GASing For For My 1st Charvel

[T@rgetDrone]

I recently decided to begin looking for a beater to leave on the stand. You know, something I'd not worry so much about getting prints, dust, etc. on it. Initially I thought, off-brand, 22 frets, maple fret board, decent neck and body, good enough. Mainly something with no FR - prefer saddled HT (can't get comfy w/a tom for sheeit). Then I thought, Standard Squire. Cheap enough if ya lurk around on evilbay long enough.

To make a SHORT story LONG, I narrowed my list to be very specific. 22 Frets, Maple Fret Board, Red Body (non-metallic), Saddle or Strat type Trem, 3 Singles. Well, that's pretty much a Strat, eh? UNTIL I tripped across a Charvel. Not positive but pretty sure it's a 1A that raised my wood. So now I'm curious as to 1) what their general value is, 2) how well do they play, 3) how much do they weigh, and 4) WHO do I see about maybe acquiring one besides evilbay?

All the above aside, I friggin want one... Specifically a RED one

Those that have had some time w/them, please do tell. What are your thoughts on this girl?

[Rich#6]

ebay is your best bet. I know I paid 225 new for the one I used to have back in the 80's. I think that is about what they go for now.

[jcm800x]

1A kicks ass, should be able to get a nice one under 300. Watch out for model fever though..........I got a 2 and a 4 and I play the hell out of them. Check gbase.com too as well as craigslist. Once your a member you will have access to the classified section here and you could post a 'want to buy'. Can't go wrong with a model series, very high quality for peanuts!

[MountainDog]

Here's one...in white though...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Charvel-Jackson-Olympic-White-Strat-NR_W0QQitemZ270120841859QQihZ017QQcategoryZ33044QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[T@rgetDrone]

Here's one...in white though...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Charvel-Jackson-...QQcmdZViewItem

Yes Sir! There's a couple up on evilbay at the moment. Both are white. A couple of what look to be Model 3A's too. One is red but has rosewood fret board. I'm GASSY on the 1A but also set on red body and maple fb. Already have a trans black DK2M and a trans blue DX10D. So RED is next. My mind can be patient but the woody I'm sporting over this is a real zipper ripper

[VitaminG]

if you're set on a maple board & vintage bridge, any of the Model 1 variants will suit. The 1A has a pickguard and 3 single coils, the 1 has a lone humbucker, the 1C has H-S-S. All available in red.

You might also look at the Model 7. Tele style, but I'm not sure if they came in red.

[T@rgetDrone]

Thanks all for the replies and info. I'm definitely shooting for a 1A.... for starters. Red is still calling me but the antique white does look pretty sweet too! Maybe white 1A sooner, red 1A later, an undecided 1C, a 1, then a 7, then a ............. Dang Mang! Where are the brakes on this ride? Only death can cure the GAS pains I suppose.

[MountainDog]

Only death can cure the GAS pains I suppose.

Two things: death or wifes

[Superfly]

if you're set on a maple board & vintage bridge, any of the Model 1 variants will suit. The 1A has a pickguard and 3 single coils, the 1 has a lone humbucker, the 1C has H-S-S. All available in red.

You might also look at the Model 7. Tele style, but I'm not sure if they came in red.

They did...have seen VERY few though. The blue is very nice too but about as rare as the red... I've had 3 (Red, Blue, White)...stupidly sold them all...