Charvel USA Production Model Series

[fullmetalguitar]

That's a really funny statement!!

If that's how you feel, then you know nothing about REAL Charvels and the differences.

I won't be buying one but they seem to be decent guitars. Need setups and a new knob for sure but appear solid otherwise. I liked the rolled fretboard edges and the fretwork was ok.

This is the 'bastardization' OR 'Fenderization' of the Charvel name that everyone was worried about when Fender bought them. It's now a reality.

If you....or anyone else.... doesn't care about this fact, fine it's your money....but those who know the difference WILL care.

Well hello there Debbie Downer.

[ejpii]

A neck thru Jackson is a 3 piece guitar and if it has a maple cap on it 5 piece right?

EJ

[Newc]

I'd also like to know the exact differences.

Everyone keeps mentioning the 2-piece body.

Were the San Dimas Strat models 1-piece Alder/Poplar every single time? Weren't they also more expensive than $1000 new? Is that because a single piece of Alder/Poplar big enough to make a Strat cost more than 2 pieces that you can join together?

[Rich#6]

The price!

[hippietim]

Ok, I'll bite. Please explain the tangible differences between a "real" two-hum Floyded solid color Charvel and one of these new ones.

[Hellraiser6502]

If we're talking about a Strat with a Floyd, the only appreciable difference between a typical Fender and a typical Charvel is the neck profile. If they nailed that then it's a win to me regardless of the name on the headstock.

We can debate about routes, number of pieces of wood, depth of cutaway, etc. but that doesn't change anything IMO.

That's a really funny statement!!

If that's how you feel, then you know nothing about REAL Charvels and the differences.

I won't be buying one but they seem to be decent guitars. Need setups and a new knob for sure but appear solid otherwise. I liked the rolled fretboard edges and the fretwork was ok.

This is the 'bastardization' OR 'Fenderization' of the Charvel name that everyone was worried about when Fender bought them. It's now a reality.

If you....or anyone else.... doesn't care about this fact, fine it's your money....but those who know the difference WILL care.

[hippietim]

If we're talking about a Strat with a Floyd, the only appreciable difference between a typical Fender and a typical Charvel is the neck profile. If they nailed that then it's a win to me regardless of the name on the headstock.

We can debate about routes, number of pieces of wood, depth of cutaway, etc. but that doesn't change anything IMO.

[Hellraiser6502]

Hmmm...

OK, I just returned from checking these out at West LA Music.

I was curious and suspicious of just HOW and WHY they could offer a strathead Charvel that would have cost you about double the $$$ for vrtually this same guitar this time last year....and all of the sudden they are $999.00??? Hmmmm.

It's smoke & mirrors that's how and why!

Does everyone realize what these are??

Maybe you do and I missed it, but here's what they are.

These are FENDERS with some 'Charvel' appointments and of course the Charvel name on them....plain & simple. The construction is consistent with Fenders USA Strats. The 'Original Floyd Rose' is being made by Gotoh now.....didn't see much of a difference In quality. The fine tuners are slightly different as are the long string clamp bolts.

2 Piece body (joined/glued in the middle)
1 Piece necks with heel truss rod adjust

That said, they appear to be a decent value.....just as long as you are aware you are buying a FENDER and not a traditional Charvel.

[savage]

It's really too bad that I don't get along with thin necks.

these are not all that thin compared to my '81 SD
these are 20.9mm at the 1st fret annd 21.7 at the 12th

[1trussell]

It's really too bad that I don't get along with thin necks.

[Super_shredder]

I know theres a few peeps in the UK desperate to get some of these and i`ve found 2 shops in the UK that can `maybe` get hold of these,

Guitar Guitar
Unit 25 Newgate Centre Newgate Street
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Northumberland
NE1 1RS
0191 261 1568

are quoting £549 + £10 postage.

Ant Music
217 High St
Scunthorpe Lincolnshire
DN15 6LQ
01724 841919

are quoting £629 + £10 postage.

Guitar Guitar aren`t 100% they can get many, Ant music are confident they will get a batch. Times are Sept delivery for Guitar Guitar and 2-3 weeks for Ant Music. Both shops are hopeful they can deliver on custom colours.

Edit, Guitar Guitar have just rung me and confirmed they are taking orders at that price point and in any colour. Delivery Sept. Ask for Andy.

Admins/Mods please don`t slap me for advertising, just trying to help out fellow Brits/Euro`s that are struggling like myself to get these awesome guitars.

you rock!!!!

[Trypp Powell]

Has anyone heard any rumors/info on the next run of colors?

[waylay00]

You mean you can't go into the store and play the guitar? They expect you to buy it without even touching it? Odd.

Well, you can play it, but without a pick! He says he doesn't want to get them "scratched" (even the ones with the pickguards!). Give me a break, it's not like this is one of his $10,000 PRS Private Stocks! I understand he doesn't want people pawing over is equipment, but I'm not about to spend money on a guitar that I can't thoroughly test out. Most people buy guitars to play them, not to hang them as wall-art. But that's just one of many things he does that sets me off as a customer... That's why I prefer to spend money at someplace like Matt's Music where he puts the customer first.

I'll probably end up playing one when ever I happen to be in Nashville again though. Theese pictures make me want one more and more!

How is the finish on the back of the neck? Is it like the EBMM finishes?

[shreddermon]

GREAT pics, Big D. Love that color.

[wibble]

I know theres a few peeps in the UK desperate to get some of these and i`ve found 2 shops in the UK that can `maybe` get hold of these,

Guitar Guitar
Unit 25 Newgate Centre Newgate Street
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Northumberland
NE1 1RS
0191 261 1568

are quoting £549 + £10 postage.

Ant Music
217 High St
Scunthorpe Lincolnshire
DN15 6LQ
01724 841919

are quoting £629 + £10 postage.

Guitar Guitar aren`t 100% they can get many, Ant music are confident they will get a batch. Times are Sept delivery for Guitar Guitar and 2-3 weeks for Ant Music. Both shops are hopeful they can deliver on custom colours.

Edit, Guitar Guitar have just rung me and confirmed they are taking orders at that price point and in any colour. Delivery Sept. Ask for Andy.

Admins/Mods please don`t slap me for advertising, just trying to help out fellow Brits/Euro`s that are struggling like myself to get these awesome guitars.