Can't find a nice Charvel, so...

[atilla]

Okay, I need a second guitar. I couldn't talk my "friend" into selling me the Model 2 being baked into oblivion in his garage because he might play it again (when the next Ice Age starts, maybe), so I started looking around my city. No great Charvels.

I've played two decent instruments, though: A used Lado II that was great, but needs a recrowning job. Beautiful aged pearl white finish, but with lots of dings in it. $500

The other was a new Brawley Threat with a magnificent flamed top and a silky sweet neck and fretboard. Downside was that it has a non-locking tremolo...a high-quality one, but still no Floyd. $329.

I'm wondering how much trauma I'll put the guitar through and how much I'll have to shell out for a good tech to put a Floyd in this thing. And if the Lado, though more battle-scarred, is the better quality guitar.

They both play terrific and sound good. The Brawley could probably benefet from a Duncan Distortion.

Thanks for any advice!

[dinkyjacksonman]

Re: Can\'t find a nice Charvel, so...

Wait, I think there are so many guitars out there with Floyd type bridge with decent pickups for less than $400.
Even a Model 2 I have seen are like $250-350.
You put a Duncan Distortion in it and there you go.
Check E-bay and some Guitarshop website like chrisguitars.com,
You will find very good deal.
Even Classifieds section on this board, I usually see very nice Import Charvel for low price too.
Good luck!

[Accept2]

Re: Can\'t find a nice Charvel, so...

Ive owned about 10 Lados, including a Lado II. The Lado II was an elcheapo compared to the other Lados. When I traded it in on a Gibson LP, I got $165CDN for it. The store sold it for $275CDN, and it took awhile. Lados are great guitars, but used Lados can be found for quite cheap. Of course, the Lado will be a way better quality guitar than the Brawley, but you may be able to walk in there 3 years from now, and they will be begging you to take the guitar from them...........$500 will easily get you a sweat Lado Classic neckthru with all the fixins on Ebay.......

[Chuckracer]

Re: Can\'t find a nice Charvel, so...

Where in Arizona are you?

[atilla]

Re: Can\'t find a nice Charvel, so...

I'm in Scottsdale. So far, I've seen a few FrankenCharvels, a pair of Model 4s (both a little pricey) and some beat to hell Charvels.

I'm not really high on buying another Model 4. If I toast the active circuit board, it's $$$ to replace them with the alternative being replacing all the pickups. If you know of anybody who has a reasonable Model 2, let me know!

Thanks!

[atilla]

Re: Can\'t find a nice Charvel, so...

Thanks for the info on the Lado II! So far, the only Lados I've seen on eBay have been pretty pricey. Nice looking, though.

[Chuckracer]

Re: Can\'t find a nice Charvel, so...

There's a Pawn Shop on Apache Blvd in AJ with a white Model 2 last time I checked. It was in nice shape with a very good pricetag. I don't remember the name...big place on the south side of the trail.
There are Charvels around the Greater Phoenix area...you just need to dig a little.

[atilla]

Re: Can\'t find a nice Charvel, so...

Thanks, I'll definitely check it out! A white Model 2 in good shape would be my top choice. I'll head out there. If you might remember the cross street, that would be great.