Trying to buy a "Predator"

[69buickman]

Are all Model one Charvel's predators, and if not what is the difference between regular model one's and a predator. (Serial numbers, pickup's necks,etc.)
Thanks

[rjohnstone]

Charvel Predators look like a Fusion with a reverse headstock.
1 Hum with 1 slant single coil

[69buickman]

Does the term "3dr" mean anything. My friend has one and im trying to find out what he has. the serial is 316225...any clue if this is the predator

[MountainDog]

Predator:

http://www.audiozone.dk/CatalogScans/Ch1989Imports/pages/Ch1989Imports02.htm

Model 1:

http://www.audiozone.dk/CatalogScans/Ch1987Imports/pages/Ch1987Page06A.htm

Model 3DR:

http://www.audiozone.dk/CatalogScans/Ch1989Imports/pages/Ch1989Imports-Model3DR-Page01.htm

Memorize all the info on this link:

http://audiozone.dk/index-filer/CatalogScans.htm

[rjohnstone]

The 3-DR became the Predator. Same guitar.

[MountainDog]

So your 'friend' is selling this (#316225)?:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Charvel-Jackson-...QQcmdZViewItem

People have already explained this to him. Look at the questions from other members at the bottom of the auction.

[toejam]

The 3-DR became the Predator. Same guitar.

Different headstock logo, though. 3DR has the guitar logo, the Predator has the toothpaste logo.

[charvelguy]

Blade p/u in the neck slot on the Predator, as opposed to the true single coil J100 in the 3Dr.

[Carbuff]

And dont forget the trem, schaller vs. jt6 and the predator is recessed while the 3dr is not. There are some other subtle differences as well.

[rjohnstone]

Details guys.

[tanpsi]

Also, the predator has a scalloped heel!

[charvelguy]

Does the term "3dr" mean anything. My friend has one and im trying to find out what he has. the serial is 316225...any clue if this is the predator

yes, its an acronym for model 3, dinky, reverse. (dinky body, reversed headstock)

[69buickman]

Does the Model "3DR' neck play or feel like the necks that were on the predators?

[charvelguy]

3Dr's have a thin fast profile.. IMO, much like a wizard. The bolt on fusions I've owned and played by both Jackson/Charvel are also similar to me. I just played a Predator recently.. it had a little more back to it.. a rounded C neck shape IMO..not a great deal of difference but it did seem different from my 3Dr.