Black Cherry or "Root Beer" Charvel color?

[singlehum]

Nope, I'm not talking about what flavor soda to have with lunch today. I was curious as to whether Charvel offered a brownish metallic color similar to the black cherry. I have a really clean 1987 Model 5A that has the original finish, but somehow it looks a bit more brown than cherry. Anyone have any knowledge this color? [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[Tekky]

Re: Black Cherry or \"Root Beer\" Charvel color?

87 Model 5A? They were only available in 1988. Yes, Black cherry is an official listing for a color on the 5A.

[singlehum]

Re: Black Cherry or \"Root Beer\" Charvel color?

Well, the serial number is begins with C7, so perhaps I made an assumption that is incorrect. Corrections and further info are appreciated..! [img]/images/graemlins/help.gif[/img]

[Tekky]

Re: Black Cherry or \"Root Beer\" Charvel color?

Well, here we have another example of why I don't think the serial number theory works.

What other info are you looking for?

[singlehum]

Re: Black Cherry or \"Root Beer\" Charvel color?

*Any* further info on the 5A would be helpful. There were some responses to my previous request. I'd love to see a catalog scan if anyone has one. The complete list of color availability and list price would be nice to know. I'm guessing that production figures would be out of the question...?

[pro-fusion]

Re: Black Cherry or \"Root Beer\" Charvel color?

I've had and seen Charvel Model guitars where the black cherry finish was more brownish--but I think that was simply production variation, rather than a separate finish option, per se.

[Tekky]

Re: Black Cherry or \"Root Beer\" Charvel color?

Charvel Model 5A

Intro: 1988
Disco: 1988

Made in Japan

Pickups:
Jackson J95

Controls:
Volume

Hardware:
JT6, Jackson/Gotoh die-cast tuners

Woods:
Body - Poplar
Neck - Maple
Fretboard - Rosewood

Available colors:
Black
Red
Pearl White
Black Cherry
Cobalt Blue
Candy Apple Red
Electric Blue
Burgundy Mist
Firecrackle
Rainbo Crackle

[toejam]

Re: Black Cherry or \"Root Beer\" Charvel color?

Here's the old '87 Model 6 and '88 Model 5A I used to own, both Black Cherry.

[singlehum]

Re: Black Cherry or \"Root Beer\" Charvel color?

Nice guitars...I'll bet you miss 'em. There's a few guitars I've let go that I wish I never did...
but everybody's got some of those! [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[dg]

Re: Black Cherry or \"Root Beer\" Charvel color?

List price was $899.95 for the 5A.

[toejam]

Re: Black Cherry or \"Root Beer\" Charvel color?

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Nice guitars...I'll bet you miss 'em. There's a few guitars I've let go that I wish I never did...
but everybody's got some of those! [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

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Yeah, I do. I actually traded the 6 for the 5A because I really wanted a 1-hum guitar, then after awhile I got bored of it and wanted a neck pup again. Guess I should have just hung onto the 6. Oh well. [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

[model1]

Re: Black Cherry or \"Root Beer\" Charvel color?

black cherry rules, my 86 model 6 has one too