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arvin’s basses are significantly enhanced with STANDARD FEATURES FOR CARVIN NECK-THROUGH BODY BASSES the addition of our stacked bass/treble and mid range level/sweep controls. The tonal improve- • Eastern Hard Rock Maple neck-through-construction for increased sustain neck-to-body heel for effortless playability to the last fret ment and versatility with the new electronic cir- •• Smooth Tone enhancing alder wood body sides cuitry is quite dramatic. In a recent review, Bass Guitar • Premium grade Ebony fingerboard Magazine said “(the sweepable mid range control) in • 24 super long lasting polished hard alloy medium-jumbo frets (.048 tall x .103 wide) Length: 34” (35 / ” scale on XB models) itself is almost worth the cost of the bass”. Our mod- •• Scale Reinforced neck with dual action truss rod ern 82,000 square foot plant in San Diego is equipped • Premium Carvin bass tuners with extra fine tuning 20:1 gear ratio with the finest instrument building machinery in • Graphite nut with teflon helps keep bass in tune Carvin premuim pickups the industry. The use of high quality woods and our •• Two 18v active/passive electronics with stacked pots and sweepable mid range for constant improvement in manufacturing methods outstanding tonal versatility are an ongoing quest at Carvin. If Carvin basses were • Hipshot™ bridge with strings fed through the body for exceptional punch Carvin Med-Light Nickel round wounds (optional Stainless or flat wound) available in retail stores, you would pay up to three •• Strings: Chrome hardware standard times more than our factory direct prices. By selling • Colors: Jet Black, Classic White, White White, Ferrari Red, Pearl Blue, Tung Oil Finish, Clear Gloss, Clear Satin direct, Carvin not only gives incredible value but also provides you with a direct connection to the builder. For more info on bass features see www.carvin.com/features/basses 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. 1
The tops of our ebony fingerboards are precision surfaced with a diamond surface grinder. This exclusive process insures a uniform thickness tolerance of less than .001” from one end of the fingerboard to the other. Whether you choose a fretless or fretted model, we guarantee that all Carvin basses will have string action exceeding anything you’ve ever played.
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NECK-THROUGH-BODY The superior strength of neck-through-body construction increases resonance and sustain for a sweeter tone. Also, the smooth neck heel design gives you effortless playability to the last fret. The bass pictured has the following options: koa body sides (KOA), rounded body edges (RB), 5 piece maple/koa neck (5M) and tung oiled finish (TF)
MICROCHIP see pg 3
P-SERIES CONTROL FEATURES Individual Piezo pickups in each saddle lets you articulate the dynamics of each string (each string has its own rear volume trim pot). Master volume control–pull up for passive electronics (useful when batteries are low or not installed).
Active treble Active bass cut cut and boost. and boost. Active mid cut and boost.
HIPSHOT A-STYLE BRIDGE Hipshot™ A-style bridge for incredible deep bass punch and defintiion. This bridge gives individual side to side string spacing which allows you to custom tailor the playability of your bass. The dual design allows you the freedom to either top load your strings or feed them though the body for improved sustain.
Mid Frequency Sweep 200-1000 Hz Blend between neck and bridge pickups.
Master trim pot for magnetic pickups
Master trim pot for piezo pickups
Blend between Piezo & magnetic pickups
The P-Series package includes: • Piezo bridge saddles for acoustic tone • Each string has its own amplifier & trim pot • 18V active circuitry for unlimited headroom • Blend control, blend between piezo and magnetic pickups
LB series piezo equipped basses may now be ordered with your choice of standard sculpted or optional rounded body edges and two standard J99A or optional humbucking pickups.
Whether you play 4, 5 or 6 string bass, never before have you been able to get such dynamic tone and versatility. And with the two pan controls, you can achieve any combination of pickup blending. The tonal possibilities are endless! 22 22
Individual trim pots for each string P-SERIES PREAMP The P-Series features an 18 volt module (dual 9 volt batteries) for unlimited headroom and super clean response to satisfy the most aggressive slappers. Carvin engineering has optimized the tone of each string with its own customized amplifier and adjustable volume trim pot. This enables you to adjust the volume of each string to accommodate your favorite strings or playing style.
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B SERIES
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B50 5 string bass with passive electronics
B40 4 string bass with passive electronics
List $1899
869 $719
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Contoured Heel
B40 OPTIONS SHOWN: Jet Black (B) Graph Tech Ivory Nut (IVN) Active Electronics (AC)
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B50 OPTIONS SHOWN: Swamp Ash Body (ASH) Classic Sunburst (TD)
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B40 OPTIONS SHOWN: Tobacco Burst (TT) Maple Fingerboard (MF) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Active Electronics (AC) SB Headstock (SBH)
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.
B40 & B50 FEATURES: • Premium grade alder wood body 12.7”w x 20”L x 1.72” thick • Hardrock maple bolt on neck with contoured heel • B40 neck width: 1.53” at nut, 2.5” at heel • B50 neck width: 1.75” at nut, 3.0” 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 3/32” • 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 ....................$40 SBH SB style headstock ...................................$40 AC Passive/Active electronics.......................$120 H5A Alnico Stacked Humbuckers (black) ...........$20 409 Cream pickups (J99A or H50A only) .............$10 HB2 Bridge Humbucker ...................................$60 For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
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SB Series Basses
SB4000
SB5000
4 string 20 fret bass passive electronics
5 string 22 fret bass active/passive electronics
List $2099
$ 949 $799 NEW NECK DIMENSIONS AND PROFILE As low as NEW CARVIN BRIDGE WITH LOCKING SADDLES $24 per month NEW J99A ALNICO V SINGLE COIL PICKUPS $ 150 INSTANT REBATE NEW OPTIONAL ACTIVE ELECTRONICS LIMITED TIME OFFER
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List $2299
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SB5000 OPTIONS SHOWN: Swamp Ash Body (ASH) Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF) Bird’s Eye Maple Headstock (BMNH) Abalone Diamond Inlays (DAB) White Pearloid Pickguard (WP) Metal Knobs w/Pearl Inlays (PK) Gold Hardware (G) Gold Logo (GL)
HUGH McDONALD BON JOVI
SB Series Carvin’s SB Series basses feature entirely new bolt on necks. The SB4000 is based on a traditional 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. If you really want to jazz it up, order one with a 5mm figured wood drop top along with your choice of many custom shop options.
NEW J99A Pickups The SB series basses come equipped with a pair of J99A single coil pickups which feature Alnico V magnets. These pickups deliver a rich bell-tone with full bottomend, clear upper range and the right amount of mid-range growl.
NEW Optional Active Electronics (standard on SB5000) • • • • •
18 volt active electronics Separate Volume controls for each pickup Tone Control with Active-Passive push-pull switch Stacked bass/treble cut-boost controls Side mounted input jack
PICKGUARD OPTIONS:
Black (BG) 24
Red Tortoise (RP)
White Perloid (WP)
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SB4000 OPTIONS SHOWN: Swamp Ash Body (ASH) Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF) Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB) Active Electronics (AC) Bridge Humbucker (HB2)
...It’s meaty, with a wide palette of easily manipulated tones. ...Kudos to Carvin for ushering in a whole new generation of hip, modern, and affordable instruments – Matthew Charles Heulitt, Bass Player Magazine, December 2009
BRYANT SIONO BACKSTREET BOYS
FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Premium grade alder wood body Hardrock maple bolt on neck Precise fitting neck/body pocket 1.53” wide nut, 2.5” wide heel, .83” 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: 13.5”w x 21”L x 1.7” thick
OPTIONS: F Add F after model for Fretless..................N/C PH Painted matching headstock .................... $40 IVN Ivory Tusq Graphite Nut ............................ $10 BG Black multi-layer pickguard ...................... $10 WP White pearloid multi-layer pickguard ........ $30 RP Red tortoise multi-layer pickguard............ $30 NP No pickguard .............................................N/C HG Metal hand guard covering neck pickup .... $30 PK Metal knobs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays... $20 AC Active electronics (standard on SB5000) ...$120 H5A H50A Stacked Humbuckers....................... $20 409 Cream Pickups .......................................... $10 HB2 Bridge Humbucker (coil split not avail) ...... $60 MVB Master Vol & Blend replaces separate Vol.. $30 MBS Stacked Mid Sweep to replace push/pull passive tone control ......................... $30 For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
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“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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SB4000 OPTIONS SHOWN: Classic White (W) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Red Tortoise Pickguard (RP) Active Electronics (AC)
SB5000 OPTIONS SHOWN: Honeyburst on Flame Maple (FTH) Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF) Bird’s Eye Maple Headstock (BMNH) Graph Tech Ivory Nut (IVN) Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) White Pearloid Pickguard (WP) Cream Pickups (409) Metal Knobs w/Pearl Inlays (PK)
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“The SB4000 and SB5000 are some of the best sounding and playing basses that I have ever played. I am very pleased to be a part of the Carvin family”
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CLARO WALNUT SERIES The Claro Walnut series basses come standard with our five piece maple/walnut neck-through construction. A three piece layered body utilizing the finest selections of walnut for the back, alder wood for the center layer, and our most highly figured California Claro Walnut for the top really gives these basses a stunning appearance. To further compliment the overall design, the body edges are fully radiused. The Claro Walnut series represents Carvin’s commitment to the design and craftsmanship of high-end basses. For general specifications refer to the LB70, LB75 & LB76.
ANNIVERSARY SERIES Carvin’s top of the line anniversary series was launched a year before the Claro walnut series. The difference between these two elite models is the anniversary comes standard with our finest AAAA flamed curly maple top. A center layer of walnut is laminated between the premium alder back. The look as well as the performance of this bass is simply stunning.
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• 34” scale five piece maple & walnut laminated through-neck...........No charge • Claro walnut: 3 piece Claro walnut/alder/walnut laminated body ......No charge • Anniversary: 3 piece flamed maple/walnut/alder laminated body ......No charge • Fully rounded body edges ..............................................................No charge • Two J99A Single Coil Pickups ........................................................No charge • 18v Active/Passive Electronics ........................................................No charge • Clear Gloss Finish ..........................................................................No charge • Gold plated metal CARVIN logo on headstock ..................................No charge (for tung oil satin finish specify TF, for clear matte satin finish specify CS)
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OPTIONS:
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150
Fretless basses add F after model number ...........................N/C AB Abalone block inlays ......................................................$160 QTC4 Upgrade to Quilted maple top...................................... $180 FK4 Upgrade to Flame Koa top........................................ $180 FPH4 Add Flame maple headstock...........................................N/C QPH4 Add Quilted maple headstock ........................................N/C HB2 Bridge humbucker .......................................................... $60 HB2N Neck humbucker (must also order HB2)........................ $60 31 Coil Spliter switch ............................................................... $20 SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups.......................................... $60 NS Five piece neck is covered by figured top ........................... $80 For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
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LB75AP OPTIONS SHOWN: Flame Maple (FTC4) Matching Flame Headstock (FPH4) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Bridge Humbucker (HB2) Coil Splitting Switch (31) Gold Hardware (G) LB76W OPTIONS SHOWN: Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Soap Bar Pickups (SP2) Gold Hardware (G)
Rear of LB76W
LB70W 4 string Walnut Series active/passive electronics List $3499
1449 $1299
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LB75W
LB76W
5 string Walnut Series active/passive electronics
6 string Walnut Series active/passive electronics
List $3649
1539 $1389
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List $3899
1619 $1469
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For flamed maple Anniversary model, change the “W” to “A” (LB70A) For 35 1/4” scale basses, change the “L” to “X” add $70
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ICON SERIES MADE IN
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IC5
IC4
5 string Flame Maple top
As low as $42 per month
4 string Flame Maple top
List $2799
1339 $1189
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List $2599
1249 $1099
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$
P-Series add 100
P-Series add $100
IC6 6 string Flame Maple top List $2999
1419 $1269
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Amlak Tafari
P-Series add $100
$
150
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IC6P Cherry Red on Quilt (QTR4 ) Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS) Matching Quilt Headstock N/C Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Black Hardware (BC)
IC5WPF
IC5
IC4P
5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck (5MW) Asymmetrical Wider Neck (5W) Hipshot Detuner (HS) Reverse Headstock (RIN) Black Hardware (BC)
Tobacco Sunburst on Quilt (QTT4) 5-piece Maple Walnut neck (5MW) Asymmetrical Wider Neck (5W) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Black Hardware (BC)
Sunsetburst on Flame (FTU4) Matching Quilt Headstock N/C
Carvin is proud to offer the ICON series. This ergonomic design gives the ultimate in comfort, playability and feel. New features include Carvin SP Soap Bar Pickups, new active passive 18v electronics with sweepable midrange and the A-style Hipshot bridge for solid enhanced bottom end. The ICON bass is the product of 60 years in design excellence. ICON SERIES SPECIAL FEATURES: (see page 22 for other bass neck thru body features)
• Maple neck thru alder body of 5mm thick Flame Maple or Figured Walnut top • Choice over a thin layer of black wood laminate separating the top and Alder back. For Walnut top add W after model # (n/c)
• Matching figured headstock • 24k Gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock • Special contoured body edges for maximum comfort • 34” Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets • Hipshot A-style bridge • Two SP2 soap bar humbucking pickups ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS (for excellent head room) ••18V Volume control has push-pull active/passive selection • Pickup blend control • Stacked concentric bass and high frequency controls • Stacked concentric mid freq. level & sweep (200 - 1000 Hz) • P-Series models include a blend control for the Piezo bridge IC4 neck dim: 1.60” wide at nut, 2.42” at 24th fret IC5 neck dim: 1.75” wide at nut, 2.75” at 24th fret IC6 neck dim: 2.02” wide at nut, 3.20” at 24th fret
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OPTIONS: Fretless basses add F after model number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/C QTC4 Quilted Maple Top and matching headstock. . . . . . . . $180 FK4 Flame Koa top and matching headstock . . . . . . . . . . . . $180 H5AS Stacked H50A Humbuckers in Soapbar pickup covers . . . . $20 5W Asymmetrical 5-string neck, 1/4” wider @ heel . . . . . . . . $60 For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
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LB/XB SERIES
As low as $30 per month
XB75
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$
150
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5 string, 35 1/4” scale 22 fret, active/passive includes HB2 & RB options List $2349
1109 $959
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LB70
5 string, 34” scale 24 fret, active/passive
List $2099
List $2199
949 799
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$
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LB76
LB75
4 string bass with active/passive electronics
6 string 34” scale 24 fret, active/passive
1039 $889
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4
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P-Series add $100
XB76 351/ ” scale, 22 frets active/passive
List $2399
1119 969
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includes HB2 & RB options List $2549
1189 $1039
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LB75 OPTIONS SHOWN: Clear Gloss Finish (CG) Asymmetrical Wider Neck (5W)
LB76P OPTIONS SHOWN Jet Black (B) Birds Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF)
LB SERIES
XB SERIES
Whether you choose the 4, 5 or 6 string models, Carvin’s new active/passive electronics provide a huge selection of percussive bass sounds. Choose from our wide selection of woods, finishes and options to create your own custom bass.
The 35.25” scale five and six string basses cover everything from the low-end growl of the B string to the percussive tones expected of a long scale bass . Whether you choose the standard active/passive electronics or the P-series electronics you can expect a great sounding bass with exceptional playability.
(see page 22 for neck thru body features)
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Maple neck through alder body 34” Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets Straight body sides with sculpted edges Hipshot™ A-style bridge for great tone & punch Two J99A single coil pickups 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS • Volume has push/pull active/passive selection • Pickup blend control • Stacked bass and high frequency controls • Stacked mid freq. level & sweep (200-1000 Hz) • P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge
OPTIONS: Fretless basses add F after model number ............ N/C 5W Asymmetrical neck, 1/4” wider @ heel ............. $60 RB Fully rounded body edges..............................$80 SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups ...........................$60 HB2 Bridge humbucker ...........................................$60 HB2N Neck humbucker (must also order HB2)...........$60 For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
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LB70 options shown: Koa Body Sides (KOA) Clear Satin Finish (CS) Maple/Koa 5-piece Neck (5M) Matching Koa Headstock (KPH) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Fully Rounded Body Edges (RB) Soap Bar Humbuckers (SP2) Black Hardware (BC)
XB76P (INCLUDES HB2 HUMBUCKER & RB) Lefthand Model (L) Figured Walnut Top (FW) 5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck (5MW) Walnut Body Sides (WAL) Coil Splitting Switch for Humbucker (31) Gold Hardware (G)
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(see page 22 for neck thru body features)
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Maple neck thru alder body 35.25” Scale ebony fingerboard with 22 frets Fully Rounded Body Edges Hipshot™ A-style bridge for great tone & punch Pickups: J99A neck and HB2 bridge humbucker 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS • Volume has push/pull active/passive selection • Pickup blend control • Stacked bass and high frequency controls • Stacked mid freq. level & sweep (200-1000 Hz) • P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge
OPTIONS: Fretless basses add F after model number ............N/C SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups .......................... $60 For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
BB SERIES
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BB75
Fretted 5-string acoustic bass
Fretted 4-string acoustic bass
List $2399
1139 989
$
AC50
AC40
5 string bass with active/passive elec. $
BB70
P-Series add $100
4 string bass with active/passive
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Carvin’s basses have always played and sounded wonderful. The construction is so precise, I can pick up any BB70 or BB75 and it will play and sound just like my own. BB70P (INCLUDES HB2 HUMBUCKER) Classic Sunburst on Flame Maple (FTD) Matching Flame Headstock (FPH) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)
AC40F OPTIONS SHOWN: Flame Koa Top (FKTA) Matching Koa Headstock (FKPH) Body Binding (BB) White Fretline on Fretless (FI)
AC50F OPTIONS SHOWN: Jet Black (B) Body Binding (BB)
AC40/AC50 BB Series These semi-hollow acoustic basses have Bunny Brunel’s signature bass offers his MADE IN
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custom shop dream to the public. The body provides ideal balance to the entire instrument. The 5 string model offers offset fret markers along with an asymmetrical neck for easy transition from 4 to 5 strings. As Bunny puts it, “it feels like playing a 4 string with the added 5th string at the top”. BB70 FOUR STRING FEATURES: (see page 22 for neck thru body features)
• Maple neck thru alder body • 34” Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets • 1.60” wide at nut, 2.42” at 24th fret • J99A neck & HB2 bridge humbucker • 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS • Volume has push-pull active/passive selection • Pickup blend control • Stacked bass and high frequency controls • Stacked mid freq. level & sweep (200-1000 Hz) • P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge
a mahogany neck, which runs through the body, giving a smooth transitional heel for effortless playability to the 24th fret. The mahogany body is systematically hollowed-out for the best amplified acoustical tone possible.
AC40/50 FEATURES: (see page 22 for neck thru body features) • AAA Engleman Spruce top • Mahogany 34” scale neck-thru-body construction • Inline headstock standard on AC40 4-string • Smooth neck to body heel • AC40: 1.6” wide @ nut, 2.4” wide @ 24th fret • AC50: 1.75” wide @ nut, 2.7” wide @ 24th fret • Pickup: F40 acoustic transducer • Active electronics: Master volume. Separate bass and treble boost/cut controls • Strings: 4012 / 5012 black tape wound acoustic
AC40/50 OPTIONS: F Add F after model for Fretless .................N/C CE Cedar top 1/8” thick ............................. $20 • Same features as BB70 FTCA Flamed maple top 1/8“ thick ........... $160 • 1.75” wide at nut, 3.00” at 24th fret QTCA Quilted maple top 1/8“ thick ........... $250 • Asymmetrical rear neck contour KTA Book matched koa top 1/8“ thick....... $150 • Position dots are offset between 1st and 4th string FKTA Flamed koa top 1/8“ thick ............... $250 BB76 SIX STRING FEATURES: FWTA Figured Walnut top 1/8“ thick........ $160 • Same features as BB70 TH Traditional headstock (AC40 only) ........ $40 • 2.02” wide at nut, 3.2” at heel CTH Carved Top CT6 Headstock shape (AC40 only)$40 BB Multi-layer tortoise body binding ...... $160 OPTIONS: BBE Natural body binding effect ............. $100 Fretless: add F after model number ..............N/C For colors & other options see page 4 & 5 SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups.................. $60 HB2N Neck humbucker .................................. $60 NOTE: The RB option is not available. For colors & other options see page 4 & 5
BB75 FIVE STRING ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
BB75F OPTIONS SHOWN Mahogany Neck and Body (NMAH) Black Burst Edges (BST) Fretless with White Fret Lines (FI) Soapbar Humbuckers (SP2) Black Hardware (BC)
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CARVIN PREMIUM STRINGS
CARVIN PREMIUM BASS STRINGS
Carvin strings are precision made in USA and give long lasting brilliance and tone. These are great strings at factory direct prices.
NICKEL ELECTRIC STRINGS ELECTRIC STRINGS X-Lights - .009, .011, .016, .024,.032, .042
942 1 set $3.99 Lights - .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
1046 1 set $3.99
Carvin’s nickel plated & stainless steel round wounds are long lasting with unbeatable clarity, punch and accurate intonation. Made in USA
450N CLASSICAL NYLON NICKEL PLATED BASS STRINGS
Anti-Rust, Nanoweb electric guitar As used on our CL450 guitars. strings.Great tone and long life. These non-ball end strings will fit .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042 any nylon stringed guitar for great 942E 1 set $10.99 classical tone. .028 .032 .040 .029 .035 .043 .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
1046E 1 set
$10.99
450N 1 set
$5.99
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DELUXE STRAP GS25 Deluxe padded strap is very comfortable and will not slide around on your shoulder.
GS25
$14.99
4-string medium: .045, .065, .085, .105
4-string med-light: .040, .060, .080, .100
4511 1 set
$11.99
40STS 1 set $11.99
5-string medium: .045, .065, .085, .105, .128
5-string med-light: .040, .060, .080, .100, .128
5511 1 set
50STS 1 set $14.99
Custom Shop Kits!
chrome black 24K gold
$14.99
6-str medium: .029, .045, .065, .085, .105, .128
6-str med-light: .029, .040, .060, .080, .100, .128
6511 1 set
60STS 1 set $16.99
Straploks by Dunlop are the best in the business. Set of 2 with screws
SLC SLB SLG
STAINLESS STEEL BASS STRINGS
$16.99
TAPE WOUND STRINGS as used on AC40 basses 4-string .060, .070, .097, .115
4012 1 set $18.99 5-STRING as used on AC50 basses 060, .070, .097, .115, .125
5012 1 set $24.99
LEATHER STRAPS
$11.99 $12.99 $16.99
High quality genuine leather straps by Levy’s with the Carvin logo embossed into the leather.
GS55 Tan GS53 Black GS54 Walnut $44.99
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OPTIONS ASH 2-Piece Swamp ash body . . . . . . . . . . . $60 $30 Satin body finish: Black (CSB), White(CSW).. . $100 $50 TN Tung Oiled Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 $50 TBH Twinblade humbucking pickups . . . . . $20 $10 22B Humbucking bridge pickup. . . . . . . . . . $30 $15 WP White pearloid pickguard . . . . . . . . . . . $30 $15 BP Black pearloid pickguard. . . . . . . . . . . . $30 $15 RP Red tortoise pickguard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 $15 BC Black hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 $30 G Gold hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 $50 SP Sperzel tuners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 $30 Guitar kit with FT6 fixed bridge....................................$399 Guitar kit with Wilkinson tremolo, as shown............... $449
These easy to assemble kits have the same exact components as Carvin’s Custom Shop Bolt guitars. Every hole is drilled. Each kit comes standard as shown with chrome hardware, an assembled white multilayered pickguard with three AP11 single coil pickups and a set of 1046 strings. Comes with easy instructions. No soldering required. GK1 GK1T
Through the Body Necks
These easy to assemble kits have the same exact components as Carvin’s Bolt On Basses. Every hole is drilled for each component, including for the neck and strap buttons. Each kit comes standard as shown with chrome hardware and two H50S pickups. Comes with easy to follow instructions. Minor pickup lead soldering required. BK4 4 string kit passive electronics. ........................................$449 $349 BK4A 4 string kit active/passive electronics with battery box ...$499 $399 BK5A 5 string kit active/passive electronics with battery box ...$549 $449 Options:
ASH 2-piece Swamp ash body............................. .......................$60 $30 Satin body finish: Black (CSB), White(CSW) .................................$100 $50 TN Tung Oiled Neck................................................................$100 $50 F Fretless neck ....................................................... .......................N/C FI Fretless neck with fretlines .......................... .......................$80 $40 BC Black hardware ............................................ .......................$60 $30 G Gold hardware ........................................... .......................$100 $50 5A Alnico stacked humbuckers black (5A2 for cream).............. $40 $20 HB2 Bridge Humbucker & coil tap ....................... .......................$60 $30
These eastern hardrock maple necks are for through-the-body construction making it relatively easy for an experienced wood worker to build a quality guitar. All Carvin necks come with 24 medium jumbo .103 high x .048 tall frets, an ebony fingerboard, angled headstock, graphite nut and dot inlays on the top and side. 2-way adjustable truss rod. NT6 neck shown with blank undrilled headstock (NT6K)
NT6 6 string guitar neck 25” scale, 1.7” wide at nut, 2.25” wide at 24th fret, six inline as shown above on BN neck, 13/32” holes for Sperzels, 1.7” body thickness, 13” body length $219 NT7 7 string guitar neck 25.5”scale, 1.9” wide at nut, 2.6” wide at 24th fret, 4+3 headstock as on DC727, 13/32” holes for Sperzels, 1.7” body thickness, 13” body length $249
Bolt-on Hardrock Maple Neck with Ebony Fingerboard GO TO CARVIN.COM TO ORDER A CUSTOM NECK BN With shaped headstock as shown $159 Optional: TNB Tung oil finish on neck $50 For blank undrilled, unshaped rectangular 8.3” long x 3.3” wide headstock add “K” after model number See page 27 for other fingerboard, inlay and fret options No charge for optional Maple (MF) or Rosewood (RWF) Fingerboards 30
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The BN bolt on 6-string neck has several advantages over a stock Strat® neck including a 2-way adjustable truss rod. The tilt back headstock eliminates the need for a string tree and provides crisper open notes. Includes slotted graphite nut by Graphtech. Carvin’s exclusive diamond fingerboard grinding process is accurate to within one thousandth of an inch. Medium jumbo frets. Drilled to accept all popular tuners. 12” radiused Ebony fingerboard with 22 frets and 251/ ” scale. Fits 21 or 22 fret Strat s & many other guitars. 2
Since 1946,
AP11 SINGLE COIL PICKUPS
Carvin has been making pickups using the finest materials and winding techniques possible. Seasoned Alnico V magnets provide the vintage tone that players strive to attain. Carvin’s current line of C22 and H22 humbucking pickups use the same great sounding materials that we used in the 1950’s. Carvin Custom Shop pickups are made by utilizing modern state-of-theart winding and assembly methods. Try a set of Carvin pickups on your instrument for 10 days and you’ll agree that these are the finest sounding pickups made, or your money back.
Chrome List $$135
$64.99
S22JC
Chrome List $$135
$64.99
S22BC
Chrome List $$145
$69.99
S22TG
AP11R
Gold List $$145
$69.99
S22JG
The AP11 Series single coil pickups are almost identical to Carvin’s vintage AP6 pickups from the 1950’s and 1960’s. Higher output with a fuller tone than stock Strat® pickups.
Gold List $$145
$69.99
S22BG
Gold List $$155
$74.99
TWINBLADE HUMBUCKERS
TBH60
Bridge P.U. w/ 1/4” Alnico - great sustain 13.6k Ohms
Bridge P.U. w/ 1/4” Alnico - great sustain 13.6k Ohms For Black Chrome Model Replace G with B in model number (example S22TB) For the ultimate in looks and sweet humbucker tone, Carvin’s chrome and gold covered humbuckers can dress up your axe’s looks and sound. Featuring seasoned Alnico 5 magnets, these pickups provide warm tones along with definition for both clean and overdriven sounds. Comes standard with black bezel, add -2 to model number for Cream colored Bezel.
Classic Series C22N h u m b u c k e r s
List $105
$54.99
Neck position pickup with a sweet full bodied tone. Slightly brighter than C22J. (7.2k Ohms)
C22J
T
$54.99
List $105
This neck position humbucker is warmer sounding with rich harmonics. (7.6k Ohms)
C22T The C22 Classic Series comes standard on most Carvin guitars. Seasoned Alnico 5 magnets give the warmth and sweetness of an exceptional sounding 50’s guitar. With the close spacing of the pole pieces, you won’t get dropoff when bending strings. Adjustable pole pieces allow you to increase or decrease the volume of individual strings. The C22s provide warmth while still retaining great treble definition and just the right amount of bite. 4-wires plus shield.
ALLAN HOLDSWORTH HUMBUCKER
List $105
$54.99
Guitar Player Magazine “these Carvin AP11 pickups are terrific. With zero adjustments to their heights, they all produced rich, clear, and very useful tones. I don’t know what more you could ask of single-coil pickups. It sounded great every time, producing warm and jazzy lows” -Tom Wheeler, Guitar Player Magazine For all positions.
Neck position w/ rich harmonics 7.6k Ohms
Neck position w/ rich harmonics 7.6k Ohms
List $115
These dual-coil humbuckers are ideal for players that want to add humbuckers in place of single coils. Higher output with more midrange than stock Strat® pickups. Tonally, the Carvin Twinblades are ideal for punchy clean tones and for hot overdriven leads. Four wires plus a shield allow split coil and series parallel wiring. (7.8k Ohms)
BASS PICKUPS
NELIEEVEAWBLE!TONE
UNB
J99A SINGLE COIL ALNICO V
J99A
Holdsworth Custom Pickups • Costly vintage plain enamel magnet wire • Seasoned Alnico 5 magnets • All 22 pole pieces are fully adjustable to customize individual string volumes. • 4-wires plus shield List $115
$54.99
List $119
The J99A was developed for the SB Series basses. This single coil pickup encorporates a large Alnico V magnet and has a full bell tone and exceptional clarity. The J99A can be used in basses with either passive or active electronics. Designed for 4, 5 and 6 string basses with an effective string spacing width up to 3.2”. Replacement for Fender Jazz® bridge position. Dimensions are 3.72” long x .72” wide x .80” high. (8.25k Ohms) H50A-2 for cream color
10 ALL PICKUPS
$59.99
This medium-high output Bridge position humbucker with its extra windings and double-thick 1/4” Alnico-V magnet (A Carvin Exclusive!) has fantastic definition and sustain with warm, rich harmonics. (13.6k Ohms)
H22N
$42.99
List $89
Black coils
This bridge position humbucker has less output than the C22B with the same tone and output as a PAF humbucker. (8.6k Ohms)
C22B
$39.99
List $79
Reverse wound–Black coil (4.3k Ohms) Add -2 for Cream coil (example AP11-2)
Warm sounding pickup as on SH550 8.6k Ohms
Warm sounding pickup as on SH550 8.6k Ohms
$39.99
List $79
For all positions–Black coil (4.3k Ohms)
CHROME, GOLD & BLACK HUMBUCKERS S22TC
AP11
H50A STACKED HUMBUCKER H50A
List $135
$59.99
The H50A stacked humbucker encorporates a large Alnico V magnet and has a similar tone as the J99A, but with 30% less output. The H50A can be used in basses with either passive or active electronics. Designed for 4, 5 and 6 string basses with an effective string spacing width up to 3.2”. Replacement for Fender Jazz® bridge position. Dimensions are 3.72” long x .72” wide x .80” high. (16.6k Ohms) H50A-2 for cream color
SOAP BAR BASS HUMBUCKER
SPN
List $150
$69.99
Neck position (8.5k Ohms)
SPB
$59.99
List $150
$69.99
Bridge position (11.4k Ohms)
Neck position pickup with fantastic singing characteristics. (7.3k Ohms)
The Carvin SP series “soap bar” humbucking bass pickups have a deep smooth bass response with excellent mid range punch and top end definition. For passive or active If you want to attain Allan Holdsworth’s electronics. Designed for 4, 5 and 6 string basses with an effective string spacing width up smooth sustain, this bridge pickup is the one to 3.4”. Dimensions are 4.25” long x 1.25” wide x .75” high. Available in black only. you need. (8.6k Ohms)
H22T
AG1W AG1P AG1B AG1R AG2W AG2P AG2B AG2R
White/black/white 3 single coil p.u. White perloid/white/black3 single coil p.u. Black perloid/white/black3 single coil p.u. Red tortoise/white/black3 single coil p.u. White/black/white 2 single, 1 Hum White perloid/white/blk2 single, 1 Hum Black perloid/white/black2 single, 1 Hum Red tortoise/white/black2 single, 1 Hum
List $115
$114 $129 $129 $129 $134 $149 $149 $149
$59.99
ALNICO-5 BASS HUMBUCKERS HB4
List $155
HB5
List $175
$79.99
Assembled Pickguards
2.25” spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.0”L x 1.9”W (6.1k Ohms)
Completely assembled pickguards with high-quality Carvin pickups & components. Available with three AP11 single coil pickups or two AP11 single coils and a C22B humbucker. Includes master volume, tone, 5-way pickup selector plus a mini switch allows all seven pickup combinations. Will mount right into a Strat® or Carvin bolt on body.
Narrow 2.63” spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.6”L x 1.9”W (6.8k Ohms) The HB bass pickups have large Alnico-5 pole pieces, which is one of the main ingredients to the rich, fat monstrous tone of this design. Coils are precision wound to optimize a powerful deep bass tone with excellent clarity in its top end. 4 shielded conductors for many wiring possibilities
HB5W
$89.99
List $175
$89.99
Wide 2.9” spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.6”L x 1.9”W (7.2k Ohms)
HB6
List $195
$99.99
3.06” spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.6”L x 1.9”W (7.4k Ohms)
CUSTOMER COMMENT “I just received my pre-assembled pickguard for my American Series Strat... I’m majorly impressed with the quality of the wiring and the electronic components as a whole, and the sound is second to none. I never dreamed I could get my Strat to sound like it does now. It’s the most balanced sound I’ve ever had out of a guitar, and I have owned just about every major brand. My next purchase will be a Carvin guitar.” – Timothy Parker
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