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I think an interesting thing about this guitar is that it is a TM logo. That coupled with the serial indicates it is among the first batch of the model series Charvels. Clearly the bridge PU is not stock. Anyways maybe they were trying out new ways of marking the guitars? That would explain the 3c marking. Just a thought not saying I have definitive info here...
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Hi Sonikk,
I found a data base that was compiled and it looks like it was in the early production. This data base doesnt have any 3C in it. Only 3's and 3A Found 2 bodies on Reverb that had the same 3C marking. The bridge pickup is a covered J90C. Previously it must have had one without cover since 2 corners of the cutout have been squared. Also at some point a second tone pot was added. I confirmed it was installed afterwards by measuring the holes. I would be more then surprise that it would have been done at the factory for some even more strange reasons.
A guy name Budmann in a old post in this forum has or had one with the 3C marking and some with only 3. See link below
https://www.jcfonline.com/forum/equi...out-a-model-3cComment
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pretty sure all 86' model series guitars had the tm on the head stock water slideComment
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Yes the import and USA one's Charvel and Jackson from 86 and before 86 have the TMOriginally posted by paranoid View PostI know the old saying that the value of an opinion is generally inversely proportional to the strength with which it is held.Comment
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Models 2 & 3's had j90's in them stockOriginally posted by BobClou View PostI know the old saying that the value of an opinion is generally inversely proportional to the strength with which it is held.Comment
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Miss Scuderia is coming togheter nicely. Body is in incredible shape. Nothing a lite polish isn't gonna take care of. Pups are all within spec. Need to repair some wires that have cracked.Comment
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Never had one with a pickguard, but had this one. I've had many model series in red( excuse the sheet, got rid of the sheet and wife that liked itOriginally posted by BobClou View Post
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A model 4
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A model 5
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Now I hate red or am just ugh I've had too many that color
I know the old saying that the value of an opinion is generally inversely proportional to the strength with which it is held.Comment
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Yea love the pink silk sheet...
In my case my wall was in need of color....
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AhHhIKduuIZCqgv9...VoKtR?e=1hZ9IR
BTW how to insert pics ?
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Not saying I know for sure but I have heard it was only the first batch not all 86s. It would be interesting to see. I do know for a fact that my 86 Model 2 has a TM and it was among the first batch of the Model series as I ordered it and had to wait for it to get into the country. Still have it. I also own a Model 8 and an 87 Model 3 among others. Love them all!Originally posted by paranoid View PostComment
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You are correct. Let me clarify my statement, I mean the fact that it was covered. From my understanding on the 86s none of the 90Cs were covered at least they arent in the catalog.Originally posted by john.w.lawson View PostComment
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Post some pics when you are done! I love to see Model Series cleaned up.Originally posted by BobClou View PostComment
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I have polished the body with light compound and reinstalled pickups and controls this afternoon.
until i find a decent original pickguard i have installed a ring that hides the screw holes that where present and placed the J90C without its cover.
here are some pics
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They didn't become registered product until 87 before that they were a trade marked product R TM
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I know ^^^^^^^^^^^^Originally posted by sonikk71 View PostI know the old saying that the value of an opinion is generally inversely proportional to the strength with which it is held.Comment
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