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Carvin’s basses are significantly enhanced with the addition of our stacked bass/treble and mid range level/sweep controls. The tonal improvement and versatility with the new electronic circuitry is quite

dramatic. In a recent review, Bass Guitar Magazine said “(the sweepable mid range control) in itself is almost worth the cost of the bass”. Our modern 82,000 square foot plant in San Diego is equipped with the finest instrument building machinery in the industry. The use of high quality woods and our constant improvement in manufacturing methods are an ongoing quest at Carvin. If Carvin basses were available in retail stores, you would pay up to three times more than our factory direct prices. By selling direct, Carvin not only gives incredible value but also provides you with a direct connection to the builder. With the best build up times in the industry along with our risk free 10-day money back guarantee, there has never been a better time to order your Carvin Custom Shop bass.

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B40 & B50 FEATURES:• Premium grade alder wood body 12.7”w x 20”L x 1.72” thick• Hardrock maple bolt on neck with contoured heel• B40 neck width: 1.53” at nut, 2.5” at heel• B50 neck width: 1.75” at nut, 3.0” at heel• Reinforced neck with dual action truss rod• Tung oil satin finish on neck• Graphite nut with teflon helps keep it in tune• Tilt back headstock eliminates the string tree• 34” scale premium ebony fingerboard • 22 precision medium jumbo frets• Action guaranteed to be 3/32”• Carvin premium 20:1 ratio tuning keys • Carvin bridge with lock down saddles for solid tone• J99A single coil pickups with Alnico V magnets• Passive electronics; 2 vol. & 1 tone• Chrome hardware

OPTIONS: F Add F after model for Fretless ...................... N/CPH Painted matching headstock .........................SBH SB style headstock ........................................ AC Passive/Active electronics .............................. H5A Alnico Stacked Humbuckers (black) ................409 Cream pickups (J99A or H50A only) ..................HB2 Bridge Humbucker ........................................For colors & other options see page 4 & 5

B40 & B50 Carvin’s entirely new B40 & B50 bolt on neck basses are loaded with features only found on boutique instruments. New easy-playing neck profiles allow you to play for hours with complete comfort. J99A Alnico V pickups and the new Carvin lock down saddle bridge gives these basses a very solid and punchy tone. Features such as the tilt back headstock and graphite nut for tuning stability along with Carvin’s methodical high quality construction standards make the B40 and B50 bolt on neck basses incredible values.

B404 string bass with

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NEW NECK PROFILES AND DIMENSIONSNEW CARVIN BRIDGE WITH LOCKING SADDLES NEW J99A ALNICO V SINGLE COIL PICKUPSNEW OPTIONAL 18v ACTIVE ELECTRONICS

B50 options shown: Left Handed (L)

Swamp Ash Body (ASH)Sapphire Blue (TB)

Active Electronics (AC)

B40 options shown: Tobacco Burst (TT)

Maple Fingerboard (MF)Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)

Active Electronics (AC)SB Headstock (SBH)

B40 options shown: White White (WW)

Matching Painted Headstock (PH)SB Headstock (SBH)

Mother of Pearl Block Inlays (MP)Active Electronics (AC)Black Hardware (BC)

TRAA DANIELSP.O.D.

PAUL LORANGER

HUGH McDONALDBON JOVI

BUNNY BRUNEL SEKOU BUNCH ULI JON ROTH

ROY VOGT

PHIL MARTINBRYANT SIONOBACKSTREET BOYS

JON LAWHONBLACK STONE CHERRY

DARRYL WILLIAMSGUITARS & SAXES, CHAKA KAHN

FRANK WHITEACOUSTIC ALCHEMY

AMLAK TAFARISTEEL PULSE, YELLOW WALL

CHRIS BUCK

GRETA BRINKMAN BJORN ENGLENYngwie Malmsteen

Troy Lampkins with Carlos Santana

C U S T O M S H O P B A S S E S

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NEW NECK DIMENSIONS AND PROFILENEW CARVIN BRIDGE WITH LOCKING SADDLES NEW J99A ALNICO V SINGLE COIL PICKUPSNEW OPTIONAL ACTIVE ELECTRONICS

S B S e r i e s B a s s e s

FEATURES:• Premium grade alder wood body• Hardrock maple bolt on neck• Precise fitting neck/body pocket• 1.53” wide nut, 2.5” wide heel, .83” thick 1st fret• Reinforced neck with dual action truss rod• Tung oil satin finish on neck• Graphite nut with teflon helps keep it in tune• Tilt back headstock for crisp open notes• 34” scale premium ebony fingerboard • 20 precision medium jumbo frets• Carvin premium 20:1 ratio tuning keys • Bridge with Lock-down saddles for solid tone• Two J99A Alnico single coil pickups• Passive electronics; 2 vol. & 1 tone• White multi-layer pickguard• Body Dimensions: 13.5”w x 21”L x 1.7” thick

OPTIONS: F Add F after model for Fretless ..................N/CPH Painted matching headstock ..........................IVN Ivory Tusq Graphite Nut ..................................BG Black multi-layer pickguard ............................ WP White pearloid multi-layer pickguard .............. RP Red tortoise multi-layer pickguard .................. NP No pickguard .............................................N/CHG Metal hand guard covering neck pickup ..........PK Metal knobs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays .........AC Active electronics (standard on SB5000) .......... H5A H50A Stacked Humbuckers .............................409 Cream Pickups ................................................HB2 Bridge Humbucker (coil split not avail) ............MVB Master Vol & Blend replaces separate Vol ........MBS Stacked Mid Sweep to replace push/pull passive tone control ...............................For colors & other options see page 4 & 5

SB Series Carvin’s SB Series basses feature entirely new bolt on necks. The SB4000 is based on a traditional jazz style neck. The rounded neck heel allows comfortable play-ability to the last fret and its retro-style body features front and rear contours for hours of comfortable playing. If you really want to jazz it up, order one with a 5mm figured wood drop top along with your choice of many Custom Shop options.

J99A Pickups The SB series basses come equipped with a pair of J99A single coil pickups which feature Alnico V magnets. These pickups deliver a rich bell-tone with full bottom-end, clear upper range and the right amount of mid-range growl.

Optional Active Electronics (standard on SB5000)• 18 volt active electronics • Separate Volume controls for each pickup• Tone Control with Active-Passive push-pull switch• Stacked bass/treble cut-boost controls• Side mounted input jack

SB40004 string 20 fret bass passive electronics

SB4000 options shown: Spalted Maple Top (SM)Black Burst Edges (BST)

Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF)Bird’s Eye Maple Headstock (BMNH)

Abalone Diamond Inlays (DAB)No Pickguard (NP)Gold Hardware (G)

SB5000 options shown: Swamp Ash Body (ASH)

Blue Burst (TL)Black Painted Headstock (BPH)Gloss Black Back of Neck (GNB)No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)

SB5000 options shown: Vintage Cream (VC)

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

Ivory Tusc Nut (IVN)Tortoise Pickguard (RP)

Cream Pickups (409)

PICKGUARD OPTIONS:

Black (BG) Red Tortoise (RP) White Perloid (WP) No Pickguard (NP)

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“My new SB4000 is the baddest bass I’ve ever played. The neck is amazing and has the fattest sound – you will never get lost in the band. This IS the New ELECTRIC BASS!” – Sekou

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BRYANT SIONOBACKSTREET BOYS

DARRYL WILLIAMSGUITARS & SAXES, CHAKA KAHN

“The SB4000 and SB5000 are some of the best sounding and playing basses that I have ever played. I am very pleased to be a part of the Carvin family”

...It’s meaty, with a wide palette of easily manipulated tones. ...Kudos to Carvin for ushering in a whole new generation of hip, modern, and affordable instruments – Matthew Charles Heulitt, Bass Player Magazine, December 2009

SB4000 options shown: Swamp Ash Body (ASH)

Maple Fingerboard (MF)Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)

White Pearloid Pickguard (WP)Metal Knobs with Mother of Pearl

Inlays (PK)Active Electronics (AC)

Gold Hardware (G)

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ICON SERIES SPECIAL FEATURES:• Maple neck thru alder body

• Choice of 5mm thick Flame Maple or Figured Walnut top over a thin layer of black wood laminate separating the top and Alder back. For Walnut top add W after model # (n/c)

• Matching figured headstock

• 24k Gold plated CARVIN logo on headstock

• Special contoured body edges for maximum comfort

• 34” Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets

• Hipshot A-style bridge

• Two SP2 soap bar humbucking pickups

• 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS (for excellent head room) • Volume control has push-pull active/passive selection • Pickup blend control • Stacked concentric bass and high frequency controls • Stacked concentric mid freq. level & sweep (200 - 1000 Hz) • P-Series models include a blend control for the Piezo bridge

• IC4 neck dim: 1.60” wide at nut, 2.42” at 24th fret



OPTIONS:Fretless basses add F after model number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/CQTC4 Quilted Maple Top and matching headstock . . . . . . . . . . . .FK4 Flame Koa top and matching headstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H5AS Stacked H50A Humbuckers in Soapbar pickup covers . . . . . . . .5W Asymmetrical 5-string neck, 1/4” wider @ heel . . . . . . . . . . . For colors & other options see page 4 & 5

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5 string Flame Maple top

IC66 string

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4 string Flame Maple top

IC4AClear Finish on Flame (FTC)

Matching Flame Headstock N/C

IC5Tobacco Sunburst on Quilt (QTT4)

5-piece Maple Walnut neck (5MW)Asymmetrical Wider Neck (5W)

Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)Black Hardware (BC)

Amlak Tafari

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LB70W4 string Walnut Series




For flamed maple Anniversary model, change the “W” to “A” (LB70A)For 35 1/4” scale basses, change the “L” to “X” add $70

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CLARO WALNUT SERIESThe Claro Walnut series basses come standard with our five piece maple/walnut neck-through construction. A three piece layered body utilizing the finest selections of walnut for the back, alder wood for the center layer, and our most highly figured California Claro Walnut for the top really gives these basses a stunning appearance. To further compliment the overall design, the body edges are fully radiused. The Claro Walnut series represents Carvin’s commitment to the design and craftsmanship of high-end basses. For general specifi-cations refer to the LB70, LB75 & LB76.

ANNIVERSARY SERIESCarvin’s top of the line anniversary series was launched a year before the Claro walnut series. The difference between these two elite mod-els is the anniversary comes standard with our finest AAAA flamed curly maple top. A center layer of walnut is laminated between the premium alder back. The look as well as the performance of this bass is simply stunning.

STANDARD FEATURES:• 34” scale five piece maple & walnut laminated through-neck...........No charge• Claro walnut: 3 piece Claro walnut/alder/walnut laminated body ......No charge• Anniversary: 3 piece flamed maple/walnut/alder laminated body ......No charge• Fully rounded body edges ..............................................................No charge • Two J99A Single Coil Pickups ........................................................No charge• 18v Active/Passive Electronics ........................................................No charge• Clear Gloss Finish ..........................................................................No charge• Gold plated metal CARVIN logo on headstock ..................................No charge(for tung oil satin finish specify TF, for clear matte satin finish specify CS)

OPTIONS:Fretless basses add F after model number ........................... N/CAB Abalone block inlays ............................................................. QTC4 Upgrade to Quilted maple top..............................................FK4 Upgrade to Flame Koa top............................................... FPH4 Add Flame maple headstock ...........................................N/CQPH4 Add Quilted maple headstock ........................................N/CHB2 Bridge humbucker ................................................................HB2N Neck humbucker (must also order HB2) ..............................31 Coil Spliter switch .....................................................................SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups................................................NS Five piece neck is covered by figured top .................................For colors & other options see page 4 & 5

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LB75AP options shown: Flame Maple (FTC4)

Matching Flame Headstock (FPH4)Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)Stainless Steel Frets (STF)Bridge Humbucker (HB2)Coil Splitting Switch (31)

Gold Hardware (G)

HC8 Hardshell Black Case

LB76W options shown: Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)Soap Bar Pickups (SP2)

Gold Hardware (G)

Carvin is proud to offer the ICON series. This ergonomic design gives the ultimate in comfort, playability and feel. New features include Carvin SP Soap Bar Pickups, new active passive 18v electronics with sweepable midrange and the A-style Hipshot bridge for solid enhanced bottom end. The ICON bass is the product of 60 years in design excellence.

IC5Deep Purple on Quilt (QTP4)Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS)

Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)Tung Oiled Neck (TN)

Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF)No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)

5-piece Maple Walnut neck (5MW)

HC8Hardshell Black Case

IC6PUmber Stain Quilt (QSU4)

Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS)Matching Quilt Headstock N/CRosewood Fingerboard (RWF)

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

Tung Oiled Neck (TN)Gold Hardware (G)

Troy Lampkins


AC40/50 FEATURES:• AAA Engleman Spruce top• Mahogany 34” scale neck-thru-body construction• Inline headstock standard on AC40 4-string• Smooth neck to body heel • AC40: 1.6” wide @ nut, 2.4” wide @ 24th fret• AC50: 1.75” wide @ nut, 2.7” wide @ 24th fret• Pickup: F40 acoustic transducer

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

• Strings: 4012 / 5012 black tape wound acoustic

AC40/50 OPTIONS:F Add F after model for Fretless .................N/CCE Cedar top 1/8” thick ...................................FTCA Flamed maple top 1/8“ thick ...................QTCA Quilted maple top 1/8“ thick ...................KTA Book matched koa top 1/8“ thick...............FKTA Flamed koa top 1/8“ thick .......................FWTA Figured Walnut top 1/8“ thick ................TH Traditional headstock (AC40 only) ..............CTH Carved Top CT6 Headstock shape (AC40 only) ....BB Multi-layer tortoise body binding ..............BBE Natural body binding effect .....................For colors & other options see page 4 & 5

AC40/AC50These semi-hollow acoustic basses have a mahogany neck, which runs through the body, giving a smooth transitional heel for effortless playability to the 24th fret. The mahogany body is sys-tematically hollowed-out for the best amplified acoustical tone possible.

AC50Fretted 5-string

acoustic bass

AC40Fretted 4-string

acoustic bass

AC40F options shown:Spalted Maple Top (SMTA)

Matching Headstock (SMPH)Icon Headstock Shape (IPH)

Body Binding (BB)White Fretline on Fretless (FI)

Traa Daniels - P.O.D.

AC50F options shown: Jet Black (B)

Body Binding (BB)

LB SERIESWhether you choose the 4, 5 or 6 string models, Carvin’s new active/passive electronics provide a huge selection of percussive bass sounds. Choose from our wide selection of woods, finish-es and options to create your own custom bass.

• Maple neck through alder body• 34” Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets• Straight body sides with sculpted edges• Hipshot™ A-style bridge for great tone & punch• Two J99A single coil pickups• 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS • Volume has push/pull active/passive selection • Pickup blend control • Stacked bass and high frequency controls • Stacked mid freq. level & sweep (200-1000 Hz) • P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge

OPTIONS:Fretless basses add F after model number ............ N/C5W Asymmetrical neck, 1/4” wider @ heel ...................RB Fully rounded body edges ...................................SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups .................................HB2 Bridge humbucker .................................................HB2N Neck humbucker (must also order HB2).................For colors & other options see page 4 & 5

XB SERIESThe 35.25” scale five and six string basses cover everything from the low-end growl of the B string to the percussive tones expected of a long scale bass . Whether you choose the standard active/passive electronics or the P-series elec-tronics you can expect a great sounding bass with exceptional playability.

• Maple neck thru alder body• 35.25” Scale ebony fingerboard with 22 frets • Fully Rounded Body Edges• Hipshot™ A-style bridge for great tone & punch• Pickups: J99A neck and HB2 bridge humbucker• 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS • Volume has push/pull active/passive selection • Pickup blend control • Stacked bass and high frequency controls • Stacked mid freq. level & sweep (200-1000 Hz) • P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge

OPTIONS:Fretless basses add F after model number ............N/CSP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups ................................For colors & other options see page 4 & 5

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Jet Black (B)Birds Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF)

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HC8W Hardshell Black Case

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• J99A neck & HB2 bridge humbucker• 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS • Volume has push-pull active/passive selection • Pickup blend control • Stacked bass and high frequency controls • Stacked mid freq. level & sweep (200-1000 Hz) • P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge

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 stringBB76 SIX STRING FEATURES:• Same features as BB70• 2.02” wide at nut, 3.2” at heel

BB SeriesBunny Brunel’s signature bass offers his 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 asym-metrical 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”.

OPTIONS:Fretless: add F after model number ..............N/CSP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups........................HB2N Neck humbucker ........................................ NOTE: The RB option is not available.For colors & other options see page 4 & 5

HC8WHardshell Black Case

BB755 string bass with

active/passive elec.

LB704 string bass with


LB755 string, 34” scale

24 fret, active/passive

XB755 string, 35 1/4” scale

22 fret, active/passiveincludes HB2 & RB options

XB76351/4” scale, 22 frets

active/passiveincludes HB2 & RB options

LB766 string 34” scale

24 fret, active/passive

Bass Player Magazine

Carvin’s basses have always played and sounded wonder-ful. The construction is so precise, I can pick up any BB70 or BB75 and it will play and sound just like my own.

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LB70 options shown: Jet Black (B)

Fully Rounded Body Edges (RB)Bridge Humbucker (HB2)

Coil Splitting Switch For Humbucker (31)

XB75P options shown: Crimson Red on Quilt (QTR)

Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS)Matching Quilt Headstock (QPH)

Bird’s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF)No Inlays on Fingerboard (NIN)Fully Rounded Body Edges (RB)

Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups (SP2)Black Hardware (BC)

XB76P (includes hB2 humBucker & rB)Lefthand Model (L)

Figured Walnut Top (FW) 5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck (5MW)

Walnut Body Sides (WAL)Coil Splitting Switch for Humbucker (31)

Gold Hardware (G)

BB70P (includes hB2 humBucker)Classic Sunburst on Flame Maple (FTD)

Matching Flame Headstock (FPH)Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)

BB75 (includes hB2 humBucker)Honeyburst on Flame Maple (FTH) Matching Flame Headstock (FPH)

Abalone Dot Inlays (ABD)Gold Hardware (G)

BB704 string bass with

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CARVIN PREMIUM STRINGS CARVIN PREMIUM BASS STRINGSCarvin’s nickel plated & stainless steel round wounds are long lasting with unbeatable clarity, punch and accurate intonation. Made in USA

DELUXE STRAPGS25 Deluxe padded strap is very com-fortable and will not slide around on your shoulder. GS25

Carvin strings are precision made in USA and give long lasting brilliance and tone. These are great strings at factory direct prices.

NICKEL ELECTRIC STRINGSX-Lights - .009, .011, .016, .024,.032, .042

942

Lights - .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .0461046

STAINLESS STEEL BASS STRINGS4-string med-light: .040, .060, .080, .100 40STS 5-string med-light: .040, .060, .080, .100, .12850STS 6-str med-light: .029, .040, .060, .080, .100, .12860STS

TAPE WOUND STRINGS as used on AC40 basses4-string .060, .070, .097, .115 4012 5-STRING as used on AC50 basses 060, .070, .097, .115, .125

5012

NICKEL PLATED BASS STRINGS4-string medium: .045, .065, .085, .105 4511 5-string medium: .045, .065, .085, .105, .128 5511 6-str medium: .029, .045, .065, .085, .105, .128 6511

The C22 Classic Series comes standard on most Carvin guitars. Seasoned Alnico 5 mag-nets give the warmth and sweetness of an exceptional sounding 50’s guitar. With the close spacing of the pole pieces, you won’t get dropoff when bending strings. Adjustable pole pieces allow you to increase or decrease the volume of individual strings. The C22s provide warmth while still retaining great treble definition and just the right amount of bite. 4-wires plus shield.

Classic Series h u m b u c k e r s

C22N Neck position pickup with a sweet full bodied tone. Slightly brighter than C22J. (7.2k Ohms)

C22J This neck position humbucker is warmer sounding with rich harmonics. (7.6k Ohms) C22T This bridge position humbucker has less output than the C22B with the same tone and output as a PAF humbucker. (8.6k Ohms)

C22B 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)

AP11 SINGLE COIL PICKUPSAP11 For all positions–Black coil (4.3k Ohms)

AP11R Reverse wound–Black coil (4.3k Ohms)Add -2 for Cream coil (example AP11-2)

The AP11 Series single coil pickups are almost identical to Carvin’s vintage AP6 pickups from the 1950’s and 1960’s. Higher output with a fuller tone than stock Strat® pickups.

Guitar Player Magazine “these Carvin AP11 pickups are terrific. With zero adjustments to their heights, they all produced rich, clear, and very useful tones. I don’t know what more you could ask of single-coil pickups. It sounded great every time, producing warm and jazzy lows” -Tom Wheeler, Guitar Player MagazineTWINBLADE HUMBUCKERSFor all positions.

TBH60 Black coils

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)

ALNICO-5 BASS HUMBUCKERS

The HB bass pickups have large Alnico-5 pole pieces, which is one of the main ingre-dients to the rich, fat monstrous tone of this design. Coils are precision wound to optimize a powerful deep bass tone with excellent clarity in its top end. 4 shielded conductors for many wiring possibilities

HB4 2.25” spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.0”L x 1.9”W (6.1k Ohms)

HB5 Narrow 2.63” spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.6”L x 1.9”W (6.8k Ohms)

ALLAN HOLDSWORTHHUMBUCKER

Holdsworth Custom Pickups• Costly vintage plain enamel magnet wire • Seasoned Alnico 5 magnets • All 22 pole pieces are fully adjustable to customize individual string volumes.• 4-wires plus shield

H22N Neck position pickup with fantastic singing characteristics. (7.3k Ohms)

H22T If you want to attain Allan Holdsworth’s smooth sustain, this bridge pickup is the one you need. (8.6k Ohms)

SPN Neck position (8.5k Ohms)

SPB 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. For 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.

SOAP BAR BASS HUMBUCKER

Since 1946, Carvin has been making pickups using the finest materials and winding techniques possible. Seasoned Alnico

V magnets provide the vintage tone that players strive to attain. Carvin’s current line of C22 and H22 humbucking pickups use the same great sounding materials that we used in the 1950’s. Carvin Custom Shop pickups are made by utilizing modern state-of-the-art winding and assembly methods. Try a set of Carvin pickups on your instrument for 10 days and you’ll agree that these are the finest sounding pickups made, or your money back.

CHROME, GOLD & BLACK HUMBUCKERS

For the ultimate in looks and sweet humbucker tone, Carvin’s chrome and gold covered hum-buckers can dress up your axe’s looks and sound. Featuring seasoned Alnico 5 magnets, these pickups provide warm tones along with definition for both clean and overdriven sounds. Comes standard with black bezel, add -2 to model number for Cream colored Bezel.

S22JC ChromeNeck position w/ rich harmonics 7.6k Ohms

S22TC ChromeWarm sounding pickup as on SH550 8.6k Ohms

S22BC ChromeBridge P.U. w/ 1/4” Alnico - great sustain 13.6k Ohms

S22JG Gold Neck position w/ rich harmonics 7.6k Ohms

S22TG Gold Warm sounding pickup as on SH550 8.6k Ohms

S22BG GoldBridge P.U. w/ 1/4” Alnico - great sustain 13.6k Ohms

Straploks by Dunlop are the best in the business. Set of 2 with screwsSLC chrome SLB black SLG 24K gold

For Black Chrome Model Replace G with B in model number (example S22TB)

450N CLASSICAL NYLONAs 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

CUSTOMER COMMENT “I just received my pre-assembled pickguard for my American Series Strat... I’m majorly impressed with the quality of the wiring and the electronic components as a whole, and the sound is second to none. I never dreamed I could get my Strat to sound like it does now. It’s the most balanced sound I’ve ever had out of a guitar, and I have owned just about every major brand. My next purchase will be a Carvin guitar.” – Timothy Parker

These easy to assemble kits have the same exact components as Carvin’s Custom Shop Bolt guitars. Every hole is drilled. Each kit comes stan-dard as shown with chrome hard-ware, an assembled white multi-layered pickguard with three AP11 single coil pickups and a set of 1046 strings. Comes with easy instruc-tions. No soldering required.

OPTIONSASH 2-Piece Swamp ash body . . . . . . . . . . .Satin body finish: Black (CSB), White(CSW).. .TN Tung Oiled Neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBH Twinblade humbucking pickups . . . . .22B Humbucking bridge pickup. . . . . . . . . .WP White pearloid pickguard . . . . . . . . . . .BP Black pearloid pickguard . . . . . . . . . . . .RP Red tortoise pickguard. . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC Black hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G Gold hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SP Sperzel tuners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Custom Shop Kits!

GK1 Guitar kit with FT6 fixed bridge....................................GK1T Guitar kit with Wilkinson tremolo, as shown...............

These easy to assemble kits have the same exact components as Carvin’s Bolt On Basses. Every hole is drilled for each component, including for the neck and strap buttons. Each kit comes standard as shown with chrome hardware and two H50S pickups. Comes with easy to follow instructions. Minor pickup lead soldering required.BK40 4 string kit passive electronics. ...........................................................BK40A 4 string kit active/passive electronics with 2 batteries........................BK50 5 string kit passive electronics ............................................................ BK50A 5 string kit active/passive electronics with 2 batteries........................

ASH 2-piece Swamp ash body .......................................... .......................Satin body finish: Black (CSB), White(CSW) ................................................TN Tung Oiled Neck ...............................................................................F Fretless neck ....................................................... .......................N/CFI Fretless neck with fretlines ........................................ ......................BC Black hardware ......................................................... .......................G Gold hardware .......................................................... .......................5A Alnico stacked humbuckers black (5A2 for cream) ...........................HB2 Bridge Humbucker & coil tap .................................... .......................

Options:

High-quality Carvin Custom Shop componetsEasy to Assemble • No experience required

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. Carvin’s exclusive diamond fingerboard grinding process is accurate to within one thousandth of an inch. Medium jumbo frets. 12” radiused Ebony fingerboard with 22 frets and 251/2 scale. Fits 21 or 22 fret Strats & many other guitars.

Through the Body NecksThese 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 standard blank undrilled headstock

BN neck shown with optional drilled inline headstock (IN)

NT6 6 string guitar neck 25” scale, 1.7” wide at nut, 2.25” wide at 24th fret, 1.7” body thickness, 13” body length NT7 7 string guitar neck 25.5”scale, 1.9” wide at nut, 2.6” wide at 24th fret, 1.7” body thickness, 13” body length

BN With shaped headstock as shown Optional: TNB Tung oil finish on neck Comes with blank undrilled, unshaped rectangular 8.3” long x 3.3” wide headstockSee page 5 for other fingerboard, inlay and fret options

No charge for optional Maple (MF) or Rosewood (RWF) Fingerboards

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Assembled PickguardsCompletely assem-bled pickguards with high-quality Carvin pickups & compo-nents. Available with three AP11 single coil pickups or two AP11 single coils and a C22B humbucker. Includes master vol-ume, tone, 5-way pickup selector plus a mini switch allows all seven pickup com-binations. Will mount right into a Strat® or Carvin bolt on body.

AG1W White/black/white 3 single coil p.u. AG1K Black/white/black 3 single coil p.u. AG1P White perloid/white/black 3 single coil p.u. AG1B Black perloid/white/black 3 single coil p.u. AG1R Red tortoise/white/black 3 single coil p.u. AG2W White/black/white 2 single, 1 Hum AG2K Black/white/black 2 single, 1 Hum AG2P White perloid/white/blk 2 single, 1 Hum AG2B Black perloid/white/black 2 single, 1 Hum AG2R Red tortoise/white/black 2 single, 1 Hum

HB5W Wide 2.9” spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.6”L x 1.9”W (7.2k Ohms)

HB6 3.06” spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.6”L x 1.9”W (7.4k Ohms)

LEATHER STRAPS High quality genuine leather straps by Levy’s with the Carvin logo embossed into the leather.GS55 Tan GS53 Black GS54 Walnut

BASS PICKUPS

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H50A The H50A stacked humbucker encorporates a large Alnico V magnet and has a similar tone as the J99A, but with 30% less output. The H50A can be used in basses with either passive or active electronics. Designed for 4, 5 and 6 string basses with an effective string spacing width up to 3.2”. Replacement for Fender Jazz® bridge position. Dimensions are 3.72” long x .72” wide x .80” high. (16.6k Ohms) H50A-2 for cream color

H50A STACKED HUMBUCKER

J99A The J99A was developed for the SB Series basses. This single coil pickup encorporates a large Alnico V magnet and has a full bell tone and exceptional clarity. The J99A can be used in basses with either passive or active electronics. Designed for 4, 5 and 6 string basses with an effective string spacing width up to 3.2”. Replacement for Fender Jazz® bridge position. Dimensions are 3.72” long x .72” wide x .80” high. (8.25k Ohms) H50A-2 for cream color

J99A SINGLE COIL ALNICO V

NEWCONTOURED BODY

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