2009 Charvel USA Production Guitars

[shreddermon]

Newc, that's just goofy. The Jackson line had the pointyhead exclusively for so long only because the Charvel line was pretty much dead during those many years. Jackson pretty much had everything exclusively.

There were thousands more SD Charvels made with pointy headstocks than with stratheads. That's largely why stratheads were so desireable - they were rare.

The pointyhead is not just a "Jackson thing". It's a Jackson / Charvel thing.

[Newc]

I don't really agree with that. I remember Charvel being just as recognized for pointies as Jackson was.

Prior to 1986, yeah. Oz Fox had a Custom Explorer/Star thing with a Charvel logo.

After that, it was all Jackson; The other Stryper axes, Vai's Soloist, Beck's Soloists, everyone who had a Concert bass, etc.

Charvel still had the Model imports with the pointyhead, but this line was resurrected with the understanding that Charvel=Strathead. The change to the pointyhead back in the 80s was due more to the Fender trademark issue than "hey we've got our own cool head design, let's use that".

[dimobag]

Star body with recessed Floyd Rose!
And white as color option.

[Robert Hendrix]

And I really hope they don't do pointyheads. The pointyhead is a Jackson thing and should remain a Jackson thing, there's no need to walk down the same road Charvel did in the 80s and end up dead again.

I don't really agree with that. I remember Charvel being just as recognized for pointies as Jackson was.

[Newc]

You guys are forgetting that changes like pickup quantities and figured tops and bridge changes affect the price. That means there's little to no chance of them happening.

And I really hope they don't do pointyheads. The pointyhead is a Jackson thing and should remain a Jackson thing, there's no need to walk down the same road Charvel did in the 80s and end up dead again.

[Chubtone]

I tend to disagree with the "use classic Charvel colors" sentiment. If the production series is only intended to satisfy the cravings of those of us looking to recapture the classic Charvel, then yeah - go ahead and use the classic Charvel colors. But if the intent of Charvel with the production series is to find a new set of customers I think the more modern colors like they have been using make more sense.

Great point.

[KBRR]

Im praying for a single hum SD1 from charvel at namm.. though i doubt it.

[gitfiddler]

Let's see a lochness green, shocking pink, and/or robin's egg blue (all with maple board)!

[Robert Hendrix]

I wouldn't mind seeing some natural or trans colors, as long as it's quilted.. never really likes the flame tops much. Pearl colors would be nice too.... Pearl white...... yeah!!!

[Rich#6]

Guess we'll see what comes out at NAMM.
White won't be the So-Cal because it would be too close to one of the potential CS guitars (due to the pickguard).

If he says that no color is safe then no color is Safe.

[Bryan]

I happen to dig all the custom colors. So keep it up. I have to give Green as my top spot and Tangerine as a close second.

Now isn't it about time for the next round of colors to be announced????

[joelayres]

Sorry, I have to jump in. Not true. Interesting speculation. I WILL say that NO color is safe!!!

Thanks for playing!

-Mike

Guess we'll see what comes out at NAMM.
White won't be the So-Cal because it would be too close to one of the potential CS guitars (due to the pickguard).

[DHardmanJr]

I tend to disagree with the "use classic Charvel colors" sentiment. If the production series is only intended to satisfy the cravings of those of us looking to recapture the classic Charvel, then yeah - go ahead and use the classic Charvel colors. But if the intent of Charvel with the production series is to find a new set of customers I think the more modern colors like they have been using make more sense.

[Grandturk]

Tmy suggestion would be to paint these Charvels using Charvel colors. .

I agree. While I like candy colors in general, they don't feel "Charvel" to me. I was expecting more sporty colors - Ferrari red, banana yellow, etc - colors that jump. Now, that said, I don't need to see pinks, flourescents and powder type colors.

[Chubtone]

To Mike and other Charvel guys reading this: my suggestion would be to paint these Charvels using Charvel colors. Typical, old school Charvel colors. Some of these colors so far have looked very similar to current Jackson import colors and while they have been cool guitars, demand would be through the roof if the colors were as reminiscent of old school Charvels as everything else about the guitars is.