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Guitar Amps
With all the activity in 1988 taking
place in the guitar/bass department and the marketing department, very
little changed with Carvin's guitar amplifier models. The X-heads got a
new model, and all models were adorned with the new block logo.
Additionally, all
models got new catalog photography, and updated descriptions and technical
specs for the catalog.
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The SX-60, SX-100
and SX-200 MOSFET amps were unchanged for 1988. Prices
increased slightly, to $319 for the SX-60, $369 for the SX-100 and
$439 for the SX-200.
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The Compact Studio Tube Amps were
also unchanged (except for the new logo). The price did jump,
however, to $369 for the X-60H (with Carvin High Energy Speaker); $399
for the X-60C (with Celestion speaker); and $439 for the X-60E (with
Electro-Voice speaker).
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The Tube X-Amps were
also basically unchanged, and the prices were only a little higher
than when they were introduced in the early 80's. The XV112E
sold for $649, the XV112E Oak (shown) sold for $749, and the XV212C
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The X-60B and X-100B
(above) tube heads were also unchanged for 1988, although they did sport the
new logo. The 60W X-60B sold for $519, and the 100W X-100B sold for
$569.
New for 1988 was the X-100A
(below). This was a stripped down version of the X-100B, in a smaller
cabinet with no graphic EQ. Otherwise, power rating, tubes and
construction was identical to the X-100B.
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New for 1988 was the X-Amp Mini Stack
(left). This was available in single or double stack models,
driven by the new X-100A head. XM-212H single stack with Carvin
speakers was $719, and the Celestion-based model was $759. The
XM-412H double stack with Carvin speakers was $989, or $1069 with
Celestions.
The X-Amp Concert Tube Stack was
unchanged. It was available in a variety of configurations, with
the X-60B or X-100B head, single or double stack models, and loaded
with Celestion or Carvin speakers. |
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