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 Guitar Amps
Carvin
offered 3 different guitar amps in 1958, with varying power outputs and
speaker configurations. As was the case with most amps in the
1950's, these were multi-function units that had microphone inputs as
well as instrument inputs. All three models were based on the same tube
chassis, and had the same basic features and controls.
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The
Model #1212-C was Carvin's top of the line guitar amplifier in
1958. This 30 watt tube amp had a pair of 12" Jensen Concert speakers in
a combo cabinet. Controls included master volume for channel 1
(mic channel), master volume for channel 2 (two instrument inputs),
master tone control, and tremolo speed and depth controls. The
price on the Model #1212-C was $129.90. |
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The
model #8-12-A was a 25 watt, tube-driven combo with an 8"
Jensen Concert speaker and a 12" Jensen Concert speaker. The
amp chassis, inputs and controls were basically the same at the
#1212-C - the main difference was the speaker layout and the power
output. The Model #8-12-A sold for $109.90. |
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The
Model #12-C amplifier was a 15 watt tube-driven combo, loaded
with a single 12" Jensen speaker. Like Carvin's other amps,
this had a single mic input, and two instrument inputs, with volume
controls for each channel, master tone control, and vibrato
controls. The #12-C sold for $69.90. |
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