Overview
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Dates of manufacture:
1981 to 1986
The CARVIN DC200 Koa was handmade at Carvin's Californian factory between 1981 and 1986. Both body and neck were made from Hawaiian Koa - the neck was set-in with a smooth heel. The fingerboard was ebony with mother of pearl block inlays. The DC200 Koa had stereo wiring with two output jacks - but could also be used for mono. Optional Khaler locking tremolo system.
Specifications (23)
Controls
EQ or mix controls | mix control |
Pickup selector controls | 1 coil tap switch |
Tone controls | 2 tone controls |
Volume controls | 1 volume control |
Electronics
Pickups brand and model | Carvin M22 pickup(s) |
Pickups configuration | 2 humbucker pickups |
Preamp | active preamp |
General
Finish colors | black finish, natural finish |
Made in | USA |
Number of strings | 6 strings |
Body
Body material | poplar body |
Body shape features | double cutaway |
Hardware
Bridge | fixed bridge |
Hardware color | chrome hardware |
Tuners | Schaller M6 tuners |
Fretboard
Fingerboard inlay material | pearl fingerboard inlay material |
Fingerboard material | ebony fingerboard |
Fingerboard position markers | block fingerboard position markers |
Neck
Neck joint | neck through body |
Neck material | maple neck |
Number of frets | 24 fret |
Nut | brass nut, graphite nut |
Tuner layout | three-each-side |
Prices (3)
Date | Price | Condition | Name | Comments |
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1985 | $499 | new | guitar-list | List price for the basic model with no optional extras |
1987 | $600 | good | ||
1985 | $1000 | new | Carl | Gold tuners and bridge |