Charvel USA Production Model Series

[~K~]

it's not typical of a charvel and the hardliners would complain that it wasn't authentic because of that.

[DHardmanJr]

that's standard strathead charvel.

With the other updates they made, I'm surprised they didn't put in a truss rod adjustable through the headstock. Not a biggie as usually it's a set once and forget it. Still, I can't think of a reason other than the looks of the headstock why they wouldn't put the adjustment in the headstock.

Dave

[~K~]

The new standard Charvels will most likely be great guitars.
What they will never be are, old original S/D Charvels.

This is just like the Historics vs the original 58-59 Les Pauls.
Great guitars but not original.

I will buy one of the new ones on their own merit and be happy.
But I know it is not the same as my old ones.

Until you lay them side by side and do a comparison that is a moot point.

San Dimas mystic is a protective investment point of view

[spunkrazy]

The new standard Charvels will most likely be great guitars.
What they will never be are, old original S/D Charvels.

This is just like the Historics vs the original 58-59 Les Pauls.
Great guitars but not original.

I will buy one of the new ones on their own merit and be happy.
But I know it is not the same as my old ones.

[savage]

The original Stratheads are not directly comparable to these for 3 reasons:

1: The collectors who cherish their original Stratheads know that saying "it's just like my $5000+ San Dimas in every detail" hurt their chances of getting $5000+ for their San Dimas Strathead - "Why buy that when I can buy a new one that's "just like it"?"

2: The necks themselves varied - different nut widths, radii, not to mention a "worn in" neck will have a totally different feel than a new one.

3: Most people will say the old ones have "mojo", and the new ones do not.

At best, the new models will be comparable to the San Dimas pointyheads, which had a pretty much standardized nut width and profile, though there were, of course, exceptions. However, it is largely agreed that the pointyhead era marked a standardization of the neck profile, radius, and nut width.

yeah after thinking it over you brought up some very good points
and it is kind of crazy or maybe desperate of me to expect that much from a $1000 new axe
well anyway i am sure they will be great nonetheless

[~K~]

I understand these have truss rod adjustments at the heel. Hmmmmmm.

that's standard strathead charvel.

[Newc]

I cant wait for someone here to get one of these and post a detailed
review
and i am hoping they also own a original '82 to compare it to

The original Stratheads are not directly comparable to these for 3 reasons:

1: The collectors who cherish their original Stratheads know that saying "it's just like my $5000+ San Dimas in every detail" hurt their chances of getting $5000+ for their San Dimas Strathead - "Why buy that when I can buy a new one that's "just like it"?"

2: The necks themselves varied - different nut widths, radii, not to mention a "worn in" neck will have a totally different feel than a new one.

3: Most people will say the old ones have "mojo", and the new ones do not.

At best, the new models will be comparable to the San Dimas pointyheads, which had a pretty much standardized nut width and profile, though there were, of course, exceptions. However, it is largely agreed that the pointyhead era marked a standardization of the neck profile, radius, and nut width.

[savage]

I cant wait for someone here to get one of these and post a detailed
review
and i am hoping they also own a original '82 to compare it to

[gregmarmon]

Last time i talked to somone at matt's he said charvel said they would have them by the 15th, but he said knowing them it might be later-I finished paying for my so-cal on tuesday i had to sell an ibanez rg presige 2610 to get the money for my so cal black that is on preorder. I just wanted mine paid in full so i would not miss out on that first shipment.

[Rich#6]

Silly question, and probably already answered, but will standard Floyded Strat (USA or import) pickguards retrofit to the SoCals and the screw holes line up?

In one of the thread I asked that and yes you can.

[Newc]

Silly question, and probably already answered, but will standard Floyded Strat (USA or import) pickguards retrofit to the SoCals and the screw holes line up?

[Ben...]

Actual Price is $999 USD. That was confirmed by a dealer.

Ok, thanks. Darn I'm 200 bucks short.

[Jack The Riffer]

I sure am. I wanna know the actual price before I order. If it's what I think it will be I already have enough to afford it.

Actual Price is $999 USD. That was confirmed by a dealer.

[dg]

That's when they supposedly become available. Not sure if that's when they ship, or when stores will actually have them & be able to display them.

[Axeslinger]

So,to stay on the subject: Anyone else counting down the days to Tues 7/15?

I have a Candy Apple Red on order but, what is the significance of Tuesday 7/15?