CARVIN DC200 Koa

  • Carvin DC200 Koa electric guitar
    Carvin DC200 Koa

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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 controlsmix control
Pickup selector controls1 coil tap switch
Tone controls2 tone controls
Volume controls1 volume control

Electronics

Pickups brand and modelCarvin M22 pickup(s)
Pickups configuration2 humbucker pickups
Preampactive preamp

General

Finish colorsblack finish, natural finish
Made inUSA
Number of strings6 strings

Body

Body materialpoplar body
Body shape featuresdouble cutaway

Hardware

Bridgefixed bridge
Hardware colorchrome hardware
TunersSchaller M6 tuners

Fretboard

Fingerboard inlay materialpearl fingerboard inlay material
Fingerboard materialebony fingerboard
Fingerboard position markersblock fingerboard position markers

Neck

Neck jointneck through body
Neck materialmaple neck
Number of frets24 fret
Nutbrass nut, graphite nut
Tuner layoutthree-each-side

Prices (3)

DatePriceConditionNameComments
1985$499newguitar-listList price for the basic model with no optional extras
1987$600good
1985$1000newCarlGold tuners and bridge

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