I'm new to the forum, so hi!
I've owned a Charvel Model 6 since 1986 or so, when I paid 800 pounds for it. I love this guitar, so much so that I've never bought another guitar since - mainly because I knew I couldn't justify spending enough money to replace it with something better, especially since I'm just a keen amateur.
Anyway, it's been great up until recently. Now its no longer staying in tune. Single tone bends on G or B can knock it off whack, whereas before it would stay in tune no matter what. I'm busy combing the threads here for advice on how to remedy this, but I'm also wondering if it isn't time to upgrade.
It looks like the Jackson Soloist is the one for me, and it seems the best I can afford is the SL3MG. This actually looks similar in spec to my model 6, and despite the passage of years and the fluctuating exchange rate, the dollar price at dealers seems similar to what I paid back in the day. So my question is: is the SL3MG a significant upgrade over my trusty old Model 6? Or should I just fix my Model 6, or get someone else to do it if I can't manage it?
Thanks in advance!
Cliff
I've owned a Charvel Model 6 since 1986 or so, when I paid 800 pounds for it. I love this guitar, so much so that I've never bought another guitar since - mainly because I knew I couldn't justify spending enough money to replace it with something better, especially since I'm just a keen amateur.
Anyway, it's been great up until recently. Now its no longer staying in tune. Single tone bends on G or B can knock it off whack, whereas before it would stay in tune no matter what. I'm busy combing the threads here for advice on how to remedy this, but I'm also wondering if it isn't time to upgrade.
It looks like the Jackson Soloist is the one for me, and it seems the best I can afford is the SL3MG. This actually looks similar in spec to my model 6, and despite the passage of years and the fluctuating exchange rate, the dollar price at dealers seems similar to what I paid back in the day. So my question is: is the SL3MG a significant upgrade over my trusty old Model 6? Or should I just fix my Model 6, or get someone else to do it if I can't manage it?
Thanks in advance!
Cliff
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