any update on latest charvel guitars?

[maltomario]

I've been checking charvel.com and facebook for updates but not much mentioned yet. Is there confirmation that the next batch will be MIJ? Anyone have any new info?

[Predator1]

Yes! They will be made in Japan. There is another thread about this. Sweetwater posted them with a $899.00 MAP with a hard case for a few hrs last week and then pulled them from there site.. I called Sweetwater and they confirmed it.

[shreddermon]

I heard a rumor that they may still do "wild card" models as USA Production models, and at a price premium. So MIJ production models in the base colors (white, red, black, maybe others), with the occassional USA Production wild cards in special finishes.

Personally, I suspect that rumor is total BS. But I've been known to be wrong before.

[lepard]

History is such a cool thing:

1981-1985: USA Production Charvels made in San Dimas, California
1986-1991: Charvel Production moved to Japan

2006-2010: USA Production Charvels made in Corona, California
2011- ????: Charvel Production moved to Japan

[charvel750]

Yeah, but I think Charvel USA will still be doing guitars, as Customs at least. So even with the Pro Mods going to Japan, you could still buy a Charvel USA made here. I don't think you could get a USA Charvel from Jackson after '86 though, right?

[shreddermon]

History is such a cool thing:

1981-1985: USA Production Charvels made in San Dimas, California
1986-1991: Charvel Production moved to Japan

2006-2010: USA Production Charvels made in Corona, California
2011- ????: Charvel Production moved to Japan

Butchering history with inaccuracies is such a poor thing.

[Rich#6]

That's a fucked up time line. 2002-2004 MIJ
95-96 made in usa.
and don't for get the MIJ only ones.
2004-200? pointy reissues.
promods 2008-2010
New ones are coming out this year so 2010 not 2011.
81-85 were not production
what about the prepros?
I think the 86-91 is wrong too.
aw fuckit.

[busdriver]

2002-2004 MIJ

In 2002-2004 there was also an US production (Black Bullseye, Retro Bullseye, Retro Lightning Bolt)

[jmsaxon69]

I'll buy a Ferrari red or black one when they come out, i am sure they will be good guitars for the money. I just can't stomach the $3k for a Custom Shop model, so bang for the buck is important to me. I wonder how much longer we are going to have to wait? I still may pick up a USA Pro Mod or 2 before they disappear. After owning a max of 4 Pro Mods at once, I am down to my EVH Art Series and a Polar White SD-1, I need Fiesta Red one HUM and a So-Cal of some color that I will turn into a H/S/S w/chrome hardware. I thought about getting a Ferrari red So-Cal and turning it into a Brad Gillis tribute.

[wanthairspray]

My local dealer told me that a Charvel rep told him they were to be made in Mexico. So I don't know what to believe...!

[Chief_CrazyTalk]

When and if they're MIJ, I'll consider buying one...LOL!

[powermacho]

What would be better in México o japan?

[jmsaxon69]

I can't really go into details, but I found out it is Japan, more than likely the same people will build the Charvel line and the new Wolfgang Specials(my prediction). They will be SD-1 and SoCals with a special build now and again. i saw a pic of the fist one, it will make some people happy i think! I'm not crazy about the color, but maybe in real life it will be better.

[vondran]

What would be better in México o japan?

Good question.

[toejam]

I don't think you could get a USA Charvel from Jackson after '86 though, right?

I believe you could always order a custom with the Charvel logo on it, at least from what I remember someone here saying.