Charvel ID

[Guy in Bruxelles]

Hi, long time lurker, first time poster.

Im pretty much still a n00b at the old charvels and jacksons but been looking for one for ages.

Finally found a seller with the perfect model for me but i would want to know more about this guitar.

He claims it is a Model 3DR. i dont have a serial # or any specs yet, but hes slow as hell in responding.

Heres two pictures





could you please tell me everything you can about this guitar?

Cheers!

[rjohnstone]

It's a 90/91 Charvel 475 Deluxe.

A 3DR ha a reverse headstock and dot inlays.

[Guy in Bruxelles]

ahh cheers for that!

is this finish rare?

[rjohnstone]

It's a standard finish.

[phill_up]

475 deluxe is worth more than a 3DR isnt it?

[rjohnstone]

Depends on who you ask... 3DR's are harder to find.

[Guy in Bruxelles]

finally do you think its worth spending 700 euro ($900) on this guitar?

generally could this model be considered something exquisite? does it have anything special about it?

[rjohnstone]

$900... no.
I'm not sure what the going rate for Japanese built Charvels in Europe are, but this is not worth $900 in any market.
They generally run for less than half that here in the states.

[Guy in Bruxelles]

well europe is generally much more expensive, what would you consider the absolute maximum amount for this guitar, just so i could try and bargain with the guy as it appears in pristine condition.

[Sunbane]

700 Euro is definitely too high. I've had my eyes on that one as well, but he's just asking too much. I'd pay 400 for it, maybe 500 if I had bad GAS.

[Franx]

Hello Guy in Bruxelles !

First, you could check closed eBay auctions, but anyway - 700 Euros is way too high !

I bought a Charvel Fusion Custom for 350 and a Jackson Fusion Pro for 400 - both in pretty good condition ! And I remember a Desert Crackle 650XL, that sold for ~400 !

Of course, we (in EuroLand) pay higher prices for Jackson/Charvel imports, than the US-guys do - but not that high.

I'd step back !

[Guy in Bruxelles]

thanks for the input guys! much appreciated.

yea well it sucks cuz i really like that model. guess i should just be patient then...

are there currently any board members selling nice golden era charvels or jacksons?

kinda off topic as well, im a caparison user, does anyone know how these compare to capas?

[rjohnstone]

You will need to look in the classifieds section to see what other members are selling.

[Guy in Bruxelles]

i have looked, thanks.

[phill_up]

Hello Guy in Bruxelles !

First, you could check closed eBay auctions, but anyway - 700 Euros is way too high !

I'm going to sound like a dummy but how do you check closed auctions?