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1 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. STANDARD FEATURES FOR CARVIN NECK-THROUGH BODY BASSES Eastern Hard Rock Maple neck-through-construction for increased sustain Smooth neck-to-body heel for effortless playability to the last fret Tone enhancing alder wood body sides Premium grade Ebony fingerboard 24 super long lasting polished hard alloy medium-jumbo frets (.048 tall x.103 wide) Scale Length: 34 (35 1 / 4 scale on XB models) Reinforced neck with dual action truss rod Premium Carvin bass tuners with extra fine tuning 20:1 gear ratio Graphite nut with teflon helps keep bass in tune Two Carvin premuim pickups 18v active/passive electronics with stacked pots and sweepable mid range for outstanding tonal versatility Hipshot bridge with strings fed through the body for exceptional punch Strings: Carvin Med-Light Nickel round wounds (optional Stainless or flat wound) Chrome hardware standard Colors: Jet Black, Classic White, White White, Ferrari Red, Pearl Blue, Tung Oil Finish, Clear Gloss, Clear Satin For more info on bass features see The tops of our ebony fingerboards are precision surfaced with a diamond surface grinder. This exclusive process insures a uniform thickness tolerance of less than.001 from one end of the fingerboard to the other. Whether you choose a fretless or fretted model, we guarantee that all Carvin basses will have string action exceeding anything you ve ever played. NECK-THROUGH-BODY The superior strength of neck-through-body construction increases resonance and sustain for a sweeter tone. Also, the smooth neck heel design gives you effortless playability to the last fret. The bass pictured has the following options: koa body sides (KOA), rounded body edges (RB), 5 piece maple/koa neck (5M) and tung oiled finish (TF) MICROCHIP see pg 3 P-SERIES CONTROL FEATURES Individual Piezo pickups in each saddle lets you articulate the dynamics of each string (each string has its own rear volume trim pot). Master volume control pull up for passive electronics (useful when batteries are low or not installed). Active treble cut and boost. Active bass cut and boost. Active mid cut and boost. HIPSHOT A-STYLE BRIDGE Hipshot A-style bridge for incredible deep bass punch and defintiion. This bridge gives individual side to side string spacing which allows you to custom tailor the playability of your bass. The dual design allows you the freedom to either top load your strings or feed them though the body for improved sustain. Mid Frequency Sweep Hz Blend between neck and bridge pickups. Blend between Piezo & magnetic pickups Master trim pot for magnetic pickups Master trim pot for piezo pickups The P-Series package includes: Piezo bridge saddles for acoustic tone Each string has its own amplifier & trim pot 18V active circuitry for unlimited headroom Blend control, blend between piezo and magnetic pickups LB series piezo equipped basses may now be ordered with your choice of standard sculpted or optional rounded body edges and two standard J99A or optional humbucking pickups. Whether you play 4, 5 or 6 string bass, never before have you been able to get such dynamic tone and versatility. And with the two pan controls, you can achieve any combination of pickup blending. The tonal possibilities are endless! Individual trim pots for each string P-SERIES PREAMP The P-Series features an 18 volt module (dual 9 volt batteries) for unlimited headroom and super clean response to satisfy the most aggressive slappers. Carvin engineering has optimized the tone of each string with its own customized amplifier and adjustable volume trim pot. This enables you to adjust the volume of each string to accommodate your favorite strings or playing style.

2 B SERIES USA B40 4 string bass with passive electronics List B50 5 string bass with passive electronics List per month Contoured Heel HC B40 OPTIONS SHOWN: Jet Black (B) Graph Tech Ivory Nut (IVN) Active Electronics (AC) B50 OPTIONS SHOWN: Swamp Ash Body (ASH) Classic Sunburst (TD) B40 OPTIONS SHOWN: Tobacco Burst (TT) Maple Fingerboard (MF) Active Electronics (AC) SB Headstock (SBH) NEW NECK PROFILES AND DIMENSIONS NEW CARVIN BRIDGE WITH LOCKING SADDLES NEW J99A ALNICO V SINGLE COIL PICKUPS NEW OPTIONAL 18v ACTIVE ELECTRONICS B40 & B50 Carvin s entirely new B40 & B50 bolt on neck basses are loaded with features only found on boutique instruments. New easy-playing neck profiles allow you to play for hours with complete comfort. J99A Alnico V pickups and the new Carvin lock down saddle bridge gives these basses a very solid and punchy tone. Features such as the tilt back headstock and graphite nut for tuning stability along with Carvin s methodical high quality construction standards make the B40 and B50 bolt on neck basses incredible values. B40 & B50 FEATURES: Premium grade alder wood body 12.7 w x 20 L x 1.72 thick Hardrock maple bolt on neck with contoured heel B40 neck width: 1.53 at nut, 2.5 at heel B50 neck width: 1.75 at nut, 3.0 at heel Reinforced neck with dual action truss rod Tung oil satin finish on neck Graphite nut with teflon helps keep it in tune Tilt back headstock eliminates the string tree 34 scale premium ebony fingerboard 22 precision medium jumbo frets Action guaranteed to be 3/32 Carvin premium 20:1 ratio tuning keys Carvin bridge with lock down saddles for solid tone J99A single coil pickups with Alnico V magnets Passive electronics; 2 vol. & 1 tone Chrome hardware F Add F after model for Fretless... N/C PH Painted matching headstock...40 SBH SB style headstock...40 AC Passive/Active electronics H5A Alnico Stacked Humbuckers (black) Cream pickups (J99A or H50A only)...10 HB2 Bridge Humbucker

3 SB Series Basses NEW NECK DIMENSIONS AND PROFILE NEW CARVIN BRIDGE WITH LOCKING SADDLES NEW J99A ALNICO V SINGLE COIL PICKUPS NEW OPTIONAL ACTIVE ELECTRONICS USA SB string 20 fret bass passive electronics List per month 150 INSTANT REBATE LIMITED TIME OFFER SB string 22 fret bass active/passive electronics List SB5000 OPTIONS SHOWN: Swamp Ash Body (ASH) Bird s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF) Bird s Eye Maple Headstock (BMNH) Abalone Diamond Inlays (DAB) White Pearloid Pickguard (WP) Metal Knobs w/pearl Inlays (PK) Gold Hardware (G) Gold Logo (GL) HUGH McDONALD BON JOVI SB Series Carvin s SB Series basses feature entirely new bolt on necks. The SB4000 is based on a traditional jazz style neck. The rounded neck heel allows comfortable playability to the last fret and its retro-style body features front and rear contours for hours of comfortable playing. If you really want to jazz it up, order one with a 5mm figured wood drop top along with your choice of many custom shop options. SB4000 OPTIONS SHOWN: Swamp Ash Body (ASH) Rosewood Fingerboard (RWF) Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB) Active Electronics (AC) Bridge Humbucker (HB2) NEW J99A Pickups The SB series basses come equipped with a pair of J99A single coil pickups which feature Alnico V magnets. These pickups deliver a rich bell-tone with full bottomend, clear upper range and the right amount of mid-range growl. NEW Optional Active Electronics (standard on SB5000) 18 volt active electronics Separate Volume controls for each pickup Tone Control with Active-Passive push-pull switch Stacked bass/treble cut-boost controls Side mounted input jack PICKGUARD Black (BG) Red Tortoise (RP) White Perloid (WP) No Pickguard (NP) 24

4 ...It s meaty, with a wide palette of easily manipulated tones....kudos to Carvin for ushering in a whole new generation of hip, modern, and affordable instruments Matthew Charles Heulitt, Bass Player Magazine, December 2009 BRYANT SIONO BACKSTREET BOYS FEATURES: Premium grade alder wood body Hardrock maple bolt on neck Precise fitting neck/body pocket 1.53 wide nut, 2.5 wide heel,.83 thick 1st fret Reinforced neck with dual action truss rod Tung oil satin finish on neck Graphite nut with teflon helps keep it in tune Tilt back headstock for crisp open notes 34 scale premium ebony fingerboard 20 precision medium jumbo frets Carvin premium 20:1 ratio tuning keys Bridge with Lock-down saddles for solid tone Two J99A Alnico single coil pickups Passive electronics; 2 vol. & 1 tone White multi-layer pickguard Body Dimensions: 13.5 w x 21 L x 1.7 thick F Add F after model for Fretless...N/C PH 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/c HG Metal hand guard covering neck pickup PK Metal knobs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays AC Active electronics (standard on SB5000) H5A H50A Stacked Humbuckers Cream Pickups HB2 Bridge Humbucker (coil split not avail) MVB Master Vol & Blend replaces separate Vol.. 30 MBS Stacked Mid Sweep to replace push/pull passive tone control Sekou Bunch 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 ELEC- TRIC BASS! Sekou Bunch See the video at carvin.com/sb4000 or at SB4000 OPTIONS SHOWN: Classic White (W) Red Tortoise Pickguard (RP) Active Electronics (AC) HC8W AARON SAMSON ODIN / DRIVER / GENE LOVES JEZEBEL SB5000 OPTIONS SHOWN: Honeyburst on Flame Maple (FTH) Bird s Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF) Bird s Eye Maple Headstock (BMNH) Graph Tech Ivory Nut (IVN) Diamond Abalone Inlays (DAB) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) White Pearloid Pickguard (WP) Cream Pickups (409) Metal Knobs w/pearl Inlays (PK) DARRYL WILLIAMS GUITARS & 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 25

5 CLARO WALNUT SERIES The Claro Walnut series basses come standard with our five piece maple/walnut neck-through construction. A three piece layered body utilizing the finest selections of walnut for the back, alder wood for the center layer, and our most highly figured California Claro Walnut for the top really gives these basses a stunning appearance. To further compliment the overall design, the body edges are fully radiused. The Claro Walnut series represents Carvin s commitment to the design and craftsmanship of high-end basses. For general specifications refer to the LB70, LB75 & LB76. ANNIVERSARY SERIES Carvin s top of the line anniversary series was launched a year before the Claro walnut series. The difference between these two elite models is the anniversary comes standard with our finest AAAA flamed curly maple top. A center layer of walnut is laminated between the premium alder back. The look as well as the performance of this bass is simply stunning. STANDARD FEATURES: (see page 22 for neck thru body 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) Fretless basses add F after model number... N/C AB Abalone block inlays QTC4 Upgrade to Quilted maple top FK4 Upgrade to Flame Koa top FPH4 Add Flame maple headstock...n/c QPH4 Add Quilted maple headstock...n/c HB2 Bridge humbucker HB2N Neck humbucker (must also order HB2) Coil Spliter switch SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups NS Five piece neck is covered by figured top LB75AP OPTIONS SHOWN: Flame Maple (FTC4) Matching Flame Headstock (FPH4) Stainless Steel Frets (STF) Bridge Humbucker (HB2) Coil Splitting Switch (31) Gold Hardware (G) HC USA 150 INSTANT REBATE LIMITED TIME OFFER LB76W OPTIONS SHOWN: Soap Bar Pickups (SP2) Gold Hardware (G) Rear of LB76W 42 per month LB70W 4 string Walnut Series active/passive electronics List P-Series add 100 LB75W 5 string Walnut Series active/passive electronics List P-Series add 100 LB76W 6 string Walnut Series active/passive electronics List P-Series add 100 For flamed maple Anniversary model, change the W to A (LB70A) For 35 1/4 scale basses, change the L to X add 70 LB76W 26

6 ICON SERIES USA 42 per month IC5 5 string Flame Maple top List P-Series add 100 IC4 4 string Flame Maple top List P-Series add 100 IC6 6 string Flame Maple top List P-Series add 100 Amlak Tafari 150 INSTANT REBATE LIMITED TIME OFFER HC IC6P Cherry Red on Quilt (QTR4 ) Deep Triple Step Stain (DTS) Matching Quilt Headstock N/C Black Hardware (BC) IC5WPF 5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck (5MW) Asymmetrical Wider Neck (5W) Hipshot Detuner (HS) Reverse Headstock (RIN) Black Hardware (BC) IC5 Tobacco Sunburst on Quilt (QTT4) 5-piece Maple Walnut neck (5MW) Asymmetrical Wider Neck (5W) Black Hardware (BC) IC4P Sunsetburst on Flame (FTU4) Matching Quilt Headstock N/C Carvin is proud to offer the ICON series. This ergonomic design gives the ultimate in comfort, playability and feel. New features include Carvin SP Soap Bar Pickups, new active passive 18v electronics with sweepable midrange and the A-style Hipshot bridge for solid enhanced bottom end. The ICON bass is the product of 60 years in design excellence. ICON SERIES SPECIAL FEATURES: (see page 22 for other bass neck thru body features) Maple neck thru alder body 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 ( 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 FK4 Flame Koa top and matching headstock H5AS Stacked H50A Humbuckers in Soapbar pickup covers W Asymmetrical 5-string neck, 1/4 heel

7 LB/XB SERIES 30 per month USA 150 INSTANT REBATE LIMITED TIME OFFER LB70 4 string bass with active/passive electronics List P-Series add 100 LB75 5 string, 34 scale 24 fret, active/passive List P-Series add 100 LB76 6 string 34 scale 24 fret, active/passive List P-Series add 100 XB75 5 string, 35 1 /4 scale 22 fret, active/passive includes HB2 & RB options List P-Series add 100 XB / 4 scale, 22 frets active/passive includes HB2 & RB options List P-Series add 100 Bass Player Magazine HC LB70 options shown: Koa Body Sides (KOA) Clear Satin Finish (CS) Maple/Koa 5-piece Neck (5M) Matching Koa Headstock (KPH) Fully Rounded Body Edges (RB) Soap Bar Humbuckers (SP2) Black Hardware (BC) LB75 OPTIONS SHOWN: Clear Gloss Finish (CG) Asymmetrical Wider Neck (5W) LB76P OPTIONS SHOWN Jet Black (B) Birds Eye Maple Fingerboard (BMF) LB SERIES Whether you choose the 4, 5 or 6 string models, Carvin s new active/passive electronics provide a huge selection of percussive bass sounds. Choose from our wide selection of woods, finishes and options to create your own custom bass. (see page 22 for neck thru body features) 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 ( Hz) P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge Fretless basses add F after model number... N/C 5W Asymmetrical neck, 1/4 heel RB Fully rounded body edges...80 SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups HB2 Bridge humbucker HB2N Neck humbucker (must also order HB2) 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) XB SERIES The scale five and six string basses cover everything from the low-end growl of the B string to the percussive tones expected of a long scale bass. Whether you choose the standard active/passive electronics or the P-series electronics you can expect a great sounding bass with exceptional playability. (see page 22 for neck thru body features) Maple neck thru alder body 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 ( Hz) P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge Fretless basses add F after model number...n/c SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups... 60

8 BB SERIES 150 INSTANT REBATE LIMITED TIME OFFER 28 per month BB75 5 string bass with active/passive elec. List P-Series add 100 HC8W BB70 4 string bass with active/passive List P-Series add 100 AC40 Fretted 4-string acoustic bass List HC8W AC50 Fretted 5-string acoustic bass List Traa Daniels - P.O.D. See the video Carvin s basses have always played and sounded wonderful. The construction is so precise, I can pick up any BB70 or BB75 and it will play and sound just like my own. BB75F OPTIONS SHOWN Mahogany Neck and Body (NMAH) Black Burst Edges (BST) Fretless with White Fret Lines (FI) Soapbar Humbuckers (SP2) Black Hardware (BC) BB70P (INCLUDES HB2 HUMBUCKER) Classic Sunburst on Flame Maple (FTD) Matching Flame Headstock (FPH) USA AC40F OPTIONS SHOWN: Flame Koa Top (FKTA) Matching Koa Headstock (FKPH) Body Binding (BB) White Fretline on Fretless (FI) BB Series Bunny 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 asymmetrical neck for easy transition from 4 to 5 strings. As Bunny puts it, it feels like playing a 4 string with the added 5th string at the top. BB70 FOUR STRING FEATURES: (see page 22 for neck thru body features) Maple neck thru alder body 34 Scale ebony fingerboard with 24 frets 1.60 wide at nut, 2.42 at 24th fret J99A neck & HB2 bridge humbucker 18V ACTIVE/PASSIVE ELECTRONICS Volume has push-pull active/passive selection Pickup blend control Stacked bass and high frequency controls Stacked mid freq. level & sweep ( Hz) P-Series includes blend control for Piezo bridge BB75 FIVE STRING ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Same features as BB wide at nut, 3.00 at 24th fret Asymmetrical rear neck contour Position dots are offset between 1st and 4th string BB76 SIX STRING FEATURES: Same features as BB wide at nut, 3.2 at heel Fretless: add F after model number...n/c SP2 Soap Bar Humbucking Pickups HB2N Neck humbucker NOTE: The RB option is not available. AC50F OPTIONS SHOWN: Jet Black (B) Body Binding (BB) AC40/AC50 These 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 systematically hollowed-out for the best amplified acoustical tone possible. AC40/50 FEATURES: (see page 22 for neck thru body features) AAA Engleman Spruce top Mahogany 34 scale neck-thru-body construction Inline headstock standard on AC40 4-string Smooth neck to body heel AC40: 1.6 nut, th fret AC50: 1.75 nut, th 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 F Add F after model for Fretless...N/C CE 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) 40 BB Multi-layer tortoise body binding BBE Natural body binding effect

9 CARVIN PREMIUM STRINGS Carvin strings are precision made in USA and give long lasting brilliance and tone. These are great strings at factory direct prices. CARVIN PREMIUM BASS STRINGS Carvin s nickel plated & stainless steel round wounds are long lasting with unbeatable clarity, punch and accurate intonation. Made in USA NICKEL ELECTRIC STRINGS X-Lights -.009,.011,.016,.024,.032, set 3.99 Lights -.010,.013,.017,.026,.036, set 3.99 ELECTRIC STRINGS Anti-Rust, Nanoweb electric guitar strings.great tone and long life..009,.011,.016,.024,.032, E 1 set ,.013,.017,.026,.036, E 1 set N CLASSICAL NYLON As used on our CL450 guitars. These non-ball end strings will fit any nylon stringed guitar for great classical tone N 1 set 5.99 GO TO CARVIN.COM FOR MORE STRINGS AND ACCESSORIES NICKEL PLATED BASS STRINGS 4-string medium:.045,.065,.085, set string medium:.045,.065,.085,.105, set str medium:.029,.045,.065,.085,.105, set STAINLESS STEEL BASS STRINGS 4-string med-light:.040,.060,.080, STS 1 set string med-light:.040,.060,.080,.100, STS 1 set str med-light:.029,.040,.060,.080,.100, STS 1 set TAPE WOUND STRINGS as used on AC40 basses 4-string.060,.070,.097, set STRING as used on AC50 basses 060,.070,.097,.115, set DELUXE STRAP GS25 Deluxe padded strap is very comfortable and will not slide around on your shoulder. GS Custom Shop Kits! Straploks by Dunlop are the best in the business. Set of 2 with screws SLC chrome SLB black SLG 24K gold LEATHER STRAPS High quality genuine leather straps by Levy s with the Carvin logo embossed into the leather. GS55 Tan GS53 Black GS54 Walnut High-quality Carvin Custom Shop componets GO TO CARVIN.COM Easy to Assemble No experience required TO ORDER A CUSTOM KIT Kits for 4 and 5 String Bass NEW CONTOURED BODY Order now 50% Off! all options with kit purchase These easy to assemble kits have the same exact components as Carvin s Custom Shop Bolt guitars. Every hole is drilled. Each kit comes standard as shown with chrome hardware, an assembled white multilayered pickguard with three AP11 single coil pickups and a set of 1046 strings. Comes with easy instructions. No soldering required. OPTIONS ASH 2-Piece Swamp ash body Satin body finish: Black (CSB), White(CSW) TN Tung Oiled Neck TBH Twinblade humbucking pickups B Humbucking bridge pickup WP White pearloid pickguard BP Black pearloid pickguard RP Red tortoise pickguard BC Black hardware G Gold hardware SP Sperzel tuners GK1 Guitar kit with FT6 fixed bridge GK1T Guitar kit with Wilkinson tremolo, as shown Through the Body Necks 100 instant rebate on Bass Kits These easy to assemble kits have the same exact components as Carvin s Bolt On Basses. Every hole is drilled for each component, including for the neck and strap buttons. Each kit comes standard as shown with chrome hardware and two H50S pickups. Comes with easy to follow instructions. Minor pickup lead soldering required. BK4 4 string kit passive electronics BK4A 4 string kit active/passive electronics with battery box BK5A 5 string kit active/passive electronics with battery box Options: ASH 2-piece Swamp ash body Satin body finish: Black (CSB), White(CSW) TN Tung Oiled Neck F Fretless neck......n/c FI Fretless neck with fretlines BC Black hardware G Gold hardware A Alnico stacked humbuckers black (5A2 for cream) HB2 Bridge Humbucker & coil tap These eastern hardrock maple necks are for through-the-body construction making it relatively easy for an experienced wood worker to build a quality guitar. All Carvin necks come with 24 medium jumbo.103 high x.048 tall frets, an ebony fingerboard, angled headstock, graphite nut and dot inlays on the top and side. 2-way adjustable truss rod. NT6 neck shown with blank undrilled headstock (NT6K) NT6 6 string guitar neck 25 scale, 1.7 wide at nut, 2.25 wide at 24th fret, six inline as shown above on BN neck, 13/32 holes for Sperzels, 1.7 body thickness, 13 body length 219 NT7 7 string guitar neck 25.5 scale, 1.9 wide at nut, 2.6 wide at 24th fret, 4+3 headstock as on DC727, 13/32 holes for Sperzels, 1.7 body thickness, 13 body length 249 GO TO CARVIN.COM TO ORDER A CUSTOM NECK BN With shaped headstock as shown 159 Optional: TNB Tung oil finish on neck 50 For blank undrilled, unshaped rectangular 8.3 long x 3.3 wide headstock add K after model number See page 27 for other fingerboard, inlay and fret options No charge for optional Maple (MF) or Rosewood (RWF) Fingerboards 30 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. Drilled to accept all popular tuners. 12 radiused Ebony fingerboard with 22 frets and 25 1 / 2 scale. Fits 21 or 22 fret Strat s & many other guitars.

10 ince 1946, Carvin has been making pickups using the finest Smaterials and winding techniques possible. Seasoned Alnico V magnets provide the vintage tone that players strive to attain. Carvin s current line of C22 and H22 humbucking pickups use the same great sounding materials that we used in the 1950 s. Carvin Custom Shop pickups are made by utilizing modern state-of-theart winding and assembly methods. Try a set of Carvin pickups on your instrument for 10 days and you ll agree that these are the finest sounding pickups made, or your money back. CHROME, GOLD & BLACK HUMBUCKERS For Black Chrome Model Replace G with B in model number (example S22TB) For the ultimate in looks and sweet humbucker tone, Carvin s chrome and gold covered humbuckers can dress up your axe s looks and sound. Featuring seasoned Alnico 5 magnets, these pickups provide warm tones along with definition for both clean and overdriven sounds. Comes standard with black bezel, add -2 to model number for Cream colored Bezel. Classic Series 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 50 s guitar. With the close spacing of the pole pieces, you won t get dropoff when bending strings. Adjustable pole pieces allow you to increase or decrease the volume of individual strings. The C22s provide warmth while still retaining great treble definition and just the right amount of bite. 4-wires plus shield. ALLAN HOLDSWORTH HUMBUCKER AG1W White/black/white 3 single coil p.u. 114 AG1P White perloid/white/black 3 single coil p.u. 129 AG1B Black perloid/white/black 3 single coil p.u. 129 AG1R Red tortoise/white/black 3 single coil p.u. 129 AG2W White/black/white 2 single, 1 Hum 134 AG2P White perloid/white/blk 2 single, 1 Hum 149 AG2B Black perloid/white/black 2 single, 1 Hum 149 AG2R Red tortoise/white/black 2 single, 1 Hum 149 S22TC Chrome List Warm sounding pickup as on SH k Ohms S22JC Chrome List Neck position w/ rich harmonics 7.6k Ohms S22BC Chrome List Bridge P.U. w/ 1/4 Alnico - great sustain 13.6k Ohms S22TG Gold List Warm sounding pickup as on SH k Ohms S22JG Gold List Neck position w/ rich harmonics 7.6k Ohms S22BG Gold List Bridge P.U. w/ 1/4 Alnico - great sustain 13.6k Ohms C22N List Neck position pickup with a sweet full bodied tone. Slightly brighter than C22J. (7.2k Ohms) C22J List This neck position humbucker is warmer sounding with rich harmonics. (7.6k Ohms) C22T List This bridge position humbucker has less output than the C22B with the same tone and output as a PAF humbucker. (8.6k Ohms) C22B List 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) 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 List Neck position pickup with fantastic singing characteristics. (7.3k Ohms) H22T List If you want to attain Allan Holdsworth s smooth sustain, this bridge pickup is the one you need. (8.6k Ohms) Assembled Pickguards Completely assembled pickguards with high-quality Carvin pickups & components. Available with three AP11 single coil pickups or two AP11 single coils and a C22B humbucker. Includes master volume, tone, 5-way pickup selector plus a mini switch allows all seven pickup combinations. Will mount right into a Strat or Carvin bolt on body. 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 AP11 SINGLE COIL PICKUPS 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. TWINBLADE HUMBUCKERS AP11 List For all positions Black coil (4.3k Ohms) AP11R List Reverse wound Black coil (4.3k Ohms) Add -2 for Cream coil (example AP11-2) Guitar Player Magazine these Carvin AP11 pickups are terrific. With zero adjustments to their heights, they all produced rich, clear, and very useful tones. I don t know what more you could ask of single-coil pickups. It sounded great every time, producing warm and jazzy lows -Tom Wheeler, Guitar Player Magazine For all positions. TBH60 List 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) BASS PICKUPS J99A SINGLE COIL ALNICO V H50A STACKED HUMBUCKER SOAP BAR BASS HUMBUCKER ALNICO-5 BASS HUMBUCKERS The HB bass pickups have large Alnico-5 pole pieces, which is one of the main ingredients to the rich, fat monstrous tone of this design. Coils are precision wound to optimize a powerful deep bass tone with excellent clarity in its top end. 4 shielded conductors for many wiring possibilities SPN List Neck position (8.5k Ohms) SPB List 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. Go to Carvin.com for more guitar & bass parts NEW! UNBELIEVEABLE TONE J99A List The J99A was developed for the SB Series basses. This single coil pickup encorporates a large Alnico V magnet and has a full bell tone and exceptional clarity. The J99A can be used in basses with either passive or active electronics. Designed for 4, 5 and 6 string basses with an effective string spacing width up to 3.2. Replacement for Fender Jazz bridge position. Dimensions are 3.72 long x.72 wide x.80 high. (8.25k Ohms) H50A-2 for cream color 10 ALL PICKUPS H50A List 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 HB4 List spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.0 L x 1.9 W (6.1k Ohms) HB5 List Narrow 2.63 spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.6 L x 1.9 W (6.8k Ohms) HB5W List Wide 2.9 spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.6 L x 1.9 W (7.2k Ohms) HB6 List spacing between center of outside string poles. Dim: 4.6 L x 1.9 W (7.4k Ohms) 31