Trouble shooting 6 1 schematic diagrams 6 7 warranty information. Our first impressions are that this amp is very versatile and beautifully voiced. Each version has the same layout two channels clean and lead. Power amplifiers schematics mixers schematics speakers schematics rack gear and effects schematics crossover schematics keyboard amplifiers schematics guitar. Carvin amps and audio gear for musicians and sound. The handle smacking on the metal cage was annoying. View and download carvin vl100 operating manual online. This carmen legacy 212 came through the workshop with the simple fault of randomly reducing in power and output. I have a legacy that i have been thinking of getting rid of first a little history of amp i acquired it around 2002 directly from carvin. Carvin free audio schematics free audio schematics.
As most modern amps are nowadays, she was also on circuit boards. Carvin diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Carvin belair schematic carvin biasing the vintage series carvin legacy vl100 vl212. The axe version is a bit thinner,but it liked it,was one of my go to amps. Steve worked very closely with carvin engineering to develop the sound and look of the legacy amplifiers from the choice of el34 tubes to the celestion vintage 30 speakers. Steve vais brand new legacy ii has a lot to live up to. Additionally, carvin has a wealth of technical documents on their site, right here. Now carvin is showing its respect for vai by building a signature model amp, the legacy.
Amps for guitars, basses, keyboards and more for sale on reverb. Found the schematics for it on the carvin museum site, which helps a bit. I spent a couple hours trudging about on the carvin forum, and a ppimv mod was mentioned, but i have not found any info on how it is best done. Carvin audios trc systems are our finest sound systems, offering high spl levels that project up to 400 with exceptional clarity. Page 1 pickup wiring dualsingle coil switch wiring all carvin 22 series pickups have three wires plus a bare shield wire. Welcome to rguitar, a community devoted to the exchange of guitar related information and entertainment. The vl212 has the same features as the original 100watt vl100 legacy head, equipped from the factory with four el34 power tubes and five 12ax7a preamp tubes. Download software, firmware upgrades and user manuals for the amplifire pedal and clr reference full. Power amplifiers schematics mixers schematics speakers schematics rack gear and effects schematics crossover schematics keyboard amplifiers schematics guitar amplifiers schematics bass amplifiers schematics. Products for sale carvin celebrating our 23rd anniversary linking buyers and sellers. Page 2 next install the shaft of the tone control into its np4 neck plate and set it on the body. Legacy 1 amp, not playing to show my fretboard skills or lack there of, simply playing to show those interested in this head the hidden feature vai put in the amp. Very sensitive tone controls,i love it now,only thing is if you turn the master past 1 1 2 youll shatter windows.
I spend the last 10 years working with software, making my albums with. Carvin legacy series 1 combo 2 12 celestion vintage 30 speakers ibanez rg 1200 straight into the amp. Carvin b2000 sch service manual download, schematics. The carvin quad x preamp has been called the guitar industrys best kept secret.
Im stuck between these two amps, i was wondering how they differ in tone etc. Carvin steve vai legacy 212 combo killer used gear. The modification schematic is listed below the image. Feels like a job im not comfortable drawing on my own, so id like to get. Download carvin mixing console and powered mixer schematics here. Im sure it wont hurt anything, and i quickly learned to be gentler in releasing it, but they couldve made it a little firmer and les rubbery. Buy your carvin amplifiers vld1 steve vai legacy drive tube preamp guitar pedal from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price. Carvin audio and amplifiers has been designing and building guitar amplifiers since 1946 with all tube designs, solid state designs and blends of both. Footswitch schematic 1 page music equipment carvin originalfloydrose instructions.
I thought it looked like a carvin or something like that, so i checked their website, and i found that it was. At carvin we use the end of a piece immediately replace the cap on the can of tung oil so that the tung oil of 38. Save money on used carvin amplifiers at guitar center. I mean come on vai doesnt play solos 100% of the time. I have owned 3 legacy is and they all had the ability to produce a great crunch rhythm sound. The legacy tone is distinct but very usable to create a huge pallet of sound. If any damage is found, please notify the shipping company and carvin immediately. You will require adobe acrobat pdf reader to view these schematics. Carvin legacy vl100 amp posted on march 17, 2009 author peter hodgson steve vai and carvin recently announced a second generation legacy amp, but today im looking at the original legacy, which comes in two configurations, the vl100 head and the vl212 combo. After that i started to read and found the original schematic of the legacy amp and. If youre considering buying a carvin and you want a big low end then you better stay with the v3 because the mts, legacy and valve masters do not have a big low end and are voiced more like an older marshall with an emphasis on the mids and highs. Open chat carvin legacy with opamps guitar fx layouts nabble. Take your tone anywhere with the versatility and portability of the vld1 legacy drive.
It is wired like the schematic i posted, so all the preamp stages get power from the last. Im to the point i can look at a schematic and tell you what sounds like just looking at the. Power amplifiers schematics mixers schematics speakers schematics rack gear and effects schematics crossover schematics keyboard amplifiers. Browse listings for carvin guitars like the bolt and allan holdsworth hh1 headless guitar, lb basses, and highgain amps like the steve vai legacy 3. Carvin amplifiers vld1 steve vai legacy drive tube preamp. Page 1 receiving inspectionread before getting started inspect your amp for any damage which may have occurred during shipping. Over the years, vai has tried just about every amp on the market, but in 1999 he reunited with carvin to create the legacy signature amp. Steve vai wanted his legacy tube tone in a format he could pack in a carryon. Carvin pickup wiring instructions s2 pickup wht grn blk red hot output to volume or selector to ground shield fig 3.
The wildly popular legacy amp series he designed with carvin has long been the crown jewel of the companys amp lineup. Anyone ever hear of any mods for the legacy head, vl100. Take your tone anywhere with the versatility and portability of the legacy drive. Carvin vl300 legacy 3 compared with the firms standing in the us, carvin has a fairly low profile here in the uk and players are in danger of missing out on some very tidy guitars and amps. The lead 1 channel and the effect loop send are the only things connected at the moment. I dont know if i would go that far but if you have a certain electric guitar sound in your head, with a little tweaking you can get it with the quad x. Below is a great video where steve vai talks about where the idea came from and also his relationship with carvin over his career. As used on the tl6033 circuit s4 switch p1 vol p2 tone neck pickup bridge pickup l11 jack single dual single. Warranty this carvin amps product is guaranteed in normal use to be free from electrical and mechanical defects for a period of 1 year from date of.
Carvin legacy guitar amp build oscillation trouble diyaudio. This is a forum where guitarists, from novice to experienced, can explore the world of guitar through a variety of media and discussion. Carvin legacy 1 vs carvin legacy 2 ultimate guitar. Carvin x60 compact studio xamp tube studio guitar amplifier service manual contents. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Carvin legacy 1 and carvin legacy 2 sound test well i did finally a test between 2 of them, and i love them the chain carvin legacy 1, carvin legacy 2,ibanez jem7v,marshall 412 v30,shure sm57,ts mod by keeley you can check it here youtube. March 24, our state has been ordered to shelter in place. If i were in charge, id suggest a 6button switch just for the legacy which would control channels 1, 2, and 3, also. Of course it was the legacy amp by carvin build for steve vai. The legacy 3 also responds to cc for each midi switching function. Oct 23, 2012 carvins relationship with guitarist steve vai dates back to his formative years as frank zappas stunt guitarist and david lee roths virtuoso ax god. I did ab testing with my splawn,avenger, carvin legacy and metaltronix. The vld1s tube technology with simple, yet comprehensive and modern features delivers the sound of steve vais legacy amplifier in a preamp pedal.
Metallica, eric johnson, zakk wylde and more, modded heads carvin legacy 3, engl fireball, orange. A bit of internet searching quickly found a couple of sources for carvin schematics. Included in the free download are artist presets acdc, black sabbath, dokken, dio, metallica, eric johnson, zakk wylde and more, modded heads carvin legacy 3, engl fireball, orange rocker v and slo mod as well as singtalls own tones 47 different presets in all. Carvin ultimate repair, service schematics 450 pdf on dvd. The legacy is available as either a head or combo, with optional speaker cabinets. Carvin ultimate repair, service schematics 450 pdf on dvd home. This next one is a big deal, and illustrates one of my few gripes with carvin.
Carvin steve vai legacy drive tube guitar preamp pedal. Carvin b2000 sch service manual download, schematics, eeprom. Early carvin amplifiers like all other amps of the era were tubedrive models, in combo configurations with 1, 2 or 4 speakers. Singtall, aka ross j johnson, had created some amazing presets for the amplifire.
In the event you have to reship your unit, always use the original carton and packing material. 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. However, such is the furore that surrounds any release from the house of vai, be it musical or equipment in nature, theres little chance of this new. Carvin legacy 3 steve vai signature head guitar world. Throughout most of the 1980s, it was pretty much impossible to read a guitar magazine without seeing large ads for carvin. These early models were designed for use with pretty much any electric instrument, and generally had multiple channels for instruments as well as microphones. The white wire only gets used if you want dualtosingle coil to obtain humbucking operation when playing through both. Its switchable wattage means this is great for studio, small gigs and stadiums if needed. Carvin tube amp schematics, hoffman amps tube amp schematic library. The great range of these controls comes from the use of high impedance 1 meg ohm. One of carvins most wellknown and loyal customers is virtuoso steve vai.
Jun 25, 2014 carvin legacy series 1 combo 2 12 celestion vintage 30 speakers ibanez rg 1200 straight into the amp. The carvin engineers worked very closely with steve vai to ensure the best of the legacy 1 and 2 were in this head. Steve vai and carvin recently announced a second generation legacy amp, but today im looking at the original legacy, which comes in two configurations, the vl100 head and the vl212 combo. From fender, vox and marshall to boutique amp heads from dr. We encourage you to continue to support our small business, however realize that there will be shipping delays. Now, those forces have joined again for the newest evolution of the series, the 100watt, 3channel legacy 3. Carvin legacy 1 and carvin legacy 2 sound test gearslutz. Staffing and fms software solutions that helps you focus on the roi. For the last years that has been though the various revisions of his legacy s. Carvin legacy vl100 steve vai signature metal by serga. Even if you are playing without an amp, carvin audios third generation cabinet voicing circuit emulates the. His involvment with carvin goes back to the early 1980s when steve played the carvin x100b amp as a member of frank zappas band. Receiving inspection inspect your xamp for any damage which may have occurred during shipping.