Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all of the earth; make a loud noise and rejoice, and sing praise. Sing to the Lord with the harp, and the voice of the psalm. — Psalm 98:4-5
Lowell C. Kiesel Founder of Carvin
February 22, 1915 - December 28, 2009
Your choice of a fixed bridge, Tuneo-matic bridge, Wilkinson tremolo or Original Floyd Rose in chrome, black or gold.
It is with great sadness that Carvin announces that its founder, Lowell C. Kiesel, passed away on December 28, 2009 in San Diego at the age of 94. Mr. Kiesel was born on a farm in Eustis, Nebraska on February 22, 1915. As a young man, he spent time in Wichita, Kansas, where he developed an interest in musical instruments; specifically, Hawaiian steel guitars, resonators and the newly-emerging electronic aspects of these instruments. During his time in Kansas in the 1930s, he performed live on local radio stations with his Hawaiian steel guitar. However, like other innovators in the burgeoning industry of that era, he found that he had an equal passion for building instruments and equipment as he did playing them, and that passion would become his life’s work. Following his time in the midwest, Mr. Kiesel relocated to Los Angeles, where he took a job with North American Aviation. It was World War II, and Mr. Kiesel was one of many men building aircraft for the war effort; notably, the legendary P-51 Mustang, which is often credited as turning the tide of the war for the Allies. Near the end of the war, in 1944, he married Agnes Dorothea Jorgensen, who would be with him until her passing in 2007. He founded the L. C. Kiesel Company in 1946, and began winding guitar pickups using the motor from his wife’s sewing machine. The company was initially located in Los Angeles, briefly relocated back to Mr. Kiesel’s home state of Nebraska, and then moved back to southern California in 1949, by which time he had added amplifiers and steel guitars to his lineup of gear. There are still examples of these early Kiesel-badged steel guitars and amplifiers in existence today, underscoring the quality and durability of Mr. Kiesel’s early designs. Originally, Kiesel products were sold through a distributor, but Mr. Kiesel felt he could do a better job by eliminating the middleman and selling directly to the customer, so an idea that would last until Original Pickup Winder this day was born. He changed the name of the company to Carvin, after his two eldest sons, Carson and Gavin. In the earliest years of the company, he advertised in such magazines as Popular Mechanics, and began producing his own mail order catalog in the early 1950s. In the years that followed, the company expanded from pickups to guitars and basses, amplifiers, pro audio equipment and other musical accessories. Early Carvin steel guitars, amplifiers and electronics were made by Mr. Kiesel himself, and later by a few employees of the small company. In addition to his pickups, which were notably used by Semie Moseley in early Mosrite guitars, Mr. Kiesel designed and built many unique instruments, including an electric upright bass and an electric violin, which his wife Agnes enjoyed playing. As the decades passed, Carvin blossomed into a world-class manufacturer of musical instruments, amplification and pro audio gear. The company relocated several times, from Baldwin Park outside of Los Angeles, to Covina, California, to Escondido, Agnes Kiesel on the California, and finally to its present location in North San Diego. In the late 1960s cover of the 1955 catalog and early 1970s, Mr. Kiesel’s sons joined the family business, bringing their own engineering and technical skills to the company, and today, the 3rd generation of Kiesels are also part of the company. Mr. Kiesel’s leadership, technical expertise and innovative engineering and marketing concepts led the company for decades, and even after handing the reins of the company over to his sons, he maintained an office in Carvin’s San Diego headquarters. The innovative “factory-direct” sales approach adopted by Mr. Kiesel in the 1940s continues to this day, and is one of the primary reasons for the company’s success. He was preceded in death by son Gavin in 1989 and wife of 63 years, Agnes, in 2007. The members of the Kiesel family will continue to carry on the quality and traditions established by the family patriarch for many years to come, ensuring that Lowell Kiesel’s legacy will live on.Lowell Kiesel will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by the Kiesel family and the entire staff. www.carvinworld.com/lowellkiesel 22
Lowell & Mark Kiesel in 2006 at Carvin’s 60th Anniverary Celebration
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 tilt-back headstock all contribute to pure tone and rock-solid tuning stability. No string tree needed for clean solid open notes!
With Carvin’s custom shop you now have more choices than ever to create your own custom instrument. In the last couple of years we have added options like bird’s eye maple and rosewood fingerboards along with stainless steel frets in both standard and jumbo sizes. New deep stained finishes are available to compliment the beauty of our highly figured maple tops. To enhance the tone of our guitars more models of Carvin pickups are available than ever before not to mention the acoustic bridge options that are offered for many of our instruments. However, more important than our growing list of options is our commitment to building high quality guitars. Our modern 82,000 square foot 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 de-humidification 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. If Carvin guitars 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 guitar builder. This is something you do not get when purchasing retail. 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 instrument.
5 Year Warranty
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.
Carvinworld.com features an inventory list of guitars and basses ready to ship!
Optional Acoustic-Electric System Now available on M-bridge and Floyd Rose
Your choice of 10”, 12”, 14” & 20” fingerboard radii along with your preference of 3 different NickleSilver and 2 Stainless Steel fretwire profiles.
Wilkinson™ acoustic tremolo 3-Way humbucking pickup selector Master volume Active humbucking tone Pan control for blending between humbuckers and acoustic pickups Active acoustic tone Coil splitters for C22’s Phase switch for C22’s
Carvin Classic Alnico-V humbuckers offer incredible warmth and definition. Many optional models and colors to choose from.
Acoustic FT6 fixed bridge.
The FA series option is available in a fixed or tremolo version on the following models: Contour 66, TL60, DC127, DC400.
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Dual outputs allow you to separate the electric & acoustic signals, or combine them into one jack
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CUSTOM SHOP FEATURES AND OPTIONS
WOODS AND FINISHES Optional body woods
(see price l i s t )
Koa
Alder (North
Genuine Mahogany (Honduras)
(Southern USA)
Swamp Ash
Black Walnut
(Hawaiian Islands)
Alder is the standard body wood for most Carvin solid body guitars and basses. Alder is a classic tone wood – used in solid body electric guitars since the ‘50’s.
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. Denser and heavier than Alder, but lighter than Maple. Mahogany along with our flamed or quilted maple tops, 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.
Hard Rock Maple
West USA)
(N. East USA)
We use premium Eastern hard rock maple for our necks because of its time proven strength and stability. As a body wood, hard rock maple being very heavy and dense delivers a bright sustaining tone.
O p t i o n a l B o d y T o p w o o d s (see price list)
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 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. For help in choosing the best options to build your dream machine, call and talk with one of our friendly and knowledgeable experts. They’ll be glad to help you build your dream machine. Or build your guitar online at Carvinworld.com
STANDARD FEATURES FOR MOST CARVIN NECK-THROUGH-BODY GUITARS
• Maple neck-through-construction (AC175, AC275, AE185 use mahogany neck-through) • Smooth neck-to-body heel for effortless playability to the last fret • Tone enhancing alder wood body sides (some models standard with mahogany) • Premium grade Ebony fingerboard • Precision medium-jumbo (.048 tall x .103 wide) hard alloy German fretwire by Jescar is super long lasting and polished for effortless string bending and precise intonation. • Scale Length: All neck through guitars 25”(Holdsworth, Seven String & Bolt: 25 1/2”) • Dual action truss rod • Sperzel™ locking tuners • Graphite nut with teflon helps keep guitar in tune. • Strings: Elixir Nano Web .010 - .046 guage super long lasting strings • Chrome hardware standard • Standard Colors: Jet Black, Classic White, Ferrari Red, Pearl Blue, Tung Oil Finish, Clear Gloss, Clear Satin
OPTIONS — GUITARS AND BASSES (Certain options not available on some models)
Exotic Woods and Finishes
AAAA Quilted Maple
Flamed Curly Koa (Hawaiian Islands)
Figured Claro Walnut (California)
Spalted Curly Maple
(North West USA)
Cedar (Canada)
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.
A Claro walnut top will add a unique look and brighter tone in the upper register with a darker growling low end. The figure can have variations with shades of brown and black.
Carvin uses the finest premium 4A Curly Spalted maple available. This exotic wood comes from dying-standing trees, wh ic h gi ves t hi s wood its unique oldworld look.
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.
AAAA Flamed Curly Maple (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
NEW Optional Solid Colors
B Jet Black
W Classic White
PB Pearl Blue
R Ferrari Red
Optional Translucent Finishes
TPB Translucent Pearl Blue
(shown on standard Alder)
CP Copper Head
BM Blue Mist
TL Blue Burst
RG Radiation Green
CR Candy Red
THY Honey Burst
VC Vintage Cream
WW White White
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 3/4 lb.)........................................ MT Maple top,10mm thick, book matched (Acoustics: MTA $80)...................................... HT Mahogany top,10mm thick, book matched (Acoustics: HTA $100)............................... KT Koa top, 10mm thick, book matched (Acoustics: KTA $150)........................................ WT Walnut top, 10mm thick, book matched (Acoustics: WTA $100)................................. FW Figured walnut top,10mm, book matched (Acoustics: FWTA $160) . ............................. FK Flamed koa top,10mm thick, book matched (Acoustics: FKTA $300).......................... SM Curly Spalted Maple top, 10mm, book matched (Acoustics: SMTA $300)..................... 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).....................
Body and Neck Options
TR Cherry Red
TP Purple
TG Emerald Green
TY Vintage Yellow
TS Cherry Burst
TT Tobacco Burst
TE Green Burst
TD Classic Burst
Optional Flame Maple Finishes
TB Sapphire Blue
TU Sunset Burst
Printed representations of paint & wood colors may vary slightly to the real instrument.
L RB 5M 5MW 5WM 5H 5K NS TN CSN PSN
Lefthand model (certain models and options not available).............................N/C 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................................................... 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) . .......................................................
Headstock Options
FTR Crimson Red
FTT Tobacco Burst
FTP Purple
FTD Classic Burst
FTG Emerald Green
FTU Sunset Burst
FTE Green Burst
FTH Honey Burst
FTB Sapphire Blue
FSR Ruby Red Stain
FTL Blue Burst
FTY Vintage Yellow
FTS Cherry Burst
FSK Black Stain FSA Antique Brown Stain FSU Umber Stain
FSS Umber Stain with Sunset Burst
FTC Clear Finish
See pg 7 for Deep Triple Step colors
Optional Quilted Maple Finishes
QTR Crimson Red
QTP Translucent Purple
QTG Emerald Green
QTE Greenburst
QTB Sapphire Blue
QTL Blue Burst
QTY Vintage Yellow
QTS Cherry Burst
QSS Umber Stain with Sunset Burst
QTT Tobacco Burst
QTD Classic Burst
QTU Sunset Burst
QTH Honey Burst
QSR Ruby Red Stain
QSK Black Stain
QSA Antique Brown Stain
QSU Umber Stain
QTC Clear Finish
TH CTH PH BPH KPH WPH FWPH FKPH SMPH UMPH FPH QPH ABL GL ETR
Traditional headstock with 3 + 3 tuners as on AE185, 2 + 2 on 4-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)............................................
Fingerboard Options RWF MF BMF R10 R14
Rosewood fingerboard...........................................................................................N/C Maple fingerboard with black dots (N/A with block inlays)..............................N/C Bird’s Eye maple fingerboard with black dots (N/A with block 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).....................................................N/C 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
Jumbo fretwire .055 tall x .110 wide............................................................................ Low profile fretwire .036 tall x .106 wide..................................................................... Stainless Steel frets, med-jumbo .048” tall x .103” wide............................................. Stainless Steel frets, jumbo .055” tall x .110” wide .....................................................
Hardware Options BC G WK PK AK SL LN SS
Black hardware.............................................................................................................. Gold plated hardware................................................................................................... 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 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 Black Pickups are Standard Cream coils & bezel (402)
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Cream coils & black bezel (403)
ETR optional engraved truss rod cover makes a great personalized addition to your custom guitar. Specify 1 or 2 lines. Up to ten characters per line.
Cream & black coils & black bezel (406) Cream & black coils & cream bezel (407) Black coils & cream bezel (408)
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Semi-Hollow Carved Top
SH575 Synth Access options shown: Spalted Maple Top (SM) Gold Hardware (G)
SH550
Stop Tail Piece bridge
SH550B Bigsby Vibrato
SH550 & SH575 Carved Top
Steve Oliver See the video at
The SH550 and SH575 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.
SH575
Tune-O-Matic bridge with GraphTech Synth Access
SH575B
Bigsby Vibrato with GraphTech Synth Access
MADE IN
USA
SH 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 • 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: 14.1” wide, 2.1” thick at edge, 2.6” thick at center • Triple step, stained colors for extra depth
HC 16
Hardshell Black Case
SH550 options shown: Deep Honeyburst on Flame (FDH6) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Stainless Steel Fretwire (STF) Gold Hardware (G)
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True Semi Hollow Carved Arch Top
SH Options: Premium quilted top (example QDB6) . . . . . . . . . . Abalone block inlays (AB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back and edges painted black (BGB). . . . . . . . . . . . Black edges and black burst back (BBB) . . . . . . . . .
(unlike other brands with bent plywood top, back and sides)
SH575 SYNTH ACCESS 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.
SH550 options shown: Deep Vintageburst on Flame (FDV6) Signature Mother of Pearl Inlays (MPS)
SH575 CARVED TOP FEATURES:
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• 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 • Concentric controls for Synth Access. See details below.
DEEP TRIPLE-STEP STAINED COLORS (SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL QUILTED TOPS)
For standard Curly-Flame top replace Q with an F 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.
• 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
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Deep Orangeburst (QDO6)
Deep Honeyburst (QDH6)
Deep Sunsetburst (QDS6)
Deep Tiger’s Eye (QDT6)
Deep Blue (QDB6)
Deep Green (QDG6)
Deep Natural Clear (QDC6)
Deep Vintageburst (QDV6)
Deep Red (QDR6)
Deep Antique Brown (QDA6)
Deep Purple (QDP6)
Deep Black (QDK6)
Dragon Burst (QDD6)
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California Carved Top CT6M
CT6T options shown: Deep Sunsetburst on Quilt (QDS6) Abalone Block Inlays (AB)
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
Metal Covered Neck PU (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge PU (S22B)
CT6T
Wilkinson tremolo
CT6C
Floyd Rose tremolo
The CT6M compares favorably with custom-made guitars costing more than twice the price. While there are a lot of competitive models within Carvin’s price range, few can go head to head with the CT6M’s craftsmanship, materials and tone. - Chris Gill Guitar World ‘05 Holiday Issue Future Network USA
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“Carvin has an attention to detail I just don’t find in other companies. I absolutely love this guitar.” -Joe Walsh
CT6 CARVED TOP FEATURES: HC11
Hardshell ABS Case
HC 12
Hardshell Vintage Tweed Case
CUSTOMER COMMENT When I opened the case I couldn’t believe my eyes. Awesome! Photos cannot do justice to the real thing. The sound is awesome – intonation perfect. Warner Matthew Boles Sr. CT.
CT6M options shown: Left Handed (L) Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QDO6) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) Gold Hardware (G)
• 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 • 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 and black burst back (BBB) . . . . . . . . . For other options see page 4 & 5
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“Carvin’s entry delivers amply on the promise of its looks..it certainly rates our “1 Award.”” -Douglas Baldwin, Guitar One Dec ‘04, Future Network USA
CT4M
CT3M
CT6 Carved Top
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
Carvin is proud to offer the “California carved top”. This exquisite guitar features a 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 at the 22nd fret. 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.
CT4T
CT3T
Wilkinson tremolo
Wilkinson tremolo
CT4C
Floyd Rose tremolo
CT3C
Floyd Rose tremolo
CT4M CT3M
options shown:
Tobacco Sunburst(TT) Stainless Steel Frets (STF)
CT3M
options shown:
Candy Red (CR) Gold Hardware (G)
options shown:
Sapphire Blue (TB) Black Painted Headstock (BPH) Mother of Pearl Inlays (MP) Black Coils, Cream PU Bezel (408) Abalone Logo (ABL)
DEEP TRIPLE-STEP STAINED COLORS
CT3 Mahogany The CT3 has the same features as the CT6, except the carved body is made entirely of rich Mahogany. Solid and optional translucent colors are applied to the entire guitar.
CT4 Maple Top The CT4 also has the same great features of the CT6. However, the Mahogany body is capped with standard Eastern Maple. Solid and optional translucent colors are applied to the top only. The back and sides are finished in natural gloss to show the beautiful Mahogany. Options: CT3 & CT4 - not available with Flame or Quilt tops
(SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL QUILTED TOPS)
For standard Curly-Flame top replace Q with an F
“With its eye-popping quilted-maple top, abalone block inlays, gold-plated hardware, and impeccable finish, our test-sample Carvin CT6M flaunts an irresistible abundance of aesthetic allure... Representative of the highest level of the luthier’s art, and offering great playability and great tones, the CT6M is proof positive that Carvin does indeed deserve a place alongside the world’s most respected guitar builders.” Guitar Player Dec ‘04
All translucent colors listed on pg 4 are available. GT Gold Top (CT4 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deep Orangeburst Deep Honeyburst Deep Vintageburst (QDV6) (QDO6) (QDH6)
For other options see page 4 & 5
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Deep Sunsetburst (QDS6)
Deep Tiger’s Eye (QDT6)
Deep Blue (QDB6)
Deep Green (QDG6)
Deep Natural Clear (QDC6)
Deep Red (QDR6)
Deep Antique Brown (QDA6)
Deep Purple (QDP6)
Deep Black (QDK6)
Dragon Burst (QDD6)
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California Single
California Double-Cut
CS6M
CS6S
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ stop tail
CS6T
Wilkinson tremolo
CS6C
Floyd Rose tremolo
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
“Carvin’s 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 guitar, much less one that sells for around $1,500” -Eric Kirkland Feb 2010 Guitar World
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
CS4M
CS3M
QUALITY & DESIGN
DC4M
DC3M
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
DC6M
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
CS4S
CS3S
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ stop tail
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ stop tail
DC4S
DC3S
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ stop tail
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ stop tail
DC6S
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ stop tail
CS3T
CS4T
Wilkinson tremolo
Wilkinson tremolo
DC3T
DC4T
Wilkinson tremolo
DC6T
Wilkinson tremolo
Wilkinson tremolo
CS3C
CS4C
Floyd Rose tremolo
Floyd Rose tremolo
DC3C
DC4C
Floyd Rose tremolo
Floyd Rose tremolo
DC6C
Floyd Rose tremolo
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HC 12
Hardshell Vintage Tweed Case
HC11
Hardshell ABS Case CS3M options shown: Honey Burst (THY) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) Cream Bezels (408)
CS4M options shown: Classic White (W) Back & Sides White Abalone Block Inlays (AB) 2 Volume and 2 Tone Knobs (VT2) Gold Hardware (G)
CALIFORNIA DOUBLE-CUT
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 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. CALIFORNIA SINGLE:
By popular demand, Carvin introduces the California Carved Top Double-Cut series. As with Carvin’s other Carved Top models, the set-in-neck extends underneath the neck pickup for great sustain. This series is equipped with a pair of our renowned Classic Humbuckers for harmonically rich tone. The smooth neck heel of the Rapid Play Neck ™ flows into the body for uninhibited acces to the 22nd fret for amazing comfort and playability. CALIFORNIA DOUBLE-CUT:
CS6M
options shown:
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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). . . . . . . . . . For other options see page 4 & 5
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HC 12
DC4M options shown: Jet Black (B) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) Gold Hardware (G)
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)
Deep Vintageburst on Quilt (QDV6) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF) Metal Covered Neck PU (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge PU (S22B)
DC3M options shown: Tobacco Sunburst (TT)
Hardshell Vintage Tweed Case
• Premium Mahogany set-in neck & body • DC6: Highest quality 20mm thick Curly-Flamed Maple carved top with natural binding effect • DC4: Maple carved top with natural binding effect • DC3: 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). . . . . . . . . . For other options see page 4 & 5
DC6M
options shown:
Deep Honeyburst on Flame (FDH6) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Metal Covered Neck PU (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge PU (S22B) Cream Bezels (408)
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DC400A
DC400W
DC400MA
DC400MW
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
DC400TA
DC400TW
DC400BA
DC400BW
DC400CA
DC400CW
FT6 fixed bridge
ST300
DC400
FT6 fixed bridge
FT6 fixed bridge
ST300M
FT6 fixed bridge
DC400M
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
ST300T
DC400T
Wilkinson tremolo
Wilkinson tremolo
Wilkinson tremolo
HC11
ST300B
DC400B
Hardshell ABS Case
Tune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato
Tune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato
Tune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato
HC 12
Hardshell Vintage Tweed Case
ST300C
Floyd Rose tremolo
Wilkinson tremolo
Tune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato
Floyd Rose tremolo
DC400C
Floyd Rose tremolo
Floyd Rose tremolo
HC11
Hardshell ABS Case
HC 12
Hardshell Vintage Tweed Case
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)
DC400T options shown: Deep Dragon Burst on Flame (FDD4) Matching Flame Headstock (FPH) N/C Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)
ST300M options shown: Spalted Maple (SM) Honeyburst Finish (THY) Matching Flame Headstock (FPH) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Matching Spalted Maple Headstock (SMPH) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Active/Passive Electronics (AC) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) Gold Hardware (G) ST300C options shown: Emerald Green on Flame (FTG)
DC400
Cream Pickup Bezel (407) Gold Hardware (G)
The DC400 Series with all of its extra attention to detail and premium standard features represents Carvin’s finest neck through six string solid body. Create your own custom DC400 by choosing from a host of options such as a tung oiled neck, headstock style, fret wire, pickup color and even your own custom engraved truss rod cover.
ST300
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
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)
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ST300 OPTIONS: FA Acoustic bridge saddles .......................... ACA Active Electronics (required for FA)......... AC Active Electronics..................................... For colors & options see page 4-5
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DC400TA options shown: Ruby Red Stain on Quilt (QSR4) Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH4) N/C Gold Hardware (G)
DC400T options shown: Orangeburst on Quilt (QDO4)
Black Burst Edges (BST) Matching Headstock Standard N/C
Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)
• Maple neck through alder body • AAAA flamed maple top • AAAA flamed head stock overlay • Abalone block inlays • Flamed translucent colors (N/C) • C22J & C22B humbuckers •502G ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS: Pickup selector, 2 Dual/single coil switches and a Phase switch. Passive mode includes master volume & passive tone control. Active mode includes master volume, active cut/boost for bass & treble. • 24k Gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock DC400 OPTIONS:
DC400W options shown: Clear High-Gloss Finish (CG) Fishman Acoustic Electronics (FA) Gold Hardware (G)
DC400A ANNIVERSARY
The Anniversary Model has all of the outstanding amenities of the DC400 but includes a five piece maple/walnut neck and three piece laminated body to further enhance its appeal. • AAAA flamed maple top • 3 piece laminated body with fully rounded edges • 5 piece Maple & Walnut neck through alder body • 25” scale Ebony fingerboard with 24 frets • Smooth neck to body heel • Abalone block inlays • Any flamed Maple color or stain
DC400A OPTIONS SAME AS DC400 with: FPH4 Flame Headstock . . . . . . . . . . . N/C NS Five piece neck is covered by figured top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DC400W CLARO WALNUT
The DC400W features an awesome figured Claro Walnut top and 5-piece neck. This combination of exotic woods produces a wonderful tone. • AAAA Claro Walnut top • 3 piece Claro Walnut/AlderWalnut DC400 OPTIONS: body with fully rounded edges RB Fully Rounded Body Edges................. FA Acoustic bridge saddles.......................... • 5 piece maple/walnut laminated neck
QTC4 Quilted top & headstock................. DC400W OPTIONS SAME AS DC400 PLUS: FK4 Flame Koa top & headstock.............. FPH4 Flame Headstock . . . . . . . . . . . N/C For colors & options see page 4-5 NS Five piece neck is covered by figured top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DC135
DC145
FT6 fixed bridge
FT6 fixed bridge
DC135M
DC145M
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
DC135T
DC145T
Wilkinson tremolo
DC127
Wilkinson tremolo
BOLT PLUS
C66M
BOLT PLUS T
FT6 fixed bridge
Tune-0-Matic Bridge w/ strings fed thru body
Wilkinson tremolo
BOLT PLUS C Floyd Rose tremolo
C66T
BOLT
FT6 fixed bridge
BOLT-T
Wilkinson tremolo
Wilkinson tremolo
FT6 fixed bridge
DC135B
DC145B
Tune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato
DC127M
Tune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body
C66
FT6 fixed bridge
Tune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato
C66B
Tune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato
DC127-12
DC135C
12-String
DC145C
Floyd Rose tremolo
DC127T
Floyd Rose tremolo
HC11
C66C
Wilkinson tremolo
Hardshell ABS Case
Floyd Rose tremolo
HC 12
Hardshell Vintage Tweed Case
DC127B
Tune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato
CUSTOMER COMMENT
I was blown away! The workmanship and playability were unmatched, the sound: incredible, AND it was built to my specs. This thing is a Tone Monster. The amazing thing to me is that I bought a supposed ‘low-end model’ Carvin Bolt-T that beat the pants off a ‘high-end’ Fender®! – Lee Scott Howard
DC127C Floyd Rose tremolo
HC11
Hardshell ABS Case
HC 12
Hardshell Vintage Tweed Case
DC127 options shown: Pearl Blue (PB) Carved Top Headstock (CTH) No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN) Rounded Body Edges (RB) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)
DC127
The DC127 is one of Carvin’s best selling solid body electrics because of features like neck through body construction, sperzel locking tuners, and the versitility of the C22 pickups with dual to single switching. Also available is the DC127M model with strings feeding through the body over a special Tune-o-matic bridge for increased sustain and definition. DC127 FEATURES:
(See page 4 for neck through body features) Maple neck through alder body Smooth neck to body heel C22J & C22B humbuckers Volume, tone & 3-way pickup selector Two dual-to-single coil switches
• • • • •
DC127 OPTIONS:
FA Acoustic bridge saddles see pg. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACA Active electronics ( required for FA) . . . . . . . . . . . AC DC400 active/passive electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DC127C options shown: Umber Stain on Quilt (QSU) Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS) Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH) Locking Nut (LN) Tung Oiled Neck (TN) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF) Black Hardware (BC) Abalone Headstock Logo (ABL)
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DC145C options shown: Blue Burst on Quilted Maple (QTL) Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH) Floyd Lock Nut (LN) Mother of Pearl Signature Inlays (MPS) Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF) Fully Rounded Body Edges (RB) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Twin Blade Humbucker (TBH) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) Gold Hardware (G)
DC135M options shown: Umber Stain on Quilt (QSU) Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Fully Rounded Body Edges (RB) Cream Pickups (402) Gold Hardware (G)
“This remarkable-sounding instrument is deep and clear, with nice stringiness and spank. Notes sound round and harmonically detailed in humbucker mode, and the single-coil selections are bright and punchy. The DC127T is one chunky and intense beast in super-high-gain conditions, and even the most heavily saturated chords retain definition. A very versatile guitar that can easily cover rock, blues or country duties.” -Art Thompson, Joe Gore, & Cris Gill Feb 1995 Guitar Player
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BOLT PLUS options shown: Swamp Ash Body (ASH) Clear Gloss Finish (CG) Sperzel Locking Tuners N/C Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Gold Hardware (G)
DC127-12 12-STRING
THE BOLT
The DC127-12 twelve string model has the same features as the DC127 with the addition of DC400 active-passive electronics.
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.
DC135 DC145
The DC135 has tonal variations perfect for both rhythm and leadsbridge humbucker. The AP11 single coil pickups give you great humbucking tones when played together. The bridge C22B is ideal for leads. As an option you can replace the AP11’s with TBH twin blade humbuckers. The DC145 is the same except the neck pickup is a C22 Humbucker and it’s equipped with a 5-way switch.
• 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 • Carvin premium 14:1 ratio tuning keys • 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
DC135 FEATURES
(See page 5 for neck through body features) Maple neck through alder body Smooth neck to body heel Two AP11’s & one C22B bridge humbucker Master volume & tone Three on/off switches give 7 different pickup combinations
• • • • •
DC135 OPTIONS: TBH Twinblade Humbuckers-Black........................ TBH-6 Twinblade Humbuckers-Cream/Black............. 26 5-way lever replaces 3 on-off switches................ 29 5-way lever sw & 3 AP11’s (angled bridge pu)....... 31 Coil splitter for C22........................................... For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
BOLT OPTIONS: C66C options shown: Spalted Maple Top (SM4) Matching Spalted Maple Headstock (SMPH) Neck and Center Single Coil, Bridge Humbucker (HSS) White Pickup Coils (404) Black Hardware (BC)
PH Matching painted headstock . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BOLT-T options shown: Classic White (W) Matching Painted Headstock (PH) No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN) Sperzel Locking Tuners (SP) White Perloid Pickguard (WP) Bridge C22 Humbucker (22B)
CONTOUR 66
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. • 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 4)
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..... FA Acoustic Bridge saddles......................... ACA Active electronics (required for FA)......... . AC Active/passive electronics as on DC400...
For colors and other options see pgs 4 & 5
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SH65
HF2 FATBOY
DC727
Tune-O-Matic bridge
DC747
FT7 fixed bridge
FT7 fixed bridge
DC727C
HF2S FATBOY Synth Access
Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric Strings Fed thru Body w/ Synth Acces
DC747C
Licensed Floyd Rose
SH65B
Licensed Floyd Rose
Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric Bigsby Vibrato w/ Synth Acces
Wilkinson tremolo
TL60B
HC11
Hardshell ABS Case HC12 case N/A for HF2
TL60T
TL60
FT6 fixed bridge
Tune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato
SH60
Semi-Hollow Electric Strings Fed thru Body
H2
Tune-O-Matic bridge
HC11
Hardshell ABS Case
H2T
Wilkinson tremolo
Shane Gibson stOrk, Schwarzenator,KoRn
HC 12
Hardshell Vintage Tweed Case
Toshi Iseda
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SH60B
I was stoked when I opened the case and saw this beautiful work of art. The guitar sounds and plays great. TL60T – Raymond Ginnetti, VA
Semi-Hollow Electric Bigsby Vibrato
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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)
HC11
Hardshell ABS Case
HC 12
Hardshell Vintage Tweed Case
SH60B options shown: Honeyburst (THY) Abalone Diamond Inlays (DAB) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) Abalone Logo (ABL)
HOLDSWORTH Allan Holdsworth worked closely with DC727 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. H2 & H2T HOLDSWORTH 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 .055 tall x .110 wide Action guaranteed to be 1/16” Sperzel™ locking tuning keys Holdsworth design H22 humbuckers
OPTIONS: 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) 16
FTCA AAAA Flamed maple top . . . . . . . . . . . QTCA AAAA Quilted maple top . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Push-pull tone coil splitter . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Two coil splitting switches . . . . . . . . . . . . For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
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SH60 SH65
DC747
The SH60 & SH65 provide guitarists 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. FEATURES:
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. DC727 & DC747 FEATURES:
(See page 5 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 humbucking SH65: See SH575 pg 6 for Synth Access control features
(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: 1.9” wide at nut, 2.6” 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
• • • • • • • • •
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..........................................
DC747 OPTIONS
32 Two Coil Splitting Switches for Humbuckers....... RB Rounded Body Edges.......................................... For colors & options see page 4 & 5
TL60 options shown: Tobacco Sunburst on Quilt (QTT) Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH) Carved Top Headstock (CTH) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Body Binding (BB) C22 Humbuckers w/ coil splitter (127)
• • • • • • • • •
SH60/SH65 OPTIONS:
SH65B options shown: Deep Orangeburst on Flame (FDOA) Matching Flame Headstock (FPH) Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Natural Body Binding (BBE) Gold Hardware (G)
NMAH Mahogany neck and body . . . . . . . . . . . . FTCA AAAA Flamed maple top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QTCA AAAA Quilted maple top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KTA Premium Koa top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . . . . . FKTA Flamed koa top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . FWTA Figured Walnut top 1/8“ thic k . . . . . . . . BB Multi-layer tortoise body binding . . . . . . . . BBE Natural body binding effect . . . . . . . . . . . . For colors & options see page 4 & 5
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TL60T options shown: Tobacco Sunburst (TT) Swamp Ash Body (ASH) Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF) 3 AP11 Single Coils w/ 5-way Lever (129)
TL60
The TL60 single cutaway solid body offers neck-through-body construction, comfortable body sculpturing, tilt-back headstock and Sperzel locking tuners. AP11 single coil pickups have a gutsy warm tone. Choose from several other pickup or electronic options including the Acoustic bridge saddles for realistic acoustic performance. TL60 FEATURES:
(See page 5 for neck through body features) Maple neck through solid alder body Smooth neck to body heel 24 medium jumbo frets
• • • • Two AP11 single coil pickups for classic tone • Master volume & tone, 3-way lever switch & series-parallel mini switch
TL60 OPTIONS: FA Acoustic Bridge Saddles................................ ACA Active electronics (required for FA)................ AC DC400 active/passive electronics .................... 33 C22B bridge pickup & 3-way coil taps.......... 127 C22 humbuckers with coil splitter............... 129 3 AP11 pickups w/5-way lever.................... 135 DC135 pickups & controls w/5-way lever..... TBH Twinblade Humbuckers-Black.................. TBH-6 Twinblade Humbuckers (Cream/Black)...... BB Multi-layer tortoise body binding............. For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
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CL450
The 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 critical classical guitarist.
NS1
SH275
Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric Strings Feed through Body w/Synth Acces
Thin-Line Acoustic
AE185
AE185-12
Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric
(NOT PICTURED)
12-string Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric
List $2799
1399 1249
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Steve Oliver Felipe Staiti Enanitos Verdes
SH275B
Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric Bigsby Vibrato w/Synth Acces
LOWIC OLE MI-H L CTR SEU STIC/E CESS
CL450
HC11
Black Stain on Quilt (QSKA)
Hardshell ABS Case
ACO YNTH AC W/S
HC 12
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Hardshell Vintage Tweed Case
David Hines Steel Pulse
USA
Semi-Hollow Craig Chaquico Signature Acoustic
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. • • • • • • •
CC275-12 12-string Semi-Hollow Craig Chaquico Signature Acoustic
OPTIONS:
FTCA AAAA Flamed maple top . . . . . . QTCA AAAAQuilted maple top . . . . . . . FKTA Flamed koa top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FWTA Figured Walnut top . . . . . . . . . . Inlay options not available for CL450
Carvin worked with top Billboard guitarist, Steve Oliver for 2 years to develop the NS1.
MADE IN
CC275
For colors & options see page 4 & 5
MADE IN
USA SH250/SH275 Smooth heel set-in neck
SH275
options shown:
White White (WW) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)
AE185-12
The SH275 is based on our very popular semi-hollow AE185 guitar. This model features a set-in Mahogany 22 fret neck and a Tune-O-Matic bridge. The SH250 is a straight forward passive electric guitar, while the SH275 adds the Graph Tech™ Synth Access /Piezo Acoustic system as featured on the SH575. This allows you play any combination of electric/acoustic and synth tones all at once or separately. SH275 FEATURES:
SH275
options shown:
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SH275/SH65 13-pin Synth Access/Acoustic/Electric connectors
mm Eastern Maple Top • 5Set-in Mahogany neck & body • 22 Medium Frets • Carved Top Jumbo 3+3 headstock • Sperzel™ locking • Pickups: C22J, C22Btuners • Master volume and 3-way pickup selector • Push coil or humbucking • SH275:pullSeetoneSH575offerspg single Access controls • Guitar weight: 6 / lbs.6 forBodySynthThickness: • Strings: 1046E Elixir NanoWeb™ strings1 / ” • 34
SH275 OPTIONS:
This very popular 24 fret neck-through instrument allows you to jump from your favorite lead to an acoustic sound instantly. The semi-hollow AE185’s sweet acoustic tone compliments both the electric & acoustic realms of this versatile guitar. Each pickup system features it’s 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 FEATURES: (See page 5 for neck through body features)
AAA Engleman Spruce top • 3mm neck-through-body • Mahogany Medium Jumbo Frets • 24Traditional 3+3 headstock • Sperzel™ locking • Pickups: C22J, C22Btuners & LR Baggs ribbon acoustic • Active electronics: Master 3-way selector • & active tone control for volume. the electric pickups.
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FTCA AAAA Flamed maple top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QTCA AAAA Quilted maple top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KTA Premium Koa top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . FKTA Flamed koa top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FWTA Figured Walnut top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . . . BB Multi-layer tortoise body binding . . . . . . . . . BBE Natural body binding effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . For colors & options see page 4 & 5
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options shown:
Deep Orange Burst on Flame (FD0A) Matching Flame Headstock (FPH) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Body Binding (BB) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) Coil Splitters and Phase Switches (38) Gold Hardware (G)
HC15
Hardshell Black Case AC275/CC275
AE185
SH275
Spalted Maple Top (SMTA) Honeyburst (THY) Matching Spalted Maple Headstock (SMPH) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J) Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) Gold Logo (GL) Gold Hardware (G)
AE185
options shown:
Figured Walnut Top (FWTA) Matching Walnut Headstock (FWPH) Carved Top Headstock (CTH) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Body Binding (BB) Gold Hardware (G)
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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 combine 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 1/8” thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTCA AAAA Flamed maple top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QTCA AAAA Quilted maple top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KTA Premium Koa top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FKTA Flamed koa top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FWTA Figured Walnut top 1/8“ thick . . . . . . . . . . . . IN Inline headstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BB Multi-layer tortoise body binding . . . . . . . . . . .
BBE Natural body binding effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 2 coil taps and 1 phase switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For colors & options see page 4 & 5
NS1 options shown:
Honeyburst on Flame (FTH4) Gold Hardware ( G)
outputs: 1/4 inch acoustic and 13-pin MIDI compatible with synth controllers such as Roland® & Axon®
NS1 NYLON SYNTH ACCESS
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: 1 7/8” • Body thickness: 2” • Body width: 14” • Guitar weight: 6 1/2 Lbs.
OPTIONS:
WK Optional Wooden Knobs . . . . . . . . . QTC4 AAAA Quilted maple top . . . . . . . . FK4 Flame Koa top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FWTA Figured Walnut top . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
Inlay options not available for NS1 For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
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CC275 Craig Chaquico Signature Model
CC275 The CC275 semi-hollow acoustic has the advantage 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. CC275 FEATURES:
Flame Maple top • AAAA neck-through-body construction • Mahogany 25”scale Fingerboard • Multi-layerEbony body binding • 24 Meduim-Jumbo Frets • Eagle Mother of Pearl Inlays • Traditional 3+3 headstock • Sperzel™ 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 at nut: 1 11/16” • Body width • thickness: 1 7/8” • Body width: 14”
CC275 OPTIONS:
QTC4 AAAA Quilted maple top.......................... FK4 Flamed koa top 1/8“ thick.......................... FWTA Figured Walnut top 1/8“ thick................. ABCC Optional Abalone Eagle Inlays................... For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
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Cobalts are available for immediate shipment
C250
Built-In Tuner!
“A fine hand crafted acoustic guitar”
• Dreadnought body • AA solid Spruce top • Mahogany back & sides • Satin finish neck • High gloss body
C980T12
C980T
• 12 string model
F i s h m a n Prefix Plus-T pickup and preamp for superb electric tone. Now with built-in guitar tuner
• Jumbo cutaway body • AA solid Spruce top • Rosewood back & sides • Satin finish neck • High gloss body • Abalone body & sound hole trim • Abalone diamond inlays • Fishman Matrix pickup • Fishman Prefix Plus-T • Built-in tuner • Gold plated Grover tuners
C250S
• Dreadnought body • AA solid Cedar top • Mahogany back & sides • Satin finish neck • Satin finish body
OPTIONS • C250LH left hand with satin body and neck
Left hand model Available
C350
• Dreadnought body • Solid Mahogany top • Mahogany body • Satin finish neck • High Gloss body
As low as $15 per month
MICROCHIP see pg 27
GB80
Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag
C980TMW
same as C980 except •Maple back and sides • Gloss Black Finish see Mark Wills photo below
HC21 Dreadnought
Built-In Tuner!
Hardshell case
Carvin is proud to offer the Cobalt Series of acoustic guitars. These fine acoustics are carefully hand-crafted overseas to our strict and exact specifications. Premium selected woods and the Cobalt’s special X-bracing yields a sweet acoustic tone with superb depth and brilliance. The Rapid Play™ low-action neck provides unmatched comfort and playability. The single cut-away models feature the Fishman® Matrix™ pickup and Prefix Plus™ preamp for awesome flexibility–plugged or unplugged. Many will be hard pressed to find another acoustic that plays, sounds and offers the same high-end quality and features at an equivalent price.
C750T
Carvin Cobalt Series Acoustics Feature: • AA grade premium selected woods • Dreadnought body models (20” long x 15.5” wide) • Jumbo body models (20” long x 16.25” wide) • Special X-bracing for clear tone & resonance Premium Mahogany • Solid Mahogany neck with smooth Satin finish body & neck. • Dovetail neck joint for superior sustain Built-In Tuner! • Bound Rosewood headstock with inlayed Carvin logo • Bound 25.4” scale Rosewood fingerboard • Rapid Play™ low action neck w/ adjustable truss rodRapid Play™ Logo for Carvin 04/05/01 • 20 medium .078” wide x .043” tall acoustic frets • Ebony bridge pins with Abalone inlays • Upper and Lower body strap buttons • Grover™ chrome tuners • Precise Carvin set-up & intonation
HC22 Jumbo
Hardshell case
Platinum selling & ACM award winner Mark Wills with his Gloss Black C980MW See Mark on the Carvin DVD
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Colorful Abalone surrounds the body edges and sound hole
Custom Shop options not available on Cobalt Series 20
C850 T
• Dreadnought body with Cutaway • AA solid Spruce top • Mahogany back & sides • Satin finish neck • High gloss body • Fishman Matrix pickup • Fishman Prefix Plus • Built-in tuner OPTIONS • C750TS Satin finish
Built-In Tuner!
• Dreadnought body with Cutaway • AA solid Spruce top • Rosewood back & sides • Satin finish neck • High gloss body • Abalone sound hole purfling • Fishman Matrix pickup • Fishman Prefix Plus • Built-in tuner OPTIONS • C850TLH left hand model
Left hand model Available
Cutaway body for easy access beyond the 17th fret (C750, C850 , C780 & C980 )
5 Year Warranty
All Carvin Cobalt guitars carry a 5 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects.
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The Rapid Play™ neck provides low action easy playing.
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