750XL info

[mjtripper]

In my neverending search for the ultimate - well to me anyway - 24.75 guitars I learned here that Charvel used to make a neck through, floyd equiped, 24 fret, h/h guitar, and I'm pretty sure I want one. For those that already own them or know the line could you post a couple pictures? Are there any gotchas to watch out for with these? It seems to me it's very similar to the fusion line. Are there any other models similar to this or are the rest bolt ons?

[charvelguy]

Re: 750XL info

there are some posted in the gallery photo's. There's also serveral threads that are recent...(within 9 months) that ..if you can get the search function to be aligned with the planets, you should be able to come up with some great info.

If I'm not mistaken,...I believe the neck on the 750 is a long tenon set in and not a one piece center section with wings attached... like a Carvin.
I believe its similar to the Washburns being put out now.
The lines are smooth like a neck thru but the heel has a few pieces (or at least one additional) for support and shape.

There are two trem versions, one has a recessed trem, the other..which is the first year production ('89) does not.
Then there are the string thru's.

Other than that.. if you are asking if there are other Charvel manufactered strat styled 24.75 scale that are similar..that also has been discussed. I think all other similar 24.75 models outside of the fusions which are bolt on are 25.5 scale.
The Jackson line has a 25.5 scale version.

[Sunbane]

Re: 750XL info

Well, the 750XL is actually a set-neck guitar (or so I've been told), but the neck joint is externally identical with the old style neck-thru joint. The body is mahogany with an arched maple top, and the neck is maple (I think). The fretboard is rosewood with binding around and real MOP sharkfins (inversed). The knobs are recessed into the arch a bit.

The trem is a non-recessed Jackson JT-590, which is essentially a Schaller Floyd, but without the hardened steel inserts for the intonation screws. This is a really good trem, and mine stays in tune just as well as my OFR. The locking nut is front mounted (no holes straight through the neck). Some 750XLs have an additional "pull-up route" under the trem (the trem itself is still non-recessed). Mine is an 89 and doesn't have that route, but I can still set it up to pull up about one full step if I want to (with a bit of "out-tilt" on the trem in its resting position).

The original pickups are the Jackson J80C (bridge) and J50B (neck). I've had EMG pickups in mine, but they weren't sounding as well in that guitar as I had hoped, so I put in a Duncan Distortion instead - it is great for that guitar!

Unless you absolutely hate non-recessed trems, this is a brilliant guitar! I prefer the non-recessed tremolo, since it creates a better playing angle for my picking hand, so the 750XL is the perfect guitar for me. =)

This picture was taken by the previous owner:


Here are some I snapped with my phone just now:




And one I took before, with a real camera:

Left to right:n 750XL, Model 6, Irish Bouzouki and an old violin.
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[1trussell]

Re: 750XL info

The only thing to add as far as info about these guitars is that they were only made for one year, 1989. The other guys got everything else that I can think of. The string thru are a little more rare than the trem versions, so expect to pay a touch more for one of those. They really are great guitars, and as I never miss an opportunity to post a pic of mine, here you go.

[Tekky]

Re: 750XL info

Actually 89 and 90

[dg]

Re: 750XL info

Neck joint pic, you can see where the maple meets the mahogany:




Here's the link to "The Official 750XL Information Thread":

http://www.jcfonline.com/ubbthreads/...&page=16#79106

[mjtripper]

Re: 750XL info

Great, thanks - that's just the info I was looking for. I prefer the recessed trem so looks like I'm looking for a 90 or newer. I have to start paying better attention, I've wanted a guitar with this config for a LONG time and gave up looking. By the way, that's a really sweet looking guitar you have.

[1trussell]

Re: 750XL info

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Actually 89 and 90

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Well, damn. I was under the impression that it was just during 89 and that they stopped production in early 90. I guess that would be during 89-90. But I always thought the 750xl was only made for one year.

[Tekky]

Re: 750XL info

The old MoAIP has both years. It may not have been in production for all of 90, I believe they made a couple of changes to it at that point and it became a Soloist.

[Sunbane]

Re: 750XL info

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By the way, that's a really sweet looking guitar you have.

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Thanks! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
It's the best playing guitar I've ever had. I actually think the Model 6 sounds a little better (maple/poplar/25.5"), but the short scale of the XL is a blessing to my short and stubby fingers. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Budman68]

Re: 750XL info

<font color="aqua">funny/quirky thing that I have about the 750's is the fact that I REALLY like the look of the oversized pickup rings as opposed to the standard size rings. Is it just me, or doesn't it make the guitar look so much more massive, beefier, and just nicer to look at?





I'm not knocking the other ones at all, as I own one of those as well, I guess it's just a preference I have......by the way, I have yet to see a string through with the oversize pickup rings, anyone have one? Is it possible they didn't make these until later in the production?

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[mjtripper]

Re: 750XL info

Okay, you guys are all making me very jealous with these pictures. Where have you been finding them? Other then ebay that is - that place is obvious [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] I'd been searching for online used guitar dealers and haven't found that many.

[1trussell]

Re: 750XL info

None of my string thrus have the oversized rings.

[Budman68]

Re: 750XL info

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None of my string thrus have the oversized rings.

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<font color="aqua">well even "I" can see that! --- [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] </font>

[Model 88]

Re: 750XL info

If you are looking for a fully recessed trem(like a new Soloist) you have to go with the Soloist Archtop Professional.The bad part is I have only come across two in the past year and half.Here is a pic of the one I have.

The other thing about the 750 is that it can be heavy.They are a very thick bodied guitar.Here is a pic of a 750 vs the AT Pro.The 750 is on the left and the AT Pro is on the right