What model Charvel is this (pics included).

[Jim Shine]

I just bought this body assembly at a guitar show. The neck plate is serial number 238434.

[Soloist1]

Re: What model Charvel is this (pics included).

It's an '86 model 4.

[Jim Shine]

Re: What model Charvel is this (pics included).

Thanks! Now I have to decide if I want to bolt a neck on it or part it out.

[syrinx]

Re: What model Charvel is this (pics included).

You could bolt on a neck to see if you like the way it plays, but if you're thinking of max $ sales out of it, part it out. You'll get more $ IMO.

EDIT: BTW, I think it takes a 22 fret, 25.5" scale neck.

[ May 07, 2003, 01:54 AM: Message edited by: syrinx ]

[stuart swann]

Re: What model Charvel is this (pics included).

Tis indeed a model 7. Lovely guitar! This is mine, or at least it's the same as mine.......



Does anyone else prefer the Kahler trem to the Floyd? or have I just opened a huge can of worms?

[~K~]

Re: What model Charvel is this (pics included).

Originally posted by Stu:
[QB] Tis indeed a model 7. Lovely guitar! This is mine, or at least it's the same as mine.......

/QB]

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Umm ..dont mean to rain on your parade but that tis indeed a model 3 .... Model 7's were rare and were Tele's

[stuart swann]

Re: What model Charvel is this (pics included).

Umm ..dont mean to rain on your parade but that tis indeed a model 3 .... Model 7's were rare and were Tele's

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You're quite right (sort of). Slip of the finger! [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] Its a model 4, but I did have a model 7 before my model 4. Beautiful it was. Black with white binding. Maple fingerboard and reverse headstock. Wish I still had it [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[~K~]

Re: What model Charvel is this (pics included).

thought model 4's were bolton Sharkfin inlayed necks

[killerburst]

Re: What model Charvel is this (pics included).

Originally posted by KMaynard:
thought model 4's were bolton Sharkfin inlayed necks

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">'86= dots and Kahler
'87-'88 = fins and JT6

'86 M3 would be similar to the one pictured, except with a Kahler traditional trem and a 5-way switch. And I believe Black Cherry and Cobalt Blue were reserved for M4-6, but I'm going off memory and that was a long time ago.

[JACKSONFREAK]

Re: What model Charvel is this (pics included).

Yup model 4. The model 3 had a 5 way switch and the M4 has the three on off switches and three knob. The third knob being the midrange boost which in this pic has been replaced by a splitter switch or something.
Gil