I have bought many amps of different manufactures for low price because of a dead reverb. Solved carvin xv212s reverb stuck on footswitch issue. A closed back 2x12 cabinet will most definitely get you more towards what you. Anyone ever hear of any mods for the legacy head, vl100. Dual channels offer all the vintage features you need. We have two deluxe reverbs, a vintage 1965 deluxe reverb that the model is based on and a reissue. Vintage series all schematics all models vintage16,33 50 belair nomad, 02112002. The purpose of this is to take a twochannel amp and create a larger single channel amp that can deliver more power. The power section features four el84 cathode biased output tubes you can goose with a boost function that lets your solos soar above the band. The carvin timothy b schmit electric bass guitar, which has a white body and dark neck. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser.
Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Vintage hifi the website offers you the possibility to download. If youre after a warmer, richer sound with greater distortion and a vintage feel, consider a tubebased amplifier. Carvin vintage 33 sch service manual download, schematics. I use the guitar channelseffects in my recording software to further fill out the sound as needed. Quality guitar amplifiers are designed to precisely reproduce sound while maintaining a clean and accurate tone. The v16 has two tubes, so it needs to see twice the impedance. User manual carvin f600 download your carvin f600 user guide or user manual. Fender flea roadworn jazz bass shell pink lollar pickups emerson wiring. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
The amp is in good cosmetic as well as working condition, and sounds good. Solved carvin xv212s reverb stuck on footswitch issue i have a carvin xv212s british speakers from 1989 that suddenly has a weird issue. Crate v series v33212 33w 2x12 tube guitar combo amp. Get the best deal for carvin pro audio equipment from the largest online selection at. A fellow who goes by the moniker hasserl on the carvin boards he may post here too, im not sure developed a set of mods for the soak channel which really open it up and make it a firebreather. Vt50 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. All speakers sound great with no cone rub or crackle. Ultimate carvin amplifier repair service manual schematics 450. User manual carvin f600 lastmanuals offers a socially driven service of sharing, storing and searching manuals related to use of hardware and software.
The vintage 33 is, well, 33 watts and sounds good anywhere, but the belair is a horse. Each pedal was built to capture the best of the best, with more controls. Just complete the guitar wiring diagram order form with your custom specifications and our designers will do the rest. Carvin amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. I had them on my orange and they broke up too much for my tastes. Free carvin diagrams, schematics, service manuals schematics. Carvin ultimate repair, service schematics 450 pdf on dvd. If you have documentation to add, please contact the webmaster.
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Not to jack the thread,but ive been offered a vintage 16 thats been made into a head only and with the hasserl mods. Get the best prices on our vintage carvin both instore and online. The carving vintage 33 is a nice little amp and i enjoyed playing it until i heard a real vintage amp, my 1964 blonde bassman amp. Casio sk1 midi, theremins, analog synthesizers, vintage keyboards, combo organs, vintage electronics, circuit bending, owners manuals, service manuals, schematics contact. I was analyzing my tone last night at practice and realized that i dont have as much distortion on my 8th string as i do on the 7th through 1st string. As used on the tl60 33 circuit s4 switch p1 vol p2 tone neck pickup bridge pickup l11 jack single dual single. How to improve your amps tone with preamp tube reverb news.
So i bought this one thinking it would be easy too. The carvin 2008 icon electric bass guitar, which can come in a flame walnut finish. The instruction page includes explanations of what was done and why, as well as how to do it. If v30s means vintage 30s then they will most certainly get you a little more breakup. I bought a carvin vintage 33 off of a guy on craigslist and it sounds great. Additionally, carvin has a wealth of technical documents on their site, right here. The biggest collection of carvin manuals and schematics. The behind the scenes story about vox mk iii, mk vi and mini 12 guitars. The carvin vintage series has always been known for really good cleans, but the. If you have any questions regarding any of the products we sell please contact us. Carvin also offered a pair of singlespeaker vintage tube combos the vintage 33 shown and the 112 nomad. The tube amp library of information click the link above for tube amp info, schematics, board building information, projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips. The kiesel sh575 midi synth semihollow carved top guitar features a maple top and a handselected mahogany body and neck.
Carvin has been building tube guitar amplifiers since 1949. Below are listed all the folders on the disks along with how. The vintage 33 was a 33w combo, powering a single vl12 speaker, and did not have the effects loop or acoustic presence control, but was otherwise the same as the vt50 head. The construction is robust and inspires confidence. The amps power level can be lowered to get full, rich tone at modest listening volumes and can be raised up to 30 watts. View and download carvin vt50 operating manual online. There is a great deal of technical data all over the site, and these links are to various literature from carvin and other manufactures pertaining to carvin gear. They always had a wire off or something one even had a spring off one corner so it was arcing on the tank. Valvestate amp mint 1 year warranty fender mini twin hughes and kettner hughes kettner amplifier schematic amplifier catalog mesa boogie mark mesa mark v fender cyber 9v 1a marshall amp head amp mint original pkg 1 scholz rockman fender twin reverb amp tom scholz 2x12 tube guitar combo amp 2x12 tube guitar tube amp head practice amplifier. The footswitch operates toggles the light, but the reverb in the unit is always on. Because there is no inherent right or wrong amp, the suitability of the end gadget will depend on your personal taste and the tuning of the ear. Here are the mods i did referencing the carvin schematic. Jul 21, 2017 rig rundown queens brian may duration.
We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. Set one channel for crystal clear cleans, and the other for overdrive. The carving vintage 33 is a nice little amp and i enjoyed playing it until i heard a real vintage amp. View and download carvin vintage 16 operating manual online. Please note that all these documents are the property of carvin, and may not be copied, reproduced or posted on other sites without explicit permission. The following discussion of preamp tube swaps, therefore, will focus on the effect of changing out the tube in that position, but be aware that you will want to refer to your amp manufacturers users manual, schematic, or other technical information for the amp in question to ensure you are correctly locating the first preamp tube in the. Id like to be able to use relays or onto for channel switching but cannot find any articles. Click image for more detail on the front are level controls for each channel, signal indicator lights, and power onoffstandby switches. Ive got a 1995 carvin vintage 33 that has a bunch of the hasserl mods.
Owners nakamichi deck manual service cd cassette schematic zxl parts 27. The comparison was between the model and the reissue because the vintage amp is worth a small fortune and i only use that when actually working on models. Compared to the bassman, the vintage 33 was very dry and sterile, lacking warmth and tone. With the 212s it sounds great at any volume, so long as youre playing single coils. Buskers are always confused about which amps to buy. Jul 20, 2012 carvin vintage amplifier range by carlo bova. Each step should be accomplished before moving on to the next step. The clean channel on the vintage series is very nice, gets loud and stays clean. Theyd need a 2 ohm tap that isnt there for a 4 ohm speaker load. Biasing the vintage series nomad, belair, vt50, vintage 33 this chapter will outline and guide you through the procedures of biasing the vintage series amplifier. Vintage 16 schematic pdf vintage 33 schematic rev c 4894 pdf vintage 50 schematic pdf classic 100. Marshall vintage modern im in love with this amp at the moment the 50watt variant to be exact. Carvin vintage 16 w triode guitar tube amp amplifier combo 1 x 12i purchased this used in 20, but rarely played through it. Power amplifier crowns new xls drivecore 2 series of power amplifiers feature an upgraded look with a larger display.
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The 50 watt vt50 is the same head used in our popular bel air 2 x 12 combo amplifier. Instrument amplifier pro audio amplifiers for sale ebay. Hi myles,i am looking at some rca 12ax77025 tubes to try out. The crate twochannel v33212 combo produces 33 watts of all tube class a tone through dual 12 speakers. The ones that im interested in are reportedly the reissue series made by teslathey are nos, unmarked and in rca boxes. I know a lot of people complain about the lead or soak channel, but i thought it was quite useable. Carvin vintage 16 schematic carvin x100b poweramp original version schematic carvin x100b preamp schematic carvin x series schematic how to bias carvin v3. Cerwin vega pro audio, home audio, subwoofers, speakers.
Several viewers requested this video, so here it is. The schematic you have appears to be for the vintage 33. Im trying to reduce some hum in my 20 year old carvin belair. V3 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download.
I used to own a vintage 33, which was basically half a belair 33 watts in a 1x12 combo. Congratulations on your purchase of the v3 all tube amplifier. Found the schematics for it on the carvin museum site, which helps a bit. They use the 4 ohm tap with 8 ohm speakers and the 8 ohm tap with 16 ohm speakers. Amp sim requests page 33 fractal audio systems forum. Due to coronavirus covid19 we have limited staff working on location. Get a custom drawn guitar or bass wiring diagram designed to your specifications for any type of pickups, switching and controls and options. I was wondering if anyone owned or has played through the carvin belair 2x12 50.
On this page are links to directions for my mods for the carvin vintage 16 guitar amp. Kiesel beryllium pickups are customwound with vintage plain enamel wire to bring out the rich tone and sustain of this guitar. Whats the best choice to get more gain out of a tube amplifier. For more than 50 years cerwin vega has set the standard for high performance professional and home audio sound with the right products, at the right prices and awardwinning innovations. I have a carvin belair as well as a carvin vintage 33. It is an alltube combo 1x12 50w 4 x 5 x 12ax7 and el84. The carvin tube 100 stereo power amp shipped with 4 el34 output tubes and cranks out 50 watts in stereo mode and 100 watts bridged. When i played it at the guys house it sounded awesome, and everything seemed to be working fine.
By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, cookie policy, privacy. But i bought a carvin bass amp 600 watt combo about 4yrs ago. Carvin, 112 nomad 212 bel air reve1 carvin_legacy_vl100_vl212. For the longest time bass amplifiers were infamous for being heavy, cumbersome and on the pricey side. Carvin audio and amplifiers has been designing and building guitar amplifiers since 1946 with all tube designs, solid state designs and blends of both. For the new owner congratulations on your selection of carvln products.
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Guitar pickup wiring, leslie speaker service manual guitar amp wiring diagrams. Hi everybody, i just bought a used carvin vintage 16 with dead reverb. Electronic schematic diagrams, circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, service manuals and circuit board layouts. Power amplifiers schematics mixers schematics speakers schematics rack gear and effects schematics crossover schematics keyboard amplifiers schematics guitar. They offer modern appointments while maintaining the vintage fender sound. Used carvin vintage 16 tube guitar combo amp guitar center. The reason i got rid of it i got a good deal on a mesa boogie mark iii. This is the motherlode of reference material for the repair shop. True vintage tones give openness and breath to your playing as you power soak the el84 tubes.
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