What corners were cut on the production models

[rjohnstone]

But how many of these is he actually selling?

From what I can tell, every one he has put up has sold.

[Grandturk]

That guy is making a killing on these.
He's making a nice profit even if he's buying them at MAP.
I think you'd need to have your head examined to pay $450 for that neck.

But how many of these is he actually selling?

[Grandturk]

In the snow?

Was that uphill both ways?

Darn tootin'. Barefoot, too - Damn you young whippersnappers with your fancy shoes!!!

[rjohnstone]

Here is a dealer for you.

http://search.stores.ebay.com/The-ST...525814QQsofpZ0

That guy is making a killing on these.
He's making a nice profit even if he's buying them at MAP.
I think you'd need to have your head examined to pay $450 for that neck.

[rjohnstone]

I did. Plus tax. And I had to carry it all the way home. Uphill.

Was that uphill both ways?

[Flatpicker]

I did. Plus tax. And I had to carry it all the way home. Uphill.

In the snow?

[Grandturk]

No one's paying full MAP for these Charvels.

I did. Plus tax. And I had to carry it all the way home. Uphill.

[scotty]

Here is a dealer for you.

http://search.stores.ebay.com/The-STRATosphere_charvel_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZTheQ20STRATosphereQQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3QQsaselZ105525814QQsofpZ0

[Flatpicker]

And I know I could build one considerably cheaper using other suppliers and sources for parts.

Prove it.
Spec out a guitar using your parts. (new only, no used)
List them here with the prices.
Factor in your labor at whatever you feel is appropriate,

Let's see what you come out to.
I saw somebody say this on the gear page, but he couldn't make it affordable.
I doubt this will be any different.

[metalhobo]

Call me crazy, but I'd say you're crazy.
A custom shop is better than a production model. They cut corners in the fretwork, finish, hardware and quality of wood.

I also don't feel these guitars are awesome for the money.
I'd take one of these over a production Charvel any day of the week.

https://www.carvinguitars.com/catalog/guitars/index.php?model=tmac6c

It's cheaper, has more features I'd like and even comes with a proper case.

I'd also consider a US Masters:

http://www.usmasters.com/Performerguitars.htm

I think I'd even build a parts guitar to specs I want over settling for a production Charvel.
Buying everything new from warmoth gets you a body color not limited to what Charvel dicides is in this quarter, quartersawn maple neck, Real OFR Trem, 1 vol, 3 way, Gotoh tuners and 2 duncan pickups for a total of $961. Add SS Frets and it's an additional $20...

And I know I could build one considerably cheaper using other suppliers and sources for parts.

YMMV

No one's paying full MAP for these Charvels.

[MEX3]

I hope I didn't come across as trying to say that production < custom. That's not it at all. What I'm seeing is that they really didn't cut corners. These guitars are awesome for the money and arguably some of the best superstrats on the market right now. Just thought I'd start to thread to see what everyone else thought. Thanks for the replies.

Call me crazy, but I'd say you're crazy.
A custom shop is better than a production model. They cut corners in the fretwork, finish, hardware and quality of wood.

I also don't feel these guitars are awesome for the money.
I'd take one of these over a production Charvel any day of the week.

https://www.carvinguitars.com/catalog/guitars/index.php?model=tmac6c

It's cheaper, has more features I'd like and even comes with a proper case.

I'd also consider a US Masters:

http://www.usmasters.com/Performerguitars.htm

I think I'd even build a parts guitar to specs I want over settling for a production Charvel.
Buying everything new from warmoth gets you a body color not limited to what Charvel dicides is in this quarter, quartersawn maple neck, Real OFR Trem, 1 vol, 3 way, Gotoh tuners and 2 duncan pickups for a total of $961. Add SS Frets and it's an additional $20...

And I know I could build one considerably cheaper using other suppliers and sources for parts.

YMMV

[skorb]

Oh, and I like the Socal pickguard and would hate to see them switch to a strat style 3-ply gloss.

oh really? they are only the worst pickguards I've ever seen or felt, they don't match the guitar or the paint quality in any way. forgivable I suppose since they are an easy swap out, but talk about a square peg.

I have a spare one I can let you have for only $50 since you like them so much....

[thetruthguy]

I hope I didn't come across as trying to say that production < custom. That's not it at all. What I'm seeing is that they really didn't cut corners. These guitars are awesome for the money and arguably some of the best superstrats on the market right now. Just thought I'd start to thread to see what everyone else thought. Thanks for the replies.

[Rich#6]

Korean floyd instead of german, gigbag instead of hardshell case. the rest is just stream lining production. same one piece neck for all model, 3 bodies but same config, limited colors.
Probably saved a lot by not having the master builders build them too.
Maybe the profit margin is less too.

[Axewielder]

Anyone know the specifics on any differences in how the fretwork is done on these versus a select series Jackson? To me, it's all about the fretwork.