127th AES Convention Coverage (New York, NY Oct. 9-12)
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Carvin Introduces Cobalt Acoustics

August 03, 2001

C250
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C350
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C850
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Carvin has introduced the Cobalt Series of full size, hand-crafted dreadnought acoustic guitars. Solid wood construction and the Cobalt’s special X-bracing yields a sweet acoustic tone with superb depth and brilliance. The Rapid Play low-action neck provides comfort and playability.

Other features include: a Tusq saddle and long-lasting Elixir strings put the entire series in a class all their own. The single cut-away models feature the Fishman Matrix pickup and Prefix Plus preamp for awesome flexibility–plugged or unplugged.

Carvin Cobalt Series acoustics feature:

  • AA grade solid wood tops and backs
  • Dreadnought body for full acoustic volume and tone
  • Special X-bracing for clear tone and resonance
  • Solid Mahogany neck with smooth Satin finish
  • Dovetail neck joint for superior sustain
  • Bound Rosewood headstock with inlayed Carvin logo
  • Bound 25.4" scale Rosewood fingerboard
  • Rapid Play low action neck with adjustable truss rod
  • 20 medium .078 wide x .043" tall acoustic frets
  • Tusq saddle for clear and vibrant sustain
  • Ebony bridge pins with Abalone inlays
  • Grover high quality chrome tuners
  • Elixir NanoWeb long lasting strings
  • Precise Carvin set-up & intonation

Cobalt Models

C250/C250L Left-Handed Version

  • AA Spruce Top
  • Mahogany back & sides
  • Satin finish neck
  • High gloss body
  • list $849
  • Factory Direct $419, shipping $19.95

C250S

  • AA Cedar Top
  • Mahogany back & sides
  • Satin finish neck
  • Satin finish body
  • list $849
  • Factory Direct $419, shipping $19.95

C350

  • Mahogany Top
  • Mahogany body
  • Satin finish neck
  • High Gloss body
  • list $869
  • Factory Direct $429, shipping $19.95

C750

  • AA Spruce Top
  • Mahogany body
  • Satin finish neck
  • High gloss body
  • Cutaway body
  • Fishman Matrix pickup
  • Fishman Prefix Plus
  • list $1099
  • Factory Direct $549, shipping $19.95

C750S Satin Finish

  • AA Spruce Top
  • Mahogany body
  • Satin finish neck
  • High gloss body
  • Cutaway body
  • Fishman Matrix pickup
  • Fishman Prefix Plus
  • list $1099
  • Factory Direct $549, shipping $19.95

C850

  • AA Spruce Top
  • Rosewood back & sides
  • Satin finish neck
  • High gloss body
  • Cutaway body
  • Fishman Matrix pickup
  • Fishman Prefix Plus
  • Abalone sound hole purfling
  • list $1269
  • Factory Direct $629, shipping $19.95

C550

  • AA Spruce Top
  • Rosewood back & sides
  • Satin finish neck
  • High gloss body
  • Abalone sound hole purfling
  • list $999
  • Factory Direct $499

Also available is the HC21 hardshell case, normally priced at $118, but priced at $59 when purchased with a Cobalt Series guitar.

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.carvin.com/.

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