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Carvin Announces the JB200C Jason Becker Tribute Guitar

A reissue of the flamed blue guitar made famous in his “kiss” photo where Jason kissed the neck of his Carvin.


San Diego, CA (May 11, 2012) – Carvin is once again working with neo-classical metal guitarist and composer Jason Becker. Jason rose to acclaim in the late 1980s on Mike Varney’s Shrapnel Records. Teaming up with guitarist Marty Friedman, they formed “Cacophony”, a blazing guitar duo that still influences young guitarists. Jason then stepped in as guitarist for David Lee Roth in the early 90s recording the album “A Lil’ Ain’t Enough”. Before he could embark on the supporting tour Jason was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

With support from his family and friends along with his fierce determination, Jason has managed to survive decades longer than doctors had predicted. Although he lacks the ability to play the guitar physically, Jason continues to compose music and communicate using a customized computer interface. Jason’s musical career has continued and left other musician’s in awe as he composes music that is beautifully complex.

Carvin and Jason had both been considering a reissue of the flamed blue guitar made famous in his “kiss” photo where Jason kissed the neck of his Carvin. The original guitar was a DC200 with the custom ST body shape and a Flame Maple fingerboard and Flame Maple body top. In response to Jason's legions of worldwide fans, Carvin’s Custom Shop worked closely with Jason to design a new tribute guitar. The JB200C Jason Becker Tribute Guitar features an Alder body, 4A Flame Maple Body and Headstock, Flame Maple fingerboard, Floyd Rose™ bridge with locking nut, Sperzel locking tuners, active/passive circuit, and Carvin M22SD and M22V pickups. Carvin has released a video paying tribute to Jason while documenting the making of the JB200C.

For more information:
www.carvin.com


     

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Sky
on 05/26/2012 		So nice to know Carvin is once again stepping up to the plate with a product that is world-class, while at the same time honoring one of the great players of our beloved instrument. Jason Becker's struggle against unspeakable odds has been a great inspiration to so many, myself included. I purchased my Carvin guitar nearly 20 years ago. It is similar in design to the Jason Becker model outlined in this review. I had the frets dressed on my instrument 3 years ago. Other than that the guitar has required no work, even after playing thousands of shows. It plays better today than it did new nearly 2 decades ago. Over the years I have owned or played nearly every brand of guitar out there, but it seems the Carvin is always my go-to instrument when I need versatility, great tone, and excellent tuning stability in a trem-equipped guitar. I can not say enough good about Carvin. I am sure this new model will continue that tradition of excellence.
Jason
on 05/25/2012 		Famous? with who? Where?
Francisco
on 05/24/2012 		Awsome guitar, im only 15, yet I know how much of a great guitarist Jason was, if I had the means, I would certainly do anything to have such a powerful instrument!
Bill
on 05/24/2012 		Great job Carvin! Always a class company with hugely under-rated instruments and gear. I've owned a few and will likely own a few more :-)
alessandro
on 05/11/2012 		thank you carvin!!!
Cory B.
on 05/11/2012 		Once again, Carvin does something right where other companies had the same opportunity but failed. Hurricane, Paradise, Peavey--what happened? Either you did nothing at all or did not have the ability to promote such a tribute instrument enough to help one of the true pioneers of our instrument. All you did was delay the REAL product's release, while Jason continued to suffer. Jason and Carvin are class acts who are true American superstars! I'm certain this guitar will be worth the wait. Carvin makes great instruments anyway, and the extra effort they put into this model will only make it that much more of a bargain.



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