
Eilzug's CM140K
Carvin BBS ID: Eilzug
Wow, look
at this one! This is the one koa CM-series guitar I've ever seen,
and probably one of only a handful that exist at all. This is an
'81 model (or possibly an '82), with chrome hardware, abalone block
inlays, and of course, that great koa body.
And take
note also of the 1981 XV-112E Oak amplifier. These were offered
for several years, but you just don't see these great amps very often.
What a
great set of vintage gear!
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Dan Martin's CM130
WWW:
http://martin.mesanetworks.net/banddays.htm
This is a
great old CM-series guitar from 1978, when Carvin was transitioning from
using Höfner parts to using their own parts. This is also the year
the M22 pickup was introduced, so Dan's guitar has one of the earliest
sets of these pups around. Notice that the headstock is the Höfner
style, with "sword" inlay, zero fret, rosewood fingerboard and binding
(for more Höfner comparisons, see the
Guitar ID Guide). Chrome hardware and clear finish on maple
rounds out the package. The amp is Dan's 2003 SX50.
On a
side note, I highly recommend stopping by Dan's website, which
chronicles his days with the Blue Velvets, a hard-working band from
the midwest in the 60's and 70's. There's tons of cool
information from that era, as well additional Carvin gear played by
Dan and his sons through the years. A great site, and well
worth visiting.
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Chuck
Bonifield's CM130
Here's
a classic CM130CE from 1981. It has a maple boy and maple set neck
with clear gloss finish and ebony fingerboard (the "CE" designated clear
finish/ebony fingerboard) and chrome hardware. These vintage CM
models are getting harder and harder to come by, especially in such good
condition.
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Gumper's CM140C
Carvin Museum BBS ID: gumper
This is
a 1979 model, and it looks to be in excellent condition. The '79
models were pretty straightforward, with the only options being
clear or black finishes, and chrome or gold hardware. This one is
clear gloss on maple, with chrome hardware, and MOP block inlays on
ebony.
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Dave Sullivan's CM130C
Carvin Museum BBS ID: animephreak
Here's
a vintage CM130, in great condition. This is also a 1979 model, so
this is a great chance to compare and contrast with Gumper's '79 CM140C
above. Also shown is Dave's early '90's
XB212-2
amp, which is an
X-100B head and a pair V212 cabinets. Dave says:
"Picked
this guitar up from CM/CBBS user rugby1. In completely
awesome condition. Just a few minor dings on the edges and
the usual wear and tear. Neck is in great condition. This
guitar really screams when compared to the other guitars I
own. It's got a great punchy sound, especially when
coil-tapped. Also has one of the most comfortable neck
joints that I've ever played, even though it's a set neck
single-cut style guitar."
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