2012 Carvin catalog - Jedistar
2012 Carvin catalog - Jedistar
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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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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 />
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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 />
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“...<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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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 />
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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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