model series questions

[eddie_van_earache]

OK more of a USA charvel guy but I got a few questions.

What is the clear coat on the early model series guitars the kahler pro and JT6 era? I know its poly but what kind?

Whats teh heel width on a model series neck?

[mm2002]

Re: model series questions

The neck heel tapers from 2 1/4" to 2 1/8". It's considered a 2 1/4" heel though. As far as the poly, are you trying to find out what brand? All I know is they used a two component clear poly, and probably the cheapest crap they could find.

[eddie_van_earache]

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polyurethane, poly acrylic, poly ester?

[Budman68]

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<font color="aqua">From what has been determined, it's a polyester finish. </font>

[mudkicker]

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It's one of the hardest finishes to strip and sand off, I've ever come across. Maybe thats what helps make these as tough as Sherman tanks.

[eddie_van_earache]

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eh.. damn. I want to scuff the surface and refin. Dont know whats compatable...

Damn....thanks guys

[Budman68]

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eh.. damn. I want to scuff the surface and refin. Dont know whats compatable...

Damn....thanks guys

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<font color="aqua">ask Mark (mm2002), he's done this numerous time, bro </font>

[aldog1330]

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Are there any early model series without basswood bodies? I've been thinking about grabbing one but I'm not the biggest fan of basswood.

[Sanctuary]

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Model 5 or 6. They're Maple/Poplar.

[Sunbane]

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Not an early one, but Model 88 has a mahogany body I think (?).

[Sanctuary]

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Also the Model 7 is supposedly Ash. Well at least, I hear the natural ones were. I have yet to pull mine apart (it's black). It weighs a ton so I suspect it is ash too...

[mm2002]

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<font color="aqua">From what has been determined, it's a polyester finish. </font>

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That's very possible. Polyester clears typically have a thicker build with fewer coats (higher solids content), so it would speed up production I suppose. The bottom line is that when cured, all of the poly finishes have the same topcoat compatibility, so it's not an issue when refinishing a guitar. To my knowledge, you can put ANY type of finish over ANY type of poly without any adverse effects. I will add though, that I'm not an authority on polyester clears, because I don't use them. I believe they are mostly used in boat refins over gel coat.

[86mod5]

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polyurethane, poly acrylic, poly ester?

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I think it's poly-wannacracker.