Bass Amplifiers
Carvin didn't offer a
great deal in bass amps in 1979, but at the time, neither did anyone
else. However, there was enough to satisfy the amateur or
professional musician, and more was to come...
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The B-115 (shown
here with a VT-112) was Carvin's entry-level combo amp for 1979.
It was a basic amp with basic controls. This 80W combo included
the same features as the SC2000 and SC3000, in a lower wattage package
(the chassis was, in fact, identical to the SC2000). It also used
the MagnaLab 15" speaker in a bass-ported cabinet, and could also
be upgraded to a JBL speaker for an additional $100.
The B-115 sold for $350. |
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The heart of all
Carvin bass amps for 1979 was the SC series 125W and 250W power amp. The
SC series of solid state amps was pretty basic - a 7-band graphic EQ, bright
switch, sustain control (for adding distortion) and high and low inputs.
The SC2000
sold for $250, and the SC3000 was $320.
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The top of the line amp
for 1979 was the BassMaster, a name that would appear and reappear on
Carvin bass amps for many years. This particular model was
available in various single and double stack configurations, with the
SC2000 or SC3000 head.
The BM215 single
stack (right) was $480, or $680 with a JBL speaker. The SBM415
double stack, which had two B215 cabinets, was $795, or $1195 with JBL speakers. |
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