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Carvin offers a complete line of semi-hollow guitars, including carved top, acoustic/electric, MIDI synth access, 12-string and classical models.  We also offer piezo acoustic bridges on some of our solid-body electrics.  Our semi-hollow, acoustic/electric and classical guitars are offered in both right and left-handed configurations. You can design your Custom Shop semi-hollow or acoustic/electric 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.  All Custom Shop guitars are covered by our 5 Year Warranty, and our 10-Day No-Risk Trial.

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    SH575 MIDI Synth Access Semi-Hollow Carved Top
The SH575 is a revolutionary semi-hollow carved top guitar that's loaded with features, including a beautifully carved 4A flamed maple top and a hand-selected mahogany body and neck. This is a true carved-top instrument - not a "bent top" like most arch top instruments. Acclaimed GraphTech Synth Access electronics allow you to connect the SH575 to a synth controller to emulate orchestras, flutes, bass and virtually any instrument. Carvin's metal-covered S22 pickups are custom-wound with vintage plain enamal wire to bring out the rich tone and sustain of this guitar, while adding to it's exceptional looks. The unique heel design and "Rapid Play" neck ensures effortless playability, 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
- S22J & S22T metal-covered 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
- Deep triple step finish
- Finished on the top wood & headstock only
LIST PRICE: $4,199.00
DIRECT: $2,049.00
SALE: $1,899.00
  SH550 Semi-Hollow Carved Top
The SH550 has all the features of the SH575, without the MIDI Synth access electronics. The SH550 features a beautifully carved 4A flamed maple top and a hand-selected mahogany body and neck. Carvin's metal-covered S22 pickups are custom-wound with vintage plain enamal wire to bring out the rich tone and sustain of this guitar, while adding to it's exceptional looks. The unique heel design and "Rapid Play" neck ensures effortless playability, 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
- S22J & S22T metal-covered humbuckers
- Master volume, 3-way pickup selector
- Push/pull tone control doubles as coil splitter
- Deep triple step finish
- Finish is applied to the top wood and headstock only
LIST PRICE: $3,899.00
DIRECT: $1,749.00
SALE: $1,599.00
 

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   SH250 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
The SH250 semi-hollow electric guitar is designed for the guitarist that wants a lightweight electric that combines great looks with unsurpassed playability. The standard mahogany body and set-in mahogany neck produces warm tones, while the maple top with single ƒ hole accentuates the overall design of the instrument. Other standard features include Carvin's M-bridge with strings fed through the body, Sperzel™ locking tuners, 22 medium-jumbo frets and Classic Series humbuckers. Standard Features:
- Mahogany body and neck, set-neck design
- Bookmatched 5mm maple top with single ƒ hole
- Mahogany CT-style 3 X 3 headstock
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Master volume control, push-pull coil splitter/tone control, 3-way pickup selector
LIST PRICE: $2,169.00
DIRECT: $1,219.00
SALE: $1,069.00

 
   SH60 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
The SH60 semi-hollow electric guitar has classic looks with contemporary features, in a lightweight design that's comfortable and easy to play. The standard mahogany body produces warm tones, while the maple top with single ƒ hole accentuates the overall design of the instrument. The neck-through neck is made from Eastern hard rock maple, and has an ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays. Other standard features include Carvin's M-bridge with strings fed through the body, Sperzel™ locking tuners, 22 medium-jumbo frets and Classic Series humbuckers. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through design
- Bookmatched 5mm maple top with single ƒ hole
- Inline headstock
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Master volume control, push-pull coil splitter/tone control, 3-way pickup selector
LIST PRICE: $1,999.00
DIRECT: $949.00
SALE: $799.00


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   SH275 Semi-Hollow Acoustic Electric MIDI Synth Access Guitar
The SH275 semi-hollow acoustic/electric guitar is based on the SH250, with the addition of acclaimed Graph Tech™ MIDI synth access electronics. Simply connect a guitar synth of your choice and you'll be adding orchestras, flutes and virtually any instrument sound to your electric guitar tone. The standard mahogany body and set-in mahogany neck produces warm tones, while the bookmatched maple top with single ƒ hole accentuates the overall design of the instrument. Other standard features include Carvin's M-bridge with strings fed through the body, Sperzel™ locking tuners, 22 medium-jumbo frets and Classic Series humbuckers. Standard Features:
- Mahogany body and neck, set-neck design
- Bookmatched 5mm maple top with single ƒ hole
- Mahogany CT-style 3 X 3 headstock
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- C22J & C22B classic 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" output, 13-pin Hexaphonic MIDI-compatible output
LIST PRICE: $2,799.00
DIRECT: $1,349.00
SALE: $1,199.00



   SH65 Semi-Hollow Acoustic Electric MIDI Synth Access Guitar
The SH65 semi-hollow acoustic/electric guitar has the classic look of the SH60, with the addition of acclaimed Graph Tech™ MIDI synth access electronics. By simply connecting a guitar synth such as a Roland or Axon, you can add orchestras, flutes and virtually any instrument sound to your electric guitar tone. The standard mahogany body and set-in mahogany neck produces warm tones, while the bookmatched maple top with single ƒ hole accentuates the overall design of the instrument. Other standard features include Carvin's M-bridge with strings fed through the body, Sperzel™ locking tuners, 22 medium-jumbo frets and Classic Series humbuckers. Standard Features:
- Alder body and maple neck, neck-through
- Bookmatched 5mm maple top with single ƒ hole
- Inline headstock
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22J & C22B classic 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" output, 13-pin Hexaphonic MIDI-compatible output
LIST PRICE: $2,599.00
DIRECT: $1,249.00
SALE: $1,099.00



   NS1 Classical Acoustic Electric MIDI Synth Access Guitar
The Carvin NS1 MIDI Synth Access classical guitar is designed for the guitarist who wants to take his playing to a completely new level. By connecting a guitar synth of your choice, you can add orchestras, flutes and virtually any instrument sound to your electric guitar tone. The NS1's unique design gives you acoustic, electric and synth capabilities all in one instrument, and the premium features of the instrument make for a guitar that you'll be proud to own and play. Standard Features:
- Chambered mahogany body and mahogany neck
- Neck-through
- Highest quality 4A flamed maple top
- Matching 4A flamed maple headstock
- 24K gold plated Carvin headstock logo
- Gold hardware
- 25.5" scale ebony fingerboard with no inlays
- 21 medium-jumbo frets
- Graphtech Hexaphonic pickup
- Graphtech pre-amp, stacked volume for Hexaphonic MIDI access & piezo, stacked treble & bass cut/boost, stacked mid cut/boot & sweep, 1/4" piezo output, 13-pin Hexaphonic MIDI-compatible output
LIST PRICE: $2,799.00
DIRECT: $1,399.00
SALE: $1,249.00


   AE185 Acoustic Electric Guitar
The AE185's unique semi-hollow acoustic/electric configuration allows you to jump from electric lead riffs to acoustic tone with ease, giving you essentially two instruments in one. Dual outputs allow you to send the electric signal to one amp, and the acoustic signal to another, or you can send both outputs to a single amp with a standard guitar cable. Standard features include a mahogany body and neck, AAA Engleman spruce top, 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays and chrome hardware. Standard Features:
- Mahogany body and neck, neck-through construction
- AAA Engleman spruce top, single ƒ hole
- Mahogany traditional (3 X 3) headstock
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Active electronics: Master volume, 3-way pickup selector & active tone control for the electric pickups. Separate active tone control for the F60 acoustic pickup. Pan control to blend between electric & acoustic pickups. Dual output jacks allow you to separate the electric and acoustic signals to different amps, or combine them into one.
LIST PRICE: $2,399.00
DIRECT: $1,149.00
SALE: $999.00


   AC175 Thinline Acoustic Electric Guitar
At just 5.25 pounds, the AC175 is extremely light and comfortable to play, and it's thin 1.87" body makes this instrument far easier to play than a standard, full-bodied acoustic. The LR Baggs ribbon acoustic pickup and ebony bridge and TUSQ saddle produce warm acoustic tones with smooth sustain and clean open notes. Standard features of the AC175 include a mahogany body and neck, AAA Engleman spruce top, 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays and chrome hardware. Standard Features:
- Mahogany body and neck, neck-through construction
- AAA Engleman spruce top
- Mahogany traditional (3 X 3) headstock
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- LR Baggs ribbon acoustic pickup
- Active electronics with master volume, bass & treble
LIST PRICE: $1,899.00
DIRECT: $949.00
SALE: $799.00


   AC275 Thinline Acoustic Electric Guitar
The AC275 produces the sound of an acoustic guitar, with the playability of an electric. At 5.25 pounds, the AC275 is extremely light and comfortable. The LR Baggs ribbon acoustic pickup and ebony bridge and TUSQ saddle produce warm acoustic tones with smooth sustain and clean open notes. Standard features of the AC275 include a mahogany body and neck, AAA Engleman spruce top, 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays and chrome hardware. Standard Features:
- Mahogany body and neck, neck-through construction
- AAA Engleman spruce top
- Mahogany traditional (3 X 3) headstock
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- LR Baggs ribbon acoustic pickup
- Active electronics with master volume, bass & treble
LIST PRICE: $2,099.00
DIRECT: $999.00
SALE: $849.00


   CC275 Craig Chaquico Signature Thinline Acoustic Electric Guitar
The Craig Chaquico Signature Series CC275 is based on the AC275, with Craig's personal touches. A 4A flamed maple top with body binding is standard, as is chrome hardware. Also standard is Craig's signature Eagle mother-of-pearl fingerboard and headstock inlays. Like the AC275, the body and neck are mahogany, and electronics consist of an LR Baggs ribbon transducer pickup with master volume, bass and treble boost/cut controls. Standard Features:
- Mahogany body and neck, neck-through construction
- AAAA flamed maple top with body binding
- Mahogany traditional (3 X 3) headstock
- Sperzel locking tuners
- Chrome hardware
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with MOP Eagle inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- LR Baggs ribbon acoustic pickup
- Active electronics with master volume, bass & treble
LIST PRICE: $2,499.00
DIRECT: $1,249.00
SALE: $1,099.00


   AC375 Thinline True Acoustic Electric Guitar
The AC375 is a true acoustic with remarkably full tone for its relatively thin 2 1/2" thick acoustic body. Unplugged it projects a clear vibrant tone almost as loud as a large body acoustic. Plugged in, it has the perfect balance of acoustic resonance and warmth to project a beautifully balanced tone, surpassing that of the most expensive large body acoustics. Standard Features:
- Braced mahogany body and neck, set-neck construction
- X-braced AAA Engleman spruce top with multi-layer tortoiseshell body binding
- Mahogany traditional (3 X 3) headstock
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25.5" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 21 medium-jumbo frets
- Fishman acoustic matrix pickup
- Active Fishman Prefix Pro Matrix with master volume, notch filter, phase switch & battery status LED
LIST PRICE: $2,279.00
DIRECT: $1,249.00
SALE: $1,099.00


   CL450 Nylon String Classical Acoustic Electric Guitar
At just 4.75 pounds, the CL450 is extremely light and comfortable to play, and it's thin 2.5" body makes this instrument far easier to play than a standard, full-bodied classical acoustic. Standard features of the CL450 include a fan-braced AAA red cedar top with multi-layer tortoise body binding, braced mahogany back and sidesmahogany set neck, semi-flat 20" radius ebony fingerboard and gold hardware. Standard Features:
- Braced mahogany back and sides, set-neck construction
- Fan braced AAA cedar top with multi-layer tortoiseshell body binding
- Mahogany set neck and mahogany headstock
- Gold hardware
- 25.5" scale ebony fingerboard
- 21 medium-jumbo frets
- Fishman acoustic matrix pickup
- Active Fishman Prefix Pro Matrix with master volume, notch filter, phase switch & battery status LED
LIST PRICE: $2,379.00
DIRECT: $1,249.00
SALE: $1,099.00


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   AE185-12 Acoustic Electric Semi-Hollow 12-String Guitar
The AE185-12's unique semi-hollow acoustic/electric configuration allows you to jump from electric lead riffs to acoustic tone with ease, giving you essentially two instruments in one. Dual outputs allow you to send the electric signal to one amp, and the acoustic signal to another, or you can send both outputs to a single amp with a standard guitar cable. Standard features include a mahogany body and neck, AAA Engleman spruce top, 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays and chrome hardware. Standard Features:
- Mahogany body and neck, neck-through construction
- AAA Engleman spruce top, single ƒ hole
- Mahogany traditional (6 X 6) headstock
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- C22J & C22B classic humbuckers
- Active electronics: Master volume, 3-way pickup selector & active tone control for the electric pickups. Separate active tone control for the F60 acoustic pickup. Pan control to blend between electric & acoustic pickups. Dual output jacks allow you to separate the electric and acoustic signals to different amps, or combine them into one.
LIST PRICE: $2,499.00
DIRECT: $1,239.00
SALE: $1,089.00


   AC275-12 Thinline Acoustic Electric 12-String Guitar
The AC275-12 is the 12-string versions of the AC275. The LR Baggs ribbon acoustic pickup and ebony bridge and TUSQ saddle produce warm acoustic tones with smooth sustain and clean open notes. Standard features of the AC275-12 include a mahogany body and neck, AAA Engleman spruce top, 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays and chrome hardware. Standard Features:
- Mahogany body and neck, neck-through construction
- AAA Engleman spruce top
- Mahogany traditional (6 X 6) headstock
- Sperzel locking tuners
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with white dot inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- LR Baggs ribbon acoustic pickup
- Active electronics with master volume, bass & treble
LIST PRICE: $2,299.00
DIRECT: $1,069.00
SALE: $919.00


   CC275-12 Craig Chaquico Signature Thinline Acoustic Electric 12-String Guitar
The Craig Chaquico Signature Series CC275-12 is based on the AC275-12, with Craig's personal touches. A 4A flamed maple top with body binding is standard, as is chrome hardware. Also standard is Craig's signature Eagle mother-of-pearl fingerboard and headstock inlays. Like the AC275-12, the body and neck are mahogany, and electronics consist of an LR Baggs ribbon transducer pickup with master volume, bass and treble boost/cut controls. Standard Features:
- Mahogany body and neck, neck-through construction
- AAAA flamed maple top with body binding
- Mahogany traditional (6 X 6) headstock
- Sperzel locking tuners
- Chrome hardware
- 25" scale ebony fingerboard with MOP Eagle inlays
- 24 medium-jumbo frets
- LR Baggs ribbon acoustic pickup
- Active electronics with master volume, bass & treble
LIST PRICE: $2,699.00
DIRECT: $1,319.00
SALE: $1,169.00


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  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


  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 Sperzelā„¢ 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


   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


  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


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