Basses

Nothing in the bass department changed in 1960.  The #7-BG and the non-adjustable #8-BG were the only standard basses offered, and their prices, specifications and catalog photos remained the same as the previous year.  The doubleneck #4-BS (which was shown on the cover with a #1-MS) and non-adjustable #5-BS were also still available, and they too were identical in every aspect to the previous year.

1960 Guitars

1960 Guitar Amps

1960 Bass Amps
1960 Carvin Catalog Cover

This is the model #7-BG bass, which was in it's second year of production.  Like the '59 debut model, it was a 25 1/8" scale model, constructed from maple with a bolt-on neck with rosewood fingerboard.  It also had a single AP-4 adjustable pickup in the neck position, with a single volume control and two tone controls.  The price on the #7-BG was $119.90.  It was also offered as the #8-BG, which was the same except it had a non-adjustable pickup.  Price on the #8-BG was $109.90.  The #2-BG hardshell case was $19.90.