The Mother Of All Info Threads: Part I

[mudkicker]

I don't know if you want it this technical but:

1986 Charvel
Model 1
Model 1A
Model 2
Model 3
Model 3A
Model 4
Model 5 (don't know that particular models available for 86)
Model 6

1987

Model 1
Model 1A
Model 2
Model 3
Model 3A
Model 4
Model 4A
Model 5 (aain don't know what models where offered)
Model 6
Model 7

1988

Model 1
Model 1A
Model 1C
Model 2
Model 3
Model 3 A
Model 3DR
Model 4
Model 4A
Model 4M
Model 5 (same as above)
Model 6
Model 7
Model 8 (ultra rare pre spectrum)
Model 88

[hippietim]

Charvel Legend

[VoiceX3]

Lets not forget the Kelly Star (not sure how many variations there were), Firebird and the Death Angel

[Newc]

Rhoads Pro?

The 1990-94 models were known as "modelname" Pro (Soloist Pro, Rhoads Pro, etc).

As for WIKI - that would be entirely too many cooks right now, and with no real way to verify anything (not everyone has a scanner for catalogs) you end up with too much "IIRC" and "I heard" and "I read online once", and that's not good for a Definitive Information Source.
Maybe once the whole thing's done just so we can use the popularity of Wikipedia to get the info out there.

Mudkicker - While that level of detail is not needed right now, it is appreciated and will save time when the sorting begins, so however you guys want to lay it out is up to you.

Ok, great work so far gang. I do need verification/clarification of the Euro X models (a name we'll use for them for now just for classification purposes): Was there a DK-X and a DR-X?

[Sunbane]

Was there a DK-X and a DR-X?

No, there wasn't! I should learn to look at my notes before I post...sorry Newc! There was no DK-X. The right name is DR-X.

[VitaminG]

More to add:
The Dinky Reverse imports:
DR3
DR6
DR7(T)
...I'm pretty sure there are more of those (DR-2, DR-5)?

DR-2 wasn't an import, but good call on those 5.

How about the DK-3?

[Newc]

I thought it was DR3?

[Newc]

Here's what I got so far. Models sorted alphabetically. Items in Orange need details (Concept series models, JS-35 models, etc)

Charvel Import Models:
275
375
475
575
650
475 Exotic
625C
650XL
750XL
850XL
ATX
Avenger
CS
CX290
CX291
CX390
CX391
Eliminator
Fusion
Fusion Custom
Fusion Deluxe
Fusion IV
Fusion Plus
Fusion Special
Fusion V
Journeyman
Legend
LS1
Model 1
Model 1A
Model 1B
Model 1C
Model 2
Model 2B
Model 3
Model 3A
Model 3B
Model 3DR
Model 3M
Model 4
Model 4A
Model 4B
Model 4M
Model 5
Model 550XL
Model 5A
Model 5FX
Model 6
Model 7
Model 8
Model 88
Model A
Model A+
Model A+K
Predator
Spectrum
ST Custom
ST Deluxe
Star
STX Custom
STX/TX
Surfcaster
TE Custom
TTX
Charvette models
Acoustics

Jackson Import Models:
91 Limited
Archtop Soloist Pro
C20
C4A
C4P
C5A
CMG
Concept series
Concert
Concert V
COWDR6
COWDR7
Dinky EX
Dinky HX
Dinky Pro
Dinky Reverse
Dinky TX
Dinky XL
DK-2
DK-2FF
DK-2LE
DK-2M
DK-3
DKMG
DKMGT
DR3
DR6
DR7
DR7T
DX10
DX10D
DX6
DX7
DXMG
Firebird
Fusion Pro
Fusion STD
Futura
GC Anniversary models
JJ-3
JJ-4
JJ-5
JRS-1
JRS-2
JS1
JS10
JS20
JS30KE
JS30KV
JS30RR
JS30WR
JSX-94
JTX
JX10
KBRR
KE-3
KE-3R
KE-7R
Kelly Pro
Kelly Star
Kelly STD
Kelly XL Pro
Kelly XLR
Kip Winger
KV STD
KV-2
KV-3
KV-4
KV-Pro
KVX10
KVX10D
PC-3
PS-1
PS-2
PS-3
PS-3T
PS-4
PS-5
PS-6
PS-6T
PS-7
Rhoads EX
Rhoads STD
RHR
Roswell Pro
RR Legend
RR-3
RR-3R
RR-4
RR-5
RR-7R
RX10
RX10D
SLSMG
Soloist Pro
Soloist Pro XL
Soloist STD
Stealth
Surfcaster
Warrior Pro
WRMG
WRXT
Y2KV Pro


Charvel USA Models:
25th Anniversary
EVH Art Series
Retro Bullseye
Retro Star
San Dimas Bass
San Dimas Model
San Dimas ReIssues
Standard Bass
Standard Model
Star Bass
Star Model
Traditional

Jackson USA Models:
Dinky USA
DK-1
DK-1F
DR-2
Fusion USA
JJ-1
JJ-2
JJ-5
JJP
KE-1
Kelly USA
KV-1
KV-2
KV2T
PCS Collen
PCS Exotic Dinky
PCS Flamed Dinky
PCS KV
PCS Rhoads
Rhoads LTD
Rhoads USA
Roswell
RR-1
RR-10string
RR-2
SL-1
SL-2
SL2H
SL2HT
SLATQH
SLATQM
SLS
Soloist USA
Warrior USA
XTRR
Y2KV

Euro X models:
AT-X
DK-X
DR-X
JS-35
KE-X
RR-X

[neilli]

Wasn't there a model 1m? Also, the Jackson JRS1 (if that's the name of the 'Peter Max' model!) was a USA, not an import

As I recall, the San Dimas 'reissue' series from the mid-90s was:
Standard (I think there was a scratchplate s/s/s and a non-plate h/s/s)
SD1 - koa, mahog, lace
SD2 - koa, mahog, lace
SD3
SD3w
SD4
SD5
There may have been more though!

[jackson1]

The 1990-94 models were known as "modelname" Pro (Soloist Pro, Rhoads Pro, etc).

I know all about that. And it was 1990-1995. Let me be more clear:
You forgot to include the Rhoads Pro in the list. It's still not in the list, even after I pointed it out.

[neilli]

Wasn't there another model between the Journeyman and the Model A series? The 2 hum with v/t guitar....

[Daywalker]

Ok, this is a good time for a Review Point:

Didn't see mine on the list - '92 Dinky AR (archtop) Professional.

[VitaminG]

I thought it was DR3?

the DR-3 was 2 direct mounted hums, reverse headstock.

the DK-3 was H-S-H, regular headstock. Not too common, that one.

Wasn't there a model 1m?

The "M" designation in the Model series stood for "maple". So the 4M was Model 4, but with a maple fretboard. All the Model 1 variants had maple boards, so there was no need for a 1M.

Newc, the 550XL wasn't a Model guitar, it was part of the Contemporary series, like the 475, 650XL, 750XL, etc

And I didn't think there was a Model 3M. Wasn't that some bastard mutt put together from a Model 3 body & 4M neck?

[neilli]

Import Charvels:
- As I recall Charvel did a limited edition in either 89 or 90. It was an h/s/s with sharkfins and a floyd, in silver / black crackle.
- I'm pretty sure there was never an import Charvel star.

USA Charvels:
- What about the Alan Holdsworth model from back in the day?
- European Stratheads (mid 90's)
- European bullseye (rev 'Sears' head)

Import Jacksons:
- Need to add the AT-2 (hardtail and trem?)
- The import Firebird came in two variations: Floyd (FB2) and string thru (FB2T)
- I think there were imports of the FB, JJ and Kelly basses.
- The JJ5 was a USA only guitar
- Was the KV Pro the Mustaine Sig?
- What about the Road Hazard DK2?

USA Jacksons
- Need to add AT-1 (hardtail and trem?) Was there a neck-thru as well as a bolt-on ?
- What is the DK1-F?
- Need to add the Archtop (old school, not SLATQH),KE1-T, KE2, KE2-T, PC1, PC2, RR1-T, SL2HMAH and SL1-T
- What about Firebirds, Roundhorn Vs and Explorers?
- Need to add the Concert, JJ and Anti-gravity basses to the USA section (and the Thunderbird?)
- What about the Sweetones?!
- What about small batch guitars? (VWall SL2Hs and KV, Musiczoo Charvels, Matt's HRF PC1s, Roadhazard RR and Sl2H etc)
- What about the archtop Dinky? DCGL seem to have had a lot of these but I don't think they were ever 'offical' production models

[Madness]

DK2GC (Guitar Center anniversary)