Carvin Guitars

Since 1946 Carvin has been building and selling high quality and highly regarded musical instrument products direct to the consumer. Founded in 1946 by Lowell Kiesel, Carvin started by selling guitar pickups that became the favorites of country and guitar instrumental heroes of the day.

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  1. Carvin FS36
    Robert

    I have a Carvin FS36. The wires out have been cut. I would like to get it back into shape. I have no idea what type of cable I need or connector. I would appreciate any help on the matter.

    Robert

  2. Carvin DT650
    Patrick J S

    I have a DT650 in new perfect condition. With original case. This guitar is as NEW / SHOWROOM. Nevery played much.I bought in 1985 Been stored with my other guitar collection all these years. Make offer. I will be posting on E Bay soon so If you want make offer befor I post.

  3. For Sale Carvin Double neck DN640B
    Guido

    For Sale Carvin Double neck 1980 DN640B one six string guitar and one four string bass neck…awesome rare feel free to call
    501-655-6168

    1. Re: For Sale Carvin Double neck DN640B
      Jonathan King

      You still got this guitar for sale?

      If you do can you send me a pic and let me know how much you want.

      Thanks,
      -jon

      1. Re: For Sale Carvin Double neck DN640B
        Frank

        : You still got this guitar for sale?

        : If you do can you send me a pic and let me know how much you want.

        : Thanks,
        Frank

  4. carvin ultra v
    mike wise

    I am looking to find an 86 to 89 or so ultra v (THE MODEL WITH 3 TUNERS ON EACH SIDE OF THE HEADSTOCK,GRAPHITE NUT,SINGLE FINGER NUT RELEASE,NECK-THRU BODY AND KAHLER PRO. WHITE WOULD BE IDEAL BUT COLOR NOT REALLY AN ISSUE.)
    I am looking to replace one that was stolen from me almost 15 years ago(one of my favorites. Iknow the option list is quite specific but if you have one that is close and for sale. Contact me.

    1. Re: Wanted: 1978 Carvin DT650 Doubleneck 6/12
      patrick

      : Must be mint. I have a DT650 78 in new condition. No wear at all,as new. In origanl carvin case.There are none cleaner,it is as new, perfect

    1. Re: I´m selling an amazing Ultra V
      mike

      :
      : I´m sellin an amazing ´92 red ultra V It´s perfect, with the carvin hardcase.

      : Mail me if your interested
      you sell it yet? any pics

    1. Re: wanted:carvin ultra v
      shawn kalista

      : looking for a carvin ultra v w/maple fret board no trem
      : will pay right away

      I have a sick carvin v ment. write back

  5. LEFTHANDED ULTRA V WITH KAHLER PRO
    Paul

    For sale a lefthanded Carvin Ultra V,Kahler pro, block inlays, original hardshell case in vg condition.
    email for info

  6. DC-150 '79 or '80
    Steve

    Could anyone help me identify what year my Carvin DC-150 was made in? The serial is 07075. It’s black with the dual outputs, three way pickup selector and triple coil selectors. There’s two volume knobs and a tone to boot. I’m pretty sure it’s either a ’79 or ’80, but can’t figure out how to find out as they’re almost identicle.

    You can see a pic of it at http://home.comcast.net/~stephenhaney/electric.jpg

    1. Re: DC-150 '79 or '80
      Dave

      Sorry for screwing up the first post. I think you have at least a 1980. I have a 79 which only differs in the type of tone/volume controls. I think Carvin started using the ones you have in 1980. Are these nice guitars or what?

  7. selling Carvin 6/12 doubleneck
    jim long

    reluctantly selling Carvin 6/12 doubleneck.ordered 4/93,like new condition.Quilted maple w/matching headstock,gold hardware,coil tap & phase push/pull pots,abalone inlays,emerald green,factory case.$1300.00 obo.

    1. Double neck
      Deafman

      I have owned a green carvin double that sounds very much like this. Does the 12 string bridge have INDIVIDUAL adjustment for both strings of the pair? The one I had did and was amazing to play complex jazz chords with.4QFOR

    2. Re: selling Carvin 6/12 doubleneck
      Robert Marshall

      : reluctantly selling Carvin 6/12 doubleneck.ordered 4/93,like new condition.Quilted maple w/matching headstock,gold hardware,coil tap & phase push/pull pots,abalone inlays,emerald green,factory case.$1300.00 obo.

    1. Re: Carvin Ultra V
      Joe

      I have a Carvin Black Ultra V with Kahler that I’m looking to sell. Its in MINT condition. I havent played it since I was 18. Its in the case. Make an offer and I will send picture

      : Looking for a Carvin Ultra V…hopefully with a fixed bridge, or
      : a flat-mount Kahler. Does not have to be mint, just a good neck.

        1. Re: Carvin Ultra V
          Timon

          : Have one. Mint. Jet black. Ebony board. Kayla. Original case. Sweet! Make offer———-JD

          hello john. i might be interested in this guitar. for how much would u sell it anyways?

  8. Carvin Bass Museum
    Kevio

    Greetings, Carvin bass fans! I am soliciting submission (in any form) for my website, the Carvin Bass Museum – http://www.carvinbassmuseum.com. I have data on almost every model from the mid-60’s to present, as well as lotsa player’s pictures, collections, a Swap Shop, and tons more. Come on by and take a look – and send in those submissions! Thanks!

      1. Re: carvin FS36 footswitch
        Jeff

        I have one for sale…

        Jeff

        : : does anyone know where i can get a carvin fs36 footswitch??

        : As you know this switch is obsolete and getting harder to find. Carvin suggests getting the FS22 a 2 button no LED footswitch and have it modified into a FS36. They have the schematic to do this that you can download from http://www.Carvin.com. I suggest you call Carvin and have them mail you an X100 schematic or amp you have that uses the FS36. The schematic for the FS36 comes with this amp schematic. A good amp tech can make you a working FS36 from a 3 button, 3LED competitor footswitch. I’m getting a fender 3 button, 3 LED footswitch made to work exactly like the FS36. Hope this helps you and others.

        1. Re: carvin FS36 footswitch
          Pat

          Jeff, Is this still available? How much to ship it to Oz.

          : I have one for sale…

          : Jeff

          : : : does anyone know where i can get a carvin fs36 footswitch??

          : : As you know this switch is obsolete and getting harder to find. Carvin suggests getting the FS22 a 2 button no LED footswitch and have it modified into a FS36. They have the schematic to do this that you can download from http://www.Carvin.com. I suggest you call Carvin and have them mail you an X100 schematic or amp you have that uses the FS36. The schematic for the FS36 comes with this amp schematic. A good amp tech can make you a working FS36 from a 3 button, 3LED competitor footswitch. I’m getting a fender 3 button, 3 LED footswitch made to work exactly like the FS36. Hope this helps you and others.

      2. Re: carvin FS36 footswitch
        David Cleckler

        : : does anyone know where i can get a carvin fs36 footswitch??

        : As you know this switch is obsolete and getting harder to find. Carvin suggests getting the FS22 a 2 button no LED footswitch and have it modified into a FS36. They have the schematic to do this that you can download from http://www.Carvin.com. I suggest you call Carvin and have them mail you an X100 schematic or amp you have that uses the FS36. The schematic for the FS36 comes with this amp schematic. A good amp tech can make you a working FS36 from a 3 button, 3LED competitor footswitch. I’m getting a fender 3 button, 3 LED footswitch made to work exactly like the FS36. Hope this helps you and others.

        I think voodoo labs makes one exactly for about $60/us.

        1. Re: carvin FS36 footswitch
          David Cleckler

          : : : does anyone know where i can get a carvin fs36 footswitch??

          : : As you know this switch is obsolete and getting harder to find. Carvin suggests getting the FS22 a 2 button no LED footswitch and have it modified into a FS36. They have the schematic to do this that you can download from http://www.Carvin.com. I suggest you call Carvin and have them mail you an X100 schematic or amp you have that uses the FS36. The schematic for the FS36 comes with this amp schematic. A good amp tech can make you a working FS36 from a 3 button, 3LED competitor footswitch. I’m getting a fender 3 button, 3 LED footswitch made to work exactly like the FS36. Hope this helps you and others.

          : I think voodoo labs makes one exactly for about $60/us.

          Actually it’s voodooman swiches. Sry!

      3. Re: carvin FS36 footswitch
        Randall Wetmore

        I have one for sale if you are interested. It’s in excellent condition and works perfectly.

        Call me at 408.347.1654 or send me an e-mail to [email protected]

        : : does anyone know where i can get a carvin fs36 footswitch??

        : As you know this switch is obsolete and getting harder to find. Carvin suggests getting the FS22 a 2 button no LED footswitch and have it modified into a FS36. They have the schematic to do this that you can download from http://www.Carvin.com. I suggest you call Carvin and have them mail you an X100 schematic or amp you have that uses the FS36. The schematic for the FS36 comes with this amp schematic. A good amp tech can make you a working FS36 from a 3 button, 3LED competitor footswitch. I’m getting a fender 3 button, 3 LED footswitch made to work exactly like the FS36. Hope this helps you and others.

      4. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... derf
        derf

        : does anyone know where i can get a carvin fs36 footswitch??

        As you know this switch is obsolete and getting harder to find. Carvin suggests getting the FS22 a 2 button no LED footswitch and have it modified into a FS36. They have the schematic to do this that you can download from http://www.Carvin.com. I suggest you call Carvin and have them mail you an X100 schematic or amp you have that uses the FS36. The schematic for the FS36 comes with this amp schematic. A good amp tech can make you a working FS36 from a 3 button, 3LED competitor footswitch. I’m getting a fender 3 button, 3 LED footswitch made to work exactly like the FS36. Hope this helps you and others.

  9. Carvin DC-127T
    Alan Mosher

    I bought a new Carvin DC127T a few months ago. I am very pleased with the construction, finish and sound. All are first rate. The neck is very fast, and it’s a joy to play.

  10. need to buy a low price pakage
    kamil

    hi ive heared that the carvin are one of the best guitars. i jus need a good electric guitar. a low priced one not much xpensive, which should include the whole pakage.

  11. Wanted: Carvin 6 - 12 doubleneck
    Scott Owen

    I am looking for a Carvin 6 – 12 doubleneck guitar. I had one in the early 80’s, but ended up selling it because I needed money. I would prefer a Koa model, but will consider all.

    I have had a carvin guitar (DC127?) for 23 years and it is the best playing guitar I’ve run accross. Not quite as good tonal quality as my PRS, but it outplays the PRS bigtime!
    Look forward to hearing from you
    Thanks.

    1. Re: Wanted: Carvin 6 - 12 doubleneck
      M. Regueira

      : I am looking for a Carvin 6 – 12 doubleneck guitar. I had one in the early 80’s, but ended up selling it because I needed money. I would prefer a Koa model, but will consider all.And I need some photos and price

      : I have had a carvin guitar (DC127?) for 23 years and it is the best playing guitar I’ve run accross. Not quite as good tonal quality as my PRS, but it outplays the PRS bigtime!
      : Look forward to hearing from you
      : Thanks.

      1. Re: Wanted: Carvin 6 - 12 doubleneck
        Roger

        : : I am looking for a Carvin 6 – 12 doubleneck guitar. I had one in the early 80’s, but ended up selling it because I needed money. I would prefer a Koa model, but will consider all.And I need some photos and price

        : : I have had a carvin guitar (DC127?) for 23 years and it is the best playing guitar I’ve run accross. Not quite as good tonal quality as my PRS, but it outplays the PRS bigtime!
        : : Look forward to hearing from you
        : : Thanks.

        I have a 6/12 Carvin in pearl white in drop dead mint condition. I go thru phases of considering selling it because I have way too many guitars to give them the attention they all deserve. I then play it and re-discover what a killer axe it is. The only doubleneck I’ve EVER played that is better is an American BC Rich Bich double. I’d consider selling it if the price was right.

        1. Re: Wanted: Carvin 6 - 12 doubleneck
          Erik

          I got a carvin 12/6 here with black hardware, ebony fretboards, kehler trem on the six, stop on the twelve and it has a supe flame maple top (thick) and sunburst finish, give me an email if still lookin. I sell cheap.

    1. Re: carvin dc 150
      ted

      i have a dc 150 in red stereo. It comes with a hard shell case included. It’s used but in great condition. It really has a special sound. I recorded 3 short audio clips to hear what it sounds like & lots of pics to see:
      http://www.gem-un-eye.com/carvin.html
      the price for the guitar is $420 including the hardshell case, + SHIPPING & HANDLING UPS $35.
      The total amount is $455.
      i only accept payments transacted through PayPal.

    2. Re: carvin dc 150
      Russell

      I really don’t want to part with it, but I have a Carvin dc 150. I just wrote to see if anyone knows what year it is. The serial is 34143. Every reference site I’ve found seems to have omitted that range of numbers.

      It may be collectible someday, I dunno. It’s in transparent yellow, which makes it a real butterscotch color with wood grain, The hardware is black, and the customizations are as follows.

      One master volume, one master tone control both pickups.

      Two mini-switches toggle between single and double-coil for each pickup. The headstock is pointed, to provide a straighter line from bridge to tuner.

      1. Re: carvin dc 150
        mark maguire

        I own a black with gold hardware 1986 carvin dc 150, m22 stereo pickups, kahler pro tremolo, phase switch, 24 fret, well preserved guitar.

  12. Check out this Carvin Endorser!
    KM

    Hi check out my site. This is a Temporary site while my real one is being built. Please check out the link to my band PLEX’D which is the official PLEX’D site with audio samples. I use CArvin guitars and amps, and currently have 5 Carvin guitars and 2 carvin amps, 2 Carvin pre-amps, and a Carvin tube power amps.

    1. Re: Check out this Carvin Endorser!
      mark

      how might one find said site?

      : Hi check out my site. This is a Temporary site while my real one is being built. Please check out the link to my band PLEX’D which is the official PLEX’D site with audio samples. I use CArvin guitars and amps, and currently have 5 Carvin guitars and 2 carvin amps, 2 Carvin pre-amps, and a Carvin tube power amps.

  13. CARVIN ROCKS!!!!
    KM

    I play Carvin Amps and Guitars and they just flat out rock! I have played alot of different guitars and amps but Carvin Guitars and amps are the best to me.

  14. 1000 bf Hoduran Rosewood for sale
    Eric

    Hello,

    I am looking for best offer on one time supply of approximately 1000 board feet of completely air dried Hoduran Rosewood billets ranging from 1.5 to 3 cubic feet each and about 68 lbs. per cubic foot. The coloration ranges from brown to light pink/salmon and purple in most pieces. The smallest pieces are nearly 4" x 7" in width. Many are bigger.

    Thanks,

    Eric

  15. Final Year Project
    Tee Hau Tan

    [The body of this post has been reconstituted from replies so it may differ from what was originally written.]

    Dear Sir,
    I am a final year student of electrical & electronics
    engingering student. My final year project is making a
    making a blue tooth trans receiver or its applications,is it feasable. I hope sir can give me some
    information about the electric guitar and the electric
    guitar circuits.
    Thousand of thanks
    nirav

    1. Re: Final Year Project
      MOHD RIZAL SHAHRIM

      : Dear Sir,
      : I am currently doing a project on the application of neural networks in car plate recognition. As part of my project, I have to develop a database using visual C++ and I am not a good programmer. So, can you help me.

      RIZAL

    2. Re: Final Year Project
      Tom

      : Dear Sir,
      : I am a final year student of electrical & electronics
      : engingering student. My final year project is designing a fiterbank for very low frequency, using ADSP210xx.
      : I hope sir can give me some
      :
      : Thousand of thanks

      : Tom

      1. Re: Final Year Project
        Tom

        : : Dear Sir,
        : : I am a final year student of electrical & electronics
        : : engingering student. My final year project is designing a fiterbank for very low frequency, using ADSP210xx.
        : : I hope sir can give me some information.
        : :
        : : Thousand of thanks

        : : Tom

  16. guitars."ect"
    kenneth walch

    I have a friend who is opening a music store. and need a place to start buying all his goods to stock his store if you can help me please contact ROBERT HOLLAND AT 607 962 7098 OR KENNETH WALCH AT 607 359 4311 THANK YOU

    1. Re: guitars.
      JOSE

      AIEXJOSE.OMAR I have a friend who is opening a music store. and need a place to start buying all his goods to stock his store if you can help me please contact ROBERT HOLLAND AT 607 962 7098 OR KENNETH WALCH AT 607 359 4311 THANK YOU

  17. CARVIN H2
    Mr Graham Smith

    KKi HAVE ORDERED AN Allan Holdsworth H2 and as yet have not recieved my guitar. but I have been assured that the great day will not be long. However, I have played other carvin guitars and I have to say that they are out of this world, everyhting you could ever wish for in a guitar is there,playability,craftsmanship,tone,looks, sex appeal, yes they are sexy.Ive played most of the leading makes over the years on Carvin in my eyes have taken the number one place in the guitar making business.

    1. Re: CARVIN H2
      Gary Lee

      I have a red H2 with a quilted maple top and it is the best guitar I have ever played. I have used Gibson LPs and 335’s and find it superior to both in tone. When I aside my 1969 gold top LP for a Carvin DC 150, I was never satisfied with the LP. When I got my Holdsworth, it made the DC 150 feel dead in my hands.

  18. AG-100D Guitar Amp
    josiah

    This amp is an excellent acoustic amp. I play an Ovation Celebrity into it. The digital effects are fabulous, but not real changeable; however, they offer a nice variety. I use it mainly as a monitor for our worship team. The bass channel puts out nicely as well. I have had three guitars in it at ounce. This makes it all a bit muddy, but still works. The amp overall is very flexible, and I am very pleased with the purchase.

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