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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

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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 air-craft 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 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 gui-tars, 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 in-struments, amplification and pro audio gear. The company relocated several times, from Baldwin Park outside of Los Angeles, to Covina, California, to Escondido, California, and finally to its present location in North San Diego. In the late 1960s 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

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Lowell & Mark Kiesel in 2006 at Carvin’s 60th Anniverary Celebration

Agnes Kiesel on the cover of the 1955 catalog

Lowell C. KieselFounder of Carvin

February 22, 1915 - December 28, 2009

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. Sper-zel 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!

Your choice of 10”, 12”, 14” & 20” fingerboard radii along with your preference of 3 different Nickle-Silver and 2 Stainless Steel fretwire profiles.

Carvin Classic Alnico-V humbuckers offer incredible warmth and definition. Many optional models and colors to choose from.

Your choice of a fixed bridge, Tune-o-matic bridge, Wilkinson tremolo or Original Floyd Rose in chrome, black or gold.

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.

Dual outputs allow you to separate the electric & acoustic signals, or combine them into one jack

Wilkinson™ acoustic tremolo

3-Way humbucking pickup selector

Master volume

Active humbucking tone

Active acoustic tone

Pan control for blending between humbuckers and acoustic pickups

Phase switch for C22’sCoil splitters for C22’s

Optional Acoustic-Electric System

5 Year WarrantyAll Custom Shop guitars & basses carry a 5 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects.

Carvinworld.com features an inventory list of guitars and

basses ready to ship!

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.

With Carvin’s custom shop you now have more choices than ever to create your own custom instru-ment. In the last couple of years we have added options like bird’s eye maple and rosewood finger-boards 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 instru-ments. 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.

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Cream coils & black bezel (403)Cream coils & bezel (402)

Cream & black coils & black bezel (406) Cream & black coils & cream bezel (407)

O p t i o n a lP i c k u p C o l o r sBlack Pickups are Standard

CUSTOM SHOP FEATURES AND OPTIONS

• 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”)• D ual 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

ETR optional engraved truss rod cover makes a great personalized addition to your cus-tom guitar. Specify 1 or 2 lines. Up to ten characters per line.

OPTIONS — GUITARS AND BASSES (Certain options not available on some models) Exotic Woods and FinishesNOTE: 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 OptionsL Lefthand model (certain models and options not available) ............................ N/CRB Fully rounded body edges .................................................................................................5M 5-piece Laminated maple neck with two koa stripes .................................................5MW 5-piece Laminated maple neck with two walnut stripes ............................................5WM 5-piece Laminated walnut neck with two maple stripes ............................................5H 5-piece Laminated mahogany neck with two maple stripes ......................................5K 5-piece Laminated koa neck with two maple stripes ..................................................NS Optional 5-piece neck is covered by optional figured top ...........................................TN Tung oil finish back of neck ..........................................................................................CSN Clear Satin back of neck (natural wood finish) .............................................................PSN Painted Satin back of neck (matches body color) ........................................................

Headstock OptionsTH Traditional headstock with 3 + 3 tuners as on AE185, 2 + 2 on 4-string basses ........CTH CT6 headstock shape with 3 + 3 tuners as on CT6, 2 + 2 on 4-string basses ..............PH Headstock to match body color ....................................................................................BPH Black painted headstock ..............................................................................................KPH Koa headstock overlay ..................................................................................................WPH Walnut headstock overlay ............................................................................................FWPH Figured Claro Walnut headstock overlay .....................................................................FKPH Flamed Koa headstock overlay .....................................................................................SMPH Spalted Maple Headstock Overlay ................................................................................UMPH Burl Bird’s Eye Maple Headstock ......................................................................... FPH AAAA Flamed maple headstock overlay ......................................................................QPH AAAA Quilted maple headstock overlay.......................................................................ABL Abalone Carvin headstock logo ....................................................................................GL Gold plated metal Carvin logo on Headstock (as on CT6 Carved Top) .........................ETR Engraved truss rod cover (personalized with your name) ...........................................

With more choices of woods, finishes, and options than ever before you can order most Carvin models in over 50,000 dif-ferent 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

Black coils & cream bezel (408)

Fingerboard OptionsRWF Rosewood fingerboard .......................................................................................... N/CMF Maple fingerboard with black dots (N/A with block inlays) ............................. N/CBMF Bird’s Eye maple fingerboard with black dots (N/A with block inlays) ...................R10 10” fingerboard radius (N/A on H2, HF2, CL450, NS1 or 5 & 6 string basses) ..............R14 14” fingerboard radius (N/A on CL450 or NS1) ...........................................................

Inlay OptionsNIN No inlays on top of fingerboard (side dots only) .................................................... N/CABD Abalone dot inlays ........................................................................................................MP White Mother-of-pearl block inlays .............................................................................AB Abalone block inlays (as on DC400) .............................................................................DMP White Mother-of-pearl diamond inlays .......................................................................DAB Abalone diamond inlays...............................................................................................MPS White Mother-of-pearl signature inlays ......................................................................ABS Abalone signature inlays ..............................................................................................

Fretwire Options6100 Jumbo fretwire .055 tall x .110 wide ...........................................................................6130 Low profile fretwire .036 tall x .106 wide ....................................................................STF Stainless Steel frets, med-jumbo .048” tall x .103” wide ............................................STJF Stainless Steel frets, jumbo .055” tall x .110” wide .....................................................

Hardware OptionsBC Black hardware .............................................................................................................G Gold plated hardware ..................................................................................................WK Wooden knobs (Rosewood) .........................................................................................PK Metal knobs with white Pearl inlays (black knobs have black pearl inlays) ................AK Metal knobs with Abalone inlays (chrome, gold or black) .......................................... SL Straplocks by Dunlop™ ................................................................................................LN Lock nut for Floyd Rose tremolo (installed) .................................................................SS String Saver Graphite Saddles (guitars with FT6 & FT7 fixed bridge only) ..................

Pickup and Electronic Options404 White coils with black bezel .........................................................................................405 White/black coils with black bezel ...............................................................................S22J Metal covered neck pickup (matches guitar hardware color) ......................................S22B Metal covered bridge pickup (matches guitar hardware color) ...................................31 Add one dual/single coil mini switch ..........................................................................32 Add two dual/single coil mini switches .......................................................................36 Add phase mini switch (places pickups out of phase for thinner tone) .......................AC Active Electronics as used on DC400 (not available on all models) ..............................

BASS OPTIONSFI Fretless fingerboard with white inlayed fret lines .......................................................FID Fretless fingerboard with white inlayed fret lines & dot inlays ...................................HS Hipshot™ bass detuner installed .................................................................................HB2 Replace J99A bridge pickup with HB series humbucker ..............................................HB2N Replace J99A neck pickup with HB series humbucker (must also order HB2) .............SP2 2 Soapbar humbuckers ................................................................................................. STS Stainless Steel Round Wound strings (replaces nickel round-wounds) ..........................FWS Flat-wound bass strings (replaces standard Nickel round-wounds) ............................409 Cream colored J99A or H50A pikcups ...........................................................................

STANDARD FEATURES FOR MOST CARVIN NECK-THROUGH-BODY GUITARS

WOODS AND FINISHES

FSK Black Stain

QSK Black Stain

S t a n d a r d S o l i d C o l o r s N/C N E W

TG Emerald Green

TY Vintage Yellow TT Tobacco BurstTS Cherry Burst

QTG Emerald Green

FTT Tobacco Burst

QTE Greenburst QTL Blue Burst

QTC Clear FinishQTD Classic BurstQTT Tobacco Burst

QTS Cherry BurstQTR Crimson Red

B Jet Black

QSA Antique Brown Stain

R Ferrari Red PB Pearl Blue TPB Translucent Pearl Blue

QSR Ruby Red Stain

FSR Ruby Red StainFTU Sunset Burst

FTE Green Burst

QTU Sunset Burst

FTL Blue Burst

QSU Umber Stain

FTD Classic Burst

FTS Cherry Burst FTR Crimson Red FTP Purple FTG Emerald Green FTY Vintage Yellow

QTY Vintage YellowQTB Sapphire Blue

FTB Sapphire Blue

TE Green Burst TL Blue BurstTR Cherry Red TB Sapphire Blue

O p t i o n a l T r a n s l u c e n t F i n i s h e s ( s h o w n o n s t a n d a r d A l d e r ) BM Blue Mist

O p t i o n a l S o l i d C o l o r s

QSS Umber Stain with Sunset Burst

FSS Umber Stain with Sunset Burst

TP Purple

TD Classic Burst

QTP Translucent Purple

FTC Clear FinishFSA Antique Brown Stain

W Classic White

WW White White

O p t i o n a l F l a m e M a p l e F i n i s h e s

O p t i o n a l b o d y w o o d s ( s e e p r i c e l i s t )

FSU Umber Stain

TU Sunset Burst

Printed representations of paint & wood colors may vary slightly to the real instrument.

O p t i o n a l B o d y T o p w o o d s ( s e e p r i c e l i s t )

O p t i o n a l Q u i l t e d M a p l e F i n i s h e s

CR Candy RedRG Radiation Green

VC Vintage Cream

Flamed Maple produces singing highs with a tight low end. Sound’s wonderful over our stan-dard Maple neck/Alder body or Mahogany.

Quilted Maple produces similar tones to Flamed C u r l y M a p l e . T h e quilted figure can vary from large to smaller pockets.

Besides i ts exot ic Hawaiian Island appeal & rarity, a guitar built with a Flamed Curly Koa top will give added sweetness and pro-nounced midrange.

Carvin uses the fin-es t p remium 4A Curly Spalted maple available. This exotic wood comes from dying-standing trees, which g ives th is wood its unique old-world look.

Cedar has a very warm tone. It has been used for hundreds of years on classical and fla-menco guitars. It is the standard top on Carvin’s CL450 nylon string guitar.

We use premium Eastern hard rock maple for our necks because of i ts t ime proven strength and stability. As a body wood, hard rock maple being very heavy and dense delivers a bright sustaining tone.

Alder is the standard body wood for most Carvin solid body gui-tars and basses. Alder is a classic tone wood – used in solid body electric guitars since the ‘50’s.

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.

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.

B lack wa lnu t has medium dark beauti-ful grain patterns, is slightly heavier than Mahogany, and has a warm, growling low end and a bright top end.

Koa has warmth and susta in s imi lar to Mahogany and also possesses the clear open tone of Alder. Koa looks wonderful whether you choose a tung oiled, satin or gloss finish.

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.

AAAA Flamed Curly Maple (North West USA)

Figured Claro Walnut (California)

Flamed Curly Koa (Hawaiian Islands)

AAAA Quilted Maple (North West USA)

Spalted Curly Maple (Western Canada)

Cedar (Canada) for acoustics

Hard Rock Maple (N. East USA)

Genuine Mahogany (Honduras)

Koa (Hawaiian Islands)

Black Walnut (Eastern USA)

Swamp Ash (Southern USA)

Alder (North West USA)

FTH Honey Burst

QTH Honey Burst

THY Honey Burst

CP Copper Head

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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

SH Options:Premium quilted top (example QDB6) . . . . . . . . .Abalone block inlays (AB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back and edges painted black (BGB) . . . . . . . . . . .Black edges and black burst back (BBB) . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

SH575 SYNTH ACCESSThe SH575 model has the exceptional tone of the SH550 with the addition of the acclaimed GraphTech Synth Access electronics, as featured in 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.

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

True Semi Hollow Carved Arch Top

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

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HC 16Hardshell Black Case

Deep Antique Brown(QDA6)

Deep Purple(QDP6)

Deep Black(QDK6)

Deep Red(QDR6)

Deep Green(QDG6)

Deep Natural Clear(QDC6)

Deep Tiger’s Eye(QDT6)

Deep Blue(QDB6)

Dragon Burst(QDD6)

Deep Vintageburst(QDV6)

Deep Sunsetburst(QDS6)

Deep Honeyburst(QDH6)

SH550BBigsby Vibrato

SH575BBigsby Vibrato

with GraphTech Synth Access

SH550 & SH575 Carved TopThe 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-hol-low aficionado or a rock enthusiast, an SH series guitar would be a fine addition to your collection.

DEEP TRIPLE-STEP STAINED COLORS(SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL QUILTED TOPS) For standard Curly-Flame top replace Q with an F

Deep Orangeburst (QDO6)

SH550Stop Tail Piece bridge

SH575Tune-O-Matic bridge

with GraphTech Synth Access

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SH550 options shown: Deep Vintageburst on Flame (FDV6)

Signature Mother of Pearl Inlays (MPS)

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SH550 options shown: Deep Honeyburst on Flame (FDH6)

Abalone Block Inlays (AB)Stainless Steel Fretwire (STF)

Gold Hardware (G)

SH575 Synth Access options shown: Spalted Maple Top (SM)

Gold Hardware (G)


CT6 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• 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)

CT3M options shown: Tobacco Sunburst(TT)

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)

“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

o f a e s t h e t i c a l l u r e . . .Representative of the highest

level of the luthier’s art, and offering great playability and great tones, the CT6M is proof posi-tive that Carvin does indeed deserve a place alongside the world’s most respected guitar builders.”Guitar Player Dec ‘04

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 IssueFuture Network USA

Options:CT3 & CT4 - not available with Flame or Quilt tops

All translucent colors listed on pg 4 are available.GT Gold Top (CT4 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .For other options see page 4 & 5

CT3 MahoganyThe CT3 has the same features as the CT6, except the carved body is made entirely of rich Mahogany. Solid and optional translu-cent colors are applied to the entire guitar.

CT4 Maple TopThe 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.

CT3M options shown: Candy Red (CR)

Gold Hardware (G)

CT3MTune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body

CT3TWilkinson tremolo

CT3CFloyd Rose tremolo

CT4M options shown: Sapphire Blue (TB)

Black Painted Headstock (BPH)Mother of Pearl Inlays (MP)

Black Coils, Cream PU Bezel (408)Abalone Logo (ABL)

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

CT6 Carved TopCarvin is proud to offer the “California carved top”. This exqui-site guitar features a beautifully sculpted top of the fin-est 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 cut-out 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.

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.

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HC11Hardshell ABS Case

HC 12Hardshell Vintage

Tweed Case

DEEP TRIPLE-STEPSTAINED COLORS(SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL QUILTED TOPS) For standard Curly-Flame top replace Q with an F

Deep Antique Brown(QDA6)

Deep Purple(QDP6)

Deep Black(QDK6)

Deep Red(QDR6)

Deep Green(QDG6)

Deep Natural Clear(QDC6)

Deep Sunsetburst(QDS6)

Deep Tiger’s Eye(QDT6)

Deep Blue(QDB6)

Dragon Burst(QDD6)

Deep Vintageburst(QDV6)

Deep Honeyburst(QDH6)

Kenya B.Joss Stone

Deep Orangeburst (QDO6)

“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

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CT6T options shown: Deep Sunsetburst on Quilt (QDS6)

Abalone Block Inlays (AB)Metal Covered Neck PU (S22J)

Metal Covered Bridge PU (S22B)

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)

“Carvin has an attention to detail I just don’t find in other companies. I absolutely love this guitar.”-Joe Walsh


CALIFORNIA DOUBLE-CUT:• 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

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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)

CS6MTune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body

CS6TWilkinson tremolo

CS6CFloyd Rose tremolo

CS6STune-O-Matic bridge

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CALIFORNIA SINGLEWhere most set-in neck guitars have a cumbersome heel and don’t set into the body any further than the finger-board, the CS guitar has an exclusive smooth “heel-less” design for improved access to all frets. The neck actu-ally sets 5 inches into the body and extends underneath the neck pickup for amazing sustain. To top it off, the California Single is equipped with a pair of our tone enhancing Classic Humbuckers.

Options:Premium quilted top (example QDB6) . . . . . . . . . .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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CS4M options shown: Classic White (W)

Back & Sides WhiteAbalone Block Inlays (AB)

2 Volume and 2 Tone Knobs (VT2) Gold Hardware (G)

CS6M options shown: Deep Vintageburst on Quilt (QDV6)

Abalone Block Inlays (AB)Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets (STJF)

Metal Covered Neck PU (S22J)Metal Covered Bridge PU (S22B)

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DC4MTune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body

DC4TWilkinson tremolo

DC4CFloyd Rose tremolo

DC4STune-O-Matic bridge

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DC3M options shown: Tobacco Sunburst (TT)





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CALIFORNIA DOUBLE-CUTBy 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.

DC4M options shown: Jet Black (B)

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)

Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)Gold Hardware (G)

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)

“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 play-ability are hard to find in any guitar, much less one that sells for around $1,500” -Eric KirklandFeb 2010 Guitar World

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CS3M options shown: Honey Burst (THY)

Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)

Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B) Cream Bezels (408)



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DC400AFT6 fixed bridge

DC400TAWilkinson tremolo

DC400CAFloyd Rose tremolo

DC400MATune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body

DC400The DC400 Series with all of its extra attention to detail and pre-mium 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.

• 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 vol-ume, active cut/boost for bass & treble.

• 24k Gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock

DC400 OPTIONS:

DC400 OPTIONS:RB Fully Rounded Body Edges................. FA Acoustic bridge saddles .........................QTC4 Quilted top & headstock ................FK4 Flame Koa top & headstock ............. For colors & options see page 4-5

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/CNS 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 body with fully rounded edges• 5 piece maple/walnut laminated neckDC400W OPTIONS SAME AS

DC400 PLUS:FPH4 Flame Headstock. . . . . . . . . . . N/CNS Five piece neck is covered by figured top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DC400BTune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato

DC400BATune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato

DC400WFT6 fixed bridge

DC400TWWilkinson tremolo

DC400CWFloyd Rose tremolo

DC400MWTune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body

DC400BWTune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato

ST300FT6 fixed bridge

ST300TWilkinson tremolo

ST300CFloyd Rose tremolo

ST300MTune-O-Matic bridge w/ strings thru body

ST300BTune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato


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ST300C options shown: Deep Orangeburst on Quilt (QDO)

Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)Pointed Angled Headstock (PTH)


ST300Carvin’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 pre-mium 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 standardST300 OPTIONS:FA Acoustic bridge saddles .........................ACA Active Electronics (required for FA) ........AC Active Electronics ....................................For colors & options see page 4-5

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)

ST300M options shown: Spalted Maple (SM)

Honeyburst Finish (THY)Matching Spalted Maple Headstock (SMPH)

Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)

Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)Cream Pickup Bezel (407)

Gold Hardware (G)

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)

DC400T options shown: Deep Dragon Burst on Flame (FDD4)

Matching Flame Headstock (FPH) N/CStainless Steel Frets (STF)

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DC400W options shown: Clear High-Gloss Finish (CG)

Fishman Acoustic Electronics (FA)Gold Hardware (G)

DC400TA options shown: Ruby Red Stain on Quilt (QSR4)

Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH4) N/C Gold Hardware (G)

ST300C options shown: Emerald Green on Flame (FTG)Matching Flame Headstock (FPH)


Active/Passive Electronics (AC)Gold Hardware (G)


DC135DC145 The DC135 has tonal variations per-fect for both rhythm and leadsbridge humbucker. The AP11 single coil pick-ups 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.

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 hum-

bucker• 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

DC127The 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

“This remarkable-sounding instrument is deep and clear, with nice stringiness and spank. Notes sound round and harmoni-cally 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 defini-tion. A very versatile guitar that can easily cover rock, blues or country duties.”-Art Thompson, Joe Gore, & Cris GillFeb 1995 Guitar Player

DC127-1212-STRING The DC127-12 twelve string model has the same features as the DC127 with the addition of 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)

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)

CONTOUR 66The “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 humbuck-

ing, 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...

THE BOLTCarvin’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.

• 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

BOLT OPTIONS: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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For colors and other options see pgs 4 & 5

I was blown away! The workmanship and play-ability 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

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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)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)

BOLT PLUS options shown:Swamp Ash Body (ASH) Clear Gloss Finish (CG)

Sperzel Locking Tuners N/CStainless Steel Frets (STF)

Gold Hardware (G)

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)

BOLT-T Wilkinson tremolo

BOLTFT6 fixed bridge

C66BTune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato

C66MTune-0-Matic Bridge

w/ strings fed thru body

C66FT6 fixed bridge

C66TWilkinson tremolo

C66CFloyd Rose tremolo

BOLT PLUSFT6 fixed bridge

BOLT PLUS TWilkinson tremolo

BOLT PLUS CFloyd Rose tremolo

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)


H2T options shown: Spalted Maple (SMTA)

Spalted Maple Headstock (SMPH)Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB)

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)Abalone Logo (ABL)Black Hardware (BC)

TL60 FEATURES:(See page 5 for neck through body

features)

• Maple neck through solid alder body


• 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

TL60 The TL60 single cutaway solid body offers neck-through-body construc-tion, comfortable body sculpturing, tilt-back headstock and Sperzel lock-ing tuners. AP11 single coil pickups have a gutsy warm tone. Choose from several other pickup or elec-tronic options including the Acoustic bridge saddles for realistic acoustic performance.

The Carvin TL60T received five out of five scores in practically every category in Guitar Player’s Shootout of 32 guitars. The TL60T also won the “Most Versatile Of Genre” award among guitars costing as much as $3,700.

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

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TL60TWilkinson tremolo

FEATURES:(See page 5 for neck through body

features)

• 5mm Eastern Maple Top

• Maple neck through alder body


• 24 medium jumbo frets

• Inline Headstock

• Two C22 Humbuckers

• Master volume and 3-way pickup selector

• Push pull tone offers single coil or hum-bucking

• SH65: See SH575 pg 6 for Synth Access control features

SH60/SH65 OPTIONS: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

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

SH65Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric

Strings Fed thru Body w/ Synth Acces

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)

TL60BTune-O-Matic bridge with Bigsby Vibrato

DC727 & DC747 FEATURES:(See page 5 for neck through body features)

• Maple neck through alder body for


• 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 selec-tor & 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 OPTIONS32 Two Coil Splitting Switches for Humbuckers ......RB Rounded Body Edges .........................................For colors & options see page 4 & 5

DC727DC747These 7-string models feature a com-fortable 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.

HOLDSWORTH Allan Holdsworth worked closely with Carvin in developing the H2 & H2T 1 3/4” thin semi-hollow models. The latest generation HF2 Fatboy model has a 2 3/8” thick body with special twin beam suspension allowing the top and back to resonate freely. The highly resonant tone of this unique guitar is incredible. All models are equipped with Allan Holdsworth designed H22 Humbuckers.

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: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

HF2FATBOYTune-O-Matic bridge

“My Fatboy semi-hollow electric features unique twin beam floating sus-pension that allows the top and back to resonate freely. A very sonorous and focused tone is the result. ”

Allan Holdsworth


DC747CLicensed Floyd Rose


DC727CLicensed Floyd Rose

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)

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Deep Orangeburst on Flame (FDOA)Matching Flame Headstock (FPH)

Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF)Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)Stainless Steel Frets (STF)

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SH65BSemi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric

Bigsby Vibrato w/ Synth Acces

SH60Semi-Hollow Electric

Strings Fed thru Body

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H2TWilkinson tremolo

sh60B options shown: Honeyburst (THY)

Abalone Diamond Inlays (DAB)Metal Covered Neck Pickup (S22J)

Metal Covered Bridge Pickup (S22B)Abalone Logo (ABL)


HC12 case N/A for HF2

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)

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HF2 options shown: Figured Walnut Top 1/8” Thick (FWTA)

Clear Satin Finish (CS)Walnut Neck and Body (NWAL)

Figured Claro Walnut Headstock Overlay (FWPH)No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)

Jumbo Stainless Steel Fretwire (STJF) Black Drop Shadow Logo (DSLB)

Black Hardware (BC)

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)

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SH275 FEATURES:• 5 mm Eastern Maple Top

• Set-in Mahogany neck & body

• 22 Medium Jumbo Frets

• Carved Top 3+3 headstock


• Pickups: C22J, C22B

• Master volume and 3-way pickup selector

• Push pull tone offers single coil or humbucking

• SH275: See SH575 pg 6 for Synth Access controls

• Guitar weight: 6 3/4 lbs. Body Thickness: 1 7/8”

• Strings: 1046E Elixir NanoWeb™ strings

SH275 OPTIONS: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

SH275The SH275 is based on our very popu-lar 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 pas-sive 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.

AE185 FEATURES:(See page 5 for neck through body features)• 3mm AAA Engleman Spruce top

• Mahogany neck-through-body

• 24 Medium Jumbo Frets

• Traditional 3+3 headstock


• Pickups: C22J, C22B & LR Baggs ribbon acoustic

• Active electronics: Master volume. 3-way selector & active tone control for the electric pickups. Separate active tone control for the F60 acoustic pickup. Pan control to blend between electric & acoustic pickups. Dual output jacks allow you to separate the electric and acoustic signals, or com-bine them into one jack.

• Guitar weight: 6 1/4 lbs. Body Thickness: 1 3/4”

• Strings: 1046E Elixir NanoWeb™ strings

AE185 OPTIONS:CE Cedar top 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

AE185This 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 compli-ments 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.

SH275BSemi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric

Bigsby Vibrato w/Synth Acces

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AE185-12 (NOT PICTURED)

12-string Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric

SH250/SH275Smooth heel set-in neck

SH275/SH6513-pin Synth Access/Acoustic/Electric connectors

AE185 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)

SH275Semi-Hollow Acoustic/Electric

Strings Feed through Body w/Synth Acces

AE185Semi-Hollow

Acoustic/Electric

SEMI-HOLLOW

ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC

W/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 . . . . . . . . . . .

Inlay options not available for NS1


OPTIONS:FTCA AAAA Flamed maple top . . . . . .QTCA AAAAQuilted maple top . . . . . .FKTA Flamed koa top. . . . . . . . . . . . . .FWTA Figured Walnut top . . . . . . . . .

Inlay options not available for CL450

For colors & options see page 4 & 5

CL450The CL450 is a traditional nylon string classical guitar with improved tone and playability over standard full body classicals. The Cedar top is uniquely fan braced for optimal classic tone both plugged and unplugged. The natural tone of the CL450 will please even the most criti-cal classical guitarist. CL450 FEATURES:same as NS1 except• AAA Cedar top with fan bracing

• Mahogany set-in-neck (smooth neck heel)

• Mahogany body sides and back (braced)

• Multi-Layer Tortoise Body Binding

• Pickup: Fishman® Acoustic Matrix

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

• Body thickness: 2 1/2” • Body width: 14”

• Guitar weight: 4 3/4 Lb.

CC275 FEATURES:• AAAA Flame Maple top

• Mahogany neck-through-body construction

• 25”scale Ebony Fingerboard

• Multi-layer body binding

• 24 Meduim-Jumbo Frets • Eagle Mother of Pearl Inlays

• Traditional 3+3 headstock


• Pickup: LR Baggs ribbon acoustic

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

• Strings: Elixir NanoWeb™ light gauge bronze

• Neck width at nut: 1 11/16”

• Body thickness: 1 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 ..................


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

Steve Oliver

CC275 Semi-Hollow

Craig Chaquico Signature Acoustic

CC275-1212-string Semi-Hollow

Craig Chaquico Signature Acoustic

HC15Hardshell Black Case

AC275/CC275

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

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

NS1 NYLON SYNTH ACCESS

NS1Thin-Line Acoustic

List $2799$1399 $1249

Check out Steve’s demo at Carvinworld.com/ns1

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Tweed Case

NS1 options shown: Honeyburst on Flame (FTH4)

Gold Hardware ( G)

David HinesSteel Pulse

SH275 options shown: White White (WW)

Stainless Steel Frets (STF)Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)


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

CL450Black Stain on Quilt

(QSKA)

CC275 Craig Chaquico Signature Model

SH275 options shown: 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)

AE185-12 options shown: Figured Walnut Top (FWTA)

Matching Walnut Headstock (FWPH)Carved Top Headstock (CTH)

Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)Body Binding (BB) Gold Hardware (G)



Left hand model

Available

C850 T• 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

HC22 JumboHardshell case

Premium Mahogany body & neck.

C250S• Dreadnought body• AA solid Cedar top• Mahogany back & sides• Satin finish neck • Satin finish body

C350• Dreadnought body• Solid Mahogany top• Mahogany body• Satin finish neck • High Gloss body

C250 • Dreadnought body• AA solid Spruce top• Mahogany back & sides • Satin finish neck • High gloss body

OPTIONS• C250LH left hand with satin body and neck

C750T • 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

Left hand model

Available

Cutaway body for easy access beyond the 17th fret (C750, C850 , C780

& C980 )

The Rapid Play™ neck provides low

action easy playing.

Rapid Play™ Logo for Carvin 04/05/01

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 play-ability. 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 equiva-lent price.

Custom Shop options not available on Cobalt Series

5 Year WarrantyAll Carvin Cobalt guitars carry a 5 year limited

warranty against manufacturing defects.

Cobalts are available for immediate shipment

“A fine hand crafted acoustic guitar”

Colorful Abalone surrounds the body

edges and sound hole

C980T12• 12 string model

GB80 Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag

C980TMWsame as C980 except•Maple back and sides• Gloss Black Finish see Mark Wills photo below

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• Solid Mahogany neck with smooth Satin finish• Dovetail neck joint for superior sustain• Bound Rosewood headstock with inlayed Carvin logo• Bound 25.4” scale Rosewood fingerboard• Rapid Play™ low action neck w/ adjustable truss rod

• 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

F i s h m a n Prefix Plus-T p i c k u p a n d p r e a m p f o r superb elec-tric tone. Now with built-in guitar tuner

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C980T• 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

Platinum selling & ACM award winner Mark Wills with his

Gloss Black C980MWSee Mark on the Carvin DVDcarvinworld.com/DVD

HC21 Dreadnought Hardshell case

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