My "New" Charvel - Model 4?

[model4m]

Got this today in a ridiculous trade and I am interested in finding out a few things about it. This is how I got it. Body only with a duncan detonator and the jt-6 was replaced with a floyd, but left the big ol studs and inserts. i did get the volume and tone knobs/pots and the electronics back plate, two of the three switches (one was broken) and the strap pins.





One, since it came with no neck or neck plate, I can't determine the year. I'm guessing 87-89 perhaps?

Second ... where can I find, and eBay is too ridiculous in prices ($129.99 for ONE pickup), parts for this? I need the neck, pups and active circuitry. The active/onboard really isn't THAT big of a deal if it's going to cost me a house payment, lol. But I did notice that a standard pickup ring is too small.

So, what I'm looking for is:

Neck plate and screws
Neck (with or without tuners/locknut)
Charvel or Jackson pickups (active boost harness preferred but not a deal killer)

Any help you all could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[RacerX]

Hey newb, nice crackle Model 4 there! These were made in Japan from '86 to '88. You might be able to get smaller or hardware type of parts from Dave at http://www.fretsonthenet.com/ImCharv.htm

The best thing you can do is get a Platinum membership here (click on Go Platinum) so you can access the JCF classified section. Then you can ask for the above major parts in a "want to buy" ad, and at a lot better prices than you mentioned.

[Tricky]

The Model 4 had a 22 fret neck with Sharkfin inlays. They average about $100-125.
Pickups - J50 & two J200s. About $50-60 for a set.
Fort worth neck plate - about $20
If you pay much more, your getting screwed.

http://audiozone.dk/index-filer/charvel-japan-import-guitars.php#charvel_japan_1986-1991

[model4m]

Thanks for the help! I looked on eBay and am just not too thrilled with the prices, so I'll give fretsonthenet.com a try and see if I can get lucky.

[model4m]

I may have to go platinum here as eBay is pissing me off with wanting $79 for the correct neckplate.

[dg]

Rainbow Crackle was used in '88 only, fwiw.

[model4m]

Rainbow Crackle was used in '88 only, fwiw.

Really? I didn't know that! That's actually kind of cool to me, lol. Guess I'll just have to finish her up.

[RobRR]

Trickys prices are right on... No reason to pay anything more than that! Be patient, youll find the good deals, just takes a bit of time is all.