Charvel unknown model

[turco]

Hi all, I´m new to this group and I´m glad to be here. I recently traded an Ibanex EX Series for a Charvel guitar. The thing is that I´m unable to get info about the model, mfg year, origin, woods, etc. The guitar is almost identical to this one http://www.eastonguitars.com/WWW/PGS...SD/UM2DMR.html but a few details are diferent: no bolt-on neck: an awesome neck thru, so the neck back is the same color as the body and 24 frets.
All Jackson hardware (tuning keys and licensed floyd rose), Jackson humbucker and volume knob. Metalized red finish. White Charvel logo. Serial Number is C802778 and is carved in the rosewood underneath the last fret.
Can anyone help me identifying this guitar since it´s such a beautyful and good sounding instument? [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]
Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Javier.

PD: I could send a few pics if needed....

[Tekky]

Re: Charvel unknown model

Charvel Model 5A

Made in Japan in 1988

Pickup: J95 Jackson USA Humbucker
Control: 500K Volume pot
Tremolo: Jackson JT6
Body Wood: Poplar
Neck Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Rosewood

[turco]

Re: Charvel unknown model

Sheesa man! I was looking for a piece of info about a couple of days on the Internet and nothing. How did you do that?
Thanks a lot Tekky, is that a good guitar? I have noticed that the guitar sounded very good, even with the rusty strings that came with. That must be due the USA humbucker I think...

Thank you very much!!! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[BallsOnParade]

Re: Charvel unknown model

yes, that's a very good guitar, it's just like a model 6 without all the extra electronics in it...

[turco]

Re: Charvel unknown model

Guys, you were very useful and quick!!!!!
Thanks a lot!!! (I mean it) [img]/images/graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img]

Now I know what I have.

Best regards,
Javier.

[VitaminG]

Re: Charvel unknown model

but you still have to post pics! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Tekky]

Re: Charvel unknown model

[ QUOTE ]
Sheesa man! I was looking for a piece of info about a couple of days on the Internet and nothing. How did you do that?
Thanks a lot Tekky, is that a good guitar? I have noticed that the guitar sounded very good, even with the rusty strings that came with. That must be due the USA humbucker I think...

Thank you very much!!! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[/ QUOTE ]

I have been working (for far too long and with too many interruptions) on a database of all Jackson/Charvel production models. One was already created but in a very bulky HTML format. I'm streamlining the process. I have access to the old version and I have a quick database I can search. (and after answering these questions for a while it starts to become second nature)

[turco]

Re: Charvel unknown model

Thanks guys, I promise I will post pics here. I just need to get a digi cam.
Last night I was "dismembering" my Charvel for cleaning and oiling (the guitar was collecting dust and oxide, boxed in a storage room at the guitar store) so I think I could reassamble it in a couple of days (if I could get the time).
Is there a way to fit the humbucker? I think that the last owner removed and reinstalled it upside down (the Jackson logo is upside down).
I´m also thinkin´ about installing a push/pull pot so I could set the humbucker as a single, just to have an alternative sound, but I don´t know.
Man, I love guitars and I own I few, mostly Fenders (Yap, I think I´m a Fender guy...) even though I grew up listening a lot of heavy metal and glam rock. I think I´m just getting old and just want to play the blues baby!!
Oh, I will post some pics of my "ex" (ex cause I traded it for this Charvel) custom Ibanez EX350, cool painting job!!!
Thanks a lot fellas´.

Regards,
Javier.

[turco]

Re: Charvel unknown model

Hey guys, How could I attach some pics on this thread?
Thanks!!

[GodWentPUNK]

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use this [image]url of picture [/image]

make sure your ISP will allow this. My hotmail account will not allow me to have direct links.

joe...

[nonamemx]

Re: Charvel unknown model

www.photobucket.com

will let you set up a free page to host your pics on, I got an account, its free and extremely easy to use and browse.

[charvelguy]

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people sometimes install those Jackson pups upsidedown..prefering the tone of it reversed.

[RacerX]

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http://www.jcfonline.com/ubbthreads/...fpart=1#370213

[turco]

Re: Charvel unknown model

Well, finally a I´m posting the Ibanez pics. Any type of comments and critics are welcome!!! Anyway is not my guitar anymore!!!
Sorry, these are no quality pics, but you can see the paint job with some detail...










I owe you the Charvel pics cos´ I didn´t get a digicam yet....
Thank´s all you people, you were very helpful!

[Jackson-Charvel]

Re: Charvel unknown model

I thought an Ibanez EX was their bottom of the line Ibanez? If that's what yours is then you did an amazing swap especially if no cash was given to him.

Is the finish paint or stain? It almost looks like the red checkers were just stained onto bare wood. Pretty cool idea, but seems like it would be a waste to go that far for a cheap ax. The EmG's were a nice touch though.