Guitars • Basses • Amps
CARVIN U.S.A. CARVIN has been serving the music community since 1946. Whether it’s in the heart of Africa, Middle East, all of Asia, Europe, Russia, South America or even our friends down under in Australia, Carvin is used everywhere.
Carvin pickups are renown for their excellent tone. Our modern Custom Shop is equipped with the finest guitar building equipment in the industry.
Touring professionals, houses of worship, theaters, bands and local clubs are choosing Carvin for their instrument, amplification and pro sound needs. Musicians like Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Joe Walsh and Frank Gambale and many others have been part of Carvin’s history.
Engineering Design
ARTIST NEWS Brian Bromberg B2 Series
The engineering and design is what you’d expect from a world class high-end manufacturer.
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Custom Guitar Shop
Together with Carvin and your dealer, you can order your own “special design” custom guitar. Or, choose from your dealer’s stock of Carvin models. Carvin offers a vast list of models, wood, color and electronics to choose from. With Carvin’s custom shop you now have more choices than ever to create your own custom instrument. Options like bird’s eye maple, Spalted Maple and Burl Maple and stainless steel frets are available on every model. Deep stained finishes compliment the beauty of our highly figured maple tops. 2
Brian’s professional career blossomed in late ‘79 when he joined the Stan Getz quintet. Since then, Brian has toured and recorded with some of music’s biggest names such as Dave Koz, Kenny G, Robben Ford, Stanley Jordan, Chris Botti, Lou Rawls, Herbie Hancock, Josh Grobin, Rick Braun, Elvis Costello and Steve Lukather to name just a few! “My first real introduction to Carvin was through my good friend Bunny Brunel...I talked with my friends Craig Chaquico, Steve Oliver, and of course Bunny Brunel about Carvin and their instruments and they all said exactly the same thing. All of them loved their instruments, loved Carvin, and were very happy. So here we are debuting the B2 series of basses and I could not be happier with them. Carvin makes world class American made instruments at a price point that is second to none in the industry”. - Brian Bromberg
Hugh McDonald Warranty
Every product includes a full limited warranty protecting every speaker, electronics for 2 years, 3 years for power amps and all guitars for 5 years against defects.
Made in the USA
Carvin’s commitment to manufacture in the USA is part of our 65 year history. Guarding not only our own handmade craftsmanship, and the quality of materials is essential to every Carvin product.
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As many Bon Jovi fans know, bassist Hugh McDonald has worked with Jon from the beginning playing on the demos that got him signed. Since then, he has played on most of the Bon Jovi albums including their 80’s mega hit “Slippery When Wet”. Over the years he’s also worked with artists such as Ringo Starr, Alice Cooper, Lita Ford, Willie Nelson, Cher, Michael Bolton and Ricky Martin. Bon Jovi’s 2010 Circle Tour was the largest grossing tour of last year. “Bon Jovi’s Greatest Hits” CD puts the band back on the road for most of 2011 playing arenas and mega-festivals in the USA, Canada and Europe. Hugh has been playing his Carvin SB5000 on the road since last year’s tour. He ordered his bass passive and has continued to comment how much he loves the bass’ punch and full sound. Bon Jovi shows are clocking in at around 3 hours of solid hit after hit. Hugh’s Classic White SB is featured prominently, especially during the opening lines of “Livin’ On A Prayer” which the band plays as the show’s opener. Catch Hugh’s interview on carvinchannel.com 3
AMP COLOR GUIDE AG100D - forest green
V3MC - python snakeskin
VINTAGE 16 - hot white bronco
BR210N - navy bronco
X100B - brown marvelon
Bel Air - country western MB12 - red jungle bark
112 Nomad - tweed
hot white bronco 4
red jungle bark
python snakeskin
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tweed
country western
navy bronco
forest green
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brown marvelon 5
V3 AMPS 12AX7
EL34
100w 12AX7
EL84
50w FS44L-V3M fooswitch
V3M 50w 3 Channel Tube Head with backlit LEDs Options: Gig bag: CBV3M
V3L 100w 3 Channel Tube Head with backlit LEDs
Options: V3PSS Polished Stainless Steel Front Panel (self install), CV3200 cover
Videos with Steve Fister carvin.com/v3m
The 100w V3L has been heralded as “boutique toned numetal, old metal, hard rock, classic rock, jazz and blues amp”. The all-tube design provides harmonically rich tone on all 3 channels. The history of rock amps is available in the V3. Channel 1 & 2
V3MC Rear
The V3M was NAMM’s “Best Overall Winner” not only because of its compact size and features but also because it can cover “Country”, “Blues”, “Jazz”, and “Metal” all in a 19 lb package. This amp drives a 4x12 half stack and is switchable from 50w, 22w or 7w. The V3MC is a compact 112 combo - perfect for club gigs, recording & rehearsals. The all-tube design, 3 character drive switches on each channel, reverb & expanded EQ controls makes the V3M one of the most versatile and compact amps ever.
Channel 1 & 2
Channels 1 and 2 are identical drive channels with high gain suitable for any style of rock or metal. The drive character switches and EQ provide a wide variation of tones from classic rock to the deepest metal crunch. The all-tube design infuses rich harmonics to every distortion setting. Toggle between Channels 1 & 2 with a single switch on the optional FS44L-V3M footswitch.
These 2 identical drive channels with their 3-selection drive character switches and EQ, can produce tones from classic rock to the deepest high-gain metal crunch. The all-tube design provides rich harmonics to every distortion setting.
Rear Panel
V3MC Combo with GT12 speaker options: Celestion Vintage 30: V30, Cover: V3MC
The rear offers an Effects Loop, Boost level control, Cabinet Voiced Line Out, Footswitch jacks, Power Mode switches and Speaker jacks with Impedance switch. It also features On/Off and Blue to Red switches for the internal LEDs - V3M head only.
CBV3M Padded gig bag for V3M head, footswitch & cables
Master
The master section features a Master Volume, Footswitchable Boost for solos, master EQ and Presence along with Carvin’s Smart Loops. Smart Loops are 2 effects loops (1 series, 1 parallel) that can be assigned to auto-switch On/Off with your channel selection.
2 Effects Loops, Line Out, Footswitch jacks, Power Mode switches and Speaker jacks with Impedance switch are available on the rear of the V3. The V3 also features MIDI capability. Using a standard MIDI footswitch, channel, boost and loop selections can be stored and recalled.
The master section features a Master Volume, Footswitchable Boost and Reverb. The variable boost control is located on the back of the amp. Reverb and boost are footswitchable with the optional FS44L-V3M.
V3L Head /Combo Specs
V3M Head /Combo Specs
V3MRP
112V
rackmount brackets 4U (rack case not included)
Shown with optional Polished Steel panel and Python Snakeskin Vinyl
Rear Panel
Master
GT12 12” speaker, closed or open back CELESTION VINTAGE 30 OPTION: V30
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212V
Two GT12 12” speakers, closed or open back CELESTION VINTAGE 30 OPTION: V30-2
Output Power: 100 watts/50 watts Input Impedance: 220k ohms Output Impedance: 4, 8, or 16 ohms 5 - 12AX7 and 4 - matched EL34s Effects Loops: Buffered MIDI IN/THRU 120VAC, 300VA, circuit breaker Size: 24.5W x 9.5D x 10.5H, 35 LBS
412VT/412VB 4 GT12 speakers Top & Bottom 4x12 Cabinet
Closed back• Impedance: Stereo (8Ω) Mono (16Ω) Premium 13-ply Poplar Hardwood, Metal corners, Metal grill, 300w • Size: 30W x 14.5D x 30”H, Wt 41 kgs
OPTIONAL COLORS
country western
navy bronco
forest green
red jungle bark
python snakeskin
CELESTION VINTAGE 30 OPTION brown marvelon
navy bronco
forest green
red jungle bark
python snakeskin
tweed
brown marvelon
tweed
(half stack) V30-4 (full stack) V30-8
V3L Head /Combo Specs white
OPTIONAL COLORS
country western
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This clean channel offers plenty of headroom with a clean tone that is very smooth, warm and musical. 3 character settings provide a standard, bright or Soak choice. Choose the Bright setting for clean tones with a high end country snap. Kick it into a harmonically rich vintage overdrive for blues with the SOAK setting.
3 Channel switches allow manual switching between each channel. These momentary switches are also used to set the V3’s internal LED lighting. The V3 features up to 7 color choices that can assigned to each channel. These switches also engage MIDI programming when using a MIDI footswitch.
Channel 3 is the clean channel with plenty of headroom for powerful country twang or smooth jazz. The clean tone is very smooth, warm and musical on the regular setting. Choose the Bright setting for a punchy clean tone with a high end snap that is ideal for country. Or, kick it into a vintage overdrive for blues with the SOAK switch. There are plenty of harmonically rich mild distortion settings by simply varying the Drive control.
V3M rear
Channel 3
Channel Switches
Channel 3
Output Power: 50/22/7 watts Input Impedance: 220k ohms Output Impedance: 4, 8, or 16 ohms 5 - 12AX7 and 4 - matched EL84s Effect Loops: Buffered 120/250VAC 50/60Hzs, 300VA V3M: 38cm W x 21.5cm D x 17.8cm H, 8.6 kgs V3MC: 40.6cm W x 23.6cm D x 45cm H Wt: 16 kgs
FS44 3 Channels + vol boost
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Output Power: 100 watts/50 watts Input Impedance: 220k ohms Output Impedance: 4, 8, or 16 ohms 5 - 12AX7 and 4 - matched EL34s Effect Loops: Buffered MIDI IN/THRU 120VAC, 300VA, circuit breaker Size: 60cm W x 24cm D x 26cm H, 16 kgs 7
LEGAC Y II
3 Channel
“The Legacy II is a dream amp.
It’s simple, versatile and the sound is creamy and warm. Finally there is an amplifier that has a MasterVolume control that can raise or lower the overall sound coming out of the speakers without changing its saturation or tone. Although the sound has retained the integrity of the original Legacy, there is now an added channel that acts as a boost on the clean channel giving it a bit more hair. No need to keep dreaming, it’s here”
• 3 Channels - Clean, Clean Boost, Lead • Master Volume
X100B
12AX7
Frank Zappa
EL34
AMP HEAD
X100B
2 Channel 100w Head Optional CV3200 cover
12AX7
5881
The X100B series tube amps were a mainstay on many arena stages and MTV videos throughout the 1980’s. Artists such as Frank Zappa, Craig Chaquico with Jefferson Starship, Warrant, Warren Cuccurullo with Missing Persons, and Steve Vai all played X100B amps. Frank Zappa raved about the Clean channel on this amp. Steve Vai recorded a song called “Blue Powder” (available on his CD Passion and Warfare) featuring the X100B.
X100B HEAD/COMBO
• Dual channels: Clean & Lead • Master volume with switchable boost • Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence and Reverb controls • 5 band graphic EQ assignable to clean or lead channel
C412T2/C412B2
Legacy II Top & Bottom 4x12 C412 specs
cover & pg 52 photo: Neil Zlozower
• Size: 77cm W x 37cm D x 77cm ”H, Wt 41 kgs
GX412T/GX412B
100w Steve Vai Legacy II Head CV3200 cover / FS33L Footswitch 8
SEE PG 4 &5 FOR COLOR OPTIONS
Top & Bottom 4x12 Cabinet
4 GT12 speakers Closed back (Vintage 30 speakers optional) • Premium 13-ply Poplar Hardwood, Impedance: Stereo (4Ω) Mono (8Ω) • Size: 77cm W x 37cm D x 77cm H, Wt 41 kgs
SEE PG 4 &5 FOR COLOR OPTIONS
“When Steve Vai personally asked me to redesign his signature series Legacy guitar amplifier, I was truly excited about the project. The new Legacy 2 includes tricks and tweaks I’ve developed over 15 years of custom tube audio design work. The result is a powerful blend of high end boutique sound and rock-solid American manufacturing. If you’re looking for singing sustain, organic harmonic complexity, and roadworthy features that work in the real world, there’s simply not a better amplifier than the new Carvin Legacy 2”. – Benjamin Fargen
VL2100
• 25/50/100W output switch • Four–6L6GC & Three–12AX7A • Bias switch for 5881 or EL34 • Cabinet voiced XLR balanced output • Foot switchable Effects Loop
VL2100 HEAD/ VL2212 COMBO • Three channels (clean, clean boost & lead) • Master Volume • Volume, Bass, Mid, & Treble for Clean and Lead channel & Presence for Lead channel • Tone, Drive & Volume for Boost channel. • 25/50/100w output switch • five 12AX7 & four matched EL34s • All tube design • Bias switch for 5881, 6L6GC or EL34 • Cabinet voiced line output • 4, 8 or 16Ω speaker imp. switch • Effects Loop • Hand crafted 13-ply premium Poplar Hardwood cabinet • Optional FS33 foot switch for selecting channels • Dim VL2100: 62cm W x 24cm H x 26cm D, WT: 18 kgs.
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OPTIONS: V30-4 Celestion Vintage 30s , CVS412T/CVS412B cover
X212B 2 Channel 100w Combo
TUBE POWER AMP TS100
GT12 speakers, 17 kgs. CV3212 cover V30-2 Celestion Vintage 30 option
100w (50/50W) Tube Power Amp
12AX7
5881
The TS100 all-tube power amp is the ideal amp for rackmounted guitar preamps as well as adding additional power for extension guitar 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 100w. • 4 12AX7 • 4 6L6’s • Internal bias selection for EL34 or 5881 • A Presence control is featured on each channel to enhance clarity • 4, 8 & 16 ohm impedance switch • All steel chassis • Dim: 2U 9cm H x 48cm W x 25cm D • Wt: 11kgs • Made in USA
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VINTAGE SERIES GUITAR AMPS
HIGH POWER BASS AMPLIFICATION
Vintage 16
16/5w Pentode/Triode Vintage Amp
The 16w or 5w Triode driven Vintage 16 is the ultimate tone machine for studio work. The awesome GT12 speaker provides the sweetest sound for both single coil and humbuckers. The secret is the SOAK control for creamy cleans to crunch. This is definetly not a one tone amp with it’s wide bass, mid and treble control range. Dial in the Reverb and you’re in vintage tone heaven! USA hand crafted in a plywood tweed enclosure. • Size: 50cm W x 26cm D x 45cm H, 18 kg V30 Optional Celestion Vintage 30 speaker
Joe Walsh - Eagles
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Nomad
50w Single 12” Vintage Amp • 2 channels - Clean & Soak - separate BASS/MID/TREBLE • Ideal for both mic’d recording and small stage rigs • SOAK control - clean crunch to sweet vintage overdrive • All tube - 12AX7 preamp tubes, EL84 power tubes • Clean channel Acoustic PRESENCE for shimmering highs • Reverb • Metal shaft controls, Ivory knobs, red jewel lamp • Premium 13-ply Poplar Hardwood enclosure • Heavy-duty GT12 12” speaker • Output: 50 watts - 4Ω, 8Ω and 16Ω Impedance switch
112E EXTENSION CABINET Single heavy-duty GT12 12” speaker, 8Ω 49.5 W x 26 D x 44cm H. Wt. 10.9 kgs optional Celestion V30
BX1500 Dual Mono Block
• 1500w @ 4 ohms bridged • 750w @ 4 ohms per channel • 12AX7 Preamp tube • Mute - Active/Pasive switch • 4 EQ sections - Contour, Tone, Parametric, 9-band Graphic • Compressor • Phones/Tuner output 12AX7 • Pre/Post DI XLR out PREAMP TUBE
The BX1500 dual mono block rack mount bass head delivers huge power that’s rich and warm all generated from discrete Class A preamps and 12AX7 tube driven power amps. The CLASS D power amps feature high current, high speed FET output devices for optimal 2 ohm operation. BIAMP POWER: 2 power amps deliver 300w at 8 ohm, 450w at 4 ohm, and 750w at 2 ohm each 4 EQ sections: Contour Control, 3 mid sweeps with Bass and Treble plus a 9 band graphic • HI and LO amp controls with Crossover control.
• Rear XLR Balanced DIRECT output with Level control - pre/post switch • 3 High current Speakon™ ¼-inch combo speaker connectors • Rear Effects loop, amp patch inserts and tuner output • 100V - 250V 50/60 Hz • 2U 48.3 W x10.5 D x 9cm H 4.5 kgs • Made in the USA
Optional FS22 footswitch for mute & effects loop
• External Effects Loop with preamp OUT / power amp IN jacks • 112 NOMAD: 50cm W x 26cm D x 45cm H, 18 kg
V30 Optional Celestion Vintage 30 speaker
Nomad shown in standard tweed vinyl
FS22 Footswitch for Channels & Effects
212E EXTENSION CABINET Two heavy-duty GT12 12” speakers, 8Ω 66 W x 26 D x 44.5cm H. Wt. 14.9 kgs optional Celestion V30-2
Bel Air
50w Dual 12” Vintage Amp
Dual 12” Bel Air combo
SEE PG 4 &5 FOR COLOR OPTIONS
EL84
• Ext. Effects Loop with preamp OUT / power amp IN jacks • 212 BEL AIR: 66cm W x 26cm D x 45cm H, 23 kgs • VT50 HEAD: 22.5W x 10.5D x 9.5H, 12 kgs
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12AX7
• 2 channels - Clean & Soak - separate BASS/MID/TREBLE • Ideal for both mic’d recording and small stage rigs • SOAK control - clean crunch to sweet vintage overdrive • All tube - 12AX7 preamp tubes, EL84 power tubes • Clean channel Acoustic PRESENCE for shimmering highs • Reverb • Metal shaft controls, Ivory knobs, red jewel lamp • Premium 13-ply Poplar Hardwood enclosure • Heavy-duty GT12 12” speakers • Output: 50 watts - 4Ω, 8Ω and 16Ω Impedance switch
V30 -2 Optional Celestion Vintage 30 speaker
B2000 2000W MONO BLOCK The B2000 mono block bass head is “King” delivering 2000w of rich, warm tones all generated from discrete Class A preamps and 12AX7 tube driven power amp. The EQ sections offers 6 bands of EQ that’s easy to dial in. This is one powerful head delivering 700w at 8 ohm, 1300w at 4ohm, 2050w at 2 ohm and its ultra-light 13 lbs is a bonus to bass players. • Rich, warm 12AX7 tube drives the power amp and features a rear In/Out switch • 6 EQ bands: SUB BASS, BASS, LOW MID, MID, HIGH MID and TREBLE • A conveniently located Mute switch and an Active/Passive switch tailors the input for different pickup configurations • Drive Level works with the Master volume to adjust input levels & harmonic content
• Built-in limiter to prevent power amp clipping, which helps to protect drivers • The rear panel features an XLR Balanced DIRECT output with Level control and pre or post switch • 2 High current Speakon™ ¼-inch combo speaker connectors • Front panel effects loop switch, rear panel Effect loop & un-muted tuner jacks • The high headroom reveals its high dynamic power from the Switchmode power supply that operates at 100,000 Hz delivering maximum efficiency while reducing weight • The CLASS A/B tracking output is very efficient no wasted heat or energy • 100V-250V 50/60 Hz • Size: 2U 48.3 W x10.5 D x 9cm H, 5 kgs
• 700w @ 8 ohms • 1300w @ 4 ohms • 2050w @ 2 ohms • 12AX7 Preamp tube • Mute - Active/Pasive switch • 6 EQ bands • Phones/Tuner output • Pre/Post DI XLR out
12AX7 PREAMP TUBE
TUBE BYPASS
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Optional FS22 footswitch for mute & effects loop
BX250 250W MONO BLOCK BASS HEAD
MICRO BASS SERIES
LIGHTWEIGHT -1.5 kgs
BX250 250w head
BX250 Rear
Micro Bass Combos The internal BX head delivers 250w RMS at 4 ohms (with 8 ohms
ext. speaker) and 200w RMS into each of the 8 ohm Micro Bass models. The Class D power amp is 94% efficient delivering not only its full RMS but doing it very efficiently taking less AC power from the wall. Typical THD is less than .1% for ultra low distortion keeping your bass clean and the tone pure in every respect. See BX500 for more details. • The BX pre-amp is the state-of the-art with a Drive knob to control the harmonic content (clean to clipping) and dual Parametric EQ to select all the sweet tones of your bass. The Contour, Bass and Treble controls deliver deep bass and brilliant highs. • Includes Active and Mute switches • The pre amp Direct Out XLR is pre or post selectable for the house pa or recording and includes a ground lift and Level control • The Master level controls the speakers while the ID level controls the pre-amp output including the Phone/Tuner. The tweeter features a DIM switch to control the brightness of your sound. • Poplar plywood enclosures covered with optional Tolex colors. SEE PG 4 &5 FOR COLOR OPTIONS
10” woofer/HF driver
MB10 250w
The MB10 Micro Bass is one astonishing micro bass amp that really delivers the punch and tone for bass guitar. You would be surprised at how much volume and deep tone this 10-inch this system delivers. Considering 250w of clean RMS, you can understand that it has the power to out perform anything in its class. The NEO Titanium tweeter adds to the upper harmonics. The micro size is only 32W x 29D x 47cm H and weight 10 kgs. Any professional will be impressed with the MB10’s light weight, power and tone.
The same design as the MB combos, the BX250 bass head delivers 250w into two 8 ohm or one 4 ohm cabinet in a micro package. Easy to transport in a laptop case. Perfect for club gigs. Fabulous tone with the power to back it up. 1.45 kg. Size: 25.4cm W x 18.2cm D x 9.4cm H
BX500 500W MONO BLOCK BASS AMP
• 500w @ 2 & 4 ohms • 300w @ 8 ohms • 12AX7 Preamp tube • Mute - Active/Pasive switch • 4 EQ sections - Contour, Tone, Parametric, 9-band Graphic • Compressor • Phones/Tuner output • Pre/Post DI XLR out
15” woofer/HF driver
MB15 250w
The MB15 Micro Bass is a 15-inch system is not much large than the BX10 but has a fuller sound from a 15” woofer. The MB15 delivers the results you would expect from a more powerful 15” bass system, thanks to the 250w of clean RMS power. The NEO Titanium tweeter adds to the upper harmonics. The micro size is a pleasure to carry because it’s only 43W x 30D x 48cm H and weights 13.6 kgs. You will be impressed with the MB15 performance. 12
MB12 250w
The MB12 3-Way NEO Micro Bass is a 12-inch system that covers the complete audio spectrum for bass guitar. The NEO 12” offers the deep bass efficiency of a bigger driver but retains the compactness of a micro amp. The NEO 6” mid-range reproduces all the tones that woofers don’t capture. The NEO Titanium tweeter adds to the upper harmonics. The micro size is only 43W x 30D x 48cm H and weights 14 kgs. The MB12 is the superior Micro bass combo.
• 250w @ 4 ohms • 200w @ 8 ohms • Mute - Active/Pasive switch • 3 EQ sections - Contour, Tone, Parametric • Compressor • Phones/Tuner output • Pre/Post DI XLR out
LIGHTWEIGHT -2.6 kgs
REVIEW
Phil Martin & Darryl Williams
Hear the BX500
“The sound is very linear and natural…Surprising volume and low-end…The BX500 amp is six pounds of power with a metric ton of pro features” – Vintage Magazine - Phil Feser
The BX500 is a sleek bass head with easy to read instrument knobs offering an array of features - 4 EQ sections, 12AX7 tube, high power and an ultralight 2.6 kgs chassis. Beneath the sharply dressed exterior, the BX500 has unsurpassed versatility, great power and useful features. • 300w RMS at 8 ohm, 500w at 4 ohm and 500w at 2 ohm • A rich, warm 12AX7 tube drives the Class D power amp • A powerful 4-band, two sweep tone control section offers parametric frequency changes to the LOW MIDS and HI MIDS along with the BASS and TREBLE for unlimited tone shaping • The 9-band graphic EQ is foot switchable • A single knob compressor keeps your peaks in check • A Drive knob, Master plus Mute controls all your levels
• Active/Passive switch for different pickup configurations • Two combination Speakon™ - 1/4” outputs, 2 ohm operation switch, footswitch, balanced XLR, tuner/headphone output, effects loop and tube bypass switch are located on the rear panel • The CLASS D output feature high current, high speed FET’s for continuous 2 ohm operation • The Switchmode power supply operates at 100,000 Hz delivering maximum efficiency while reducing weight. • The head runs cool from its 94% efficiency - no wasted heat or energy from the AC plug • Auto-switching AC input for 120V 60 Hz or 240V 50 Hz • 35cm W x 22cm D x 7cm H, Wt 2.6 kgs , optional rackmount • Made in the USA. Optional FS22 footswitch for mute & 9 band EQ
Optional BX500RP 2U rack mount kit
Optional SV2 2U rack mount case 13
Carvin’s USA Custom Shop offers boutique craftsmanship along with the finest wood, hardware and build quality. The choices are vast.
Your choice of a fixed bridge, Tuneo-matic bridge, Wilkinson tremolo, Original Floyd Rose or Bigsby vibrato.
Our modern 7,500 square meter plant in San Diego is equipped with the finest guitar building machinery in the industry. The use of high quality tone woods and our constant improvement in manufacturing methods are an ongoing quest at Carvin. Several years ago we began to cycle all of our necks and fingerboards through a long conditioning process in our dehumidification chambers. What this does is remove any possible stress in the wood. Stress in the wood is what causes your neck to warp or twist, and it may not fully develop for months or years after an instrument is built. This painstaking extra step is one of the reasons why our guitars and basses are known for their longevity and consistent playability.
Ebony, Rosewood, Bird’s Eye & hard rock Maple fingerboards are available along with your choice of inlays: dot, block and diamond shapes available in white Mother of Pearl & Abalone.
Various headstock shapes along with your choice of exotic woods. Sperzel locking tuners, graphite nut and the tiltback headstock all contribute to pure tone and rock-solid tuning stability. No string tree needed for clean solid open notes!
5 Year Warranty
Your choice of 10”, 12”, 14” & 20” fingerboard radii along with your preference of 3 different Nickle-Silver and 2 Stainless Steel fretwire profiles.
Carvin Classic Alnico-V humbuckers offer incredible warmth and definition. Many optional models and colors to choose from.
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All Custom Shop guitars & basses carry a 5 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects.
Carvin installs and registers the SNAGG™ microchip in every guitar and bass ($50 value). The hidden micro-chip carries its own registration number documenting your ownership. If your instrument is ever lost or stolen, once scanned, will identify the rightful owner. For more visit snagg.com. 15
WOODS AND FINISHES Optional body woods
Swamp Ash
Koa
Alder (North
Genuine Mahogany (Honduras)
(Southern USA)
(Hawaiian Islands)
Alder is a classic tone wood – used in solid body electric guitars since the ‘50’s. It is standard on most Carvin models
Swamp Ash, which comes from Southern swamps, is light in color with rich grain patterns and delivers slightly less midrange with full low-end and nice singing highs.
(Eastern USA)
Genuine Mahogany is a classic tone wood. Combined with a flamed or quilted maple top, gives great sustain and warmth.
Black walnut has medium dark beautiful grain patterns, is slightly heavier than Mahogany, and has a warm, growling low end and a bright top end.
Koa has warmth and sustain similar to Mahogany and also possesses the clear open tone of Alder. Koa looks wonderful whether you choose a tung oiled, satin or gloss finish.
Figured Claro Walnut (California)
Spalted Curly Maple
Cedar (Canada)
A Claro walnut top will add a brighter tone in the upper register with a darker growling low end. The figure can have variations of brown and black.
Carvin uses the finest 4A Curly Spalted maple available. This exotic wood comes from dying-standing trees, which gives this wood its unique old-world look.
Hard Rock Maple
West USA)
(N. East USA)
We use premium Eastern hard rock maple for neck wood for its proven strength and stability. As a body wood, hard rock maple being very heavy and dense delivers a bright sustaining tone.
CUSTOM SHOP FEATURES AND OPTIONS
(see price l i s t )
Black Walnut
O p t i o n a l B o d y T o p w o o d s (see price list)
AAAA Flamed Curly Maple
AAAA Quilted Maple
Flamed Curly Koa
(North West USA)
(Hawaiian Islands)
Quilted Maple produces similar tones to Flamed Curly Maple. The quilted figure can vary from large to smaller pockets.
Besides its exotic Hawaiian Island appeal & rarity, a guitar built with a Flamed Curly Koa top will give added sweetness and pronounced midrange.
(North West USA)
Flamed Maple produces singing highs with a tight low end. Sound’s wonderful over our standard Maple neck/Alder body or Mahogany.
S t a n d a r d S o l i d C o l o r s N/C
(Western Canada)
for acoustics
Cedar has a very warm tone. It has been used for hundreds of years on classical and flamenco guitars. It is the standard top on Carvin’s CL450 nylon string guitar.
Optional Solid Colors B Jet Black
W Classic White
PB Pearl Blue
R Ferrari Red
Optional Translucent Finishes
TR Cherry Red
TY Vintage Yellow
TP Purple
TS Cherry Burst
TG Emerald Green
TT Tobacco Burst
TPB Translucent Pearl Blue
TD Classic Burst
TB Sapphire Blue
TU Sunset Burst
TL Blue Burst
THY Honey Burst
CP Copper Head
BM Blue Mist
RG Radiation Green
CR Candy Red
VC Vintage Cream
WW White White
(Certain options not available on some models)
Fingerboard Options
Exotic Woods and Finishes
NOTE: You can add a translucent color to the gloss wood finishes below. (example NMAH + TT = Mahogany wood with translucent tobacco sunburst gloss finish) ASH Swamp Ash body MAH Maple neck & mahogany body NMAH Mahogany neck & mahogany body WAL Maple neck & walnut body NWAL Walnut neck & walnut body KOA Maple neck & koa body NKOA Koa neck & koa body TC Maple neck & body (increases instrument weight by .5kg) MT Maple top, book matched (Acoustics: MTA) HT Mahogany top, book matched (Acoustics: HTA) KT Koa top, book matched (Acoustics: KTA) WT Walnut top, book matched (Acoustics: WTA) FW Figured walnut top, book matched (Acoustics: FWTA) FK Flamed koa top, book matched (Acoustics: FKTA) SM Curly Spalted Maple top, book matched (Acoustics: SMTA) UM Burl Bird’s Eye Maple Top CG Clear high gloss finish CS Clear matte satin finish TF Tung oil satin finish BST Black bursted edge over optional wood or color CST Cherry bursted edge over optional wood or color SST Sunset bursted edge over optional wood or color DTS Deep Triple step stain (only available with flame or quilted maple top) L RB 5M 5MW 5WM 5H 5K FMN NS TN CSN PSN
Lefthand model (certain models and options not available) Fully rounded body edges 5-piece Laminated maple neck with two koa stripes 5-piece Laminated maple neck with two walnut stripes 5-piece Laminated walnut neck with two maple stripes 5-piece Laminated mahogany neck with two maple stripes 5-piece Laminated koa neck with two maple stripes Flame Maple Neck Optional 5-piece neck is covered by optional figured top Tung oil finish back of neck Clear Satin back of neck (natural wood finish) Painted Satin back of neck (matches body color)
Printed representations of paint & wood colors may vary slightly to the real instrument.
FTR Crimson Red
FTP Purple
FTG Emerald Green
FTE Green Burst
FTB Sapphire Blue
FTL Blue Burst
FTS Cherry Burst
FSS Umber Stain with Sunset Burst
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
FTC Clear Finish
FTY Vintage Yellow
See pg 18 for Deep Triple Step colors
Optional Quilted Maple Finishes
TH SBH CTH PH BPH KPH WPH FWPH FKPH SMPH UMPH FPH QPH ABL GL ETR
RWF MF BMF FMF R10 R14
Rosewood fingerboard Maple fingerboard with black dots (N/A with block inlays) Bird’s Eye maple fingerboard with black dots (N/A with block inlays) Flame maple fingerboard w/ black dots (N/A with block or sig. inlays) 10” fingerboard radius (N/A on H2, HF2, CL450, NS1 or 5 & 6 string basses) 14” fingerboard radius (N/A on CL450 or NS1)
Inlay Options NIN ABD MP AB DMP DAB MPS ABS
No inlays on top of fingerboard (side dots only) Abalone dot inlays White Mother-of-pearl block inlays Abalone block inlays (as on DC400) White Mother-of-pearl diamond inlays Abalone diamond inlays White Mother-of-pearl signature inlays Abalone signature inlays
Fretwire Options 6100 6130 STF STJF STRF
Jumbo fretwire 1.4mm tall x 2.8mm wide Low profile fretwire .9mm tall x 2.7mm wide Stainless Steel frets, med-jumbo 1.2mm tall x 2.6mm wide Stainless Steel frets, jumbo 1.4mm tall x 2.8mm wide Stainless Steel frets, regular (Vintage Fender size) 1.1mm tall x 2.0mm wide
Hardware Options BC G SPW WK PK AK SL LN SS
Black hardware Gold plated hardware White Pearl Sperzel Tuning Knobs Wooden knobs (Rosewood) Metal knobs with white Pearl inlays (black knobs have black pearl inlays) Metal knobs with Abalone inlays (chrome, gold or black) Straplocks by Dunlop™ Lock nut for Floyd Rose tremolo (installed) String Saver Graphite Saddles (guitars with FT6 & FT7 fixed bridge only)
Pickup and Electronic Options
Headstock Options
Optional Flame Maple Finishes
within 6 weeks (on most orders). This is made possible by our efficient method of keeping all components such as necks, fingerboards, pickups and hardware in stock. Build your guitar online at Carvinworld.com
OPTIONS — GUITARS AND BASSES
Body and Neck Options
(shown on standard Alder)
TE Green Burst
With more choices of woods, finishes, and options than ever before you can order most Carvin models in over 50,000 different combinations and not have the same instrument built alike. What’s even better, Carvin’s custom shop is building each instrument to the exact detail and shipping it
Traditional headstock with 3 + 3 tuners as on AE185, 2 + 2 on 4-string basses SB4000 style headstock (available for 6-string guitar, 4 and 5 string basses) CT6 headstock shape with 3 + 3 tuners as on CT6, 2 + 2 on 4-string basses Headstock to match body color Black painted headstock Koa headstock overlay Walnut headstock overlay Figured Claro Walnut headstock overlay Flamed Koa headstock overlay Spalted Maple Headstock Overlay Burl Bird’s Eye Maple Headstock AAAA Flamed maple headstock overlay AAAA Quilted maple headstock overlay Abalone Carvin headstock logo Gold plated metal Carvin logo on Headstock (as on CT6 Carved Top) Engraved truss rod cover (personalized with your name)
404 405 S22J S22B 31 32 36 AC
White coils with black bezel White/black coils with black bezel Metal covered neck pickup (matches guitar hardware color) Metal covered bridge pickup (matches guitar hardware color) Add one dual/single coil mini switch Add two dual/single coil mini switches Add phase mini switch (places pickups out of phase for thinner tone) Active Electronics as used on DC400 (not available on all models)
BASS OPTIONS FI FID HS HB2 HB2N SP2 STS FWS 409
Fretless fingerboard with white inlayed fret lines Fretless fingerboard with white inlayed fret lines & dot inlays Hipshot™ bass detuner installed Replace J99A bridge pickup with HB series humbucker Replace J99A neck pickup with HB series humbucker (must also order HB2) 2 Soapbar humbuckers Stainless Steel Round Wound strings (replaces nickel round-wounds) Flat-wound bass strings (replaces standard Nickel round-wounds) Cream colored J99A or H50A pikcups
Optional Pickup Colors QTR Crimson Red
QTT Tobacco Burst
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QTP Translucent Purple
QTG Emerald Green
QTD Classic Burst
QTU Sunset Burst
QTE Greenburst
QTB Sapphire Blue
QTL Blue Burst
QTH Honey Burst
QSR Ruby Red Stain
QSK Black Stain
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QTY Vintage Yellow
QSA Antique Brown Stain
QTS Cherry Burst
QSU Umber Stain
QSS Umber Stain with Sunset Burst
QTC Clear Finish
Black Pickups are Standard Cream coils & bezel (402)
Cream coils & black bezel (403)
Cream & black coils & black bezel (406) Cream & black coils & cream bezel (407) Black coils & cream bezel (408)
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Semi-Hollow Double-Cut
Frank Gambale FG1
SH645
FG1
Stop Tail Piece bridge
Frank Gambale Signature
SH675
Tune-O-Matic bridge with GraphTech Synth Access
FG1S
Frank Gambale Signature with Synth Access
SH550 & SH575
SH550 SEMI-HOLLOW The SH550 is a true Carved Top Semi Hollow Custom Shop masterpiece. This guitar features a beautifully sculpted top of the finest Curly-Flamed Maple. Featuring a chambered Mahogany body with a beautifully sculpted solid Flamed Maple top that is carved both inside and out. Tone this sweet just isn’t 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 genuine Mahogany for added warmth. The harmonically rich covered humbuckers ooze with deep and defined tone and sustain. Carvin’s “Rapid Play” low action neck assures effortless playability throughout the entire fingerboard, while the sleek set-in neck heel and lower body cutout allow 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.
SH550
Stop Tail Piece bridge
SH550B Bigsby Vibrato SH575
Tune-O-Matic bridge with GraphTech Synth Access
SH575B
Bigsby Vibrato with GraphTech Synth Access Rear of SH645
photo: Michael Hiller
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SH CARVED TOP FEATURES: JOE WALSH FG1 options shown: Deep Red on Quilt (QDR6) Mother of Pearl Block Inlays (MP) White Perloid Sperzel Tuning Buttons (SPW) Black Hardware (BC)
FG1 options shown: Deep Blue on Quilt (QDB6) Mother of Pearl Block Inlays (MP) Black Hardware (BC)
SH550 options shown: Deep Honeyburst on Flame (FDH6) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Stainless Steel Fretwire (STF) Gold Hardware (G)
SH645 options shown: SH675 Synth Access options shown: Deep Vintageburst on Flame (FDV6) Deep Clear Flame (FDC6) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Gold Hardware (G) Black Hardware (BC)
FG1 CARVED TOP Carvin 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 CurlyFlamed Maple top. The FG1 neck profile and heel are custom sculpted to Frank’s 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.
SH575 SYNTH ACCESS Steve Oliver See the video at
FG1 FEATURES:
Deep Tiger’s Eye (QDT6)
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Deep Red (QDR6)
Deep Natural Clear (QDC6)
Deep Blue (QDB6)
Deep Black (QDK6)
Deep Purple (QDP6)
• 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 • Sperzel locking tuners • 25” scale ebony fingerboard • Custom Frank Gambale neck profile • Custom Frank Gambale lower neck heel • Abalone dot inlays Rear of FG1 • Vintage size fretwire (1.1mm tall x 2.0mm 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 DEEP TRIPLE-STEP • Body size: 35.8cm wide, 4.7cm thick at edge, 6.0 cm thick at center STAINED COLORS • Back of neck and body matches translucent color of top (SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL QUILTED TOPS) For standard Curly-Flame top replace Q with an F • Triple step, stained colors for extra depth
Deep Teal (QEL6)
Deep Dragonburst (QDD6)
Deep Green (QDG6)
Deep Moss Green
Deep Orangeburst (QDO6)
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Deep Honeyburst Deep Vintageburst Deep Sunsetburst Deep Antique Brown (QDV6) (QDA6) (QDH6) (QDS6)
• 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 • Sperzel locking tuners • 25” scale ebony fingerboard • Abalone dot inlays • 22 medium jumbo frets • S22 Classic Chrome humbuckers (optional Gold) • Master volume and 3-way pickup selector • Push pull tone offers single coil operation for each pickup or both pickups together humbucking • Body size: 35.8cm wide, 5.3cm thick at edge, 6.6 cm thick at center • Triple step, stained colors for extra depth
The SH575 model has the exceptional tone of the SH550 with the addition of the acclaimed GraphTech Synth Access electronics, as featured in Carvin’s breakthrough NS1 guitar. This preamp provides realistic hollow-body acoustic tone. Simply connect a guitar synth and get orchestras, flutes and virtually any instrument at your fingertips.
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 pickups together humbucking Steve Fister See the video at • Concentric controls for Synth Access. See details below. SH Options: Premium quilted top (example QDB6) Abalone block inlays (AB) Back and edges painted black (BGB) Black edges and black burst back (BBB)
SH575 Synth Access options shown: Spalted Maple Top (SM) Gold Hardware (G)
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.
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California Carved Top CT6M CT624M
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
CT3T CT324T
CT4T CT424T
Wilkinson tremolo
CT6T CT624T
Floyd Rose tremolo
CT6C CT624C
Floyd Rose tremolo
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
CT4C CT424C Floyd Rose tremolo
CS6S
CS6T
Wilkinson tremolo
CS6C
Floyd Rose tremolo
Joe Walsh
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CT6T
CT624M
options shown:
Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QDO6) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)
options shown:
Deep Sunsetburst on Quilt (QDS6) Signature Abalone Inlays (ABS) Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF) Black Hardware (BC)
CT324M
CT4M
options shown:
Gold Top (GT) Black Painted Headstock (BPH) Gold Headstock Logo (GL) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)
California 22 & 24 Fret Carved Tops
Carvin is proud to offer the 22 fret and 24 fret “California Carved Tops”. The CT3 & CT324 have an all Mahogany body while the CT4 & CT424 feature an Eastern Maple cap. The CT6 & CT624 feature an exquisite beautifully sculpted top of the finest Curly-Flamed Maple. The back of the body and the neck are made of hand selected genuine Mahogany for added warmth. Classic C22 humbuckers are custom wound with vintage plain enamel wire which helps bring out the harmonically rich tone and sustain of this fine instrument. Carvin’s “Rapid Play” low action neck assures effortless playability throughout the entire fingerboard, while the sleek set-in neck heel and lower body cutout allow easy uninhibited access. The California Carved Top is available in several different exclusive triple step stained colors, which dramatically bring out the rich highlights of our highly figured maple tops.
CT624 with 24 frets
CARVED TOP FEATURES:
• Premium Mahogany set-in neck & body • CT3, CT324: Body is all Mahogany • CT4, CT424: Eastern Maple Top • CT6, CT624: Highest quality 20mm thick Curly Neil Zaza . Flamed Maple top with natural binding effect • Matching figured Maple headstock overlay • 24k Gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock • Sperzel locking tuners • 25” scale ebony fingerboard • Abalone dot inlays • Medium jumbo frets • C22J and C22B classic humbuckers See the video at • Master volume and 3-way pickup selector • Push pull tone offers single coil operation for each pickup or both pickups together humbucking “...Carvin’s CT6M flaunts an irresistible abundance • Triple step, stained colors for extra depth of aesthetic allure... (standard with Curly-Flame Maple top) Representative of the highest level of the luthier’s art, and offer- CT3, CT324, CT4 & CT424 Options: ing great playability and great tones, the Not available with Flame or Quilt tops CT6M is proof positive that Carvin does indeed deserve a place alongside the All translucent colors listed on pg 16 are available. world’s most respected guitar builders.” GT Gold Top (CT4 & CT424 only) Guitar Player Dec ‘04 CT6 & CT624 Options: Premium quilted top (example QDB6) Abalone block inlays (AB) Back and edges painted black (BGB) Black edges and black burst back (BBB)
N O W A V AI L A B L E
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options shown:
Sunsetburst (TU) Matching Headstock (PH) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)
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Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
CS4S
CS3S
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ stop tail
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ stop tail
QUALITY & DESIGN
CS3T
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ stop tail
Mario Sebastian Jennifer Lopez Marc Anthony
CS4M
CS3M
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
CS6M
Wilkinson tremolo
CT3C CT324C
Wilkinson tremolo
California Single
CT4M CT424M
CT3M CT324M
CS4T
Wilkinson tremolo
“Carvin’s CS6 California Single is one of the most attractive bargains in the highend guitar market. The attention to detail, fit and finish, the exotic woods and superb playability are hard to find in any guitar, much less one that sells for around $1,500” -Eric Kirkland Feb 2010 Guitar World
CS3C
CS3M options shown: Honey Burst (THY) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) Cream Bezels (408)
CS6M
options shown:
CS4C
Floyd Rose tremolo
Joe Walsh
Deep Vintageburst on Quilt (QDV6) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF) Metal Covered Neck PU (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge PU (S22B)
Wilkinson tremolo Floyd Rose tremolo
CS4M options shown: Classic White (W) Back & Sides White Abalone Block Inlays (AB) 2 Volume and 2 Tone Knobs (VT2) Gold Hardware (G)
CALIFORNIA SINGLE
Where most set-in neck guitars have a cumbersome heel and don’t set into the body any further than the fingerboard, the CS guitar has an exclusive smooth “heel-less” design for improved access to all frets. The neck actually sets 12.7 cm 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.
CALIFORNIA SINGLE:
• Premium Mahogany set-in neck & body • CS6: Highest quality 20mm thick Curly-Flamed Maple carved top with natural binding effect • CS4: Maple carved top with natural binding effect • CS3: Mahogany body and top • Matching figured Maple headstock overlay • 24k Gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock • Sperzel 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 (standard with Curly-Flame Maple top) Options: Premium quilted top (example QDB6) Abalone block inlays (AB) Back and edges painted black (BGB) Black edges & black burst back (BBB) Metal covered Neck pickup (S22J) Metal covered Bridge pickup (S22B) 2 volume + 2 tone w/coil splitters (VT2)
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Now available with Vintage Tremolo
C66
BOLT
FT6 fixed bridge
TLB60
FT6 fixed bridge
FT6 fixed bridge
BOLT-T
C66M
TLB60-T Wilkinson tremolo
Tune-0-Matic Bridge w/ strings fed thru body
Wilkinson tremolo
C66T
Vintage tremolo
BOLT-V
Wilkinson tremolo
TLB60-V
• Vintage Style Tremolo • Hardtails on body • Stainless steel saddles • Steel sustain block • Threaded fulcrum studs & bushings
C66V
Vintage tremolo
Vintage tremolo
NEW!
C66B
Tune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato
Contoured neck heel
C66C
Floyd Rose tremolo
SPERZEL LOCKING TUNERS NOW STANDARD
TLB60T options shown: Jet Black (B) Maple Fingerboard (MF) Inline Headstock (IN) Stainless Steel Frets (STF)
TLB60V options shown:
Honeyburst (THY) Matching Headstock (PH) Inline Headstock (IN) No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN) Black Pickguard (BG) Gold Hardware (G)
TLB60
TLB60
options shown:
Classic White (W) Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)
Bolt on neck
Carvin now offers a bolt-on-neck “TL” model that brings all of the features that made the Bolt model a high end USA made guitar. The TLB60 provides ergonomic comfort with body and arm cuts as well as the contoured neck heel. The single cutaway provides comfortable access to all 22 frets. Carvin’s Rapid Play™ bolt-on neck is available in various radii with your choice of fingerboard woods, fretwire and inlays. Choose from Carvin’s S60A vintage style single coils, AP11 single coils or Twin Blade humbuckers or add a full size C22B humbucker at the bridge. WIth all the options available, players can build their ultimate country twang axe, blues monster or rock machine. • Premium grade alder wood body • Precise fitting neck pocket for added sustain • 25 1/2” ebony fingerboard with dot inlays • Tung oil finish on hard rock maple neck • SB style, tilt back headstock for crisp open notes • Sperzel™ locking tuners • Three S60A single coils for clear vintage tone (black covers standard) • 5-way pickup selector plus a mini switch allows all 7 pickup combinations • Master volume & tone • White multi-layer pickguard • Colors: black, white, red, pearl blue, tung oil, clear gloss
TLB60 OPTIONS:
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TLB60 options shown: Deep Honeyburst on Flame (FDH) Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) White Perloid Pickguard (WP) White Pickups (404) Stainless Steel Frets (STF)
PH Matching painted headstock A11 AP11 Single Coil Pickups TBH Twinblade Humbuckers (TBH-6 Cream/Black) 22B C22B bridge humbucker w/ coil splitter BG Black multi-layer pickguard WP White pearloid multi-layer pickguard RP Red tortoise multi-layer pickguard
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C66C options shown: Blue Burst on Quilt (QTL4) Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS) Locking Nut for Floyd Rose (LN) Black Hardware (BC)
BOLT options shown: Pearl Blue (PB) Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard & Headstock (BMF) (BMNH) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Abalone Dot Inlyas (ABD) C22 Bridge Humbucker (22B) White Pickup Coils (404) Sperzel Locking Tuners (SP) Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)
CONTOUR 66
THE BOLT
• Premium grade alder wood body • AAAA flamed maple drop top and headstock • Flamed maple body binding effect • Precise fitting neck pocket for added sustain • 25.5” scale ebony fingerboard with dot inlays • Tung oil satin finish hard rock maple neck • Tilt back headstock for crisper open notes • Sperzel™ Locking Tuners • Two direct mount C22 humbucking pickups • 5-way pickup selector allows neck humbucking, neck single coil, neck and middle single coils combined for humbucking, bridge single, bridge humbucking • Master volume & tone • Any Flamed Maple Translucent color (pg 16)
• Premium grade alder wood body • Precise fitting neck pocket for added sustain • 25 1/2” ebony fingerboard with dot inlays • Tung oil finish on hard rock maple neck • Tilt back headstock for crisp open notes • Sperzel™ Locking Tuners • Three AP11 single coils for a fat rich tone • 5-way pickup selector plus a mini switch allows all seven pickup combinations • Master volume & tone • White multi-layer pickguard • Colors: black, white, red, white white, pearl blue, tung oil, clear gloss
The “Contour 66” has features and attention to detail that place it among the finest and most elite instruments made. The 5mm thick premium flamed maple drop top is set off at the edges of the body to highlight the figured maple binding effect. The sweeping body curves also add to the striking looks and effortless playability.
C66 OPTIONS: QTC4 Quilted Top and Headstock upgrade CAP Center AP11 single coil (cream CAP2) CTB Center Twin Blade humb. (CTB6 Cream/Black) HSS Neck & mid single coil & bridge humb S6A S60A Single Coil Alnico Pickups NEW! FA Acoustic Bridge saddles ACA Active electronics (required for FA) AC Active/passive electronics as on DC400
Carvin’s Bolt models have been improved with new features that really improve the playability such as much deeper contoured arm cuts, rear body tummy cuts and a new contoured neck heel. The perfectly fit neck to body joint aids in sustain and tuning stability. The Bolt offers features and custom shop options unavailable from any other USA guitar company.
BOLT OPTIONS: PH Matching painted headstock S6A S60A Single Coil Alnico Pickups NEW! TBH Twinblade Humbuckers (TBH-6 Cream/Black) 22B C22B bridge humbucker w/ coil splitter WP White pearloid multi-layer pickguard BP Black pearloid multi-layer pickguard BG Black multi-layer pickguard RP Red tortoise multi-layer pickguard SP Sperzel™ locking tuners
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BOLTV options shown: Honeyburst Finish (THY) Matching Painted Headstock (PH) SB Style Headstock (SBH) Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF) Abalone Dot Inlyas (ABD) S60A Single Coil Pickups (S6A) White Pickup Covers (404) Sperzel Locking Tuners (SP) 23
HF2 FATBOY Tune-O-Matic bridge
HF2S FATBOY Synth Access
DC727
DC747
FT7 fixed bridge
FT7 fixed bridge
DC727C
DC747C
Licensed Floyd Rose
Licensed Floyd Rose
ST300 ST300
FT6 fixed bridge
ST300M
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
H2
ST300T
Tune-O-Matic bridge
Wilkinson tremolo
H2T
Shane Gibson stOrk, Schwarzenator
Wilkinson tremolo
ST300B
Tune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato
ST300C
Floyd Rose tremolo
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“My Fatboy semi-hollow electric features unique twin beam floating suspension that allows the top and back to resonate freely. A very sonorous and focused tone is the result. ”
Allan Holdsworth
H2T options shown: Spalted Maple (SMTA) Spalted Maple Headstock (SMPH) Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Abalone Logo (ABL) Black Hardware (BC)
DC727C options shown: Cherry Red on Flame Maple (FTR) Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS) Clear Satin Finish (CS) Matching Flame Headstock (FPH) Floyd Rose Locking Nut (LN) Active Electronics (AC)
DC727 options shown: Teal on Flame (FEL) Clear Satin Finish (CS) Matching Flame Headstock (FPH) No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN) Stainless Steel Jumbo Fretwire (STJF) Rounded Body Edges (RB) String Saver Saddles (SS)
HOLDSWORTH DC727/DC747 Allan Holdsworth worked closely with Carvin in developing the H2 & H2T 1 3/4” thin semi-hollow models. The latest generation HF2 Fatboy model has a 2 3/8” 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. All models are equipped with Allan Holdsworth designed H22 Humbuckers.
These 7-string models feature a comfortable 25 1/2” scale neck which makes the shift from 6-string suprisingly easy. Neck through body construction, ebony fingerboard and a hard rock maple neck all contribute to the strength and great sustain. Carvin C26 humbuckers are custom wound to give a full fat tone. The DC747 adds a center position AP13 single coil pickup for aditional tone variations.
H2 & H2T HOLDSWORTH FEATURES:
DC727 & DC747 FEATURES:
• Set-in alder wood neck • 1 3/4” thick alder semi-hollow body
HF2 FATBOY FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • •
Set-in maple wood neck 2 3/8” thick 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 1.4 mm tall x 2.8mm wide Action guaranteed to be 1.5 mm Sperzel™ locking tuning keys Holdsworth design H22 humbuckers
OPTIONS:
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HF2 options shown: Figured Walnut Top 1/8” Thick (FWTA) Clear Satin Finish (CS) Walnut Neck and Body (NWAL) Figured Claro Walnut Headstock Overlay (FWPH) No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN) Jumbo Stainless Steel Fretwire (STJF) Black Drop Shadow Logo (DSLB) Black Hardware (BC)
FTCA AAAA Flamed maple top . . . . . . . . . . . QTCA AAAA Quilted maple top . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Push-pull tone coil splitter . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Two coil splitting switches . . . . . . . . . . . .
(See page 5 for neck through body features) Maple neck through alder body for Smooth neck to body heel Standard Body Sculpting 25 1/2” scale ebony fingerboard Sperzel™ locking tuners Neck: 48.3 mm wide at nut, 66 mm wide 24th fret Both feature two C26 humbuckers and DC747 adds one AP13 single coil pickup DC727: volume, tone, 3-way pickup selector & 2 dual-to-single coil switches DC747: volume, tone, 5-way P.U. selector
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1. Neck C26 humbucking 2. Neck C26 single coil + center AP13 3. Center AP13 4. Bridge C26 single coil + center AP13 5. Bridge C26 Humbucking
DC727 OPTIONS:
AC DC400 active/passive electronics......................... RB Rounded Body Edges..........................................
ST300M options shown: Burl Bird’s Eye Maple Top (UM) Matching Burl Headstock (UMPH) Honeyburst (THY) Abalone Signature Inlays (ABS) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)
ST300C options shown: Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QDO)
Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH) Pointed Angled Headstock (PTH) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)
ST300C options shown: Emerald Green on Flame (FTG)
Matching Flame Headstock (FPH) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)
Active/Passive Electronics (AC) Gold Hardware (G)
ST300
ST300M options shown: Spalted Maple (SM) Honeyburst Finish (THY) Matching Spalted Maple Headstock (SMPH) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) Cream Pickup Bezel (407) Gold Hardware (G)
Carvin’s new ST300 combines the classic styling of our early 90’s DC series with contemporary options and features such as a comfortable waist cut and forearm cut as found on the Contour 66. Its premium features include a neck-through design, Carvin’s RapidPlay™ 24-fret ebony fingerboard, and Sperzel™ locking tuners. A pair of Classic Series C22 humbuckers with a 5-way pickup selector/coil splitter suits any style of playing. ST300’s ordered with figured wood tops feature a 5mm thick drop top. With hundreds of available options, you can build a ST300 exactly the way you want it.
• Alder body and maple neck-through-body • Sperzel locking tuners • 25” scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays • 24 medium-jumbo frets • C22B & C22J classic humbuckers • Master volume & tone controls, 5-way pickup selector/coil splitter • FT6 fixed bridge standard; M bridge, Bigsby vibrato, Floyd Rose tremolo, & Wilkinson tremolo available • Chrome hardware standard ST300 OPTIONS: FA Acoustic bridge saddles ACA Active Electronics (required for FA) AC Active Electronics
DC747 OPTIONS
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NS1
CUSTOM SHOP BASSES
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arvin’s basses are significantly enhanced with the addition of our stacked bass/treble and mid range level/sweep controls. The tonal improvement and versatility with the new electronic circuitry is quite dramatic. In a recent review, Bass Guitar Magazine said “(the sweepable mid range control) in itself is almost worth the cost of the bass”. Our modern 82,000 square foot plant in San Diego is equipped with the finest instrument building machinery in the industry. The use of high quality woods and our constant improvement in manufacturing methods are an ongoing quest at Carvin. If Carvin basses were available in retail stores, you would pay up to three times more than our factory direct prices. By selling direct, Carvin not only gives incredible value but also provides you with a direct connection to the builder. With the best build up times in the industry along with our risk free 10-day money back guarantee, there has never been a better time to order your Carvin Custom Shop bass.
Steve Oliver
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Carvin worked with top Billboard guitarist, Steve Oliver for 2 years to develop the NS1.
NS1 options shown:
Crimson Red on Quilt (QTR4) Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS)
NS1 options shown:
Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QDO4)
Troy Lampkins with Carlos Santana
NS1 options shown:
Sapphire Blue on Quilt (QTBA)
NS1 NYLON SYNTH ACCESS
HUGH McDONALD BON JOVI
BUNNY BRUNEL
SEKOU BUNCH
ULI JON ROTH
The NS1 Nylon guitar features Carvin’s extraordinary workmanship and playability. Carvin worked very closely with Graphtech 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:
• 4A 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: 48 mm • Body thickness: 51 mm • Body width: 35.5 cm • Guitar weight: 3 kgs
DARRYL WILLIAMS
FRANK WHITE
AMLAK TAFARI
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ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY
STEEL PULSE, YELLOW WALL
CHRIS BUCK
PHIL MARTIN
GRETA BRINKMAN
BJORN ENGLEN Yngwie Malmsteen
ROY VOGT
OPTIONS:
WK Optional Wooden Knobs QTC4 AAAA Quilted maple top FK4 Flame Koa top FWTA Figured Walnut top Inlay options not available for NS1
outputs: 1/4 inch acoustic and 13-pin MIDI compatible with synth controllers such as Roland® & Axon®
NS1 options shown:
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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
BRYANT SIONO
JON LAWHON
BACKSTREET BOYS
BLACK STONE CHERRY
PAUL LORANGER
TRAA DANIELS
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SB Series Basses
SB4000 SB4001 SB5000 SB5001 4 string 20 fret bass passive electronics
Flame Top, Chambered 5 string 22 fret bass 4 string 20 fret bass active/passive electronics passive electronics
OVERALL VALUE
Flame Top, Chambered 5 string 22 fret bass active/passive electronics
“I was able to effortlessly call up the classic Marcus Miller slap tone– thick and punchy, with a briliant sparkle...the SB5000’s B string was tight and thunderous...Note Definition was excellent... The Carvin SB5000 has killer J Bass Tone and a fresh look. The build quality and finish work stand up to boutique instruments four times the price...it has no comparable U.S.-built competition. Ed Friedland, Guitar World Dec 2010
SB5001 with chambered body Orange Burst on Flame Maple (FDO4) N/C Matching Flame Headstock (FPH4) N/C Black Pickguard (BG)
FEATURES:
• Premium grade alder wood body • Hardrock maple bolt on neck • Precise fitting neck/body pocket • 39 mm wide nut, 63 mm wide heel, 21cm thick 1st fret • Reinforced neck with dual action truss rod • Tung oil satin finish on neck • Graphite nut with teflon helps keep it in tune • Tilt back headstock for crisp open notes • 34” scale premium ebony fingerboard • 20 precision medium jumbo frets • Carvin premium 20:1 ratio tuning keys • Bridge with Lock-down saddles for solid tone • Two J99A Alnico single coil pickups • Passive electronics; 2 vol. & 1 tone • White multi-layer pickguard • Body Dimensions: 34 cm W x 53 cm L x 4.1 cm thick
HUGH McDONALD BON JOVI
Michael Jeffers
SB4000 & SB5000
Joe Nichols
Carvin’s SB Series basses feature entirely new bolt on necks. The SB4000 is based on a traditional 20 fret jazz style neck. The rounded neck heel allows comfortable playability to the last fret and its retro-style body features front and rear contours for hours of comfortable playing. The 22 fret SB5000 5-string has become extremely popular among pro players world-wide. Both models boast a pair of J99A single coil pickups which feature Alnico V magnets. These pickups deliver a rich bell-tone with full bottom-end, clear upper range and the right amount of mid-range growl. Try an SB series bass and discover why they have received so many awards.
SB4001 & SB5001 The SB4001 and SB5001 feature a chambered body with a premium Flame Maple top. The body chambering lightens the overall weight by a full pound which is desirable for extremely busy players who will benefit from the lighter weight night after night. Optional Active Electronics (standard on SB5000 & SB5001) • 18 volt active electronics • Separate Volume controls for each pickup • Tone Control with Active-Passive push-pull switch • Stacked bass/treble cut-boost controls PICKGUARD OPTIONS:
SB5001 Chambering before the figured top is installed
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OPTIONS: F Add F after model for Fretless PH Painted matching headstock IVN Ivory Tusq Graphite Nut BG Black multi-layer pickguard WP White pearloid multi-layer pickguard RP Red tortoise multi-layer pickguard NP No pickguard HG Metal hand guard covering neck pickup PK Metal knobs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays AC Active electronics (standard on SB5000) H5A H50A Stacked Humbuckers 409 Cream Pickups HB2 Bridge Humbucker (coil split not avail) MVB Master Vol & Blend replaces separate Vol MBS Stacked Mid Sweep to replace push/pull passive tone control
Sekou Bunch
“My new SB4000 is the baddest bass I’ve ever played. The neck is amazing and has the fattest sound – you will never get lost in the band. This IS the New ELECTRIC BASS!” – Sekou Bunch
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SB5000 options shown: Pearl Blue (PB) Matching Painted Headstock (PH) Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) White Pearloid Pickguard (WP) Metal Handguard (HG)
TOM BARNEY SB4000 options shown: Swamp Ash Body (ASH) Maple Fingerboard (MF) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) White Pearloid Pickguard (WP) Metal Knobs with Mother of Pearl Inlays (PK) Active Electronics (AC) Gold Hardware (G)
SB4000 options shown: Jet Black (B) Swamp Ash Body (ASH) Black Painted Headstock (BPH) Ivory Tusq Nut (IVN) Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF) Mother of Pearl Block Inlays (MP) White Pearloid Pickguard (WP)
BRYANT SIONO BACKSTREET BOYS
DARRYL WILLIAMS Black (BG)
Red Tortoise (RP)
White Perloid (WP)
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No Pickguard (NP)
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BRIAN BROMBERG B2 SERIES BASSES
B SERIES
B24S
4 string Standard
B25S
5 string Standard
B50
B40
B25
5 string Flame Top
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5 string bass with passive electronics
4 string bass with passive electronics
B24
4 string Flame Top
Contoured Heel B50 options shown: Left Handed (L) Swamp Ash Body (ASH) Sapphire Blue (TB) Active Electronics (AC)
B40F options shown: Classic Sunburst (TD)
“They play and sound like Jazz basses on steroids” - Brian Bromberg
B40 options shown: Tobacco Burst (TT) Maple Fingerboard (MF) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Active Electronics (AC) SB Headstock (SBH)
B24S standard series: Jet Black (B) RAD-H humbuckers (RH2)
NEW NECK PROFILES AND DIMENSIONS NEW CARVIN BRIDGE WITH LOCKING SADDLES NEW J99A ALNICO V SINGLE COIL PICKUPS NEW OPTIONAL 18v ACTIVE ELECTRONICS
B40 & B50 Carvin’s entirely new B40 & B50 bolt on neck basses are loaded with features only found on boutique instruments. New easy-playing neck profiles allow you to play for hours with complete comfort. J99A Alnico V pickups and the new Carvin lock down saddle bridge gives these basses a very solid and punchy tone. Features such as the tilt back headstock and graphite nut for tuning stability along with Carvin’s methodical high quality construction standards make the B40 and B50 bolt on neck basses incredible values.
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B40 & B50 FEATURES: • Premium grade alder wood body 32 cm W x 51 cm L x 4.1 cm thick • Hardrock maple bolt on neck with contoured heel • B40 neck width: 39 mm at nut, 63 mm at heel • B50 neck width: 44.5 mm at nut, 76 mm at heel • Reinforced neck with dual action truss rod • Tung oil satin finish on neck • Graphite nut with teflon helps keep it in tune • Tilt back headstock eliminates the string tree • 34” scale premium ebony fingerboard • 22 precision medium jumbo frets • Action guaranteed to be 2.2 mm • Carvin premium 20:1 ratio tuning keys • Carvin bridge with lock down saddles for solid tone • J99A single coil pickups with Alnico V magnets • Passive electronics; 2 vol. & 1 tone • Chrome hardware OPTIONS: F Add F after model for Fretless......... N/C PH Painted matching headstock............. SBH SB style headstock............................. AC Passive/Active electronics.................. H5A Alnico Stacked Humbuckers (black).... 409 Cream pickups (J99A or H50A only)..... HB2 Bridge Humbucker............................
B24P options shown: Deep Moss Green on Quilt (QDM4) Figured Top Covers Neck-Thru-Body (NS) Hipshot Detuner (HS) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Black Hardware (BC)
The new Brian Bromberg basses combine a sleek ergonomic design with new features to create the ultimate instrument! The body shape B2 FLAME-SERIES neck thru alder body and sculpting offers excellent com- •• Maple AAAA Flame Maple Top fort wether you are standing or sit- • Matching flamed headstock with abalone logo scale Ebony fingerboard ting. The B24 and B25 feature Brian’s •• 34” 12th fret abalone Bromberg inlay comfortable and super fast slim- • B24 neck width 38 mm @ nut, 63 mm @ 24th fret 12” radius fingerboard neck. The new radiused RAD-J alnico •• B25 neck width 44.5 mm at nut, 76 mm at heel single coil pickups follow the con- • 14” radius fingerboard • Hipshot™ A-style bridge with 19 mm string spacing tour of the fingerboard for consis- • Carvin premium tuners, 20:1 ratio tent string volume with exceptional • 24 medium-jumbo frets • RAD-J radius top alnico single coil pickups punch and clarity. Special Bromberg • Bromberg 18V active preamp, volume, pickup blend, concentric bass and high frequency, circuitry with a high-impedance ac- stacked stacked concentric mid frequency and sweep; tive volume pot provides excellent Bromberg high-impedance input circuitry and active volume pot • P-Series models include a blend control for the Piezo bridge top-end and quick response. B2 STANDARD-SERIES
same features as the Flame Series except: • Standard BL Bridge with Lock-down saddles • Matching Headstock with Carvin decal logo OPTIONS: • 12th fret white mother of pearl Bromberg inlay F Add F after model for Fretless P Add P after model for P-Series Piezo bridge Available in all solid and translucent colors on pg 16 RH2 RAD-H radius covered humbucking pickups Figured wood tops & piezo bridge not available
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B24P options shown: Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QD04) Figured Top Covers Neck-Thru-Body (NS) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Hipshot Detuner (HS) Gold Logo (GL) Gold Hardware (G) 31
CRAIG CHAQUICO
FRANK GAMBALE
STEVE OLIVER
JONATHAN BUTLER
STEVE FISTER
ETHAN FARMER Christina Aguilera, NKOTB
ALLAN HOLDSWORTH
MARK WILLS
NEIL ZAZA
HERSHEL YATOVITZ Chris Isaak & Silvertone
DAVID HINDS Steel Pulse
MARIO SEBASTIAN Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony
JOE AUGELLO Backstreet Boys, Robin Thicke
JOE WALSH Eagles
JOHN COMPRIX Beyond Fear
FELIPE STAITI Enanitos Verdes
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