Charvel Journeyman question

[SFW]

I recently picked up a used Journeyman for $150. Absolutely great guitar. From the product specs that I have found online, the body is alder. However, mine looks like its ash. Has all the tale tell grain of ash. Below is a crappy cell phone picture of the guitar. Did they ever release an ash version? It sounds great, and it does sound like alder, but it looks like ash. Thanks for the help!

[Rich#6]

All alder. There are just really nice pieces of wood. Looks like alder to me.

[Grawnday]

Nice score! I was eyeing one like this on the GC Used site.

[SFW]

Ok. Well, I guess that explains it. Thanks for the help. Love this guitar. I ordered some locking tuners for it, and may put a Wilkinson on it, as I don't care for the feel of this trem.

[Rich#6]

I tried to buy the one at GC as soon as it hit the online sales and it went fast. I sold the one I had and really regret it.

[fullmetalguitar]

Those guitars are awesome. I can't believe you got it for 150!

[SFW]

I tried to buy the one at GC as soon as it hit the online sales and it went fast. I sold the one I had and really regret it.

I may have stole this one out from under you. It was marked at $199, but I gave them some flack about the finish being damaged and told them I'd give them $150 cash. So they said yes.

[SFW]

Here's a better picture.

[artonsafari]

Man, nice looking guitar! And only $150!?

[Johnnyryche]

Great score for $150! Congrats. Not sure if you've seen this Charvel ad for the Journeyman that lists the specs. I thought they were all alder based on this.

[SFW]

Does anyone have info on when these were made? I know that the head stock shape started in 96, but I'm wondering if there is any way to tell what year my guitar was made. Thanks guys!