Newbie asking about Charvel Imports

[Ineedajob]

Hi, I'm new here, and I've been into the import Charvels recently seeing that they're not over 1K and I'm into the shreding although I can't do that yet. (only been playing about a year and I'm 16 so I'm planning on waiting a bit) But as my name says I don't have a job and short on cash. So I'm wondering what model should I look out for? I'm looking for the early models with the Kahlers on them (no preference I just want to try something different then the more common floyds) don't care if it's bolt-on or Neck Thru either's fine. I'd prefer the full two octaves but I can deal without.

I appologise in advance if I'm in the wrong section.

[VitaminG]

you should be able to pick up any of the Models 1 through 4 for a couple of hundred. They are all 22 fretters though. If you want 24 frets, you'll have to step up to the neckthru Model 5 or 6 which will cost you more.

Quality-wise, there's no difference between any of them. They just gain features as you head up the number chain. So (in a nutshell) the Model 1 has one humbucker & a trad trem; the Model 2 has one humbucker and a floating trem; Model 3 has a humbucker and two singles and a floating trem; Model 4 is H-S-S, a minitoggle for each pickup, an onboard preamp and floating trem; Model 5 is neckthru with 2 hums; Model 6 is neckthru, H-S-S with preamp, neck binding, etc etc

There are more differences between each model, and more variations within each model (eg Model 1, 1A, 1C) but you get the idea.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

A model 3 or 4 would be a pretty killer setup for you.

I've seen some Model 5's on Ebay for fairly cheap, too. The 6's seem to be selling for a lot of $$ lately, I don't think they're worth it. I mean, a Model 6 is a great guitar, but not $900 great.

[Ineedajob]

I guess models 2 to 5 I'll be looking for. Thanks.

[Rich#6]

If you want the kahlers you will need to find an 86. Since most people hate Kahlers, they go cheaper.

[broken_fusion]

A fusion will give you 24 frets.Even a Charvette 24 fret if your on a budget.

[Marc Snow]

Welcome and I wish you luck!

[DonP]

A fusion will give you 24 frets.Even a Charvette 24 fret if your on a budget.

+1.

A Fusion Deluxe comes with great hardware and pickups, a thin shredder neck, and is typically well below $300.