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Carvin has been building solidbody electric guitars for over 60 years. You can design your Custom Shop guitar exactly the way you want it by choosing from our hundreds of body wood, top wood, neck, fingerboard, inlay, finish, hardware & electronic options, ensuring your new Carvin will be totally unique, and suited to your own personal tastes. Many of our available options are shown on the instruments displayed below.  We have a model for every playing style, including neck-through solid bodies, solid body and semi-hollow set-neck carved tops, bolt-on necks, acoustic/electrics and MIDI synth access guitars. Most models are offered in both right and left-handed configurations. All Custom Shop guitars are covered by our 5 Year Warranty, and our 10-Day No-Risk Trial.

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    CS6 California Single Cut Carved Top
Where most set-in neck guitars have a cumbersome heel and don't set into the body any further than the fingerboard, Carvin's California Single has an exclusive "heel-less" design for improved access to all frets. The neck actually sets 5 inches into the body and extends under the neck pickup for amazing sustain. Standard Features:
- Premium mahogany body & set-in neck
- Highest quality 4A 20mm thick flamed maple carved top
- Matching 4A flamed maple headstock
- 24K gold plated Carvin headstock logo
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with abalone dot inlays
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Master volume, 3-way pickup selector
- Push/pull tone control doubles as coil splitter
- Deep triple step finish
LIST PRICE: $3,599.00
DIRECT: $1,499.00
SALE: $1,349.00
  CS4 California Single Cut Carved Top
The California Single CS4 has the same features as the CS6, with a plain maple top. Solid colors and optional translucent finishes are applied to the top only, allowing the mahogany body and neck to show on the back and sides. Our natural body binding accentuates the top wood and adds just the right touch of class. Standard Features:
- Premium mahogany body & set-in mahogany neck
- Bookmatched 20mm thick maple carved top
- Matching maple headstock
- 24K gold plated Carvin headstock logo
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with abalone dot inlays
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Master volume, 3-way pickup selector
- Push/pull tone control doubles as coil splitter
- Finished on the front only
LIST PRICE: $2,549.00
DIRECT: $1,219.00
SALE: $1,069.00
  CS3 California Single Cut Carved Top
The California Single CS3 is similar to the CS6 and CS4, but has no top wood. The carved body is made entirely out of mahogany, and can be finished in clear gloss, matte satin, tung oil, or any of our solid or translucent finishes. The finish is applied to the entire guitar. Standard Features:
- Premium mahogany body & mahogany set-in neck
- Mahogany headstock
- 24K gold plated Carvin headstock logo
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with abalone dot inlays
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Master volume, 3-way pickup selector
- Push/pull tone control doubles as coil splitter
- Finish covers the entire guitar
LIST PRICE: $2,399.00
DIRECT: $1,169.00
SALE: $1,019.00
  CT6 California Carved Top
The CT6 features a beautifully carved 4A flamed maple top and a hand-selected mahogany body and neck. Classic C22 humbuckers are custom-wound with vintage plain enamal wire to bring out the rich tone and sustain of this guitar. Carvin's "Rapid Play" neck ensures effortless playability, and the sleek set-in neck heel and lower body cutaway allow uninhibited access up to the 22nd fret. Standard Features:
- Premium mahogany body & set-in neck
- Highest quality 4A 20mm thick flamed maple carved top
- Matching 4A flamed maple headstock
- 24K gold plated Carvin headstock logo
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with abalone dot inlays
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- Sperzel locking tuners
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Master volume, 3-way pickup selector
- Push/pull tone control doubles as coil splitter
- Deep triple step finish
LIST PRICE: $3,599.00
DIRECT: $1,499.00
SALE: $1,349.00
  CT4 California Carved Top
The CT4 is built to the same exacting standards as the CT6, but features a plain maple top with a mahogany body and neck. The finish is applied to the top wood only, allowing the mahogany to show on the back and sides. Carvin's natural body binding sets off the top nicely, providing contrast between the top wood and the back. Classic C22 humbuckers are custom-wound with vintage plain enamal wire to bring out the rich tone and sustain of this guitar. Carvin's "Rapid Play" neck ensures effortless playability, and the sleek set-in neck heel and lower body cutaway allow uninhibited access up to the 22nd fret. Standard Features:
- Premium mahogany body & set-in neck
- Highest quality bookmatched plain maple carved top
- 24K gold plated Carvin headstock logo
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with abalone dot inlays
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- Sperzel locking tuners
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Master volume, 3-way pickup selector
- Push/pull tone control doubles as coil splitter
- Finish covers the top wood only
LIST PRICE: $2,499.00
DIRECT: $1,219.00
SALE: $1,069.00
  CT3 California Carved Top
Carvin's CT3 is constructed from the highest quality hand-selected mahogany, which is used for the body and the set-in neck. There is no top wood; the mahogany body is precisely carved on the top, making for a classic look. Finish is applied to the entire body and neck. Classic C22 humbuckers are custom-wound with vintage plain enamal wire to bring out the rich tone and sustain of this guitar. Carvin's "Rapid Play" neck ensures effortless playability, and the sleek set-in neck heel and lower body cutaway allow uninhibited access up to the 22nd fret. Standard Features:
- Premium mahogany body with carved top & set-in neck
- Mahogany headstock
- 24K gold plated Carvin headstock logo
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with abalone dot inlays
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- Sperzel locking tuners
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Master volume, 3-way pickup selector
- Push/pull tone control doubles as coil splitter
- Finish is applied to the entire instrument
LIST PRICE: $2,399.00
DIRECT: $1,169.00
SALE: $1,019.00
  Allan Holdsworth Signature Series HF2S Synth Access Fatboy
The new Allan Holdsworth Signature Series HF2S Synth Access Fatboy combines the unique looks of the HF2 with the GraphTech synth access electronics used on our NS1, SH575, SH275 and SH65. It's semi-hollow body with revolutionary twin-beam internal suspension produces a fine resonating tone, while the GraphTech Synth Access electronics allow you to connect the HF2S to a synth controller to emulate orchestras, flutes, bass and virtually any instrument. Holdsworth H22 pickups are standard, and the bridge position H22T produces smooth sustain while the neck position H22N has fantastic singing characteristics. Standard Features:
- Premium alder body, birch top and back, & maple set-in neck
- 2 X 4 compact headstock
- 25.5" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 jumbo frets
- 14" fingerboard radius
- Sperzel locking tuners
- H22N & H22T humbuckers
- Master volume/tone control with coil splitter & 3-way pickup selector, Graph Tech pre-amp, stacked volume for Hexaphonic MIDI access & piezo, stacked treble & bass cut/boost, stacked mid cut/boot & sweep, dual 1/4" outputs, 13-pin Hexaphonic MIDI-compatible output
- Tune-o-matic/stoptail bridge standard; Bigsby vibrato optional
LIST PRICE: $2,799.00
DIRECT: $1,529.00
SALE: $1,379.00
  Allan Holdsworth Signature Series HF2 Fatboy
Carvin's Allan Holdsworth Signature Series HF2 Fatboy is unique among contemporary electric guitars. It's semi-hollow body with revolutionary twin-beam internal suspension produces a fine resonating tone, which is accentuated by the alder body and top wood and maple set-neck. Holdsworth H22 pickups are standard, and the bridge position H22T produces smooth sustain while the neck position H22N has fantastic singing characteristics. Standard Features:
- Premium alder body, birch top and back, & maple set-in neck
- 2 X 4 compact headstock
- 25.5" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 jumbo frets
- semi-flat 20" fingerboard radius
- Sperzel locking tuners
- H22N & H22T humbuckers
- Master volume and tone, 3-way pickup selector
- Tune-o-matic/stoptail bridge standard; Bigsby vibrato optional
LIST PRICE: $2,549.00
DIRECT: $1,229.00
SALE: $1,079.00
  Allan Holdsworth Signature Series H2
The Holdsworth Signature Series H2 has the same body shape as the HF2 Fatboy, in a thinner design. At only 1 3/4" thick, this semi-hollow set-neck instrument is extremely light, yet produces the highly resonant tone that Allan Holdsworth is famous for. The alder body and neck contribute to the overall tone of the instrument, while adding to it's good looks. Standard Features:
- Premium alder body & alder set-in neck
- 2 X 4 compact headstock
- 25.5" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 jumbo frets
- semi-flat 20" fingerboard radius - Sperzel locking tuners
- H22N & H22T humbuckers
- Master volume and tone, 3-way pickup selector
- Tune-o-matic/stoptail bridge standard; Wilkinson tremolo or Bigsby vibrato optional
LIST PRICE: $2,199.00
DIRECT: $1,079.00
SALE: $929.00


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  ST300 Classic Two Pickup Guitar
Carvin's new ST300 combines the classic styling of our early 90's DC series with contemporary options and features such as a comfortable waist cut and forearm cut as found on the Contour 66. Its premium features include a neck-through design, Carvin's RapidPlay™ 24-fret ebony fingerboard, and Sperzel™ locking tuners. A pair of Classic Series C22 humbuckers with a 5-way pickup selector/coil splitter suits any style of playing, and with hundreds of available options, you can build a ST300 exactly the way you want it. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22B & C22J classic humbuckers
- Master volume & tone controls, 5-way pickup selector/coil splitter
- FT6 fixed bridge standard; M bridge, Bigsby vibrato, Floyd Rose tremolo, & Wilkinson tremolo available
- Chrome hardware standard
LIST PRICE: $1,899.00
DIRECT: $899.00
SALE: $749.00



  DC400 Premium
The DC400, with it's attention to detail and premium standard features, represents Carvin's finest neck-through electric guitar. An AAAA flamed maple top and headstock are standard, as are abalone block inlays and 24K gold plated Carvin logo. With hundreds of available options, you can build your DC400 exactly the way you want it. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck
- Highest quality 4A flamed maple top
- Matching 4A flamed maple headstock
- 24K gold plated Carvin headstock logo
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with abalone block inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Push/pull active/passive controls with passive master volume & tone and active master volume & cut/boost for bass & treble, 3-way pickup selector, 2 dual/single coil switches, phase switch
- FT6 bridge standard; Bigsby vibrato, Floyd Rose tremolo, Wilkinson tremolo & M bridge available
- Chrome hardware standard
LIST PRICE: $2,599.00
DIRECT: $1,199.00
SALE: $1,049.00
  DC400A Anniversary
The DC400A was introduced in 1996 in conjunction with Carvin's 50th Anniversary. In addition to the premium features found on the DC400, the DC400A has a 3-piece body with an alder back, AAAA flamed maple top and center layer of walnut. A 5-piece maple/walnut neck is also standard. The headstock has no wood overlay, allowing the 5-piece neck to show. Standard Features:
- 3-piece body and 5-piece maple neck
- Highest quality 4A flamed maple top
- 24K gold plated Carvin headstock logo
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with abalone block inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Push/pull active/passive controls with passive master volume & tone and active master volume & cut/boost for bass & treble, 3-way pickup selector, 2 dual/single coil switches, phase switch
- FT6 bridge standard; Bigsby vibrato, Floyd Rose tremolo, Wilkinson tremolo & M bridge available
- Chrome hardware standard
LIST PRICE: $2,999.00
DIRECT: $1,399.00
SALE: $1,249.00
  DC400W Claro Walnut
The DC400W is similar in construction to the DC400A, with a 3-piece body comprised of a walnut back, highly figured Claro walnut top and a layer of alder in between. Also standard is a 5-piece maple/walnut neck with no headstock overlay and an ebony fingerboard with abalone block inlays. The walnut body and top wood produce a wonderful warm tone. Standard Features:
- 3-piece body and 5-piece neck
- Highest quality 4A flamed maple top
- Matching 4A flamed maple headstock
- 24K gold plated Carvin headstock logo
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with abalone block inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Push/pull active/passive controls with passive master volume & tone and active master volume & cut/boost for bass & treble, 3-way pickup selector, 2 dual/single coil switches, phase switch
- FT6 bridge standard; Bigsby vibrato, Floyd Rose tremolo, Wilkinson tremolo & M bridge available
- Chrome hardware standard
LIST PRICE: $2,999.00
DIRECT: $1,399.00
SALE: $1,249.00


  DC125 Single Pickup Guitar
For the guitarist that thinks "less is more", Carvin offers the DC125.  Construction and features are the same as the two-pickup DC127, but with a single Classic Series C22B pickup, coil splitter and single volume control.  This is the perfect instrument for building an 80's style "shredder". Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22B classic humbucker
- Single volume control and coil splitter
- FT6 bridge standard; Floyd Rose tremolo, Wilkinson tremolo & M bridge available
- Chrome hardware standard
LIST PRICE: $1,899.00
DIRECT: $879.00
SALE: $729.00



  DC127 Two Pickup Guitar
The DC127 is Carvin's most popular non-carved top guitar.  Its premium features, such as neck-through design, ebony fingerboard, and Sperzel™ locking tuners make this the perfect all-around instrument for guitarists in any genre.  A pair of Classic Series C22 humbuckers suit any style of playing, and with hundreds of available options, you can build a DC127 exactly the way you want it. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22B & C22J classic humbuckers
- Master volume & tone controls, 3-way pickup selector, 2 dual-to-single coil switches
- FT6 bridge standard; Bigsby vibrato, Floyd Rose tremolo, Wilkinson tremolo & M bridge available
- Chrome hardware standard
LIST PRICE: $1,899.00
DIRECT: $899.00
SALE: $749.00



  DC135 Three Pickup Guitar
The DC135 is based on the DC127, with two AP11 single coil pickups and a bridge C22B humbucker for added tonal variation.  Like the DC127, it features neck-through design, a premium ebony fingerboard, and Sperzel™ locking tuners.  The AP11 pickups and Classic Series C22 humbucker suite any style of playing, and you can also select a 3 single-coil pickup layout from among our hundreds of available options.  The three on/off switches allow you to choose any combination of pickups to achieve your perfect sound. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22B bridge humbucker, AP11 single-coil in the center and neck positions
- Master volume & tone controls, 3 on/off pickup switches
- FT6 bridge standard; Bigsby vibrato, Floyd Rose tremolo, Wilkinson tremolo & M bridge available
- Chrome hardware standard
LIST PRICE: $1,899.00
DIRECT: $899.00
SALE: $749.00



  DC145 Three Pickup Guitar
Like the DC135, Carvin's DC145 guitar is loaded with three pickups, but in this case, it's a pair of Classic Series humbuckers and a center position AP11 single coil.   This pickup configuration provides the ultimate in tonal flexibility. Like the other DC models, the DC145 features neck-through design, a premium ebony fingerboard, and Sperzel™ locking tuners.  The AP11 pickup and Classic Series C22 humbuckers suite any style of playing.  The 5-way pickup selector allows you to choose any combination of pickups to achieve your perfect sound. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22B bridge humbucker, C22J neck humbucker, center position AP11 single-coil
- Master volume & tone controls, 5-way pickup selector
- FT6 bridge standard; Bigsby vibrato, Floyd Rose tremolo, Wilkinson tremolo & M bridge available
- Chrome hardware standard
LIST PRICE: $1,899.00
DIRECT: $929.00
SALE: $779.00



  DC150 Double Cutaway Guitar
The DC150 is designed for the guitarist that appreciates the classic style of a double-cutaway instrument, with modern design cues that stand out among similar instruments.  The DC150 has an alder body with a maple neck-through design, and can be outfitted with many of Carvin's available Custom Shop options.   The ebony fingerboard has 22 medium-jumbo frets, for classic tone and playability.  Classic Series C22 humbuckers are standard, and are great pickups for any style of playing.  Electronics consist of a master volumes and tone control with a 3-way pickup selector. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through
- Sperzel locking tuners
- Stoptail/tune-o-matic bridge/tailpiece
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- C22B bridge humbucker, C22J neck humbucker
- Master volume & tone controls, 3-way pickup selector
- Chrome hardware standard
LIST PRICE: $1,899.00
DIRECT: $949.00
SALE: $799.00



   SC90 Single Cutaway Guitar
Carvin's SC90 takes its design cues from a long history of single cutaway electric guitars.  The classic looks and playability make the SC90 a great addition to any guitarists arsenal.  It has an alder body with a maple neck-through design, and can be dressed up with many of Carvin's available Custom Shop options.   The ebony fingerboard has 24 medium-jumbo frets and the lower cutaway and minimal neck heel allow for easy access to the upper frets.  Classic Series C22 humbuckers are standard, and controls consist of 2 volume and 2 tone controls with a 3-way pickup selector. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through
- Sperzel locking tuners
- Stoptail/tune-o-matic bridge/tailpiece
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22B bridge humbucker, C22J neck humbucker
- Two volume & tone controls, 3-way pickup selector
- Chrome hardware standard
LIST PRICE: $1,899.00
DIRECT: $899.00
SALE: $749.00



   TL60 Single Cutaway Guitar
The TL60 features a classic design combined with Carvin's modern build techniques and many available Custom Shop options, for the player that wants a vintage vibe with modern appointments.  It has an alder body with a maple neck-through design, with a 24-fret ebony fingerboard equipped with 24 medium-jumbo frets.  AP11 single-coil pickups are standard, or you can upgrade to humbuckers.  Controls consist of a master volume and tone control, 3-way pickup selector and series/parallel mini-switch. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through
- Sperzel locking tuners
- FT6 fixed bridge standard, Bigsby vibrato, Wilkinson tremolo available
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- AP11 single coil pickups
- Master volume & tone control, 3-way pickup selector, series/parallel mini-switch
- Chrome hardware standard
LIST PRICE: $1,799.00
DIRECT: $869.00
SALE: $719.00



   V220 Reissue Guitar
The V220 was one of Carvin's most popular guitars in the 1980s, and due to overwhelming customer requests, we brought it back in the 2000s.  However, the modern V220 can be ordered with hundreds of options that weren't available on the original model.  The body is alder, with a maple neck-through neck.  A 24-fret ebony fingerboard equipped with 24 medium-jumbo frets and Classic Series C22 humbuckers complete the package.  Controls consist of a master volume control that is also a push/pull coil splitter, master tone control, and 3-way pickup selector. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through
- Sperzel locking tuners
- M bridge with tune-o-matic bridge and strings fed through body
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22B humbucker in the bridge position, C22J humbucker in the neck position
- Master volume & tone control, 3-way pickup selector, push/pull coil splitter
- Chrome hardware standard
- Right-handed only
LIST PRICE: $1,999.00
DIRECT: $949.00
SALE: $799.00



   Ultra V Reissue Guitar
Like the V220, the Ultra V was very popular in the 1980s, so the reissue model was introduced at the same time as the V220.  The modern Ultra V can be ordered with hundreds of options that weren't available on the original model.  The body is alder, with a maple neck-through neck.  A 24-fret ebony fingerboard equipped with 24 medium-jumbo frets and Classic Series C22 humbuckers complete the package.  Controls consist of a master volume control that is also a push/pull coil splitter, master tone control, and 3-way pickup selector. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through
- Sperzel locking tuners
- M bridge with tune-o-matic bridge and strings fed through body
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22B humbucker in the bridge position, C22J humbucker in the neck position
- Master volume & tone control, 3-way pickup selector, push/pull coil splitter
- Chrome hardware standard
- Right-handed only
LIST PRICE: $1,999.00
DIRECT: $949.00
SALE: $799.00


 
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   DC747 3-Pickup Seven String Guitar
Carvin's DC747 guitar offers qualities that most other seven string guitars don't: it's made in the USA, and can be totally customized with hundreds of available Custom Shop options.  The DC747 is a neck-through design, with maple neck and alder body.  A 25 1/2 scale ebony fingerboard is standard.  Pickups are direct-mount C26 humbuckers in the bridge and neck position, and an P12 single coil in the middle position.  Controls consist of a master volume and tone and 5-way pickup selector. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck
- FT7 fixed bridge, Floyd Rose tremolo available
- Sperzel locking tuners
- Chrome hardware
- 25 1/2" scale ebony fingerboard with dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- Direct-mount Classic Series C26 humbuckers with master volume/tone, 5-way pickup selector
LIST PRICE: $2,099.00
DIRECT: $999.00
SALE: $849.00



   DC727 2-Pickup Seven String Guitar
The DC727 guitar is identical to the DC747, with the exception of the center position AP13 pickup. The DC727 is a neck-through design, with maple neck and alder body.  A 25 1/2 scale ebony fingerboard is standard.  Pickups are direct-mount C26 humbuckers in the bridge and neck position.  Controls consist of a master volume and tone and 3-way pickup selector with two coil-splitting mini-switches. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck
- FT7 fixed bridge, Floyd Rose tremolo available
- Sperzel locking tuners
- Chrome hardware
- 25 1/2" scale ebony fingerboard with dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- Direct-mount Classic Series C26 humbuckers with master volume/tone, 3-way pickup selector, coil-splitting mini-switches
LIST PRICE: $2,049.00
DIRECT: $949.00
SALE: $799.00



  DC127-12 Twelve-String Guitar
The DC127-12 is based on Carvin's popular DC127, in a 12-string configuration.  Its premium features, such as neck-through design, ebony fingerboard, and Sperzel™ locking tuners make this the perfect all-around instrument for guitarists in any genre.  A pair of Classic Series C22 humbuckers suit any style of playing, and the active/passive electronics are capable of producing any tone you desire.  With hundreds of available options, you can build a DC127-12 exactly the way you want it. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22B & C22J classic humbuckers
- Push/pull active/passive controls with passive master volume & tone and active master volume & cut/boost for bass & treble, 3-way pickup selector, 2 dual/single coil switches, phase switch
- Fixed bridge standard
- Chrome hardware standard
LIST PRICE: $2,299.00
DIRECT: $999.00
SALE: $849.00




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  Contour C66
The C66 has features an attention to detail that place it among the finest and most elite instruments available. The standard 5mm flamed maple top or optional quilted maple top is set off at the edges with Carvin's unique natural body binding effect, which looks great when combined with one of our many finishes. The alder body and tung-oiled hardrock maple neck provide wonderful tone, and the sweeping body curves accentuate the striking looks and effortless playability of this instrument. Standard Features:
- Alder body and tung-oiled maple neck
- 4A flamed maple top
- Sperzel locking tuners
- Chrome hardware
- 25 1/2" scale ebony fingerboard with dot inlays
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- Direct-mount Classic Series C22 humbuckers with master volume/tone and 5-way pickup selector
LIST PRICE: $2,179.00
DIRECT: $1,029.00
SALE: $879.00
  Bolt
Carvin's Bolt offers features and Custom Shop options unavailable on any other USA-made guitar, and our direct pricing makes this instrument an incredible value. The Bolt comes with such standard features as a tilt-back headstock (eliminates the need for a string tree), two-way adjustable truss rod, alder body, tung-oiled hardrock maple neck and an ebony fingerboard. You can also customize your Bolt by selecting from hundreds of Custom Shop options, including woods, finishes, fingerboards, inlays and electronics. Standard Features:
- Alder body and tung-oiled maple neck
- Chrome hardware
- 25 1/2" scale ebony fingerboard with dot inlays
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- 3 AP11 single coil pickups with master volume/tone and 5-way pickup selector
- White multi-layered pickguard
LIST PRICE: $1,699.00
DIRECT: $769.00
SALE: $619.00
  Bolt Plus
The Bolt Plus has many of the same features as the Bolt, in a design that incorporates direct mount C22 humbucking pickups in lieu of AP11 single-coil pickguard-mounted pickups. THe Bolt Plus has a standard alder body and tung-oiled maple neck with ebony fingerboard and tilt back headstock for crisp open notes and improved sustain. Hundreds of options are available on the Bolt Plus, allowing you to build an instrument perfectly suited to your tastes and playing style. Standard Features:
- Alder body and tung-oiled maple neck
- Chrome hardware
- 25 1/2" scale ebony fingerboard with dot inlays
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- 2 direct-mount C22 Classic Series humbuckers with master volume/tone and 5-way pickup selector
LIST PRICE: $1,249.00
DIRECT: $819.00
SALE: $669.00


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