The matrix below shows most of the standard and optional features of Carvin guitars over the past 30+ years, as well as construction style and materials, hardware, electronics and so on. Because Carvin has offered so many options, and accommodated special requests for custom features, not every conceivable option or feature is represented. Additionally, many features were offered as "unofficial options" before they were introduced, or after the feature in question was officially retired.

Prior to 1970, the top-of-the-line Carvin guitars were made with maple Hofner necks, rosewood fingerboards, Kluson tuners, and unspecified bridges and tailpieces. Bigsby vibrolas were optional on most, standard on some. Bodies were maple, and in some cases, were unspecified hardwoods. All guitars had AP-series adjustable humbuckers, and A-series non-adjustable humbuckers were optional. All Carvin guitars were finished in either natural or sunburst - no colors of any sort. There were some imports sold at various times throughout the 1960's that had unspecified components and materials.

Note that the data below is current as of 2006, so it may not be inclusive to modern Carvin/Kiesel guitars at the moment.