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July 2006 Bass Guitar Magazine Written by: J.D. Considine

As low as $36 per month

4 string with Flame Maple top $

List $2599

5 string with Flame Maple top $

List $2799

4 string with Flame Maple top & Piezo electronics $
5 string with Flame Maple top & Piezo electronics $
ICON SERIES SPECIAL Features:
(see page 42 for other bass neck thru body features)
Maple neck thru alder body of 5mm thick Flame Maple or Figured Walnut top Choice thin layer of black wood laminate separating the over a
IC4 Black Stain on Flame Top (FSK4) Matching Flame Headstock N/C No inlays on Fingerboard (NIN) Black Hardware (BC)
Matching figured headstock 24k Gold plated Carvin logo on headstock Special contoured body edges for maximum comfort 34 Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets Two SP2 soap bar humbucking pickups ELECTRONICS (for excellent head 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE push-pull active/passive selectionroom) Volume control has
top and Alder back. For Walnut top add W after model # (n/c)
IC5 Clear on Flame Top (FTC4) Clear Satin Finish (CS) Matching Flame Headstock N/C 5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck (5MW) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Gold Hardware (G)
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
Fretless basses add F after model number. N/C QTC4 Quilted Maple Top and matching headstock . $180 5W Asymmetrical 5-string neck, 1/4 wider @ heel. $60 For colors & other options see page 26 & 27 For standard Alder body add S after model number (save $150)
The S series is for the player that wants the features of the ICON but without the figured Maple laminated top. Maple neck through Alder body sides is standard and is available in all solid and translucent colors listed on page 26.
5 string bass with active/passive electronics $

List $2399

As low as $31 per month
6 string bass with active/passive electronics $
5 string bass with Piezo active/passive electronics
includes HB2 Pickup List $2599

see pg 42 for P-series

4 string bass with active/passive electronics $

List $2099

4 string bass with active/passive electronics

Hardshell ABS Case

4 string bass with Piezo active/passive electronics
6 string bass with Piezo active/passive electronics
Hardshell Vintage Tweed Case Left-hand models must order HC18 case.

HC18W 158 79

1129 see pg 42 for P-series
includes HB2 Pickup List $2299
1279 see pg 42 for P-series
includes HB2 Pickup List $2799
includes HB2 & RB options List $2299

Bass Player Magazine

Carvins 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.
BB70 options shown: Tobacco Sunburst (TT) Ash Body Sides (ASH) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups (SP2)
BB76P (Includes HB2 Humbucker) Maple Neck and Walnut Body Gloss (WAL) Maple Neck with Walnut Stripe(5WW) Gold Hardware (G)
BB Series his Bunny Brunels signature bass offers
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.
LB70 options shown: Koa Body Sides (KOA) 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)

LB20 / LB70

Carvin builds the LB20 passive model & LB70 active bass to the highest possible standards with features found only on high end basses. 34 scale neck-through-body construction, 24 frets, ebony fingerboard and H50S pickups are all standard. There are so many custom shop options available, you may want help deciding whats best for you. Please call toll free.
BB70 four string Features:
Maple neck thru alder body 34 Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets 1.60 wide at nut, 2.42 at 24th fret Two H50S stacked humbucking pickups NEW 2007 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

LB20/LB70 FEATURES:

(see page 42for neck thru body features)
bB75 five string additional Features:
Same features as BB70 1.75 wide at nut, 3.00 at 24th fret Asymmetrical rear neck contour Position dots are offset between 1st and 4th string
BB75 options shown: Antique Brown on Quilted Maple (QSA) Black Burst Edges (BST) Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH) Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD) Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups (SP2) Black Hardware (BC)
BB76 six string Features:
Same features as BB70 2.02 wide at nut, 3.2 at heel
Maple neck-through Alder body 1.60 wide at nut, 2.42 at 24th fret Two H50S stacked humbucking pickups LB20 Passive electronics; 2 volume & 1 tone NEW 2007 LB70 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
Fretless: add F after model number..N/C SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups. $60 SP2P Soap Bar Humbuckers for P-Series.N/C HB2 Bridge humbucker & coil splitter. $60 HB2N Neck humbucker (must order HB2). $50 Note: The RB option is not available. For colors & options see page 26 & 27
Fretless basses add F after model number.N/C RB Fully rounded body edges..$60 SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups.$60 SP2P Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups for P-Series.N/C HB2 Bridge humbucker & coil split (must order RB)$60 HB2N Neck humbucker (must order HB2)..$50 For colors & options see page 26 & 27

As low as $30 per month

5 string, 34 scale 24 fret, active/passive

List $2199

5 string, 35 1/4 scale 22 fret, active/passive
includes HB2 & RB options List $2349
6 string 34 scale 24 fret, active/passive $
includes HB2 & RB options List $2549
351/ scale, 22 frets active/passive

Piezo active/passive

includes HB2 & RB options List $2399
351/ scale, 22 frets Piezo active/passive
includes HB2 & RB options List $2599
1179 see pg 42 for P-series
includes HB2 & RB options List $2749
XB75P (Includes HB2 Humbucker & RB) Walunt Body Sides (WAL) Wide Assymetrical Neck (5W) No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN) Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups (SP2P)
LB76P (Includes HB2 Humbucker & RB) Jet Black (B) Gold Hardware (G)
XB76P (Includes HB2 Humbucker & RB) Ruby Red Stain on Quilt Top (QSR) Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS) Matching Quilted Headstock (QPH) Tung Oil Finish Back of Neck (TN) Birds Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF) No Top Inlays-Side Dot Inlays (NIN) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Black Hardware (BC)

LB75 XB75 LB76 XB76

Whether you choose the 34 scale LB75 or 35 1/ scale XB75, Carvins new active/passive electronics provide a huge selection of percussive bass sounds. Choose from our wide selection of woods, finishes and options to create a custom 5-string bass.
Maple neck through alder body LB75: 34 Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets XB75: 351/4 Scale ebony fingerboard with 22 frets (XB75 comes standard with HB2 and RB options) 1.75 wide at nut, 2.75 at heel Hipshot bridge for great tone & punch H50S stacked humbucking pickups NEW 2007 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
The 34 scale LB76 and 35 1/ scale XB76 six string basses cover everything from the low-end growl of the B string to the percussive tones of the high C. Whether you choose the standard active/passive electronics or the P-series electronics you can expect a great sounding bass with exceptional playability.
Maple neck thru alder body LB76: 34 Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets XB76: 35 1/4 Scale ebony fingerboard with 22 frets (XB76 comes standard with HB2 humbucker and RB options) 2.02 wide at nut, 3.2 at heel H50S stacked humbucking pickups NEW 2007 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
Fretless basses add F after model number. N/C 5W Asymmetrical neck, 1/4 wider @ heel. $60 RB Fully rounded body edges.$60 SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups..$60 SP2P Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups for P-Series. N/C HB2 Bridge humbucker & coil split (must order RB).$60 HB2N Neck humbucker (must order HB2).$50 AB and MP options are not available on XB models For colors & options see page 26 & 27
Fretless basses add F after model number.N/C RB Fully rounded body edges.. $60 SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups.. $60 SP2P Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups for P-Series.N/C HB2 Bridge humbucker & coil split (must order RB). $60 HB2N Neck humbucker (must order HB2).. $50 AB and MP options are not available on XB models For colors & options see page 26 & 27
LB75 options shown: Jet Black (B) Fully Rounded Body Edges (RB) Soap Bar Humbuckers (SP2) Gold Hardware (G)

As low as $28 per month

Fretted 4-string acoustic bass

List $1979

AC40 options shown: Clear on Flame Maple (FTCA) Matching Headstock (FPH) Traditional Headstock (TH) Abalone Block Inlays (AB) Bronze Acoustic Strings (40B)
F Add F after model for Fretless.. N/C PH Painted matching headstock.$40 AC Passive/Active electronics (B4 models)..$100 HB2 Bridge Humbucker and coil splitter.$60 For colors & options see page 26 & 27

CARVIN PREMIUM STRINGS

Elixir Nano Web guitar strings are used on all Carvin electric and acoustic guitars for their great long lasting Carvin strings are precision made in USA and give long lasting brilliance and tone. These are great strings at factory direct prices. tone. The ultra thin Nano Web protective coating can prolong string life 3 to 4 times longer!

ELIXIR STRINGS

PRO20C tweed cable

NickEL ELECTRIC Strings

X-Lights -.009,.011,.016,.024,.032,.042 Lights -.010,.013,.017,.026,.036,.046

450N Classical Nylon

942-sets $14.95 1046-sets $14.95
As used on our CL450 guitars. These non-ball end strings will fit any nylon stringed guitar for great classical tone.028.032.040.029.035.043

Electric guitarStrings

Anti-Rust, Nanoweb electric guitar strings. Used on all Carvin electrics for their great tone and long life. Super Light.009,.011,.016,.024,.032,.042

ACOUSTIC Strings

Carvin Guitar Cables

PRO20P

450N 1 set

942E 1 set

Nanoweb acoustic guitar strings are used on all Carvin acoustics for their exceptional tone and long life. Custom Light.011,.015,.022,.032,.042,.052
Professional guitar cables feature low-noise, oxygen-free copper wire for superior performance. 20 sheilded 1/4 black instr cable
Regular Light.010,.013,.017,.026,.036,.046
1152E 1 set 1253E 1 set 1356E 1 set

$11.99

PRO20PR PRO20C

$16.99 $16.99 $16.99

20 sheilded Rt angle black 1/4 cable 20 sheilded 1/4 braided tweed cable
CARVIN PREMIUM BASS STRINGS

1046E 1 set

Light.012,.016,.024,.032,.042,.053
Carvins nickel plated & stainless steel round wounds are long lasting with unbeatable clarity, punch and accurate intonation. Made in USA
Medium.013,.017,.026,.035,.045,.056

BRONZE BASS STRINGS

NICKEL PLATED BASS STRINGS
4-string med-light:.040,.060,.080,.100

FLAT WOUND BaSS Strings

Flat wounds are smooth sounding and long lasting.045,.065,.085,.105

FW40 4-string

BASS STRINGS $9.1 set set set
4-string medium:.045,.065,.085,.105

$34 $37 $39

CC11W black CC01 wood
List $19 $9.99 List $24 $12.99
The HC11 form fitted hardshell case is molded of tough ABS plastic for maximum protection. The interior plush lining is form fitted and snugly fits all Carvin right & lefthanded guitars except the AC275, AC375, CL450. The HC17 rectangular bass case pictured above fits all right handed Carvin basses except AC40 & AC50.

HC11 HC17

Form Fitted Guitar Case. Fits Strats & Les Pauls Rectangular Bass Case, right hand models only

$98 $108

The HC12 vintage hardshell case is constructed of premium plywood and covered in genuine tweed for the original classic 50s look. This case provides excellent protection for your guitar. The HC12 fits all Carvin right hand and lefthand guitars with 12 1/2 wide bodies, including all DC models made since 1972. The HC18 bass case is the same as the HC12 and fits all Carvin righthand and lefthand basses except for the BB series bass. HC12 Guitar Case for up to 12 3/4 wide bodies. Right &Left hand $148 HC18 Bass Case for up to 12 3/4 wide bodies. Right &Left hand $158 HC18W Bass Case for 13 1/2 wide bodies, BB series, AC40 & AC50 $158
Classic Series C22N h u m b u c k e r s
The C22 Classic Series comes standard on most Carvin guitars. Seasoned Alnico 5 magnets give the warmth and sweetness of an exceptional sounding 50s guitar. With the close spacing of the pole pieces, you wont 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.
Neck position pickup with a sweet full bodied tone. Slightly brighter than C22J. (7.2k Ohms) This neck position humbucker is warmer sounding with rich harmonics. (7.6k Ohms)

List $105

$54.99
This bridge position humbucker has less output than the C22B with the same tone and output as a PAF humbucker. (8.6k Ohms)
ince 1946 Carvin has been making pickups using plain enamel magnet wire and Alnico 5 magnets. This is the heart of the vintage tone that many players strive to attain. Carvins current line of C22 and H22 humbucking pickups use the same great sounding materials that we used in the 1950s. Carvin Custom Shop pickups are made by utilizing modern state-of-the-art winding and assembly methods. Try a set of Carvin pickups on your instrument for 10 days and youll agree that these are the finest sounding pickups made, or your money back.

J99 BASS SINGLE COIL

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)

List $115

$59.99

List $85

single coil J type pickup

$39.99

List $85 $39.99 reverse for hum cancelling

M22 HUMBUCKERS

This J style single coil pickup offers deep bass, punch and extended clarity. The J99 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 of 3.2. Replacement for Fender Jazz bridge position. Dimensions are 3.72 long x.72 wide x.80 high. Available in black only. (9.1k Ohms)

M22N M22V

Warm sounding neck position pickup. (8.4k Ohms) Neck position. Sweet sounding with slightly more highs. (7.2k Ohms)

List $95

$44.99
H50S H50S STACKED HUMBUCKER

stacked humbucker

22 adjustable pole pieces allow full freedom of adjustment without losing the signal M22T List $95 $44.99 Great harmonics and sustain. (13.3K Ohms) when bending your strings. There is no output drop between pole pieces. Alnico 5 M22SD List $105 $49.99 magnets give a rich, powerful sound with Extra fat gutsy sound with optimum warmth not available from less expensive sustain. (13.9k Ohms) ceramic magnets. 4-wires plus shield.
This stacked humbucking bass pickup has exceptionally wide tonal range with a full bell tone and a nice extended top end. Bass Player Magazine said The Carvin LB20 bass had a sweetness not heard in the other basses. The H50S 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. Available in black only. (18.2k Ohms)

SOAP BAR BASS HUMBUCKER

SPN SPB

List $165

$69.99 $69.99
Neck position (8.5k Ohms)
ALLAN HOLDSWORTH HUMBUCKER

H22N H22T

Neck position pickup with fantastic singing characteristics. (7.3k Ohms) If you want to attain Allan Holdsworths smooth sustain, this bridge pickup is the one you need. (8.6k Ohms) 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
Bridge position (11.4k 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. The SP series incorporates side by side coil design which enhances mid range growl and smooth bottom end. The SP Soap Bars 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 3.4. Dimensions are 4.25 long x 1.25 wide x.75 high. Available in black only.

ALNICO-5 BASS HUMBUCKERS HB4

List $155

AP11 SINGLE COIL PICKUPS

List $79 List $79

For all positionsBlack coil (4.3k Ohms)

$39.99 $39.99

The AP11 Series single coil pickups are almost identical to Carvins vintage AP6 pickups from the 1950s and 1960s. Higher output with a fuller tone than stock Strat pickups.
Reverse woundBlack coil (4.3k Ohms) Add -2 for Cream coil (example AP11-2)
4 string bass humbucker with large Alnico-5 pole pieces. 2.25 spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.0L x 1.9W (6.1k Ohms)

$74.99

List $175
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 dont 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.
Narrow spacing 5 string bass humbucker with large Alnico-5 pole pieces. 2.63 spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.6L x 1.9W (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. Each pickup is wired with 4 shielded conductors so that you can wire both coils in series, parallel or either coils split.

$84.99

TWINBLADE HUMBUCKERS TBH60

Black coils

List $89

$42.99 $42.99

Wide spacing 5 string bass humbucker with large Alnico-5 pole pieces. 2.9 spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.6L x 1.9W (7.2k Ohms)

List $195

TBH60-6

Cream & black coil

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)
6 string bass humbucker with large Alnico-5 pole pieces. 3.06 spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.6L x 1.9W (7.4k Ohms)

$94.99

Humbucker Color options Specify C22, H22, M22 (example C22-2)
-1 Black coils & bezel

-2 Cream coils & bezel
-3 Cream coils & black bezel.
Ws1 Kit contains copper foil tape 3 wide x 30 long
-6 Cream & black coils & black bezel -7 Cream & black coils & cream bezel 50 -8 Black coils & cream bezel x 4 mils thick with adhesive backing. The kit also includes enough insulated wire, ground wire and solder to wire a guitar. $8.99
Pop-up 9-Volt Battery Box

9B $8.99

This battery compartment allows you to change your battery in a matter of seconds. Requires routing for installation. 9v battery not included.

CUSTOMER COMMENT

I just received my pre-assembled pickguard for my American Series Strat this weekend and I installed it within one hour after that. Im 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. Its the most balanced sound Ive 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

P1 P2 K8 K9

Electronic Components
P1 Volume control, linear 500k with extra smooth action. 6mm dia. plain shaft. $4 P2 Tone control, audio 500k with extra smoothaction. 6mm dia. plain shaft. $4 K8 Volume knob with numbers, 6mm plain shaft. $2 K9 Tone knob with numbers, 6mm plain shaft. $2 S1C Chrome switch, 3-way for either or both pickups. $9 S1B Black switch, 3-way for either or both pickups. $9 S1G Gold switch, 3-way for either or both pickups. $9 S2 Mini switch, 3-position. On/Off/On. $6 S3 Mini switch, for On/Off, phase, or dual-single. $5 S4 Switch, 3 position, fits Strats. $7 S5 Switch, 5 position, fits Strats. $7 L11 Output jack. $3 C1 Capacitor for tone.022mf, 100V for guitar. $1 C2 Capacitor for tone.047mf, 100V for bass. $1
Solid brass knobs feature knurled sides with a highly polished dome. 6mm diameter shaft hole. K2-K4 knob (3/4 x 3/4) come standard on all Carvin guitars except the AC175 & AE185s which use the smaller K5-K7 knob (5/8 x 5/8). chrome K2 3/4 x 3/4 $2.99
K3 black K4 24K gold K5 chrome K6 black K7 24K gold
3/4 x 3/4 3/4 x 3/4 5/8 x 5/8 5/8 x 5/8 5/8 x 5/8
$2.99 $3.99 $2.99 $2.99 $3.99

Jack Plate & Jack

JP6C JP6B JP6G

chrome black 24K gold

Assembled Pickguards
Jack plate with 1/4 jack installed. Fits Strats
Completely assembled pickguards with highquality 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.

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 $114 $129 $129 $129 $134 $149 $149 $149

$7.99 $8.99 $10.99

Flush Mount Jack
Enclosed 1/4 jack as used on Carvin Custom Shop Guitars with the rounded body option. Requires a 1/2 hole.
FJ1C chrome $5.99 FJ1B black $6.99 FJ1G 24K gold $8.99

Jack Plates

Curved polished brass jack plates are 2 3/8 x 1
JP1C mono, chrome JP1B mono, black JP1G mono, 24K gold JP2C stereo, chrome JP2B stereo, black JP2G stereo, 24K gold
$4.99 $5.99 $7.99 $4.99 $5.99 $7.99
501B Active/Passive Bass Module
This active/passive bass module comes standard on all Carvin active basses. Passive mode includes pull-up master volume, & pickup blend control. Active mode includes master volume, pickup blend control, active cut & boost controls for bass, treble & midrange. This module fits all Carvin active basses made since 1990. Can also be used with most passive bass pickups.
Straploks by Dunlop are the best in the business. Set of two with screws.

Pickguards

SLC SLB SLG

chrome black 24K gold

$9.99 $10.99 $12.99
Replacement pickguards for Carvin and Strat bolt on guitars. These are.100 thick high gloss multi-laminated plastic with shielding foil over the control area. Available for three single coil pickups (G1) or two single coils and a humbucker (G2).
p.u. 3 single coil G1W White/black/white G1P White perloid/white/black 3 single coil p.u. G1B Black perloid/white/black 3 single coil p.u. G1R Red tortoise/white/black 3 single coil p.u. 2 single, 1 Hum G2W White/black/white G2P White perloid/white/black 2 single, 1 Hum G2B Black perloid/white/black 2 single, 1 Hum G2R Red tortoise/white/black 2 single, 1 Hum

501B $99.99

E2 Strap button. Set of

two with screws.

14.99 29.99 29.99 29.99 14.99 29.99 29.99 29.99
E2C chrome E2B black E2G 24K gold

$2.99 $3.49 $3.99

Guitar Neck Plate
502G Active/Passive Guitar Module
This smaller size neck plate is used on Carvin bolt on guitars and gives a more comfortable feel. Screws included. Size: 2 5/16 x 1 9/16.
Rear Electronics Cover Plate
BP1 black electronic cover plate for rear of guitar. Fits all Carvin models. Comes with foil shielding on bottom. Size: 7 x 3 1. BP1 $7.99 /4

black $5.99 This active/passive guitar module comes standard on all Carvin NP6B 24K gold $7.99 active guitars. Featues include: Pickup selector, 2 Dual/single NP6G coil switches and a Phase switch. Passive mode includes pull-up master volume & passive tone control. Active mode includes master volume, active cut/boost for bass & treble. This module This neck plate is standard for fits all Carvin active guitars made since 1985. Can also be used Carvin basses and Fender guitars and basses. Screws with most passive guitar pickups. included. Size: 2 1/2 x 2. 502G $119.99

chrome

Neck Plate
NP4C chrome $4.99 NP4B black $5.99 NP4G 24K gold $7.99
Bolt-on Hardrock Maple Neck with Ebony Fingerboard
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. Carvins exclusive diamond fingerboard grinding process is accurate to within one thousandth of an inch for super low string action. Medium jumbo frets are.103 wide and.048 tall. Drilled to accept all popular tuners including Carvin, Gotoh, Schaller and Sperzels. Comes standard with 12 radiused Ebony fingerboard with 22 frets and 251/ scale. Fits 21 or 22 fret Strats & many other guitars. Ready to be tung oiled or sprayed.
BN With shaped headstock as shown $149 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
Carvin graphite nuts incorporate teflon. Teflon prevents the strings from sticking in the grooves and causing tuning problems. 3/16 wide and 5/16 tall. GN1 Ungrooved, length 1.70 $3.99 GN6 Six string guitar, length 1.70 $3.99 GN7 Seven string guitar, length 1.90 $3.99 GN4 Four string bass, length 1.61 $3.99 GN5 Five string bass, length 1.75 $3.99 GN6B Six string bass, length 2.03 $3.99

Graphite Nuts

Carvin bolt on bass necks have several great features such as a 2-way adjustable truss rod. The tilt back headstock eliminates the need for a string tree and provides crisper open notes. Carvins exclusive diamond fingerboard grinding process is accurate to within one thousandth of an inch for super low string action. Medium jumbo frets are.103 wide and.048 tall. Drilled to accept popular tuners including Carvin, Gotoh or Schaller. Ebony fingerboard with 22 frets and 34 scale. Ready to be tung oiled or sprayed. BN4 With maple headstock as shown. 1.6 wide nut. 2.4 wide at 22nd fret. $169 BN4F Fretless with maple headstock. 1.6 wide nut. 2.4 wide at 22nd fret. $169 BN5 With maple headstock. 1.75 wide nut. 2.7 wide at 22nd fret. $189 BN5F Fretless with maple headstock. 1.75 wide nut. 2.7 wide at 22nd fret. $189 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

Bolt-on 4 and 5 String Hardrock Maple Bass Necks
Carvin Guitartuners have cast metal Tuners Precision 14:1 gear ratio
housings and removable metal mini size buttons. Requires a 13/32 hole. 3 right & 3 left. chrome C6C $29 black C6B $34 24K gold C6G $39 Add L after model # for 6 inline sets.

Through the Body Necks

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)
NTstring 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 $209 NTstring guitar neck 25.5scale, 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 $229
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
NT4 Four string bass neck 34 scale length 1.60 wide at the nut, 2.40 wide at 24th fret 9/16 dia. tuning key holes, 1.68 body thickness 12 remaining body length $229
NT5 Five string bass neck 34 scale length 1.75 wide at the nut, 2.75 wide at 24th fret 9/16 dia. tuning key holes, 1.68 body thickness 12 remaining body length $259
NT6B Six string bass neck 34 scale length 2.03 wide at the nut, 3.20 wide at 24th fret 9/16 dia. tuning key holes, 1.68 body thickness 12 remaining body length $289
Carvinwill enjoy the silky smooth feeling that Bass Tuners Bass players Hipshot B-style Bass Bridges
Combination 4-string bridge and tailpiece by Hipshot, Adjustable saddle string height & intonation 2.25 spacing between outside strings. Use for Carvin 4-string bolt bass body. chrome SF4C $46.99 black SF4B $49.99 24K gold SF4G $56.99
premium Carvin tuners provide. The extra fine 20:1 gear ratio makes precise tuning easy. Requires a 9/16 hole. 2 right & 2 left. chrome C4C $34 black C4B $39 24K gold C4G $44 Add L after the model number for 4 inline sets.
Alder & Swamp Ash Guitar Bodies Alder & Swamp ash Bass Bodies These 2-piece bodies are precision made at
Carvin on Fadal computerized machines. They just need fine sanding and finishing. Carvin and most Fender necks and hardware will bolt right on. Must use Carvin NP6 neckplate. These Combination bridge & tailpiece for narrow 5 bodies will accept any combination of single coil string basses, 2.7 spacing between outside or humbucking pickups. $135 strings. Use for Carvin 5-string bolt bass AB6 Alder-fixed FT6 bridge AB6T Alder-Wilkinson tremolo $135 body. SB6 Swamp ash-fixed FT6 bridge $165 chrome SF5C $56.99 SB6t Swamp ash-Wilkinson trem. $165 black SF5B $59.99 TXB Durable Texured Black Finish $50 24K gold SF5G $66.99

ST6 Stop Tailpiece

Guitar kit with FT6 fixed bridge.$389 Guitar kit with Wilkinson tremolo, as shown.. $419
This heavy tailpiece contributes to your guitars sustain. Comes with adjustable studs. ST6C chrome $16.99 ST6B black $21.99 ST6G 24K gold $26.99

Custom Shop Bass Kit!

High-quality Carvin Custom Shop componants Easy to Assemble - All holes drilled No Experience required

TM6 Tune-O-Matic Bridge

The TM6 offers great sustain along with overall bridge height and intonation adjustments. Comes with studs and adjusters. TM6C chrome $19.99 TM6B black $24.99 TM6G 24K gold $29.99

Carvin Exclusive!

Electrically conductive saddles for proper string grounding.
Stringmade for Carvin by Graph Tech, these Saver Saddles Exclusively
string saver saddles are electrically conductive for proper string grounding. These super-slippery polymer saddles allow you to play longer and harder without string breakage. Set of six. Fits our FT6 & Fender style bridges. SS6 $29.99

graphite

A-Style Brass bridge by Hipshot Adjustable string width, height & intonation
Carvin Hipshot A-Style Bridges
4 string basses .750 spacing between strings HA4C chrome HA4B black HA4G 24K gold NARROW 5 string basses .669 spacing between strings HA5C chrome HA5B black HA5G 24K gold WIDE 5 string basses .750 spacing between strings HA5WC chrome HA5WB black HA5WG 24K gold NARROW 6 string basses .640 spacing between strings HA6C chrome HA6B black HA6G 24K gold
Bolt-onNeck Kits for 4 and 5 String Bass
$89 $89 $99 $99 $99 $109 $99 $99 $109 $109 $109 $119
These easy to assemble kits have the same exact components as Carvins Bolt On Basses. Every hole is drilled for each component, including for the neck and strap buttons. The body just needs fine sanding before finishing. Each kit comes standard as shown with chrome hardware and two H50S pickups. A set of 4011 round wound strings are included! Comes with easy to follow instructions. Minor pickup lead soldering required. BKstring kit passive electronics.. $419 BK4A 4 string kit active/passive electronics with battery box. $469 BK5A 5 string kit active/passive electronics with battery box. $519

Options:

ASH TXB TN F FI BC G HB2
2-piece Swamp ash body..$60 $30 Durable Black textured finish on body.$100 $50 Tung Oiled Neck...$100 $50 Fretless neck...N/C Fretless neck with fretlines..$60 $30 Black hardware..$40 $20 Gold hardware...$80 $40 Bridge Humbucker & coil tap...$60 $30