Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

[Epica]

hello,

I can buy a white Charvel 275 Deluxe but I don't know if it's any good.. any specs and opinions are appreciated [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] thanks.

the seller asks 300 euro.

this is it:

[jgcable]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

My favorite atrat bodied Charvels in this order are:

Predator
Model 3DR
275DLX


The only downside of that 275DLX is the route for the bridge pickup. It would be a pain in the neck to replace the pickup which you probably will want to do. I routed mine out slightly and used a pickup ring. It looks and works great.

[etaeniura]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

I agree with JGcable. I have a fusion special (basically same guiter, shorter scale) and have been experimenting trying to get a better tone from it. I replaced two of the charvel pups with Jackson J-200's, and while it is an improvement, I'm thinking I would rather have a full sized HB at the bridge. Playability wise, it is very good. THe pickups really need to go.

[Epica]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

thanks for the replies

just one more question, is it japan made?

[etaeniura]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

yes

[txcharvel]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

My favorite strat bodied Charvels in this order are:

Predator
Model 3DR
275DLX

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">JG, aren't these all soloist style bodies? [img]graemlins/poke.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[jgcable]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

I thought they are all based on the Dinky. I was told once that when the Predator was discontinued the body was renamed Dinky. I am a 22 fret bolt on guy bro.. no matter how much I try, I just can't get into set neck or neck thru's. I need to "feel the heel" [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

All these guitars have small "Dinky" sized bodies.I know it sounds bizarre but I am not really into the Soloist's. I think it has alot to do with how far the strings are from the body surface. I like to have lots of space between the strings and the guitar body. Most neck thrus have the neck positioned deep into the body and the strings are very close to the guitar body.

[guitar geek]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

is that a 275dlx??? I thought it was a predator?? btw, I have seen nicer ones on the dutch markplaats.nl for better money, there was a month ago a model 6...

harrald

[jgcable]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

I was told that the Predator and the 3DR both have reverse headstocks so that would make that guitar a 275DLX.

[Tekky]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

They're all Dinky bodies. 7/8 the size of a strat, it is the bolt-on version of the Soloist body.

The 3DR and Predator are a Dinky body with 22 frets, reversed headstock, straight humbucker in the bridge and a slanted single-coil in the neck with a 5-way blade switch.

The 3DR being the predecessor, looks a bit different than what we all consider today's Dinky body. It was the first use of the design and the horns are actually a little shorter than they would be on any other Dinky.

[ February 03, 2004, 03:42 PM: Message edited by: TEKKY ]

[mm2002]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

Tekky, you always forget a major point, the 3DR was the only Japanese Dinky lacking the scallop on the rear! dammit!! [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
(well, besides some of the older Jackson SD and Ontario dinkys)

[Tekky]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

I didn't know the Predator had one.

[jgcable]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

My 275DLX doesn't have the scallop. It has the angled heel joint unless of course mine is actually a 3DR with a replacement non-reverse headstock. The hum is angled and the single is straight.

[Epica]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

Originally posted by guitar geek:
btw, I have seen nicer ones on the dutch markplaats.nl for better money

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah I'm watching markplaats for some cool axes..

I really like this one.. I always wanted a white Charvel.. there's also a white charvette but I don't really like it

I'll just wait till something really interesting pops up [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[Tekky]

Re: Is a Charvel 275 Deluxe any good?

If the hum is angled and the single is straight a Predator it ain't. If the hum is angled and the single is straight a Predator it ain't. If it doesn't fit, you must acquit... [img]graemlins/images/icons/wink.gif[/img]