Carvin Catalog Archive • 1971

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Super Band Leader SBL2000

A flagship high-power amplification system delivering massive RMS output through dual Altec Lansing speaker systems, designed for organ, bass, and lead applications.

200 watts RMS (587 peak)
Dual AL900 Altec Lansing speaker systems
Midrange HF horn drivers for extended frequency response
Modular system architecture (L4000 power unit)
Designed for large-scale performance environments

Featured models: SBL2000

Altec Bass Master ABM875

A premium bass system combining Altec Lansing 15” speakers with high-efficiency cabinet design for deep, controlled low-end output.

Dual 421-8A 15” Altec speakers
Tuned-ported bass reflex cabinet
Modular power expansion capability
Bass and treble booster circuits
High-gain, low-noise preamp

Featured models: ABM875

PA7000 Super System

Carvin’s most powerful PA system, designed for large venues and outdoor stages with scalable speaker arrays and high-output clarity.

200 watts RMS system power
Four speaker enclosures (CR150 systems)
4-channel input with reverb per channel
Anti-feedback and monitor output system
Expandable via slave power units

Featured models: PA7000

AL900

A full-range Altec Lansing speaker system engineered for high-efficiency output across guitar, bass, and organ applications.

Dual 15” Altec 418-8B speakers
180 watts RMS capacity
Tuned-ported cabinet design
Optional HF horn driver
High-efficiency full-range response

Featured models: AL900

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The 1971 Carvin catalog presents a fully matured product ecosystem centered around high-powered amplification systems, modular component design, and professional-grade loudspeaker integration. The catalog opens with a strong emphasis on performance validation—every amplifier, speaker, and instrument is tested under real-world conditions, reinforcing Carvin’s reputation for reliability and conservative power ratings.

The product line reflects a company deeply invested in scalable sound systems. Large-format amplifier stacks such as the Super Band Leader, Super Bass Master, and Super Lead Master demonstrate Carvin’s commitment to delivering high RMS output paired with efficient speaker systems, often incorporating Altec Lansing components for maximum acoustic performance. Modular power units (B3000, L4000, P4500) allow musicians to expand output by adding speaker loads, highlighting a forward-thinking approach to system building.

Public address systems become a major category, with increasing wattage tiers (PA5000 → PA7000) designed for venues ranging from small halls to large outdoor stages. These systems integrate multi-channel inputs, anti-feedback circuitry, and high-efficiency horn-loaded speaker designs, positioning Carvin as a complete sound reinforcement provider.

Instrument offerings—while secondary in catalog emphasis—continue to showcase German Hofner neck construction, proprietary AP-series pickups, and premium tone-shaping electronics. The inclusion of pedal steel guitars and doubleneck instruments reflects Carvin’s commitment to niche professional markets.

Equally important is Carvin’s direct-to-customer business model, eliminating dealer markup and offering a 10-day trial guarantee. The Escondido, California facility serves as both manufacturing and demonstration headquarters, reinforcing a customer-first, factory-direct philosophy that defines the brand’s identity during this period

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