My first Charvel...

[bangkok]

After 30 years of playing Gibson and Fender's I took the plunge and bought a Model 3. She just arrived today and I'm a bit overwhelmed. I have no idea how to use the trem (I always blocked them on my Fender's). I just wanted to show her off and I really hope total ignorant noob's are welcomed here!

[Mr Metal]

Welcome Bangkok! You certainly started off you Charvel collection on the right foot by getting one of the greatest Charvel import models. The Model 3's neck profile and fits ull size strat body are very reminisicent of the original San Dimas pointy heads. Enjoy!

[jrnic]

"You certainly started off you Charvel collection on the right foot by getting one of the greatest Charvel import models"

Yes, I have a model 2 and it's the most comfortable guitar in the world to play. Looks in good shape too. Good luck with it. My Model 2 was my intro to Charvels and it grew on me in a hurry. The problem is, it won't be your last!

[bangkok]

I already really want a Burgandy Mist one! It doesn't look like they come up on the 'bay though!

[scotty]

Welcome to the board, the model 3 looks great. I am sure if you do a search you can find all the info you need on the trem. So how do you like it so far? How does it compare to what you are use to?

[J Norman]

I did the same thing over the summer and haven't looked back since.The trem is by far superior to the one used on most strats.You shouldn't have any major tuning problems,but string changes take longer.

[bangkok]

Welcome to the board, the model 3 looks great. I am sure if you do a search you can find all the info you need on the trem. So how do you like it so far? How does it compare to what you are use to?

So far I love it! It's just a fun guitar to mess with. I am finding it quite easy to go back and forth between the Charvel and the Gibby's and Fender's.

As for the trem, after sitting down and taking a good look it would seem a bit easier to deal with than at first glace. I assume that the Allen screws inside of the fine tuners are the string locks at that end?

[Mr Metal]

So far I love it! It's just a fun guitar to mess with. I am finding it quite easy to go back and forth between the Charvel and the Gibby's and Fender's.

As for the trem, after sitting down and taking a good look it would seem a bit easier to deal with than at first glace. I assume that the Allen screws inside of the fine tuners are the string locks at that end?

They are....Be gentle with them and make sure you use the correct Allen wrench.....The heads are quite soft and strip easily........Hopefully somebody can chime in and give you the actual wrench size, because I don't remember it off the top of my head

[jcm800x]

Nice 3 man, you will get more!

[bangkok]

So, there were a couple of neck pocket cracks on her and it seems that everyone says that it isn't a big deal. I sent an email to the seller about them and he said sorry and refunded me my $40 shipping! I guess it doesn't hurt to ask!

[cdwillis]

Wow that's cool he gave you the shipping back. The cracks are most likely just in the finish not into the actual wood. Welcome to the J/C club man.

[Demp]

Welcome aboard! Nice guitar!!

[bangkok]

I thought it was beyond cool that he offered my shipping back! It proves to me that not all ebay sellers are jerks (and let me tell you, I've dealt with a few)! The cracks are just normal checking, not through the wood at all.

[Razor]

Nice Model 3 and welcome to the madness. I don't remember the lynch mob running me off when I was a total noob, so I don't think you'll have anything to worry about.

[bangkok]

Thanks, so far everyone has been very cool!