What did I just buy?

[Dave-o]

New guy back again.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=33044

Bought this on eBay for $158. I don't even know what it is--475 maybe? [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img] Did I get a good deal? Is it a good guitar?

I'd appreciate as much info on this model as possible.

Thanks,
Dave-o

[Johno]

Re: What did I just buy?

What you've got there is a 475 and a very good deal! [img]graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

[Dave-o]

Re: What did I just buy?

Good to know! Thanks, Joho.

Do you know anything about it?...cause I sure don't [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img] What kind of tremelo, wood etc, quality, controls etc.?

[Tekky]

Re: What did I just buy?

Tremolo looks like the Schaller/Jackson floyd.. I believe the JT-500?

I'm not sure of the body wood though...

Sweet score.. Good low price..

[Mustaine]

Re: What did I just buy?

Nice [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[charvel750]

Re: What did I just buy?

Fine guitar for an even better price! That guitar originally had active circuitry (JE-1200 mid boost). Yes, as said above, Schaller JT-590 trem. Body wood was poplar. Neck was maple with a rosewood board. They were $699 new in 1989, the first year of production for them. They replaced the classic Charvel Model 4.

[RacerX]

Re: What did I just buy?

Hmmm that one is dinged up a bit, but yeah great price. I had one just like it for a long time, just recently sold it (for a bit more than $160) but it was MINT.

[Dave-o]

Re: What did I just buy?

Got my 475 today.

She's a little rough, but I took her apart and cleaned her up. Frankly, she sounded terrible. It has a Duncan 59 in the bridge (a good pickup to say the least) but the wiring is a mess. I can't tell what was done how many times. I'm going to completely gut and rewire it with an EMG 81.

Wouldn't stay in tune either. imagine my surprise when I took off the truss rod cover and found the nut about 1/4" from being seated.

Bottom line: Cosmetically she cleaned up nicely and I can fix her up for about $10 (pots, bridge pickup ring and I already have the EMG 81). But it will take some elbow grease. Good news it that she does have Schaller Floyd.
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Dave-o

[Dave-o]

Re: What did I just buy?

Got my 475 today.

She's a little rough, but I took her apart and cleaned her up. Frankly, she sounded terrible. It has a Duncan 59 in the bridge (a good pickup to say the least) but the wiring is a mess. I can't tell what was done how many times. I'm going to completely gut and rewire it with an EMG 81.

Wouldn't stay in tune either. imagine my surprise when I took off the truss rod cover and found the nut about 1/4" from being seated.

Bottom line: Cosmetically she cleaned up nicely and I can fix her up for about $10 (pots, bridge pickup ring and I already have the EMG 81). But it will take some elbow grease. Good news it that she does have Schaller Floyd.
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Dave-o

[Mr White]

Re: What did I just buy?

Very nice matey.
Ive got a 650XL like that and its one of my favourite colours. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
(and I got it for £200 ($280) HAHA!
Lol sorry. I just have to say that to rub it in whenever I mention it [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
Looks like me and you have some cheap Charvels!

Jamesy

[taxistationary]

Re: What did I just buy?

Hey Jamesy, I think i got a better deal then you did on your 650XL. I got mine at a guitar center last year for $265.00! I'm not kidding either! It was all original and in awesome shape too! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[Cleveland Metal]

Re: What did I just buy?

Well, I did get a mint 475 with plastic wrap still on the cavity covers, from GC for $215. I thought that was good... Man I like that guitar...

[Mr White]

Re: What did I just buy?

DAMN! John you beat me! Hehe. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
But I am in the UK where guitar prices are terrible (US Selects start at £1800/$2520)
Great guitars though arent they? [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

James