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JB200SCJason Becker Tribute

with Floyd Rose tremolo

List $2999$1449

JB24Jason Becker Numbers

Tribute guitar

Feb 2015

JB200SC oPtions shoWn: Candy Apple Red metallic (CR)

Flame maple Fingerboard (FmF)gold Hardware (g)

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CS3S oPtions shoWn: Tobacco Burst (TT)

Black Ebony Fingerboard (EFB)

CAliForNiA SiNGleWhere most set-in neck guitars have a cumbersome heel and dont set into the body any further than the finger-board, the 22-fret and 24-fret CS guitars have an exclusive smooth heel-less design for improved access to all frets. The neck actually sets 5 inches into the body and extends underneath the neck pickup for amazing sustain. To top it off, the California Single is equipped with a pair of our tone enhancing Classic Humbuckers.

Options:Premium quilted top (example QDB6) ..................................$300AB Abalone block inlays .................................................... $90BgB Back and edges painted black ...................................... $50S22J metal covered Neck pickup........................................... $10S22B metal covered Bridge pickup ...................................... $10VT2 2 volume + 2 tone w/coil splitters ................................ $403+3 Pointed Headstock (H33) (H33R) 24 fret only ................. $30AS Acoustic Saddles VT2 N/A.............................................$250For other colors and options see page 6 & 7

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CALIFORNIA SINgLE: Premium Mahogany set-in neck & body CS6: Highest quality 20mm thick Deep Flamed maple carved top with natural binding effect CS4: Maple carved top with natural binding effect CS3: Mahogany body with carved top Matching figured Maple headstock overlay 24k Gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners 25 scale ebony fingerboard Abalone dot inlays 22 medium jumbo frets C22J and C22B classic humbuckers Master volume and 3-way pickup selector Push pull tone offers single coil operation for each

pickup or both pickups together humbucking Triple step, stained colors for extra depth see pg 26

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Carvins CS6 California Single is one of the most attractive bargains in the high-end guitar market. The attention to detail, fit and finish, the exotic woods and superb playability are hard to find in any gui-tar, much less one that sells for around $1,500 -Eric Kirkland, Guitar World

QUALITY & DESIGN

CS6S oPtions shoWn: Custom Faded Denim on Flame maple (call)

Black Burst Edge (BST) Traditional Headstock (TH)

White Pearliod Tuning Buttons (WPB)Black Ebony Fingerboard (EFB)

Ivory Tusq Nut (IVN)mother of Pearl Block Inlays (mP)Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF)

Tung Oiled Neck (TN)2 Volume, 2 Tone controls (VT2)

Black Hardware (BC)

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CS4S oPtions shoWn: gold Top (gT)

Abalone Inlays (AB)metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)

metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)Cream Pickup Bezel (408)

CS4SCS424S

Tune-O-matic bridgew/ stop tail

List $2499 $1149

CS4MCS424MTune-O-matic bridgew/ strings thru body

List $2499 $1149

CS4TCS424TWilkinson tremolo

List $2599 $1199

CS4CCS424CFloyd Rose tremolo

List $2699 $1269

CS6TCS624TWilkinson tremolo

List $3649 $1499

CS6SCS624S


List $3599 $1449

CS6MCS624MTune-O-matic bridgew/ strings thru body

List $3599 $1449


List $3799 $1569

CS3S CS324S


List $2399$1149

CS3M CS324MTune-O-matic bridgew/ strings thru body

List $2399$1149

CS3T CS324TWilkinson tremolo

List $2499$1199


List $2599$1269

SC10 $120 $60Ultimate Soft Case

HC10 $180 $90Deluxe Black Wood Case

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outputs: 1/4 inch electric & acoustic and 13-pin MIDI Synth jack, one 13-pin jack runs all access of the SH575 including phantom power.

SH575 CARVED TOP FEATURES: Graphtech Hexaphonic Synth Access Pickup 13-pin jack for Synth and 1/4 jack for Humbuckers master volume, Tone and 3-way pickup selector Push pull tone offers single coil operation for each pickup or both pick-

ups together humbucking Concentric controls for Synth Access. See details below.

SH575 SYNTH ACCeSSThe SH575 model has the exceptional tone of the SH550 with the addition of the acclaimed GraphTech Synth Access electronics, as featured in Carvins breakthrough NS1 guitar. This preamp provides realistic hollow-body acoustic tone. Simply connect one 13-pin cable to a guitar synth and get orchestras, flutes and virtually any instrument at your fingertips.

Humbucker volume and tone with coil splitter push/pull pot stacked volumes for Hexaphonic Midi and piezo acoustic stacked mid cut/boost and mid sweep controls stacked treble and bass cut/boost controls switch scrolls through MIDI patches

True Semi Hollow Carved Arch Top

(unlike other brands with bent plywood top, back and sides)

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C20P1313-pin 20ft long Synth guitar Cable

List $79 $39

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SH575 oPtions shoWn: Deep Sunsetburst on Flame (FDS6)

Ebony Headstock Overlay (EPH)mother of Pearl Block Inlays (mP)

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)Cream Pickup Bezel (408)

Rosewood knobs (Wk)No Sound Hole (NTSH)

gold Hardware (g)

SH550Stop Tail Piece bridge

List $3899 $1769

SH550BBigsby Vibrato

List $4099 $1899

SH575Tune-O-matic bridge

with graphTech Synth Access

List $4199 $2069

SH575BBigsby Vibrato

with graphTech Synth Access

List $4399 $2199



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SH550 CARVED TOP FEATURES: Premium mahogany set-in neck & body Highest quality 20mm thick Curly-Flamed maple carved top with natural binding effect matching figured maple headstock overlay 24k gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners 25 scale ebony fingerboard Abalone dot inlays 22 medium jumbo frets S22 Classic Chrome humbuckers master volume and 3-way pickup selector Push pull tone offers single coil operation for each pickup or

both pickups together humbucking Body size: 14.1 wide, 2.1 thick at edge, 2.6 thick at center Triple step, stained colors for extra depth

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Hershel YatovitzChris Isaak & Silvertone

video: youtube.com/carvinguitars Steve Oliver

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Tested through a range of tube amps it exhibits plenty of power to crunch and wail when you want it to, but still retains out-standing clarity from all three humbucker settings, with decent neck/bridge output balance. The split-coil tones are extremely impressive, too: where so many sound like just half a humbucker (i.e. rather thin and wan) the Carvins perform like gnarly P-90s at full volume and snappier Fender-style single-coils with the Volume knob rolled back a touch. All in all, the SH550 is a sweet play-er, and a surprisingly versatile instrument. Its ideal for those who want a guitar thats more open and resonant sounding than a humbucker-equipped solidbody, and it could be the perfect choice for jazzers who seek a compact-bodied, high-end archtop that doesnt cost an arm and a leg. DAVE HUNTER Aug 2010

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SH550 & SH575 Carved TopThese instruments are true Carved Top Semi Hollow Custom Shop masterpieces. Featuring a chambered Mahogany body with a beautifully sculpted solid Flamed Maple top that is carved both inside and out. Tone this sweet just isnt possible from a semi-hollow guitar made with thin pieces of bent plywood or veneer. The back of the body and the neck are made of hand selected genu-ine Mahogany for added warmth. The harmonically rich covered humbuckers ooze with deep and defined tone and sustain. Carvins Rapid Play low action neck assures effortless playability throughout the entire fingerboard, while the sleek set-in neck heel and lower body cut-out allows easy uninhibited access at the 22nd fret. Whether you are a semi-hollow aficionado or a rock enthusiast, an SH series guitar would be a fine addition to your collection.

SH550Ce & SH575Ce Cedar TopThese new models incorporate AAAA western Cedar tops which are carved inside and out producing a warm rich tone.

SH550B oPtions shoWn Deep Red on Quilt (QDR6)Abalone Block Inlays (AB)

gold Hardware (g)

SH Options:Premium quilted top (example QDB6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300AB Abalone block inlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90BgB Back and edges painted black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50VT2 SH550: 2 volume + 2 tone w/coil splitters . . . . . . . . $40AS Acoustic Saddles VT2 N/A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150For other options and colors see page 6 & 7

SH575B oPtions shoWn: Deep green on Quilt (QDg6)

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)Abalone Signature Inlays (ABS)

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FG1 CArVeD ToPCarvin worked very closely with Frank Gambale in the development of the FG1. This guitar is a true Carved Top Semi-Hollow Double-Cutaway instrument. The genuine Mahogany body is chambered and features a premium carved Curly-Flamed Maple top. The FG1 neck profile and heel are custom sculpted to Franks specifications which makes for very comfortable playability and total access to all 22 frets. Frank chose the C22B pickup for the bridge and worked with Carvin to develop the FG22N neck pickup. This exquisite instrument is extremely versatile and will handle all music styles from jazz to rock.

Frank Gambale FG1 Carved Top

photo:Michael Hiller

Fg1 FEATURES: Premium mahogany set-in neck & body with highest quality 20mm Flamed maple carved top Natural body binding effect matching figured maple headstock overlay 24k gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners 25 scale ebony fingerboard Custom Frank Gambale neck profile Custom Frank Gambale lower neck heel Abalone dot inlays Vintage size fretwire (.043 tall x .080 wide) Fg22N Frank gambale neck pickup, C22B bridge pickup 3-way pickup selector, separate volumes and tones for each pickup Push pull tone controls for each pickup offer humbucker or single coil modes Body size: 14.1 wide, 1.85 thick at edge, 2.35 thick at center Back of neck and body matches translucent color of top Triple step, stained colors for extra depth, see page 26

The lead tone from the FG1 is so fat, round and warm its crazy beautiful! Carvin built me the guitar Ive always dreamed of... I LOVE this guitar. - Frank Gambale

FG1Frank gambale Signature

List $3899 $1849

Fg1S oPtions shoWn: Deep Ruby Red on Quilt (FDQ6)

matching Quilt Headstock (QPH4)Birds Eye maple Fingerboard (BmF)

Abalone Block Inlays (AB)Cream Pickup Coils and Bezel (402)

Cream Truss Rod Cover (TCC)gold Hardware (g)

Fg1T oPtions shoWn: Diamond Pearl White (DPW)

White Pearloid Tuning Buttons (WPB)metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)

metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) metal knobs with Pearl Inlays (Pk)

gold Hardware (g)

FG1TFrank gambale Signature with Wilkinson Tremolo

List $3999 $1899

FG1SFrank gambale Signature

with Synth Access

List $4299 $2149



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HF2A l l a n H o l d s w o r t h w o r k e d closely with Carvin in develop-ing his signature guitars. The HF2 Fatboy model has a 2 1/8 thick body with special twin beam suspension allowing the top and back to resonate freely. The highly resonant tone of this unique guitar is incredible. The HF2 is equipped with Allan Holdsworth designed H22 Humbuckers.

HF2 FATBOy FEATURES: Set-in hardrock maple neck Alder semi-hollow body White birch top and back Fully rounded body edges Thicker Holdsworth profiled neck 25.5 scale ebony fingerboard w/ 20 radius 24 jumbo frets .055 tall x .110 wide Action guaranteed to be 1/16 Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners Holdsworth design H22 humbuckers 38 long, 2.12 thick body, 12.5 wide body

OPTIONS:34 Push-pull tone coil splitter . . . . . . . . $20kNW White knobs with gold numbers. . . .N/C For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

HH1 & HH2The latest collaboration between Allan Holdsworth and Carvin is the HH Headless Series. These guitars employ a precision made body and neck along with the unique bridge systems from JCustom Headless Research Both the fixed bridge and tremolo models feature fine tuners on the bridge eliminating headstock mounted tuners.

HH1 & HH2 HOLDSWORTH FEATURES: Set-in hardrock maple neck Alder semi-hollow body White birch top Thicker Holdsworth profiled neck 25.5 scale ebony fingerboard w/ 20 radius 24 jumbo frets .055 tall x .110 wide Action guaranteed to be 1/16 JCustom Headless Research bridges Holdsworth design H22 humbuckers Volume, Tone and mini pickup selector Black hardware (chrome or gold N/A) 31.3 long, 1.7 thick body, 11 wide body

OPTIONS:XSA Additional short trem arm. . . . . . . $1534 Push-pull tone coil splitter . . . . . . . $20kNW White knobs with gold numbers. . . .N/C For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

HF2S oPtions shoWn: Deep Clear on Quilted maple (QDC)

matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)Ivory Tusq Nut (IVN)

koa Body & maple Neck (kOA)Birds Eye maple Fingerboard (BmF)

Diamond Black mother of Pearl Inlays (DBm)Cream Truss Rod Cover (TCC)

gold Hardware (g)

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HH2XDual Humbuckers

XS Trem with Fine Tuners

List $3399 $1449

HH1XSingle Bridge Humbucker XS Trem with Fine Tuners

List $3199 $1379

HH2Dual Humbuckers

Fixed bridge with Fine Tuners

List $2799 $1249

HH1Single Bridge Humbucker

Fixed bridge with Fine Tuners

List $2599 $1169

HH2X oPtions shoWn: Burl maple Top (Um)

Sunsetburst (TU)Flame maple Fingerboard (FmF)

Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)Push-pull Tone Coil Splitter (34)

Tung Oiled Neck (TN)

HH2 oPtions shoWn: Deep moss green on Quilt (QDm)Abalone Signature Inlays (ABS)

Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF)Push-pull Tone Coil Splitter (34)

knobs Abalone Inlays (Ak)



My new Carvin HH1X has a fantastic neck, fingerboard, radius, and fretwire. Along with the compact size, rigidity, and comfort that I love in a headless guitar (while still being a full 25.5 scale length) The playability and tone are amazing. I started to use the guitar on the road the week It was built. I am very happy indeed, Allan Holdsworth.

HF2FATBoYTune-O-matic bridge

List $2549 $1269

HF2SFATBoYSynth Access

List $3199 $1569

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CT7m oPtions shoWn: Custom Faded Denim on Flame (call)

matching Flame Headstock (FPH)Flame maple Fingerboard (FmF)No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)C26 passive humbuckers (726)

Black Hardware (BC)

CT7m oPtions shoWn: Custom Faded Denim on Flame (call)

matching Flame Headstock (FPH)Flame maple Fingerboard (FmF)No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)C26 passive humbuckers (726)

Black Hardware (BC)

CT7MFlame maple Carved Top

Tune-O-matic bridgew/ strings thru body

List $3599$1449

Carved Top Seven

CT7 FEATURES: Hard rock maple set-in neck Carved 4A Deep Flame maple top with

body binding effect

Alder body & rear of neck natural clear Deep rear stomach relief cut 25 1/2 scale 14 radius ebony fretboard Abalone Dot Inlays 24 medium Jumbo frets Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners Neck: 1.9 wide at nut, 2.6 wide 24th fret kiesel passive 7-string neck & bridge pickups

CT7 OPTIONS:NmAH mahogany neck and rear of body ........$100R20 20 Fingerboard Radius (N/A w/ Floyd) .$40

For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

The CT7 incorporates a stunning deep triple step stained 4A flamed maple carved top along with its rich looking body binding effect. Other exotic top woods are optional. The CT74 incorporates a stan-dard maple carved top while both the CT7 and CT74 models have tone enhancing Alder wood bodies and Eastern hard rock maple necks. Carvins Rapid Play low action neck assures effortless playabil-ity throughout the entire fingerboard, while the sleek set-in neck heel and lower body cutout allow easy uninhibited access at the 24th fret. A 25.5 scale, 14 radius ebony fingerboard with genuine Abalone dot inlays is standard.

CT7 & CT74

CT7C oPtions shoWn: Deep Orangeburst on Flame (FDO6)

Floyd Rose Lock Nut (LN)Black Ebony Fingerboard (EFB)

mother of Pearl Signature Inlays (mPS)Stainless Steel Frets (STF)

Black Hardware (BC)

CT7CFlame maple Carved Top

Floyd Rose Tremolo

List $3799 $1569



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DC700 FEATURES:(See page 27 for neck through body features) maple neck through alder body Smooth neck to body heel Straight Body Edges on top Extra deep stomach relief cut generous top arm cut for comfort 25 1/2 scale ebony fingerboard with 14 radius

24 medium Jumbo frets Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners Neck: 1.9 wide at nut, 2.6 wide 24th fret 4+3 Pointed headstock kiesel Passive Humbuckers Volume, tone & 5-way pickup selector DC700 OPTIONS: A70 A70N & A70B humbuckers w/ active electronics ... $1505SP 5-way Series/Parallel Wiring ............................ $50BBE Natural body binding effect ............................. $60R20 20 Fingerboard Radius (N/A w/ Floyd) .............. $40For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

DC700A70N neck and A70B bridge humbucking pickups, along with active electronics, pro-vide the tone guitarists are seeking. A 14 radius fingerboard with 24 frets and 25.5 scale length make for fast playing, while our heel-less neck-through design allows easy access high on the fingerboard. The stan-dard bridge is our Tune-o-matic m bridge, which sets the heavy studs deeper in the body for great sustain. Build your own cus-tom DC700 with Carvins vast array of custom options.

DC700m oPtions shoWn: Deep green on Flame (FDg)

matching Flame Headstock (FPH)Natural Body Binding Effect (BBE)

Diamond mother of Pearl Inlays (DmP)Black Hardware (BC)

DC727 oPtions shoWn: Jet Black (B)

Clear Satin Finish (CS)Pointed 7-string Headstock (7PH)

Diamond mother of Pearl Inlays (DmP)Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF)

graph Tech String Saver Saddles (SS)Tung Oiled Neck (TN)

DC700CFloyd Rose Tremolo

List $2299 $1069

DC700HHardtail bridge

w/ strings thru body

List $2099$999

DC727MTune-O-matic bridgew/ strings thru body

List $2049$899

DC727CFloyd Rose Tremolo

List $2199 $999

DC727See carvin.com for specifications

DC700MTune-O-matic bridgew/ strings thru body

List $2099$949

DC727Hardtail bridge


List $1999$879

NewActive Tone Shaping

with boost(push-pull tone knob)

lPM7Lee mckinney 7-string Signature

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SCB7 FEATURES:(See page 7 for neck through body features)

maple neck through alder body Smooth neck to body heel Sculpted Body Edges on top Extra deep stomach relief cut 25 1/2 scale ebony fingerboard with 14 radius

24 medium Jumbo frets Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners 4+3 Pointed headstock kiesel passive humbuckers 5-way pickup selector, volume, tone SCB7 OPTIONS:BBEB Natural body binding effect ............ $120VT2 Two Volume, Two Tone ........................$40AC Active Electronics................................ $100

5SP 5-way Series/Parallel Wiring ...............$50For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

SCB7 The SCB7 is a beveled top single-cut body 7-string with a neck-through body design. Its made with maple neck and alder body standard and a 25 1/2 scale ebony fingerboard with a 14 radius is standard. Add a figured top and optional body binding effect along the beveled edge for a unique custom look. Available in fixed bridge options and Floyd Rose.

TL70 FEATURES:(See page 7 for neck through body features)

maple neck through alder body Smooth neck to body heel 25 1/2 scale ebony fingerboard with 14 radius

24 medium Jumbo frets Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners Hipshot hardtail bridge kiesel passive humbuckers 5-way pickup selector, volume, tone

TL70 OPTIONS:5SP 5-way Series/Parallel Wiring ...............$50

BBE Natural body binding effect .................. $60BB Body Binding ..................................... $120For colors & other options see page 26 & 27

Tl70 many customers have request-ed a more traditionally-styled 7-string model, and the TL70 accomplishes this with its classic styling thats been a mainstay of Carvins lineup for over 20 years. A 25 1/2 scale ebony fingerboard with a 14 radius is standard. Hundreds of wood, finish, finger-board, inlay and other options allow you to build your new TL70 exactly the way you want it.

SCB7m oPtions shoWn: Spalted maple Top (Sm)

matching Spalted Headstock (SmPH)mahogany Neck & Body (mAH)

Flame maple Fingerboard (FmF)Black Acrylic Block Inlays (BAB)

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)Black Hardware (BC)

SCB7H oPtions shoWn: Spalted maple Top (Sm)Rear Natural Clear (RNC)Black Limba Body (LmB)

Translucent moss green (Tmg)Black Burst Edges (BST)

Natural Body Binding Effect w/Sculpted Edge (BBEB)

Reverse 7-String Pointed Headstock (7PHR)Ebony Headstock (EPH)

No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)Stainless Steel Frets (STF)

knobs with Abalone Inlays (Ak)Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)

Black Hardware (BC)

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TL70H oPtions shoWn: Deep Orangeburst on Flame (FDO)matching Flame Headstock (FPH)Natural Body Binding Effect (BBE)

Birds Eye maple Fingerboard (BmF)Black Acrylic Diamond Inlays (DBA)

Tl70HHardtail bridge


List $2199 $929

Tl70CFloyd Rose Tremolo

List $2099 $979



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SCB7MTune-O-matic bridge w/ strings thru body

List $1899$969

SCB7HHardtail bridge


List $1999 $1019

SCB7CFloyd Rose Tremolo

List $2099 $1069

SCB7C oPtions shoWn: Spalted maple Top (Sm)Deep Aquaburst (QDQ)

Natural Body Binding Effect w/Sculpted Edge (BBEB)

Birds Eye maple Fingerboard (BmF)No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)

Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF)Black Hardware (BC)


DC7X FEATURES:(See page 27 for neck through body features)

maple neck through alder body Smooth neck to body heel Straight Body Edges on top Extra deep stomach relief cut generous top arm cut for comfort 27 scale ebony fingerboard with 20 radius

24 medium Jumbo frets Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners Neck: 1.91 wide at nut, 2.62 wide 24th fret 4+3 Pointed headstock kiesel passive humbucking pickups Hipshot hardtail bridge Volume, tone & 5-way pickup selector DC7X OPTIONS:AC Active Electronics .................................$1505SP 5-way Series/Parallel Wiring ...............$50BBE Natural body binding effect ................$60R14 14 Fingerboard Radius ......................$40


DC800 FEATURES:(See page 27 for neck through body features)

maple neck through alder body Smooth neck to body heel Straight Body Edges on top Extra deep stomach relief cut generous top arm cut for comfort 27 scale ebony fingerboard with 20 radius

24 medium Jumbo frets Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners Neck: 2.15 wide at nut, 3.03 wide 24th fret Hipshot hardtail bridge kiesel passive humbucking pickups Volume, tone & 5-way pickup selector DC800 OPTIONS:AC Active Electronics .................................$1505SP 5-way Series/Parallel Wiring ...............$50BBE Natural body binding effect .................$60R14 14 Fingerboard Radius .......................$40


DC7XThe DC7X with its extended 27 scale and flat 20 fingerboard radius along with its superior easy-to-play neck profile satisfies even the most discriminating ERg player. Features like the deep arm-cut and belly-cut add to the comfort and playability. Neck-through-body design and fully adjustable hardtail bridge give superior sustain and definition. The new kiesel passive humbucking pickups and electronics give superior tone. Build a DC7X to your liking.

DC800The DC800 was designed with an extended 27 scale fingerboard and a flat 20 radius, passive kiesel hum-bucking pickups, comfortable deep arm cut and belly cut and many more features make the DC800 the 8-string that guitar players have been waiting for. Its neck-through-body design and fully adjustable hardtail bridge give superior sustain and definition. Hundreds of Custom Shop options allow you to build your DC800 exactly the way you want it to suit your personal tastes.

Extended Scale 7&8 Strings

DC800 oPtions shoWn: Spalted maple Top (Sm)

Spalted maple maple Headstock (SmPH) Birds Eye maple Fingerboard (BmF)

Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB)Stainless Steel Frets (STF)

Tung Oiled Neck (TN)Black Edges and Back (BgB)

Black Hardware (BC)

DC800 oPtions shoWn: kiesel Racing green (kRg)

Black Ebony Fingerboard (EFB)No Inlays on Figerboard (NIN)

Black Hardware (BC)

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DC7X oPtions shoWn: Deep Aquaburst on Flame (FDQ)

matching Flame Headstock (FPH)Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB)

Black Hardware (BC)

DC7X oPtions shoWn: Swamp Ash Top (AT)

Translucent Teal (TEL)matching Ash Headstock (APH) Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)

Birds Eye maple Fingerboard (BmF)Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB)

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)gold Headstock Logo (gL)

gold Hardware (g)

DC7X27 scale 7-string

Hardtail bridge

List $2199$999

DC7XC27 scale 7-string

Floyd Rose Tremolo

List $2399$1079


Ac275 oPtions shoWn: Black Limba Top (LBBT)Black Burst Edges (BST)

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)Black Hardware (BC)

FEATURES:(See page 27 for neck through body features)

5mm Eastern maple Top maple neck through alder body Smooth neck to body heel 24 medium jumbo frets Inline Headstock Two C22 Humbuckers master volume and 3-way pickup selector Push pull tone offers single coil or hum-

bucking

SH65: See SH575 pg 28 for Synth Access control features

SH60/SH65 OPTIONS:BB multi-layer tortoise body binding . . . $100BBE Natural body binding effect . . . . . . . . $60 For colors & options see page 6 & 7

AC275 See Carvin.com for specifications

SH60SH65 The SH60 & SH65 provide guitar-ists yet another flavor of single cut design. Although similar in looks to the TL60, the body is chambered for true semi-hollow resonance. Both models feature dual humbuckers and a tune-o-matic bridge. The SH65 adds the graph Tech system for true acoustic tone and amazing synth tracking . This is the same system as featured on the acclaimed SH575.

sh65 oPtions shoWn: Figured Claro Walnut Top (FW)

matching Walnut Headstock (FWPH)Traditional 3+3 Headstock (TH)

10 Fingerboard Radius (R10)gold Hardware (g)

CC275 FEATURES: Deep Flame maple top mahogany neck-through-body construction 25scale Ebony Fingerboard multi-layer body binding 24 meduim-Jumbo Frets Eagle mother of Pearl Inlays Traditional 3+3 headstock Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners Pickup: LR Baggs ribbon acoustic Active electronics: master volume. Separate bass and

treble boost/cut controls

Strings: Elixir NanoWeb light gauge bronze Neck width at nut: 1 11/16 Body thickness: 1 3/4 Body width: 14CC275 OPTIONS:QDC4 Deep Quilted maple top .................. $150Fk4 Flamed koa top ................................. $200FW4 Figured Walnut top ............................$50ABCC Optional Abalone Eagle Inlays .............$40


CC275The CC275 semi-hollow acoustic has the advan-tage over full sized acoustics with superior natural acoustic tone when plugged-in, without feedback or a boomy bottom end. The CC275 Craig Chaquico signature model is upgraded with the Eagle inlays, flame maple top and body binding. For AC275 model, see carvin.com.

Steve Oliver

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AE185 FEATURES:(See page 27 for neck through body features) 3mm AAA Engleman Spruce top mahogany neck-through-body 24 medium Jumbo Frets Traditional 3+3 headstock Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners Pickups: C22J, C22B & LR Baggs ribbon acoustic Active electronics: master volume. 3-way selector

& active tone control for the electric pickups. Separate active tone control for the F60 acoustic pickup. Pan control to blend between electric & acoustic pickups. Dual output jacks allow you to separate the electric and acoustic signals, or com-bine them into one jack.

guitar weight: 6 1/4 lbs. Body Thickness: 1 3/4 Strings: 1046E Elixir NanoWeb strings AE185 OPTIONS:CE Cedar top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20IN Inline headstock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10BB multi-layer tortoise body binding . . . . . . $100BBE Natural body binding effect . . . . . . . . . $6038 2 coil taps and 1 phase switch . . . . . . . . . . . $40

For colors & options see page 6 & 7

Ae185This very popular 24 fret neck-through instrument allows you to jump from your favorite lead to an acoustic sound instantly. The semi-hollow AE185s sweet acoustic tone compliments both the electric & acoustic realms of this versatile gui-tar. Each pickup system features its own tone control and output jack. Send your acoustic and electric signals to individual amps or out one cable. The blend control pans between each signal for custom hybrid tones.

AE185-12 oPtions shoWn: Deep Orange Burst on Flame (FD0)matching Flame Headstock (FPH)

Carved Top Headstock (CTH)Black Ebony Fingerboard (EFB)Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB)

Body Binding (BB)Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)

SH65Alder Semi-Hollowmaple Neck Through

Acoustic/Electricw/ Synth Access

List $2599 $1249

SH60Alder Semi-Hollowmaple Neck Through

One Volume, Tone and 3-way pickup selector

List $2099 $949

Ae185Semi-Hollow

Acoustic/ElectricList $2399

$1099

Ae185-12 12-string Semi-Hollow

Acoustic/ElectricList $2499

$1179

AC275Thinline Semi-Hollow

Acoustic/Electric

List $2099 $949

For more acoustic modelscarvinguitars.com

CC275 Craig Chaquico Sig. model Deep Clear gloss on Flame (FDC4) N/C

Black Ebony Fingerboard (EFB)gold Hardware (g)



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CC275-1212-string Semi-Hollow

Craig Chaquico Signature Acoustic

List $2699 $1279

CC275 Semi-Hollow

Craig Chaquico Signature Acoustic

List $2549 $1199


The NS1 Nylon guitar features Carvins extraordinary workmanship and playability. Carvin worked very closely with graph Tech when developing the pickup system for the NS1. The real magic comes when you plug the NS1 into a guitar synth using a 13 pin cable. This provides both synth and acoustic sounds, as well as phantom power using the one 13-pin cable. The NS1 offers the newest cutting edge technology to bring an awesome sounding acoustic piezo system together with the fastest mIDI access tracking available.

NS1 FEATURES: Deep Flame Maple top with wood body binding effect Mahogany neck thru body (smooth neck heel) Chambered Mahogany body Ebony Fingerboard with semi-flat 20 radius 25.5 inch scale with 21 Medium-Jumbo Frets Pickup: Graphtech Hexaphonic Gold Plated Hardware & Carvin logo Neck width at nut: 1 7/8 Body thickness: 2 Body width: 14 Guitar weight: 6 1/2 Lbs.

OPTIONS:WK Optional Wooden Knobs . . . . . $10QDC4 Deep Quilted maple top. . . . .$150FK4 Flame Koa top . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200FW4 Figured Walnut top . . . . . . . . . $50

Inlay options not available for NS1


OPTIONS:Inlay options not available for CL450


Cl450The CL450 is a traditional nylon string classical guitar with improved tone and playability over standard full body classicals. The Cedar top is uniquely fan braced for optimal classic tone both plugged and unplugged. The natural tone of the CL450 will please even the most criti-cal classical guitarist. CL450 FEATURES:same as NS1 except AAA Cedar top with fan bracing

mahogany set-in-neck (smooth neck heel)

mahogany body sides and back (braced)

multi-Layer Tortoise Body Binding

Pickup: Fishman Acoustic matrix

Active electronics Fishman Prefix Pro: master volume, 4 band EQ, notch filter, phase switch and battery status LED.

Body thickness: 2 1/2 Body width: 14

guitar weight: 4 3/4 Lb.

Steve Oliver

outputs: 1/4 inch acoustic and 13-pin MIDI compatible with synth controllers such as Roland & Axon

Pre-amp electronics stacked volumes for Hexaphonic Midi and piezo stacked mid cut/boost and mid sweep controls stacked treble and bass cut/boost controls switch scrolls through MIDI patches

NS1 NYloN SYNTH ACCeSS

Check out Steves demo at Carvin.com/ns1

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Carvin worked with top Billboard guitarist, Steve Oliver for 2 years to develop the NS1.

NS1 oPtions shoWn: Deep Nightburst on Flame (FDN4)matching Flame Headstock (FPH)

Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)

NS1Thin-Line Acoustic

List $2799 $1349

C20P1313-pin 20ft long Synth guitar Cable

List $79 $39

AC375The AC375 is a true acoustic with remarkably full tone for its relatively thin 2 1/2 thick acoustic body. Unplugged, it projects a clear vibrant tone. Plugged in, it has the perfect balance of acoustic resonance and warmth to project a beautiful tone, surpassing that of the most expensive large body acoustic.

AAA Engleman Spruce Top with internal X-bracing

mahogany set-in neck (smooth neck heel)

mahogany body sides and back (braced)

multi-Layer Tortoise Body Binding

Traditional 3+3 headstock

25 1/2scale Ebony Fingerboard

21 meduim-Jumbo Frets

Carvin premium 19:1 ratio locking tuners

Pickup: Fishman Acoustic matrix

Active electronics Fishman Prefix Pro: master volume, 4 band EQ, notch filter, phase switch and battery status LED.

Strings: Elixir NanoWeb light gauge bronze

Neck width at nut: 1 3/4

Body thickness: 2 1/2 Body width: 14

OPTIONS:CE Cedar top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20


List $2599$1199

List $2599$1199

AC375 oPtions shoWn: Flame koa Top (FkT)

Umber Stain with Sunset Burst Edges (FSS)matching koa Headstock (FkPH)

gold Hardware (g)

CL450Deep Orangeburst on

Quilt (QDO4)Black Burst Edges (BST)

matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)



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FEATURES Alder body Bolt on tung-oiled maple neck with carbon-fiber reinforcing rods 24 medium-jumbo nickel-silver frets 34 scale rosewood fingerboard with white dot inlays 14 fingerboard radius Icon-style headstock Sculpted easy-access neck heel with 5-bolt neck plate Hipshot A-style bridge with strings-through-body 4 & 5 string: 19mm (.750) spacing 6 string: 16.25mm (.640) RADHV radius top alnico humbucker pickup in the neck and bridge 18V active/passive electronics with master volume, pickup blend, push/pull

active & passive tone control, stacked bass & treble frequency cut/boost

V59K5 string 24 fret bass

List $2899$1099


List $2799$1029

VANQuiSH SerieS The Vanquish bass features a beveled-top body for playing comfort, along with premium features such as a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, 5-bolt neck plate and Hipshot A-style bridge. Electronics consist of 2 radiused humbucker pickups and 18V active/passive module with master volume, pickup blend, push/pull active and pas-sive tone control, stacked concentric bass and treble fre-quency cut or boost. The Vanquish Series are the ultimate in bolt-neck basses, and can be ordered with a huge selec-tion of Custom Shop options, including woods, finishes, inlays, fretwire, hardware and much more.

VANQUISH series

OPTIONS: F Fretless with Ebony fingerboard .........................N/CPH Painted matching headstock ................................$40RJV2 RAD JVA single coil pickups ...................................$20


List $2999$1179


HC8W $180 $90Deluxe Black Wood Case

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V59k oPtions shoWn: Deep Aquaburst on Quilt (QDQ)

matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)Natural Body Binding Effect (BBEB)

Flame maple Fingerboard (FmF)Abalone Block Inlays (AB)

Black Hardware (BC)

V49k oPtions shoWn: Spalted maple Top (Sm)mahogany Body (mAH)

matching Spalted Headstock (SmPH)Signature Abalone Inlays (ABS)

Radiused JVA single Coils (RAD JV)gold Hardware (g)

V69k oPtions shoWn: Figured Walnut Top (FW)

matching Walnut Headstock (FWPH)1-Piece Swamp Ash Body (ASH1)

5-Piece maple/maple Neck (5mm)Birds Eye maple Fingerboard (BmF)

Black Acrylic Block Inlays (BAB)Black Hardware (BC)


JB basses

OPTIONS: F Fretless with Ebony fingerboard .........................N/CPH Painted matching headstock ................................$40Bg Black multi-layer pickguard ....................................$5 WP White pearloid multi-layer pickguard ....................$20 RP Red tortoise multi-layer pickguard ........................$20 NP No pickguard ........................................................ N/CHg metal hand guard covering neck pickup ................$20VC2 2 Volumes Replaces master Volume/Blend .............$10H5A H50A Stacked Humbuckers ...................................$20mBS Stacked Active mid Sweep replaces passive tone...$20For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

JB44 string 22 fret bass

active/passive electronics

List $2199$929

JB4 & JB5 The new JB4 & JB5 take the classic jazz look that bassists appreci-ate, and combines that with modern advancements. This is more than just another take on a classic design; its the best jazz-style bass weve ever made. It offers superior balance, excellent tone, and playability that cant be beat. Features such as Carvins locking bass bridge, smooth contoured neck heel with 5-bolt neck plate, 22-fret neck with dual carbon-fiber reinforcement rods, 18 volt preamp and new JVA single-coil jazz pickups make the JB4 & JB5 true players instruments, regardless of your playing style or genre.

FEATURES: Alder body and tung-oiled maple neck with carbon-fiber reinforcement 34 scale rosewood fingerboard with 14 radius Sculpted easy-access neck heel with 5-bolt neck plate 22 medium-jumbo frets Bridge with Lock-down saddles for solid tone Two JVA single coil pickups with vintage plain enamel wire & Alnico V magnets 18v Active/passive electronics with master volume, pickup blend, push/pull

active-passive tone control, stacked 18dB bass and treble cut or boost* optional 2 volume controls available

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JB5 oPtions shoWn: Classic White (W)

Red Tortoise Pickguard (RP)

JB55 string 22 fret bass


List $2299$999

JB4 oPtions shoWn: Classic Sunburst (TD)

Birds Eye maple Fingerboard (BmF)Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB)

White Truss Rod Cover (TCW)Cream Pickups (402)

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JB5 oPtions shoWn: Swamp Ash Body (ASH1)Antique Ash Finish (AAT)

5-Piece maple Walnut Neck (5mW)Black Acrylic Block Inlays (BAB)

Black Pickguard (Bg)Black Hardware (BC)


PB basses

PB4 & PB5 PB series basses feature classic looks combined with improved playability and tone. Carvins heavy-duty bridge with adjustable locking saddles and strings fed through the body adds to the clarity and punch. Carvins new SCP split-coil humbucker with its large Alnico V magnets and vintage plain enamel wire sounds so huge, that players immediately think theyre playing an active bass.

FEATURES: Alder body and tung-oiled maple neck with carbon-fiber reinforcement 34 scale rosewood fingerboard with 14 radius Sculpted easy-access neck heel with 5-bolt neck plate PB4: 20 medium-jumbo frets, PB5: 22 medium-jumbo frets Bridge with Lock-down saddles for solid tone SCP split-coil Alnico V humbucker for monster tone Passive electronics; 1 vol. & 1 tone White multi-layer pickguard

PB5 oPtions shoWn: Deep Red on Quilt (QDR)

matching Quilted Headstock (QPH)Birds Eye maple Fingerboard (BmF)

Black Acrylic Block Inlays (BAB)Cream Truss Rod Cover (TCC)

JVA Bridge Pickup with Active (PJAC)Red Tortoise Pickguard (RP)

Cream Pickups (402)

PB4 oPtions shoWn: 1-Piece Ash Body (ASH1)

Classic Sunburst (TD)maple Fingerboard (mF)Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)

JVA Bridge Pickup with Active (PJAC) Black Hardware (BC)

OPTIONS: F Fretless with Ebony fingerboard .........................N/CPH Painted matching headstock ................................$40Bg Black multi-layer pickguard ....................................$5 WP White pearloid multi-layer pickguard ....................$20 RP Red tortoise multi-layer pickguard ........................$20 VC2 2 Volumes Replaces master Volume/Blend .............$10PAC Add active/passive electronics ..............................$80PJP Add JVA bridge single coil pickup w/passive elec ....$80PJAC Add JVA bridge single coil pickup w/active elec .... $160PRP Add RADH Bridge Humbucker w/passive elec. ........$90PRAC Add RADH Bridge Humbucker w/active elec........ $170For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

PB44 string 20 fret bass passive electronics

List $1899$799

PB55 string 22 fret bass passive electronics

List $1949$869

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REVIEWBy offering a staggering num-ber of factory options, Carvin may have created the most customizable P on the planet. But does it sound like a P? Yes. At first plug-in, there is no doubt where this instruments sonic pallet is centered. Bass Player magazine



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PB5 oPtions shoWn: White White (WW)

Birds Eye Fingerboard (BmF)Diamond mother of Pearl Inlays (DmP)

JVA Bridge Pickup with Active (PJAC)

White Pearloid Pickguard (WP)gold Hardware (g)

see the videoyoutube.com/carvinguitars


FEATURES Maple neck thru alder body Deep Flame Top & matching headstock 34 scale Ebony fingerboard with 14 radius Carvin Abalone headstock logo & 12th fret Bromberg inlay Hipshot A-style bridge Carvin premium tuners, 20:1 ratio 24 medium-jumbo frets, .103 wide X .048 tall RAD-J radius top alnico single coil pickups Bromberg 18V active preamp, volume, pickup blend, stacked concentric bass and high frequency, stacked concentric mid frequency and sweep; Bromberg high-impedance input circuitry and active volume potOPTIONS: F Fretless with Ebony fingerboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/CP Piezo acoustic bridge & pan control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120RH2 RAD-H radius covered humbucking pickups . . . . . . . . . . . $20For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

Brian Bromberg basses combine a sleek ergonomic design with features to create the ultimate instrument! The body shape and sculpting offers excellent comfort whether you are standing or sitting. The B24 and B25 feature Brians comfortable and super fast slim-neck. The radius RAD-J alnico single coil pickups follow the contour of the fingerboard for consistent string volume with exceptional punch and clarity. Special Bromberg circuitry with a high-impedance active volume pot provides excellent top-end and quick response. They play and sound like Jazz basses on steroids - Brian Bromberg

I am totally blown away with these basses Brian Bromberg

B24 oPtions shoWn: Deep Tigers Eye on Flame (FDT4)

matching Flame Headstock (FPH4)Body Binding Effect (BBE)

Hipshot Detuner (HS) Black Hardware (BC)

B24 oPtions shoWn: Deep Teal on Flame (FDEL4)

Black Ebony Fingerboard (EFB)Stainless Steel Frets (STF)

Piezo Acoustic Bridge & Pan Control (P)knobs with Abalone Inlays (Ak)

Hear the basses on Brians CD

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B244 string Flame Top

List $2799$1299

B255 string Flame Top

List $2999$1369

B25 oPtions shoWn: Deep Teal on Quilt (QDEL4)

Black Burst Edges (BST)Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB)

Black Hardware (BC)

B24 & B25

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Carvin and Brian Bromberg have designed quite a bass with the B24. Its an impressive-sounding instrument that has a focused tone... a killer choice for bassists that want the thick and juicy tones so prevalent in the mod-ern styles of jam-based or funk music. - Jordan Wagner, Premier Guitar

video: youtube.com/carvinguitars


XCCELERATOR

FEATURES Premium alder body & wide maple neck Hipshot A-style bridge with strings-through-body 4 & 5 string: 19mm (.750) spacing 6 string: 16.25mm (.640) 34 scale ebony fingerboard with MOP 12th fret diamond inlay 14 fingerboard radius 24 medium-jumbo frets SCP split coil neck pickup & RAD HV radiused humbucker bridge pickup 18V active/passive, volume, pickup blend, push/pull active and passive tone

control, stacked concentric bass and treble frequency cut or boost

X646 string 24 fret bass

List $2999$1149


List $2899$1069


List $2799$999

XCCelerATor The Xccelerator bass is an exciting new instrument from the Custom Shop representing a modern new direction for Carvins world-famous basses. The Xccelerator is loaded with new features, including a faster playing, thinner carbon fiber reinforced neck; deep sculpted cutaways allowing easy access high on the fingerboard; and a new pickup configuration incorporating a split-coil neck pickup with an all-new radiused bridge humbucker. With its aggressive looks and superior playability, the X44 could become your main bass.



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X64Deep green on Flame (FDg)

Clear Satin Finish (CS)matching Flame Headstock (FPH)

Swamp Ash Body (ASH)12th Fret Diamond Abalone Inlay (DAB12)

Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)Black Hardware (BC)

X54Deep Aquaburst on Flame (FDQ)

matching Flame Headstock (FPH)Black Burst Edges (BST)

Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF)Diamond Abalone

12th Fret Inlay (DAB12)

X44Spalted maple Top (Sm)

Spalted maple Headstock (SmPH)Birds Eye maple Fingerboard (BmF)

Diamond Black Acrylic 12th Fret Inlay (DBA12)

5-piece maple/Walnut Neck (5mW)Walnut Body (WAL)

Radius Neck Humbucker (RHV2)Black Hardware (BC)

OPTIONS:F Fretless with Ebony fingerboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/CRHV2 Radius Neck Humbucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20DAB12 Diamond Abalone 12th Fret Inlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20DBA12 Diamond Black Acrylic 12th Fret Inlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10


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ICON SERIES SPECIAL FEATURES: maple neck thru alder body 5mm thick Flame maple or figured Claro Walnut top over a thin layer of black wood laminate separating the top and Alder back.

matching figured headstock 24k gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock Special contoured body edges for maximum comfort 34 Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets Hipshot A-style bridge Two Rad H soap bar radiused humbucking pickups 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS (for excellent head room) Volume control has push-pull active/passive selection Pickup blend control Stacked concentric bass and high frequency controls Stacked concentric mid freq. level & sweep (200 - 1000 Hz) P-Series models include a blend control for the Piezo bridge

OPTIONS:F Fretless with Ebony fingerboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/CP Piezo acoustic bridge & pan control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120QDC4 Deep Quilted maple Top and matching headstock . . $150Fk4 Flame koa top and matching headstock . . . . . . . . . . $200Sm4 Spalted maple top and matching headstock. . . . . . . $200Um4 Burl maple top and matching headstock . . . . . . . . . . $200RJ2 RAD-J radius covered single coil pickups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $205W Asymmetrical 5-string neck, 1/4 wider @ heel . . . . . . $30 For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

I C O N S E R I E S

Carvin is proud to offer the ICON series. This ergonomic design gives the ultimate in comfort, playability and feel. Features include Carvin Radiused Humbucking Pickups, active passive 18v electronics with sweepable midrange and the A-style Hipshot bridge for solid enhanced bottom end. Order your own custom Icon bass and choose from the Custom Shops vast list of options.

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6 stringFlame maple top

List $2999 $1399

IC4WClear Satin Finish (CS)

Figured Walnut Headstock (FWPH)Hipshot Detuner (HS)

5-Piece maple Walnut Neck (5mW)Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)

gold Hardware (g)



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IC6Deep Clear on Quilt (QDC)Black Burst Edges (BST)

No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)Stainless Steel Frets (STF)

Piezo Acoustic Bridge & Pan Control (P)Black Hardware (BC)

iC44 string

Flame maple top

List $2599 $1249

iC4w4 string

Figured Walnut top

List $2599 $1279

iC55 string

Flame maple top

List $2799 $1319

iC5w5 string

Figured Walnut top

List $2899 $1349

iC6w6 string

Figured Walnut top

List $2999 $1429

IC5Spalted maple Top (Sm)

matching Spalted Headstock (SmPH)Ivory Tusq Nut (IVN)

Wider Asymmetrical Neck (5W)Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB)

5-piece maple/Walnut Neck (5mW) Piezo Acoustic Bridge & Pan Control (P)

PBlack Hardware (BC)

Amlak TafariSteel Pulse


ICON SERIES SPECIAL FEATURES: maple neck thru alder body 5mm thick Flame maple or figured Claro Walnut top over a thin layer of black wood laminate separating the top and Alder back.

matching figured headstock 24k gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock Special contoured body edges for maximum comfort 34 Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets Hipshot A-style bridge Two Rad H soap bar radiused humbucking pickups 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS (for excellent head room) Volume control has push-pull active/passive selection Pickup blend control Stacked concentric bass and high frequency controls Stacked concentric mid freq. level & sweep (200 - 1000 Hz) P-Series models include a blend control for the Piezo bridge

OPTIONS:F Fretless with Ebony fingerboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/CP Piezo acoustic bridge & pan control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120QDC4 Deep Quilted maple Top and matching headstock . . $150Fk4 Flame koa top and matching headstock . . . . . . . . . . $200Sm4 Spalted maple top and matching headstock. . . . . . . $200Um4 Burl maple top and matching headstock . . . . . . . . . . $200RJ2 RAD-J radius covered single coil pickups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $205W Asymmetrical 5-string neck, 1/4 wider @ heel . . . . . . $30 For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

lB SerieSCarvin LB series basses have received countless awards over the years for their exceptional play-ability and versatile tone. Whether you choose the 4, 5 or 6 string models, Carvins J99A & active/passive electronics provide a huge selec-tion of deep, punchy and percussive bass sounds. Choose from our wide selection of woods, finish-es and options to create your own custom bass.

Maple neck through alder body 34 Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets Fully rounded body edges Hipshot A-style bridge for great tone & punch Two J99A single coil pickups 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS Volume has push/pull active/passive selection Pickup blend control Stacked bass and high frequency controls Stacked mid freq. level & sweep (200-1000 Hz) P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge

OPTIONS:Walnut or Anniversary models go to Carvin.comF Fretless with Ebony Fingerboard ..................... N/C5W Asymmetrical neck, 1/4 wider @ heel ............. $30HB2 Bridge humbucker ........................................... $40P Piezo bridge pickup and pan control .............$120For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

XB SerieSThe 35.25 scale five and six string basses cover everything from the low-end growl of the B string to the percussive tones expected of a long scale bass . Whether you choose the standard active/passive electronics or the P-series elec-tronics you can expect a great sounding bass with exceptional playability.

Maple neck thru alder body 35.25 Scale ebony fingerboard with 22 frets Fully rounded body edges Hipshot A-style bridge for great tone & punch Pickups: J99A neck and HB2 bridge humbucker 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS Volume has push/pull active/passive selection Pickup blend control Stacked bass and high frequency controls Stacked mid freq. level & sweep (200-1000 Hz) P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge

OPTIONS:F Fretless with Ebony Fingerboard .....................N/CP Piezo bridge pickup and pan control .............$120For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

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XB76351/4 scale, 22 frets

active/passiveincludes HB2 option

List $2549 $1179

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LB70 Jet Black (B)

Swamp Ash Body (ASH) No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)

LB75Diamond Pearl White (DPW)

Classic Headstock Shape (CH)Stainless Steel Frets (STF)Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)

HB2 Bridge Humbucker (HB2)

XB75 (includes hB2 huMBuckeR)Spalted maple Top (Sm)

matching Spalted maple Headstock (SmPH)Tung Oiled Neck (TN)

Birds Eye maple Fingerboard (BmF)Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)

5-piece maple/Walnut Neck (5mW)Black Hardware (BC)

lB766 string 34 scale

24 fret, active/passive

List $2399 $1099

XB755 string, 35 1/4 scale

22 fret, active/passiveincludes HB2 option

List $2349$1019

lB755 string, 34 scale

24 fret, active/passive

List $2199$1019

lB704 string bass with


List $2099 $949

XB76 (includes hB2 huMBuckeR)Deep green on Quilt (QDg)

matching Quilt Headstock (QPH) Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)

5-piece maple/Walnut Neck (5mW)Tung Oiled Neck (TN)

Abalone Block Inlays (AB)



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AC40/50 FEATURES: AAA Engleman Spruce top mahogany 34 scale neck-thru-body construction Inline headstock standard on AC40 4-string Smooth neck to body heel AC40: 1.6 wide @ nut, 2.4 wide @ 24th fret AC50: 1.75 wide @ nut, 2.7 wide @ 24th fret Pickup: F40 acoustic transducer

Active electronics: master volume. Separate bass and treble boost/cut controls

Strings: 4012 / 5012 black tape wound acoustic

AC40/50 OPTIONS:F Fretless with Ebony Fingerboard ............... N/CCE Cedar top ............................................ $20TH Traditional headstock (AC40 only) ........ $20CTH Carved Top CT6 Headstock shape (AC40 only) $20BB multi-layer tortoise body binding ...... $100BBE Natural body binding effect ............... $60For colors & other options see page 6 & 7

AC40/AC50These semi-hollow acoustic basses have a mahogany neck, which runs through the body, giving a smooth transitional heel for effortless playability to the 24th fret. The mahogany body is sys-tematically hollowed-out for the best amplified acoustical tone possible.

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AC50 oPtions shoWn: Spalted maple Top (Sm)

Sunsetburst (SST)matching Spalted Headstock (SmPH)

No Sound Hole (NTSH)Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)

Rosewood knobs (Wk)

AC40 oPtions shoWn:Honeyburst on Quilt (QDH)

matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)Body Binding (BB)

Black Ebony Fingerboard (EFB)

AC40 As oRdeRed By Gene siMMons:Jet Black (B)

Traditional 2+2 Headstock (TH)Custom Engraved Truss Rod Cover (ETR)

Truss Rod Cover White (TCW)Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF)Abalone Diamond Inlays (ABD)

Gene SimmonsKISS

John McVieFleetwood Mac

AC40Fretted 4-string

acoustic bass

List $1979 $899

AC50Fretted 5-string

acoustic bass

List $2099 $949


jan 2015 carvin kiesel catalog

Documents

neck pickup s22jmetal

neck body cs6

setin neck guitars

comcs3s options

headstock carvin premium

mahogany body

comcarvinguitars cs4s

matic bridgew strings