />

Ebony, Rosewood, Bird’s Eye & hard<br />

rock Maple fingerboards are available<br />

along with your choice of inlays: dot,<br />

block and diamond shapes available in<br />

white Mother of Pearl & Abalone.<br />

Various headstock shapes along with<br />

your choice of exotic woods. Sperzel<br />

locking tuners, graphite nut and the tiltback<br />

headstock all contribute to pure<br />

tone and rock-solid tuning stability. No<br />

string tree needed for clean solid open<br />

notes!<br />

Your choice of 10”, 12”, 14” & 20”<br />

fingerboard radii along with your preference<br />

of 3 different Nickle-Silver and<br />

2 Stainless Steel fretwire profiles.<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> Classic Alnico-V humbuckers<br />

offer incredible warmth and definition.<br />

Many optional models and colors to<br />

choose from.<br />

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Our modern 7,500 square meter plant in San Diego is<br />

equipped with the finest guitar building machinery in<br />

the industry. The use of high quality tone woods and<br />

our constant improvement in manufacturing methods<br />

are an ongoing quest at <strong>Carvin</strong>. Several years<br />

ago we began to cycle all of our necks and fingerboards<br />

through a long conditioning process in our dehumidification<br />

chambers. What this does is remove<br />

any possible stress in the wood. Stress in the wood is<br />

what causes your neck to warp or twist, and it may<br />

not fully develop for months or years after an instrument<br />

is built. This painstaking extra step is one of the<br />

reasons why our guitars and basses are known for their<br />

longevity and consistent playability.<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<br />

microchip in every guitar and bass ($50 value).<br />

The hidden micro-chip carries its own registration<br />

number documenting your ownership. If<br />

your instrument is ever lost or stolen, once<br />

scanned, will identify the rightful owner. For<br />

more visit snagg.com.<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 USA)<br />

We use premium<br />

Eastern hard rock<br />

maple for neck wood<br />

for its proven strength<br />

and stability. As a body<br />

wood, hard rock maple<br />

being very heavy and<br />

dense delivers a bright<br />

sustaining tone.<br />

Alder (North<br />

West USA)<br />

Alder is a classic tone<br />

wood – used in solid<br />

body electric guitars<br />

since the ‘50’s. It is<br />

standard on most<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> models<br />

O p t i o n a l B o d y T o p w o o d s ( s e e p r i c e l i s t )<br />

Genuine Mahogany<br />

(Honduras)<br />

Genuine Mahogany is<br />

a classic tone wood.<br />

C o m b i n e d w i t h a<br />

flamed or quilted maple<br />

top, gives great sustain<br />

and warmth.<br />

Swamp Ash<br />

(Southern USA)<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 />

Black Walnut<br />

(Eastern USA)<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 />

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 />

AAAA Flamed Curly Maple<br />

(North West USA)<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 />

AAAA Quilted Maple<br />

(North West USA)<br />

Quilted Maple produces<br />

similar tones to Flamed<br />

C u r l y M a p l e . T h e<br />

quilted figure can vary<br />

from large to smaller<br />

pockets.<br />

S t a n d a r d S o l i d C o l o r s N/C<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 />

Figured Claro<br />

Walnut (California)<br />

A Claro walnut top will<br />

add a brighter tone<br />

in the upper register<br />

with a darker growling<br />

low end. The figure<br />

can have variations of<br />

brown and black.<br />

Spalted Curly Maple<br />

(Western Canada)<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> uses the finest<br />

4A Curly Spalted<br />

maple available. This<br />

exotic wood comes<br />

from dying-standing<br />

trees, which gives<br />

this wood its unique<br />

old-world look.<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 />

M e t a l l i c C o l o r s $ 1 0 0 $ 5 0<br />

B Jet Black<br />

W Classic White<br />

WW White White<br />

VC Vintage Cream<br />

R Ferrari Red<br />

SG Seafoam Green<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 $ 6 0 $ 3 0 ( s h o w n o n s t a n d a r d A l d e r )<br />

PB Pearl Blue<br />

CR Candy Red<br />

TR Cherry Red<br />

TP Purple<br />

TG Emerald Green<br />

TE Green Burst<br />

TB Sapphire Blue<br />

TL Blue Burst<br />

BM Blue Mist<br />

TPB Translucent Pearl Blue<br />

TY Vintage Yellow<br />

TS Cherry Burst<br />

TT Tobacco Burst<br />

TD Classic Burst<br />

TU Sunset Burst<br />

THY Honey Burst<br />

RG Radiation Green<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 $ 3 6 0 $ 1 8 0<br />

Printed representations of paint & wood colors may vary slightly to the real instrument.<br />

FTR Crimson Red FTP Purple FTG Emerald Green FTE Green Burst FTB Sapphire Blue FTL Blue Burst FTY Vintage Yellow<br />

FTS Cherry Burst<br />

FSS Umber Stain<br />

with Sunset Burst<br />

FTT Tobacco Burst FTD Classic Burst FTU Sunset Burst FTH Honey Burst FSR Ruby Red Stain FSK Black Stain FSA Antique Brown Stain FSU Umber Stain<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 $ 5 4 0 $ 2 7 0 See pg 9 for Deep Triple Step colors<br />

FTC Clear Finish<br />

QTR Crimson Red<br />

QTP Translucent Purple<br />

QTG Emerald Green<br />

QTE Greenburst<br />

QTB Sapphire Blue<br />

QTL Blue Burst<br />

QTY Vintage Yellow<br />

QTS Cherry Burst<br />

QSS Umber Stain<br />

with Sunset Burst<br />

QTT Tobacco Burst QTD Classic Burst QTU Sunset Burst QTH Honey Burst QSR Ruby Red Stain QSK Black Stain QSA Antique Brown Stain<br />

10 day money back guarantee<br />

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QSU Umber Stain<br />

QTC Clear Finish<br />

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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<br />

different combinations and not have the same instrument<br />

built alike. What’s even better, <strong>Carvin</strong>’s custom shop is<br />

building each instrument to the exact detail and shipping it<br />

within 6 weeks (on most orders).<br />

This is made possible by our efficient method of keeping all<br />

components such as necks, fingerboards, pickups and hardware<br />

in stock. Build your guitar online at <strong>Carvin</strong>world.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<br />

MAH Maple neck & mahogany body<br />

NMAH Mahogany neck & mahogany body<br />

WAL Maple neck & walnut body<br />

NWAL Walnut neck & walnut body<br />

KOA Maple neck & koa body<br />

NKOA Koa neck & koa body<br />

TC Maple neck & body (increases instrument weight by .5kg)<br />

Mt Maple top, book matched (Acoustics: MTA)<br />

Ht Mahogany top, book matched (Acoustics: HTA)<br />

Kt Koa top, book matched (Acoustics: KTA)<br />

Wt Walnut top, book matched (Acoustics: WTA)<br />

FW Figured walnut top, book matched (Acoustics: FWTA)<br />

FK Flamed koa top, book matched (Acoustics: FKTA)<br />

SM Curly Spalted Maple top, book matched (Acoustics: SMTA)<br />

UM Burl Bird’s Eye Maple Top<br />

CG Clear high gloss finish<br />

CS Clear matte satin finish<br />

TF tung oil satin finish<br />

BSt Black bursted edge over optional wood or color<br />

CSt Cherry bursted edge over optional wood or color<br />

SSt Sunset bursted edge over optional wood or color<br />

DTS Deep Triple step stain (only available with flame or quilted maple top)<br />

Body and Neck Options<br />

L Lefthand model (certain models and options not available)<br />

RB Fully rounded body edges<br />

5M 5-piece Laminated maple neck with two koa stripes<br />

5MW 5-piece Laminated maple neck with two walnut stripes<br />

5WM 5-piece Laminated walnut neck with two maple stripes<br />

5H 5-piece Laminated mahogany neck with two maple stripes<br />

5K 5-piece Laminated koa neck with two maple stripes<br />

FMN Flame Maple Neck<br />

NS optional 5-piece neck is covered by optional figured top<br />

TN tung oil finish back of neck<br />

CSN Clear Satin back of neck (natural wood finish)<br />

PSN Painted Satin back of neck (matches body color)<br />

Headstock Options<br />

TH traditional headstock with 3 + 3 tuners as on AE185, 2 + 2 on 4-string basses<br />

SBH SB4000 style headstock (available for 6-string guitar, 4 and 5 string basses)<br />

CTH CT6 headstock shape with 3 + 3 tuners as on CT6, 2 + 2 on 4-string basses<br />

PH Headstock to match body color<br />

BPH Black painted headstock<br />

KPH Koa headstock overlay<br />

WPH Walnut headstock overlay<br />

FWPH Figured Claro Walnut headstock overlay<br />

FKPH Flamed Koa headstock overlay<br />

SMPH Spalted Maple Headstock Overlay<br />

UMPH Burl Bird’s Eye Maple Headstock<br />

FPH AAAA Flamed maple headstock overlay<br />

QPH AAAA Quilted maple headstock overlay<br />

ABL Abalone <strong>Carvin</strong> headstock logo<br />

GL Gold plated metal <strong>Carvin</strong> logo on Headstock (as on CT6 Carved Top)<br />

etR engraved truss rod cover (personalized with your name)<br />

O p t i o n a l<br />

P i c k u p C o l o r s<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 />

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Fingerboard Options<br />

RWF Rosewood fingerboard<br />

MF Maple fingerboard with black dots (N/A with block inlays)<br />

BMF Bird’s Eye maple fingerboard with black dots (N/A with block inlays)<br />

FMF Flame maple fingerboard w/ black dots (N/A with block or sig. inlays)<br />

R10 10” fingerboard radius (N/A on H2, HF2, CL450, NS1 or 5 & 6 string basses)<br />

R14 14” fingerboard radius (N/A on CL450 or NS1)<br />

Inlay Options<br />

NIN No inlays on top of fingerboard (side dots only)<br />

ABD Abalone dot inlays<br />

MP White Mother-of-pearl block inlays<br />

AB Abalone block inlays (as on DC400)<br />

DMP White Mother-of-pearl diamond inlays<br />

DAB Abalone diamond inlays<br />

MPS White Mother-of-pearl signature inlays<br />

ABS Abalone signature inlays<br />

Fretwire Options<br />

6100 Jumbo fretwire 1.4mm tall x 2.8mm wide<br />

6130 Low profile fretwire .9mm tall x 2.7mm wide<br />

STF Stainless Steel frets, med-jumbo 1.2mm tall x 2.6mm wide<br />

STJF Stainless Steel frets, jumbo 1.4mm tall x 2.8mm wide<br />

STRF Stainless Steel frets, regular (Vintage Fender size) 1.1mm tall x 2.0mm wide<br />

Hardware Options<br />

BC Black hardware<br />

G Gold plated hardware<br />

SPW White Pearl Sperzel Tuning Knobs<br />

WK Wooden knobs (Rosewood)<br />

PK Metal knobs with white Pearl inlays (black knobs have black pearl inlays)<br />

AK Metal knobs with Abalone inlays (chrome, gold or black)<br />

SL Straplocks by Dunlop<br />

LN Lock nut for Floyd Rose tremolo (installed)<br />

SS String Saver Graphite Saddles (guitars with FT6 & FT7 fixed bridge only)<br />

Pickup and Electronic Options<br />

404 White coils with black bezel<br />

405 White/black coils with black bezel<br />

S22J Metal covered neck pickup (matches guitar hardware color)<br />

S22B Metal covered bridge pickup (matches guitar hardware color)<br />

31 Add one dual/single coil mini switch<br />

32 Add two dual/single coil mini switches<br />

36 Add phase mini switch (places pickups out of phase for thinner tone)<br />

AC Active Electronics as used on DC400 (not available on all models)<br />

BASS OPTIONS<br />

FI Fretless fingerboard with white inlayed fret lines<br />

FID Fretless fingerboard with white inlayed fret lines & dot inlays<br />

HS Hipshot bass detuner installed<br />

HB2 Replace J99A bridge pickup with HB series humbucker<br />

HB2N Replace J99A neck pickup with HB series humbucker (must also order HB2)<br />

SP2 2 Soapbar humbuckers<br />

STS Stainless Steel Round Wound strings (replaces nickel round-wounds)<br />

FWS Flat-wound bass strings (replaces standard Nickel round-wounds)<br />

409 Cream colored J99A or H50A pikcups<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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Frank Gambale FG1<br />

Semi-Hollow Double-Cut<br />

FG1<br />

Frank Gambale Signature<br />

FG1S<br />

Frank Gambale Signature<br />

with Synth Access<br />

SH645<br />

Stop Tail Piece bridge<br />

SH675<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

with GraphTech Synth Access<br />

Rear of SH645<br />

See the video at<br />

photo:<br />

Michael Hiller<br />

FG1 options shown:<br />

Deep Blue on Quilt (QDB6)<br />

Mother of Pearl Block Inlays (MP)<br />

Black Hardware (BC)<br />

Deep Tiger’s Eye<br />

(QDT6)<br />

Deep Natural Clear<br />

(QDC6)<br />

Deep Black<br />

(QDK6)<br />

FG1 options shown:<br />

Deep Red on Quilt (QDR6)<br />

Mother of Pearl Block Inlays (MP)<br />

White Perloid Sperzel Tuning Buttons (SPW)<br />

Black Hardware (BC)<br />

DEEP TRIPLE-STEP<br />

STAINED COLORS<br />

(SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL QUILTED TOPS)<br />

For standard Curly-Flame top replace Q with an F<br />

SH645 options shown:<br />

Deep Vintageburst on Flame (FDV6)<br />

Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />

Black Hardware (BC)<br />

FG1 CARVED TOP<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> worked very closely with Frank Gambale in the development of the FG1.<br />

This guitar is a true Carved Top Semi-Hollow Double-Cutaway instrument. The<br />

genuine Mahogany body is chambered and features a premium carved Curly-<br />

Flamed Maple top. The FG1 neck profile and heel are custom sculpted to Frank’s<br />

specifications which makes for very comfortable playability and total access to all<br />

22 frets. Frank chose the C22B pickup for the bridge and worked with <strong>Carvin</strong> to<br />

develop the FG22N neck pickup. This exquisite instrument is extremely versatile<br />

and will handle all music styles from jazz to rock.<br />

FG1 FEATURES:<br />

• Premium Mahogany set-in neck & body with highest<br />

quality 20mm Flamed Maple carved top<br />

• Natural body 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 />

• Custom Frank Gambale neck profile<br />

• Custom Frank Gambale lower neck heel<br />

• Abalone dot inlays<br />

• Vintage size fretwire (1.1mm tall x 2.0mm wide)<br />

• FG22N Frank Gambale neck pickup, C22B bridge pickup<br />

• 3-way pickup selector, separate volumes and tones for each pickup<br />

SH675 Synth Access options shown:<br />

Deep Clear Flame (FDC6)<br />

Gold Hardware (G)<br />

Rear of FG1<br />

• Push pull tone controls for each pickup offer humbucker or single coil modes<br />

• Body size: 35.8cm wide, 4.7cm thick at edge, 6.0 cm thick at center<br />

• Back of neck and body matches translucent color of top<br />

• Triple step, stained colors for extra depth<br />

Deep Red<br />

(QDR6)<br />

Deep Blue<br />

(QDB6)<br />

Deep Purple<br />

(QDP6)<br />

Deep Teal<br />

(QEL6)<br />

Deep Dragonburst<br />

(QDD6)<br />

Deep Green<br />

(QDG6)<br />

Deep Moss Green Deep Orangeburst<br />

(QDM6)<br />

(QDO6)<br />

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Deep Honeyburst Deep Vintageburst<br />

(QDH6) (QDV6)<br />

Deep Sunsetburst<br />

(QDS6)<br />

Deep Antique Brown<br />

(QDA6)


SH550 & SH575<br />

SH550<br />

Stop Tail Piece bridge<br />

SH550B<br />

Bigsby Vibrato<br />

SH575<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

with GraphTech Synth Access<br />

SH575B<br />

Bigsby Vibrato<br />

with GraphTech Synth Access<br />

JOE WALSH<br />

SH550 options shown:<br />

Deep Honeyburst on Flame (FDH6)<br />

Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />

Stainless Steel Fretwire (STF)<br />

Gold Hardware (G)<br />

Steve Oliver<br />

See the video at<br />

Steve Fister<br />

See the video at<br />

SH550 Semi-Hollow<br />

The SH550 is a true Carved Top Semi Hollow Custom<br />

Shop masterpiece. This guitar features a beautifully<br />

sculpted top of the finest Curly-Flamed Maple.<br />

Featuring a chambered Mahogany body with a<br />

beautifully sculpted solid Flamed Maple top that<br />

is carved both inside and out. Tone this sweet just<br />

isn’t possible from a semi-hollow guitar made with<br />

thin pieces of bent plywood or veneer. The back of<br />

the body and the neck are made of hand selected<br />

genuine Mahogany for added warmth. The harmonically<br />

rich covered humbuckers ooze with deep and<br />

defined tone and sustain. <strong>Carvin</strong>’s “Rapid Play” low<br />

action neck assures effortless playability throughout<br />

the entire fingerboard, while the sleek set-in neck<br />

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<br />

would be a fine 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: 35.8cm wide, 5.3cm thick at edge, 6.6 cm thick at center<br />

• Triple step, stained colors for extra depth<br />

SH575 SynTH ACCESS<br />

The SH575 model has the exceptional tone of<br />

the SH550 with the addition of the acclaimed<br />

GraphTech Synth Access electronics, as featured<br />

in <strong>Carvin</strong>’s breakthrough NS1 guitar. This preamp<br />

provides realistic hollow-body acoustic tone. Simply<br />

connect a guitar synth and get orchestras, flutes and<br />

virtually any instrument at your fingertips.<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<br />

or both pickups together humbucking<br />

• Concentric controls for Synth Access. See details below.<br />

SH Options:<br />

Premium quilted top (example QDB6)<br />

Abalone block inlays (AB)<br />

Back and edges painted black (BGB)<br />

Black edges and black burst back (BBB)<br />

SH575 Synth Access options shown:<br />

Spalted Maple Top (SM)<br />

Gold Hardware (G)<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 />

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Jonathan Butler<br />

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California Carved Top<br />

CT6M<br />

CT624M<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

w/ strings thru body<br />

CT6T<br />

CT624T<br />

Wilkinson tremolo<br />

CT6C<br />

CT624C<br />

Floyd Rose tremolo<br />

Mario Sebastian<br />

Jennifer Lopez<br />

Marc Anthony<br />

CT3M<br />

CT324M<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

w/ strings thru body<br />

CT3T<br />

CT324T<br />

Wilkinson tremolo<br />

CT3C<br />

CT324C<br />

Floyd Rose tremolo<br />

CT4M<br />

CT424M<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

w/ strings thru body<br />

CT4T<br />

CT424T<br />

Wilkinson tremolo<br />

CT4C<br />

CT424C<br />

Floyd Rose tremolo<br />

C<br />

Tu<br />

w<br />

C<br />

Tu<br />

Joe Walsh<br />

See the video at<br />

CT624M options shown:<br />

Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QDO6)<br />

Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />

Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)<br />

Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)<br />

CT6T options shown:<br />

Deep Sunsetburst on Quilt (QDS6)<br />

Signature Abalone Inlays (ABS)<br />

Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF)<br />

Black Hardware (BC)<br />

CT324M options shown:<br />

Sunsetburst (TU)<br />

Matching Headstock (PH)<br />

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />

Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)<br />

Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)<br />

CT4M options shown:<br />

Gold Top (GT)<br />

Black Painted Headstock (BPH)<br />

Gold Headstock Logo (GL)<br />

Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />

Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)<br />

Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)<br />

California 22 & 24 Fret Carved Tops<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> is proud to offer the 22 fret and 24 fret “California Carved Tops”. The CT3<br />

& CT324 have an all Mahogany body while the CT4 & CT424 feature an Eastern<br />

Maple cap. The CT6 & CT624 feature an exquisite beautifully sculpted top of the finest<br />

Curly-Flamed Maple. The back of the body and the neck are made of hand selected<br />

genuine Mahogany for added warmth. Classic C22 humbuckers are custom wound with<br />

vintage plain enamel wire which helps bring out the harmonically rich tone and sustain of this<br />

fine instrument. <strong>Carvin</strong>’s “Rapid Play” low action neck assures effortless playability throughout<br />

the entire fingerboard, while the sleek set-in neck heel and lower body cutout allow easy uninhibited<br />

access. The California Carved Top is available in several different exclusive triple step stained<br />

colors, which dramatically bring out the rich highlights of our highly figured maple tops.<br />

See the video at<br />

“...<strong>Carvin</strong>’s CT6M flaunts an<br />

irresistible abundance<br />

o f a e s t h e t i c a l l u r e . . .<br />

Representative of the highest<br />

level of the luthier’s art, and offering<br />

great playability and great tones, the<br />

CT6M is proof positive that <strong>Carvin</strong> does<br />

indeed deserve a place alongside the<br />

world’s most respected guitar builders.”<br />

Guitar Player Dec ‘04<br />

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Neil Zaza<br />

Carved TOP FEATURES:<br />

• Premium Mahogany set-in neck & body<br />

• CT3, CT324: Body is all Mahogany<br />

• CT4, CT424: Eastern Maple Top<br />

• CT6, CT624: Highest quality 20mm thick Curly<br />

. Flamed Maple 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 />

• 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 />

CT3, CT324, CT4 & CT424 Options:<br />

Not available with Flame or Quilt tops<br />

All translucent colors listed on pg 16 are available.<br />

GT Gold Top (CT4 & CT424 only)<br />

CT6 & CT624 Options:<br />

Premium quilted top (example QDB6)<br />

Abalone block inlays (AB)<br />

Back and edges painted black (BGB)<br />

Black edges and black burst back (BBB)


C a l i f o r n i a S i n g l e<br />

CS6M<br />

CS624M<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

w/ strings thru body<br />

CS6S<br />

CS624S<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

w/ stop tail<br />

CS6T<br />

CS624T<br />

Wilkinson tremolo<br />

CS6C<br />

CS624C<br />

Floyd Rose tremolo<br />

CT624 with 24 frets<br />

N o w A v a i l a b l e<br />

QUALITY & DESIGN<br />

“ C a r v i n ’ s C S 6<br />

California Single is one<br />

of the most attractive<br />

bargains in the highend<br />

guitar market. The<br />

attention to detail, fit<br />

and finish, the exotic<br />

woods and superb<br />

playability are hard<br />

to find in any guitar,<br />

much less one<br />

that sells for around<br />

$1,500” -Eric Kirkland<br />

Feb 2010 Guitar World<br />

CS3M<br />

CS324M<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

w/ strings thru body<br />

CS3S<br />

CS324S<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

w/ stop tail<br />

CS3T<br />

CS324T<br />

Wilkinson tremolo<br />

CS3C<br />

CS324C<br />

Floyd Rose tremolo<br />

CS4M<br />

CS424M<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

w/ strings thru body<br />

CS4S<br />

CS424S<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

w/ stop tail<br />

CS4T<br />

CS424T<br />

Wilkinson tremolo<br />

CS4C<br />

CS424C<br />

Floyd Rose tremolo<br />

Joe Walsh<br />

CS6M options shown:<br />

Deep Vintageburst on Quilt (QDV6)<br />

Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />

Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF)<br />

Metal Covered Neck PU (S22J)<br />

Metal Covered Bridge PU (S22B)<br />

CS3M options shown:<br />

Honey Burst (THY)<br />

Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />

Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)<br />

Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)<br />

Cream Bezels (408)<br />

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CaliFORnia single<br />

Where most set-in neck guitars have a cumbersome heel and don’t set into<br />

the body any further than the fingerboard, the CS guitar has an exclusive<br />

smooth “heel-less” design for improved access to all frets. The neck actually<br />

sets 12.7 cm into the body and extends underneath the neck pickup for<br />

amazing sustain. To top it off, the California Single is equipped with a pair of<br />

our tone enhancing Classic Humbuckers.<br />

CAlifornia Single:<br />

• Premium Mahogany set-in neck & body<br />

• CS6: Highest quality 20mm thick Curly-Flamed<br />

Maple carved top with natural binding effect<br />

• CS4: Maple carved top with natural binding effect<br />

• CS3: Mahogany body and top<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 or 24 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 for each pickup or both pickups<br />

together humbucking<br />

• Triple step, stained colors for extra depth<br />

(standard with Curly-Flame Maple top)<br />

Options:<br />

Premium quilted top (example QDB6)<br />

Abalone block inlays (AB)<br />

Back and edges painted black (BGB)<br />

Black edges & black burst back (BBB)<br />

Metal covered Neck pickup (S22J)<br />

Metal covered Bridge pickup (S22B)<br />

2 volume + 2 tone w/coil splitters (VT2)<br />

CS4M options shown:<br />

Classic White (W)<br />

Back & Sides White<br />

Abalone Block Inlays (AB)<br />

2 Volume and 2 Tone Knobs (VT2)<br />

Gold Hardware (G)<br />

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TLB60<br />

FT6 fixed bridge<br />

TLB60-T<br />

Wilkinson tremolo<br />

TLB60-V<br />

Vintage tremolo<br />

NEW!<br />

Contoured neck heel<br />

TLB60 options shown:<br />

Deep Honeyburst on Flame (FDH)<br />

Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF)<br />

Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />

White Perloid Pickguard (WP)<br />

White Pickups (404)<br />

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />

TLB60T options shown:<br />

Jet Black (B)<br />

Maple Fingerboard (MF)<br />

Inline Headstock (IN)<br />

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />

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TLB60V options shown:<br />

Honeyburst (THY)<br />

Matching Headstock (PH)<br />

Inline Headstock (IN)<br />

No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)<br />

Black Pickguard (BG)<br />

Gold Hardware (G)<br />

TLB60 options shown:<br />

Classic White (W)<br />

Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF)<br />

Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />

TLB60 bolt on neck<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> now offers a bolt-on-neck “TL” model that brings all of the<br />

features that made the Bolt model a high end USA made guitar. The<br />

TLB60 provides ergonomic comfort with body and arm cuts as well as<br />

the contoured neck heel. The single cutaway provides comfortable<br />

access to all 22 frets. <strong>Carvin</strong>’s Rapid Play bolt-on neck is available<br />

in various radii with your choice of fingerboard woods, fretwire and<br />

inlays. Choose from <strong>Carvin</strong>’s S60A vintage style single coils, AP11 single<br />

coils or Twin Blade humbuckers or add a full size C22B humbucker<br />

at the bridge. WIth all the options available, players can build their<br />

ultimate country twang axe, blues monster or rock machine.<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 />

• SB style, tilt back headstock for crisp open notes<br />

• Sperzel locking tuners<br />

• Three S60A single coils for clear vintage tone (black covers standard)<br />

• 5-way pickup selector plus a mini switch allows all 7 pickup combinations<br />

• Master volume & tone<br />

• White multi-layer pickguard<br />

• Colors: black, white, red, pearl blue, tung oil, clear gloss<br />

TLB60 OPTIONS:<br />

PH Matching painted headstock<br />

A11 AP11 Single Coil Pickups<br />

TBH Twinblade Humbuckers (TBH-6 Cream/Black)<br />

22B C22B bridge humbucker w/ coil splitter<br />

BG Black multi-layer pickguard<br />

WP White pearloid multi-layer pickguard<br />

RP Red tortoise multi-layer pickguard


C66<br />

FT6 fixed bridge<br />

C66M<br />

Tune-0-Matic Bridge<br />

w/ strings fed thru body<br />

C66T<br />

Wilkinson tremolo<br />

C66V<br />

Vintage tremolo<br />

C66B<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

with Bigsby Vibrato<br />

C66C<br />

Floyd Rose tremolo<br />

Now available with<br />

Vintage Tremolo<br />

• Vintage Style Tremolo<br />

• Hardtails on body<br />

• Stainless steel saddles<br />

• Steel sustain block<br />

• Threaded fulcrum studs<br />

& bushings<br />

SPERZEL<br />

LOCKING<br />

TUNERS<br />

NOW<br />

STANDARD<br />

BOLT<br />

FT6 fixed bridge<br />

BOLT-T<br />

Wilkinson tremolo<br />

BOLT-V<br />

Vintage tremolo<br />

BOLT-C<br />

Floyd Rose tremolo<br />

)<br />

C66C options shown:<br />

Blue Burst on Quilt (QTL4)<br />

Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS)<br />

Locking Nut for Floyd Rose (LN)<br />

Black Hardware (BC)<br />

ConTOur 66<br />

The “Contour 66” has features and<br />

attention to detail that place it<br />

among the finest and most elite<br />

instruments made. The 5mm thick<br />

premium flamed maple drop top<br />

is set off at the edges of the body<br />

to highlight the figured maple<br />

binding effect. The sweeping body<br />

curves also add to the striking looks<br />

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 />

• 25.5” scale ebony fingerboard with dot inlays<br />

• Tung oil satin finish hard rock maple neck<br />

• Tilt back headstock for 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 coil, neck and middle single<br />

coils combined for humbucking, bridge single,<br />

bridge humbucking<br />

• Master volume & tone<br />

• Any Flamed Maple Translucent color (pg 16)<br />

C66 OPTIONS:<br />

QTC4 Quilted Top and Headstock upgrade<br />

CAP Center AP11 single coil (cream CAP2)<br />

CTB Center Twin Blade humb. (CTB6 Cream/Black)<br />

HSS Neck & mid single coil & bridge humb<br />

S6A S60A Single Coil Alnico Pickups NEW!<br />

FA Acoustic Bridge saddles<br />

ACA Active electronics (required for FA)<br />

AC Active/passive electronics as on DC400<br />

BOLT options shown:<br />

Pearl Blue (PB)<br />

Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard & Headstock (BMF) (BMNH)<br />

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />

Abalone Dot Inlyas (ABD)<br />

C22 Bridge Humbucker (22B) White Pickup Coils (404)<br />

Sperzel Locking Tuners (SP)<br />

Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)<br />

THE BOlt<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong>’s Bolt models have been<br />

improved with new features that<br />

really improve the playability<br />

such as much deeper contoured<br />

arm cuts, rear body tummy cuts<br />

and a new contoured neck heel.<br />

The perfectly fit neck to body joint<br />

aids in sustain and tuning stability.<br />

The Bolt offers features and custom<br />

shop options unavailable from any<br />

other USA guitar company.<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 />

• Sperzel Locking Tuners<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<br />

S6A S60A Single Coil Alnico Pickups NEW!<br />

TBH Twinblade Humbuckers (TBH-6 Cream/Black)<br />

22B C22B bridge humbucker w/ coil splitter<br />

WP White pearloid multi-layer pickguard<br />

BP Black pearloid multi-layer pickguard<br />

BG Black multi-layer pickguard<br />

RP Red tortoise multi-layer pickguard<br />

SP Sperzel locking tuners<br />

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BOLT-C options shown:<br />

Classic White (W)<br />

Lock Nut for Floyd Rose (LN)<br />

Pointed Headstock (PTH)<br />

White Truss Rod Cover (TCW)<br />

Sperzel Locking Tuners (SP)<br />

C22 Bridge Humbucker (22B)<br />

White Pickup Covers/Coils (404)<br />

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Allan Holdsworth<br />

MADE IN<br />

USA<br />

HH1<br />

Dual Pickup<br />

Fixed bridge with Fine Tuners<br />

HH1X<br />

Single Pickup<br />

XS Trem with Fine Tuners<br />

HF2<br />

FATBOY<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

List $2549 $ 1229<br />

HF2S<br />

FATBOY<br />

Synth Access<br />

My new <strong>Carvin</strong> HH1X,<br />

has a fantastic neck,<br />

fingerboard, radius, and<br />

fretwire. Along with the<br />

compact size, rigidity,<br />

and comfort that I love<br />

in a headless guitar<br />

(while still being a full<br />

25.5 scale length) The<br />

playability and tone are<br />

amazing. I started to use<br />

the guitar on the road<br />

the week It was built. I<br />

am very happy indeed,<br />

Allan Holdsworth.<br />

NEW<br />

HF2 options shown:<br />

Antique Brown Stain on Quilt (QSAA)<br />

Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS)<br />

Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)<br />

No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)<br />

Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF)<br />

Black Hardware (BC)<br />

HH2<br />

Dual Pickup<br />

Fixed bridge with Fine Tuners<br />

HH1X options shown:<br />

Pearl Blue (PB)<br />

HH2X<br />

Dual Pickup<br />

ev<br />

HH2 options shown:<br />

Deep Honeyburst on Flame (FDHA)<br />

Gold Logo on Body (GL)<br />

HH1 & HH2<br />

New for <strong>2012</strong> is the headless<br />

series of Allan Holdsworth guitars.<br />

These guitars employ a precision<br />

made body and neck along with<br />

the unique bridge systems from<br />

JCustom Headless Research<br />

Both the fixed bridge and tremolo<br />

models feature fine tuners on<br />

the bridge eliminating headstock<br />

mounted tuners.<br />

HH1 & HH2 HOLDSWORTH FEATURES:<br />

• Set-in hardrock maple neck<br />

• Alder semi-hollow body<br />

• White birch top<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 />

• JCustom Headless Research bridges<br />

• Holdsworth design H22 humbuckers<br />

• Volume, Tone and mini pickup selector<br />

• 30.5” long, 1.7” thick body, 11” wide body<br />

• Double ball-end strings<br />

available at carvin.com<br />

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HF2<br />

A l l a n H o l d s w o r t h w o r k e d<br />

closely with <strong>Carvin</strong> in developing<br />

his signature guitars. The<br />

HF2 Fatboy model has a 2 3/8”<br />

thick body with special twin beam<br />

suspension allowing the top and<br />

back to resonate freely. The highly<br />

resonant tone of this unique guitar<br />

is incredible. The HF2 is equipped<br />

with Allan Holdsworth designed<br />

H22 Humbuckers.<br />

HF2 FATBOY FEATURES:<br />

• Set-in hardrock maple neck<br />

• 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 />

• 38” long, 2.4” thick body, 12.5” wide body


DC700M<br />

Tune-O-Matic bridge<br />

w/ strings thru body<br />

DC800M<br />

Hardtail bridge<br />

w/ strings thru body<br />

DC700C<br />

Licensed Floyd Rose<br />

DC800 options shown:<br />

Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QDO4)<br />

Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)<br />

No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)<br />

Gold Hardware (G)<br />

DC800 options shown:<br />

Jet Black (B)<br />

Clear Satin Finish (CS)<br />

Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />

Black Hardware (BC)<br />

DC700M options shown:<br />

Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QDO4)<br />

Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)<br />

Diamond Mother of Pearl Inlays (DMP)<br />

Black Hardware (BC)<br />

DC800<br />

The new DC800 is much more than<br />

a 7-string guitar with an extra string.<br />

We’ve designed this model from the<br />

ground up with the 8-string guitarist in<br />

mind. An extended 27” scale fingerboard<br />

with a flat 20” radius, new active A80<br />

pickups, comfortable deep arm cut and<br />

belly cut and many more features make<br />

the DC800 the 8-string guitar players<br />

have been waiting for. The DC800 is a<br />

neck-through design, with maple neck<br />

and alder body standard. It features a<br />

new 8-string hardtail bridge that is fully<br />

adjustable. Hundreds of Custom Shop<br />

options allow you to build your new<br />

DC800 exactly the way you want it to suit<br />

your personal tastes.<br />

DC800 FEATURES:<br />

(See page 5 for neck through body features)<br />

Maple neck through alder body<br />

Smooth neck to body heel<br />

Straight Body Edges on top<br />

Extra deep stomache relief cut<br />

Generous top arm cut for comfort<br />

• 27” scale ebony fingerboard<br />

with 20” radius<br />

24 Medium Jumbo frets<br />

Sperzel locking tuners<br />

Neck: 2.15” wide at nut, 3.03” wide 24th fret<br />

A80N and A80B humbucking pickups<br />

• Active electronics with volume, tone,<br />

3-way pickup selector<br />

For colors & other options see page 5 & 6<br />

carvinworld.com<br />

DC700C options shown:<br />

Blue Burst on Flame (FTL)<br />

Flame Headstock (FPH) Non painted (NPH)<br />

Locking Nut for Floyd Rose (LN)<br />

5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck (5MW)<br />

Flame Maple Fingerboard (FMF)<br />

No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)<br />

Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)<br />

DC700<br />

The DC700 active seven-string guitar<br />

has several new features, including a<br />

new headstock shape, and sculpted<br />

body for more comfortable playing. A<br />

14” radius fingerboard with 24 frets and<br />

25.5” scale length make for fast playing,<br />

while our heel-less neck-through<br />

design allows easy access high on the<br />

fingerboard. The standard bridge is our<br />

Tune-o-Matic M bridge, which sets the<br />

heavy studs deeper in the body for great<br />

sustain. Completely new A70N neck and<br />

A70B bridge humbucking pickups, along<br />

with active electronics, provide the tone<br />

guitarists are seeking. Build your own<br />

custom DC700 seven string with <strong>Carvin</strong>’s<br />

vast array of cool custom options.<br />

DC700 FEATURES:<br />

(See page 5 for neck through body features)<br />

Maple neck through alder body<br />

Smooth neck to body heel<br />

Sculpted Body Edges<br />

Extra deep stomache relief cut<br />

Generous top arm cut for comfort<br />

• 25 1/2” scale ebony fingerboard<br />

with 14” radius<br />

24 Medium Jumbo frets<br />

Sperzel locking tuners<br />

Neck: 1.9” wide at nut, 2.6” wide 24th fret<br />

A70N and A70B humbucking pickups<br />

• Active electronics with volume, tone,<br />

3-way pickup selector<br />

For colors & other options see page 5 & 6<br />

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N S 1<br />

Steve Oliver<br />

Check out Steve’s demo<br />

at <strong>Carvin</strong>world.com/ns1<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong> worked with top<br />

Billboard guitarist,<br />

Steve Oliver for 2 years<br />

to develop the NS1.<br />

NS1 options shown:<br />

Crimson Red on Quilt (QTR4)<br />

Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS)<br />

NS1 options shown:<br />

Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QDO4)<br />

NS1 options shown:<br />

Sapphire Blue on Quilt (QTBA)<br />

NS1<br />

Nylon SynTH ACCESS<br />

The NS1 Nylon guitar features <strong>Carvin</strong>’s extraordinary workmanship<br />

and playability. <strong>Carvin</strong> worked very closely with Graphtech when developing<br />

the pickup system for the NS1. The real magic comes when<br />

you plug the NS1 into a guitar synth using a 13 pin cable. This provides<br />

both synth and acoustic sounds, as well as phantom power using the<br />

one 13-pin cable. The NS1 offers the newest cutting edge technology<br />

to bring an awesome sounding acoustic piezo system together with<br />

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-flat 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: 48 mm • Body thickness: 51 mm<br />

• Body width: 35.5 cm • Guitar weight: 3 kgs<br />

OPTIONS:<br />

WK Optional Wooden Knobs<br />

QTC4 AAAA Quilted maple top<br />

FK4 Flame Koa top<br />

FWTA Figured Walnut top<br />

Inlay options not available for NS1<br />

NS1 options shown:<br />

Honeyburst on Flame (FTH4)<br />

Gold Hardware ( G)<br />

outputs: 1/4 inch acoustic<br />

and 13-pin MIDI compatible<br />

with synth controllers such<br />

as Roland ® & Axon ®<br />

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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


C U S T O M S H O P B A S S E S<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong>’s basses are significantly enhanced with the addition of our stacked<br />

bass/treble and mid range level/sweep controls. The tonal improvement<br />

and versatility with the new electronic circuitry is quite dramatic. In a recent<br />

review, Bass Guitar Magazine said “(the sweepable mid range control) in itself is<br />

almost worth the cost of the bass”. Our modern 82,000 square foot plant in San<br />

Diego is equipped with the finest instrument building machinery in the industry.<br />

The use of high quality woods and our constant improvement in manufacturing<br />

methods are an ongoing quest at <strong>Carvin</strong>. If <strong>Carvin</strong> basses were available in retail<br />

stores, you would pay up to three times more than our factory direct prices. By<br />

selling direct, <strong>Carvin</strong> not only gives incredible value but also provides you with a<br />

direct connection to the builder. With the best build up times in the industry along<br />

with our risk free 10-day money back guarantee, there has never been a better<br />

time to order your <strong>Carvin</strong> Custom Shop bass.<br />

Troy Lampkins with Carlos Santana<br />

HUGH McDONALD<br />

BON JOVI<br />

BUNNY BRUNEL SEKOU BUNCH ULI JON ROTH<br />

DARRYL WILLIAMS<br />

GUITARS & SAXES, CHAKA KAHN<br />

FRANK WHITE<br />

ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY<br />

AMLAK TAFARI<br />

STEEL PULSE, YELLOW WALL<br />

ROY VOGT<br />

BRYANT SIONO<br />

BACKSTREET BOYS<br />

JON LAWHON<br />

BLACK STONE CHERRY<br />

CHRIS BUCK<br />

PHIL MARTIN<br />

PAUL LORANGER<br />

TRAA DANIELS<br />

P.O.D.<br />

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GRETA BRINKMAN<br />

BJORN ENGLEN<br />

Yngwie Malmsteen<br />

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S B S e r i e s B a s s e s<br />

SB4000<br />

4 string 20 fret bass<br />

passive electronics<br />

SB4001<br />

Flame Top, Chambered<br />

4 string 20 fret bass<br />

passive electronics<br />

SB5000<br />

5 string 22 fret bass<br />

active/passive electronics<br />

SB5001<br />

Flame Top, Chambered<br />

5 string 22 fret bass<br />

active/passive electronics<br />

SB5001 with chambered body<br />

Orange Burst on Flame Maple (FDO4) N/C<br />

Matching Flame Headstock (FPH4) N/C<br />

Black Pickguard (BG)<br />

HUGH McDONALD<br />

BON JOVI<br />

Michael Jeffers<br />

Joe Nichols<br />

SB4000 & SB5000<br />

<strong>Carvin</strong>’s SB Series basses feature entirely new bolt on necks. The SB4000 is<br />

based on a traditional 20 fret jazz style neck. The rounded neck heel allows<br />

comfortable playability to the last fret and its retro-style body features<br />

front and rear contours for hours of comfortable playing. The 22 fret SB5000<br />

5-string has become extremely popular among pro players world-wide. Both<br />

models boast a pair of J99A single coil pickups which feature Alnico V magnets.<br />

These pickups deliver a rich bell-tone with full bottom-end, clear upper range<br />

and the right amount of mid-range growl. Try an SB series bass and discover<br />

why they have received so many awards.<br />

SB4001 & SB5001<br />

The SB4001 and SB5001 feature a chambered body with a premium Flame<br />

Maple top. The body chambering lightens the overall weight by a full pound<br />

which is desirable for extremely busy players who will benefit from the lighter<br />

weight night after night.<br />

Optional Active Electronics (standard on SB5000 & SB5001)<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 />

Pickguard options:<br />

TOM BARNEY<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 />

SB5001 Chambering before<br />

the figured top is installed<br />

Black (BG) Red Tortoise (RP) White Perloid (WP) No Pickguard (NP)<br />

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OVERALL VALUE<br />

FEATURES:<br />

• Premium grade alder wood body<br />

• Hardrock maple bolt on neck<br />

• Precise fitting neck/body pocket<br />

• 39 mm wide nut, 63 mm wide heel, 21cm 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: 34 cm W x 53 cm L x 4.1 cm thick<br />

OPTIONS:<br />

F Add F after model for Fretless<br />

PH Painted matching headstock<br />

IVN Ivory Tusq Graphite Nut<br />

BG Black multi-layer pickguard<br />

WP White pearloid multi-layer pickguard<br />

RP Red tortoise multi-layer pickguard<br />

NP No pickguard<br />

HG Metal hand guard covering neck pickup<br />

PK Metal knobs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays<br />

AC Active electronics (standard on SB5000)<br />

H5A H50A Stacked Humbuckers<br />

409 Cream Pickups<br />

HB2 Bridge Humbucker (coil split not avail)<br />

MVB Master Vol & Blend replaces separate Vol<br />

MBS Stacked Mid Sweep to replace<br />

push/pull passive tone control<br />

Sekou Bunch<br />

“My new SB4000 is the baddest<br />

bass I’ve ever played. The neck is<br />

amazing and has the fattest sound<br />

– you will never get lost in the<br />

band. This IS the New ELECTRIC<br />

BASS!” – Sekou Bunch<br />

See the video at<br />

SB5000 options shown:<br />

Pearl Blue (PB)<br />

Matching Painted Headstock (PH)<br />

Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF)<br />

Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)<br />

White Pearloid Pickguard (WP)<br />

Metal Handguard (HG)<br />

“I was able to effortlessly<br />

call up the classic Marcus<br />

Miller slap tone– thick<br />

and punchy, with a briliant<br />

sparkle...the SB5000’s B<br />

string was tight and thunderous...Note<br />

Definition<br />

was excellent... The <strong>Carvin</strong><br />

SB5000 has killer J Bass<br />

Tone and a fresh look. The<br />

build quality and finish<br />

work stand up to boutique<br />

instruments four times the<br />

price...it has no comparable<br />

U.S.-built competition.<br />

Ed Friedland, Guitar World<br />

Dec 2010<br />

ETHAN FARMER<br />

Christina Aguilera<br />

SB4000 options shown:<br />

Jet Black (B)<br />

Swamp Ash Body (ASH)<br />

Black Painted Headstock (BPH)<br />

Ivory Tusq Nut (IVN)<br />

Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF)<br />

Mother of Pearl Block Inlays (MP)<br />

White Pearloid Pickguard (WP)<br />

BRYANT SIONO<br />

BACKSTREET BOYS<br />

DARRYL WILLIAMS<br />

GUITARS & SAXES, CHAKA KAHN<br />

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B S E R I E S<br />

B40<br />

4 string bass with<br />

passive electronics<br />

B50<br />

5 string bass with<br />

passive electronics<br />

Contoured Heel<br />

B40F options shown:<br />

Classic Sunburst (TD)<br />

B50 options shown:<br />

Left Handed (L)<br />

Swamp Ash Body (ASH)<br />

Sapphire Blue (TB)<br />

Active Electronics (AC)<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 />

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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 />

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 />

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B40 & b50 FEATURES:<br />

• Premium grade alder wood body<br />

32 cm W x 51 cm L x 4.1 cm thick<br />

• Hardrock maple bolt on neck with contoured heel<br />

• B40 neck width: 39 mm at nut, 63 mm at heel<br />

• B50 neck width: 44.5 mm at nut, 76 mm 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 2.2 mm<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.............<br />

SBH SB style headstock............................<br />

AC Passive/Active electronics..................<br />

H5A Alnico Stacked Humbuckers (black)....<br />

409 Cream pickups (J99A or H50A only).....<br />

HB2 Bridge Humbucker............................


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BRIAN BROMBERG B 2 SERIES BASSES<br />

B24S<br />

4 string Standard<br />

B25S<br />

5 string Standard<br />

B24<br />

4 string Flame Top<br />

B25<br />

5 string Flame Top<br />

See the video at<br />

:<br />

“They play and sound like Jazz<br />

basses on steroids”<br />

- Brian Bromberg<br />

l<br />

B24S standard series:<br />

Jet Black (B)<br />

RAD-H humbuckers (RH2)<br />

The new Brian Bromberg basses<br />

combine a sleek ergonomic design<br />

with new features to create the ultimate<br />

instrument! The body shape<br />

and sculpting offers excellent comfort<br />

wether you are standing or sitting.<br />

The B 2 4 and B 2 5 feature Brian’s<br />

comfortable and super fast slimneck.<br />

The new radiused RAD-J alnico<br />

single coil pickups follow the contour<br />

of the fingerboard for consistent<br />

string volume with exceptional<br />

punch and clarity. Special Bromberg<br />

circuitry with a high-impedance active<br />

volume pot provides excellent<br />

top-end and quick response.<br />

B24P options shown:<br />

Deep Moss Green on Quilt (QDM4)<br />

Figured Top Covers Neck-Thru-Body (NS)<br />

Hipshot Detuner (HS)<br />

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />

Black Hardware (BC)<br />

B 2 FLAME-SERIES<br />

• Maple neck thru alder body<br />

• AAAA Flame Maple Top<br />

• Matching flamed headstock with abalone logo<br />

• 34” scale Ebony fingerboard<br />

• 12th fret abalone Bromberg inlay<br />

• B24 neck width 38 mm @ nut, 63 mm @ 24th fret<br />

• 12” radius fingerboard<br />

• B25 neck width 44.5 mm at nut, 76 mm at heel<br />

• 14” radius fingerboard<br />

• Hipshot A-style bridge with 19 mm string spacing<br />

• <strong>Carvin</strong> premium tuners, 20:1 ratio<br />

• 24 medium-jumbo frets<br />

• RAD-J radius top alnico single coil pickups<br />

• Bromberg 18V active preamp, volume, pickup blend,<br />

stacked concentric bass and high frequency,<br />

stacked concentric mid frequency and sweep;<br />

Bromberg high-impedance input circuitry and active volume pot<br />

• P-Series models include a blend control for the Piezo bridge<br />

B 2 STANDARD-SERIES<br />

same features as the Flame Series except:<br />

• Standard BL Bridge with Lock-down saddles<br />

• Matching Headstock with <strong>Carvin</strong> decal logo<br />

• 12th fret white mother of pearl Bromberg inlay<br />

Available in all solid and translucent colors on pg 16<br />

OPTIONS:<br />

F Add F after model for Fretless<br />

P Add P after model for P-Series Piezo bridge<br />

RH2 RAD-H radius covered humbucking pickups Figured wood tops & piezo bridge not available<br />

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B24P options shown:<br />

Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QD04)<br />

Figured Top Covers Neck-Thru-Body (NS)<br />

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)<br />

Hipshot Detuner (HS)<br />

Gold Logo (GL)<br />

Gold Hardware (G)<br />

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FRANK GAMBALE<br />

STEVE OLIVER<br />

JOE WALSH<br />

Eagles<br />

CRAIG CHAQUICO<br />

JONATHAN BUTLER<br />

STEVE FISTER<br />

ETHAN FARMER<br />

Christina Aguilera, NKOTB<br />

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH<br />

MARK WILLS<br />

NEIL ZAZA<br />

HERSHEL YATOVITZ<br />

Chris Isaak & Silvertone<br />

DAVID HINDS<br />

Steel Pulse<br />

MARIO SEBASTIAN<br />

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony<br />

JOE AUGELLO<br />

Backstreet Boys, Robin Thicke<br />

JOHN COMPRIX<br />

Beyond Fear<br />

FELIPE STAITI<br />

Enanitos Verdes<br />

CARVIN DEALER<br />

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CARVINWORLD.COM<br />

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