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Guitar Amps
Carvin offered several
combo amps in 1957, but this was still a new area, so specifications and
features were similar on all models.
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The model
#1212A was Carvin's answer to the popular Fender Twin amplifier.
It was a 40 watt tube-driven amp, with a pair of 12" Jensen speakers and
2 channels. Channel one had a microphone input, with dedicated
volume control, and channel 2 had 2 instrument inputs with a dedicated
volume control. There was also a master tone control, vibrato
speed control and vibrato depth control with an optional foot switch.
Price on the #1212A was $109.90. |
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The
model #12-C guitar amplifier was based on the same chassis as
the #1212A, but with a single Jensen 12" speaker, and 15 watts
output. Controls were the same as the #1212A. The model
#12-C sold for $69.90. |
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Although not specifically a bass amplifier, the model #666
was advertised as being suited for bass instruments. However,
it's design, which consisted of four 8" speakers with 30 watts
output, probably was a little thin for bass reproduction.
Still, the 4 speaker design was innovative for the time.
Controls were the same as the #1212A; that is, two channels, with
volume control for each, and a master tone and vibrato controls.
The model #666 sold for $139.90. |
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The
model #10-C guitar amplifier was Carvin's entry-level combo for
1957. It produced 8 watts, and had a single 10" Jensen speaker
with two inputs, and master volume, tone and tremolo controls.
The Model #10-C sold for $49.90. |
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