So what is the Holy grail of Import Charvels?

[jcm800x]

You can't go wrong with the Model series, I personally like the 1-4 because they have full size bodies. My keeper is a white Model 2 I had scalloped with a Super III, I blocked the Kahler because it won't hold tune for shit. If you get a Model 2 look for a 87-88 with the Jackson Floyd, I don't think you'd like the Kahler fulcrum. I am looking for a 1A and a 3A to add to my collection!

[Budman68]

For me, it would be the Model 8M in pink (needless to say ) but as for my actual favorite, it would easily be the 750XL.

[Cygnus X1]

They are all great guitars.The model 88 for me is the holy grail of the import Charvels next would be a 750 XL

Thank you, stray, I'll take that as a personal compliment...

[Budman68]

I love my 88 as well, they have a great feeling neck and with the mahogany body, the tone is amazing-

[straycat]

I like it in natural.

[scotty]

Im a sucker for Model series Charvels. They are easy to upgrade with a Floyd. I have almost every model. Everyone model has different features so depending on what you are looking for would determine which model would be best for you. Sounds like you want a Model 2 or 4 if you want a bolt on 5a or a 6 for a neck thru. I am still looking for Model 88. I guess that would be my Holy Grail Model series guitar. You cant go wrong with any model series guitar. I personally like the 3a because it has 2 humbuckers. Good luck on your hunt.

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[JACKSONWOLF]

My "Holy Grail" import Charvel has always been the Model 5..........Ever since I saw one in the '88 catalogue. Yesterday, after 19 years was my lucky day. One came in (Snow White, now vintage white) to our shop on a trade!!! Just need to pay for it on Tuesday!!!
Pictures to follow.....

Steve

[Cygnus X1]

Im a sucker for Model series Charvels. They are easy to upgrade with a Floyd. I have almost every model. Everyone model has different features so depending on what you are looking for would determine which model would be best for you. Sounds like you want a Model 2 or 4 if you want a bolt on 5a or a 6 for a neck thru. I am still looking for Model 88. I guess that would be my Holy Grail Model series guitar. You cant go wrong with any model series guitar. I personally like the 3a because it has 2 humbuckers. Good luck on your hunt.
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I like my mod 88, one reason is because I don't find myself going after the pickup switch for a different tone, just tweak the volume knob. I don't know what the original pickup would have sounded like, but the emg that is on it is sweet for this guitar. BTW...how do I ID this pup? It has gold lettering, active, and added tone control.

It actually sounds great driving my vintage deluxe reverb, as well as shredding. It has a subtle voice with the vol backed off.

[straycat]

Gold is an 85.IIRC

[Cygnus X1]

85 good? Would it be worth anything for me to hunt down the original Jackson
pup for it? And, was the original passive?

[thebeggar]

I've not long had a 86 model 3. Needs a bit of work to get it to decent playability but it looks solid. Needless to say I'm on the hunt for more

[straycat]

I have had all of the model series except for the variants of the 3 and model 8M.

[Mr Metal]

Hey Dave/Budman68: Is that the original body on the Model 88? Did you refinish it?

[Tekky]

I have had all of the model series except for the variants of the 3 and model 8M.

You have pictures of your Model 8?

[Budman68]

Hey Dave/Budman68: Is that the original body on the Model 88? Did you refinish it?

Yes, sir, it was a project I picked up along the way that was in very bad shape. I actually did make an attempt to re-do the burst but it just wouldn't come out perfectly. I had always wanted an oiled finish and went with that instead.