Expanded Charvel Line Possibilities

[RT1MX]

I would still love to see some with Vintage Trems as well.

Totally with you there.

[RT1MX]

bring the surfcaster back!

That would be cool.

[sytharnia1560]

they should offer a line of chris holmes budstars at so cal prices

[stevieb91]

So, you're thinking a Chris Holmes vibe? Cool.

Not really.. I want a star that won't leave the kids eating Spaghettios and macaroni and cheese while I wait til my Social Security kicks in before the Custom Shop is done with it..

[spencer4hire]

750XL models please. String thru and floyd versions.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

I guess the only problem with revising the "model" series line is cost effectiveness.. You can usually score a model 2 for under $400.. I HIGHLY DOUBT Fender would sell a new version even close to that price point..

Beat-up 25-year-old guitar compared to a new one, yeah that's a fair price comparison.

Hey, you can get a Hondo Les Paul copy for $200, how does ESP/LTD charge nearly a grand?

[shadowcat]

750XL models please. String thru and floyd versions.

This!

[Grandturk]

Beat-up 25-year-old guitar compared to a new one, yeah that's a fair price comparison.

Hey, you can get a Hondo Les Paul copy for $200, how does ESP/LTD charge nearly a grand?

Ibanez did this with the 550 and 770 reissues. While the reissues were very nice - and I mean very nice - you could go out and score near mint original examples for 1/2 the price.

I also think there's a lot of stupid design goof ups in the Model series that I would rather they do not repeat:

- Kahler and Jackon behind the nut string locks
- Kahler fulcrum trems and Jackson licensed Floyds
- Mini Switches!
- Jackson pickups
- Jackson "boosts"
- Gloss poly neck finishes
- Basswood bodies

Fix all those issues and then we're talking... about the 2005-2007 Charvel Reissue line... which sold like bricks.

[guitardudeluke]

a production star with a floyd and pointy headstock would be pretty sweet

[gabor]

750 XL, seethru paint, and setneck and all would be cool.

[The Rossness]

I'd like to see a Japanese Production Star. But for the love of god, please move the jack location to the upper wing like on a RR1. It makes it much easier to play in a classical position while sitting down. I think a H/H makes the most sense. I'd also like to see a floyd. Classic graphics would be cool too. Kramer is releasing some of their strats this year with bull seye and bengal finishes as OEM finishes on their imports. I'd like to see Charvel do an offset bulls eye, Pink Spider Web, and diagonal red and white stripes.

Hell, Why not make a Strathead single hum explorer w/ a floyd just to stick it to Gibson for selling Kramer guitars and ripping off Charvel.

[Predator1]

I heard a rumour from dealer while hunting down a USA Pro Mod. We may see a USA Charvel Select series of guitars. I hope so.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Fix all those issues and then we're talking... about the 2005-2007 Charvel Reissue line... which sold like bricks.

But yeah, something in between the $899 cheapo and the "OMG WTF it's a Pro Mod but it costs $3500?!" would be a great price point to hit. About two grand.

Look, I know not everyone likes them but if Reno's can do those customs with BINDING, EBONY, SCALLOPED HEEL/HORN, and a Rhoads-style jack for $2500 and make money at it, then why does everyone else have all these $3500 "Pro Mod but from the Custom Shop" guitars?

It takes time to do all that stuff whether you like it or not, and time is money... There is the occasional "Mike Shannon" guitar and such but for the run of the mill San Dimas style guitar the pricing makes no sense to me. :dunno:

[Nightbat]

1.) Return of the "model" series on the import stuff. Pointy heads on the imports. No strat heads.

Why not buy a jackson then?