Charvel/Jackson 625c Acoustic/Electric Guitar

[finnman]

Hey all,
Got a chance to pick on of these up for $275.00 obo
"Charvel/Jackson 625c Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Excellent condition. Made in the late 80s. Spruce top, rosewood back and sides, rosewood bridge & fret board, and a mahogany neck - Also has a lot of beautiful abalone inlay. Electronics work great. Comes with hard case. $275 OBO"
Always liked the look of these.
Anybody have any inputs on how these play and what they go for?
He said they have like a "med" size frets.
Thanks
Finn

[mm2002]

Re: Charvel/Jackson 625c Acoustic/Electric Guitar

They are decent but nothing special IMHO. They have pretty cheezy electronics, and the un-plugged tone lacks resonance. I'd try to get it for $200.00 or less. 275 is a little steep.

[finnman]

Re: Charvel/Jackson 625c Acoustic/Electric Guitar

How does the neck feel?
I don't plan on doing much plugged in stuff, so the electronics are not too important. Mostly just farting around the house type playing and taking it camping.
More thoughts??
Finn

[mm2002]

Re: Charvel/Jackson 625c Acoustic/Electric Guitar

The necks feel ok but the fretwork is terrible. For just farting around they're good guitars, but they sound aweful unplugged. Get a full sized dreadnought like the 550. They sound much better unplugged.

[finnman]

Re: Charvel/Jackson 625c Acoustic/Electric Guitar

mm2002, Thanks for the input.
I'll properly wait till I can play one before I buy.
Thanks again.
Finn

[chopper45hd]

Re: Charvel/Jackson 625c Acoustic/Electric Guitar

i thought about buying one for a while but after i figured out i just wanted the name i give that idea up. went with a johnson w/cutaway in lefthanded model and got it for wayyyy less that what i was goin to give for the 625.
shop around and you can find a good deal on something you like and dont mind destroying during a camping trip.

[David Dineen]

Re: Charvel/Jackson 625c Acoustic/Electric Guitar

years ago i bought one from musician's enemy...wasn't impressed by the tone or feel. needless to say i sent it back a week later for the refund...'nuff said.