Charvel USA Production Model Series

[Josh Jackson]

I'm thinking of getting the San Dimas Style 1, can any one tell me what the
body size would be like, smaller then a Fender Strat?

[BenoA]

Im going to pick one up now, if I like it that is. Should be back in a couple hours!

So you are going to be the first to post a review!!!

[RobRR]

Im going to pick one up now, if I like it that is. Should be back in a couple hours!

[SEAN RAF]

Does anyone know when these are on sale in the UK?

[savage]

They were all over the map. Different thicknesses & backshapes depending on what was ordered. From what you've posted about your '82, you got a very thin one. I would not expect these to be as thin, but until more people get their hands on them and report back, it's all a guess. I'm just saying that my '06 strathead is a little fuller than my '05 pointy, my '84 pointy, and my Model Series bolt-on necks, and I suspect that these production models will be similar to the recent stratheads, based on what's been said by people at the shop and people who checked them out at NAMM.

Mine is a early '81 that was custom ordered(not by me) back then
The original person that ordered it changed his mind after a few days of owning it(LUCKY ME!) so i grabbed it.
The neck is a 21 fretter,1-5/8th nut and is extremely thin and super fast,it does have a thick lacquer finish but i love it.
I wouldn't sell it for $10,000 and i am serious

[Trypp Powell]

Work has kept me away from the board for some time, and the first time I log back in I see this. Right now I am contemplating what to sell to purchase one of these. The only thing is I wonder what colors will be offered later.

Still, I have emailed FMIC in the past about offering something like this, and I know many others have as well. So, I feel like I should pony up and buy one now so they will see this as a successful venture and continue to offer product at this pricepoint.

[dg]

They were all over the map. Different thicknesses & backshapes depending on what was ordered. From what you've posted about your '82, you got a very thin one. I would not expect these to be as thin, but until more people get their hands on them and report back, it's all a guess. I'm just saying that my '06 strathead is a little fuller than my '05 pointy, my '84 pointy, and my Model Series bolt-on necks, and I suspect that these production models will be similar to the recent stratheads, based on what's been said by people at the shop and people who checked them out at NAMM.

[savage]

Savage, not sure where you get the "based on the '82 necks" thing. There was no standardized profile in '82. The catalogs & pricelists offered 3 profiles then:

http://audiozone.dk/cm/displayimage.php?pid=172&fullsize=1

I read the only review on the new usa's from chubtone and he said

"So on to the review. They nailed the neck in my opinion. The width and the shape is right. To me it is the perfect neck shape and reminds me of the typical 1982-1983 era neck.

what is a typical 82 or 83 neck shape?

[dg]

Hopefully someone will have theirs today to report on it and end the speculation, but if these are like the recent custom shop stratheads (and that is what people are saying), they will have a slightly fuller profile than the recent pointies. The recent pointies had a very similar profile to the old SD pointies, which was also very similar to the Model Series bolt-on profile. So, I'd expect it to have a slightly fuller profile than the Model 4. I have one recent CS strathead and one CS pointy, and this is what my experience has been.

Savage, not sure where you get the "based on the '82 necks" thing. There was no standardized profile in '82. The catalogs & pricelists offered 3 profiles then:

http://audiozone.dk/cm/displayimage.php?pid=172&fullsize=1

G-1 (wide, flat), G-2 (boat or V), and G-3 (early '60s), but there was a lot of variation as they were custom handshaped necks. According to guys who have played lots of old ones and the new CS stratheads, they seem to be based more on the later San Dimas stratheads, which were a bit more standardized and generally had a fuller profile than pointy necks of the time.

[BenoA]

Thanks a lot for the answer guys!!! I can smell Charvel GAS!!! Dudes, that red guitar is sexy!

Anyone knows if they plan having a pointy version?

[savage]

I haven't played one of these yet but a san dimas profile is like a model 4 but thinner. think speed neck. It's been a while since I had a model 4 too but I am comparing my sandimas pointy to my model 2.

yeah it is a rounded D shape but very thin(front to back) compared to most strat necks
these necks are based on the '82 necks which have to be played to really experience them

[Rich#6]

I haven't played one of these yet but a san dimas profile is like a model 4 but thinner. think speed neck. It's been a while since I had a model 4 too but I am comparing my sandimas pointy to my model 2.

[BenoA]

Ok ok ok... This thread is now at 9 pages!!! And I read all the messages!

But... This pic... stolen from another thread... Is SUPER sexy!!!



So, can someone tell me what is a "san dimas" neck profile...

The only reference I have is my Charvel model 4.

[wanthairspray]

£7-800 i`ve been told to expect by an official Charvel UK dealer, am hoping that by importing privately, i can get m costs down, tho i`m not holding my breath. Import duty & VAT kinda kills these for us outside the US sadly . I know it works both ways, and the US pays more for our goods, but that doesn`t take away the sting.

Argh...they have done the traditional "an $800 guitar = an £800 guitar!" thing. Makes sense, as FMIC are makin' em. Vat and Import duty would probably make it at a neat £1000. Good luck on the importing idea. I might try the same, or some kind of freight forwarding idea.

[wibble]

Gack. Welp, if you get a price on the import, could ya let me know? Thru pm or email or sending a msg thru my youtube page (link in sig...??) I would appreciate it muchly.

£7-800 i`ve been told to expect by an official Charvel UK dealer, am hoping that by importing privately, i can get m costs down, tho i`m not holding my breath. Import duty & VAT kinda kills these for us outside the US sadly . I know it works both ways, and the US pays more for our goods, but that doesn`t take away the sting.