1985 San Dimas Charvel Pointy

[Hellbat]

My OCD is freaking out over the non-f spaced bridge pickup.

[lepard]

My OCD is freaking out over the non-f spaced bridge pickup.

LOL ! It's the original "DDJ" Duncan Distortion. Did Seymour Duncan have F-spaced pickups in 1984-early 85?

[DonP]

LOL ! It's the original "DDJ" Duncan Distortion. Did Seymour Duncan have F-spaced pickups in 1984-early 85?

NO.

[dg]

I think it's cool as hell! He did a really nice job on the graphic. Almost definitely a v-trem conversion, but that's no biggie at all, imo.

[Frfurter]

Wow - that's a really cool guitar. Congrats!!!

[daisp]

Love that

[jspeed]

Found this on it online:

http://www.ryanetics.com/gallery2012/large-13.html

They had it refinished by Michael Charvel and claim the rest of the guitar is original.

Congrats on the score, ya beat me to it by a few seconds, lol

I'd give Michael a call, send him a picture, he might know a lot more about it.
That locking nut looks like an old "Bill Edwards" unit.

Enjoy that guitar!

[lepard]

Congrats on the score, ya beat me to it by a few seconds, lol

I'd give Michael a call, send him a picture, he might know a lot more about it.
That locking nut looks like an old "Bill Edwards" unit.

Enjoy that guitar!

I sent him an email yesterday, still haven't heard back from him. Guitar will be here on Tuesday.

[jspeed]

Good luck, post more close-up pics after ya get it.

[lepard]

Still trying to find more information on this guitar, found this webpage:

http://charvelguitars.net/1984-san-dimas-charvel-gold-logo-strat/6599

Listed for sale for $6370 ! At least there is some more information there:

"

1984 San Dimas Charvel Gold Logo Strat
Rare Michael Charvel Custom Painted

Up for your consideration is a rare one of a kind Vintage “golden era” Charvel Strat owned by Johnny Ryan of the Flyin’ Ryan Brothers, upgraded with period-correct replacement bridge, pickups and accoutrements. This pieced has been refinished and custom painted by Michael Charvel himself in a “Galaxy Burst” paint scheme that must be seen to be believed. To quote Michael, “It’s insane!” Unbelievable tone from these matched output pickups combined with the aged body delivers sustain for days. Neck is well worn and plays smooth and fast with tons of attitude! This stripped down hard rock machine is near museum quality now available at a great price. Own a piece of history! Buy It Now. Price includes free shipping. Thanks for stopping by!"

[ALZ]

very sweet paint , i love it , rock on jcf , stay cool , see ya , alz / 2015 \m/

[jspeed]

Still trying to find more information on this guitar, found this webpage:

http://charvelguitars.net/1984-san-dimas-charvel-gold-logo-strat/6599

Listed for sale for $6370 ! At least there is some more information there:

"

1984 San Dimas Charvel Gold Logo Strat
Rare Michael Charvel Custom Painted

Up for your consideration is a rare one of a kind Vintage “golden era” Charvel Strat owned by Johnny Ryan of the Flyin’ Ryan Brothers, upgraded with period-correct replacement bridge, pickups and accoutrements. This pieced has been refinished and custom painted by Michael Charvel himself in a “Galaxy Burst” paint scheme that must be seen to be believed. To quote Michael, “It’s insane!” Unbelievable tone from these matched output pickups combined with the aged body delivers sustain for days. Neck is well worn and plays smooth and fast with tons of attitude! This stripped down hard rock machine is near museum quality now available at a great price. Own a piece of history! Buy It Now. Price includes free shipping. Thanks for stopping by!"

OMG!!!!

Now I totally hate you!
JK, lol

[lepard]

Just got it in. This thing is amazing. When it popped up on eBay, I though "hmmm, that's kind of cool" but it's way cooler in person. The graphic is very detailed and intricate. I had always read that Michael Charvel did nice finish work but this is the first I've seen in person. It really is amazing. In fact, the whole guitar is basically in mint condition. The paint and body are like brand spanking new, not a mark on it anywhere, it's perfect. The neck plays great, no fretwear so it was either rarely played or Michael Charvel dressed the frets. The back of that neck has that super smooth, oiled, worked in feel that is just awesome. The Schaller trem has the trem posts screwed into the same type of metal trem post anchors that Jackson was using in the mid-late 80's. If it wasn't for the flip-tap string lock on the headstock, I would sware it was originally a Floyd'd guitar. Michael must have filled the 6 vintage trem mounting screw holes and he did a perfect job. There is no evidence they were there at one time.

[Grandturk]

Well that's pretty cool. Who the heck were the Flyin Ryans though?

[Axewielder]

Glad it worked out and it's definitely worth the price, but whaaaaat's up with that eBay seller not disclosing the refin?