I'm thinking of buying my first charvel ...

[Jayster]

I'm thinking of buying my first charvel , I'm leaning towards a model 6.All of you charvel guys know much more than I do about charvels ,so please tell me which charvel you'd get (if it was your first) and why ,pictures encouraged !!!

[triplehold]

A model 6 is an excellent choice. However, getting any Charvel that is in good condition for a fair price is a wise decision. You can learn everything you need to know by reading all the previous threads on JCF- Good luck Jayster!

[Racerx2k]

I'd go for a Model 4, 5, OR 6. Can't go wrong with ANY of those.

[dg]

They're all excellent, and each one has something different going on. Just go by the features that you like the most, look for one in good shape, and I guarantee you'll end up a happy camper. My first was a Model 6. I was actually looking for a Soloist when I joined here, and knew nothing about import Charvels. I read a bunch of info & ended up grabbing a Model 6 right away for $400, just to see if they could possibly be as good as people were saying. One of the best guitar-buying decisions I've ever made.

[nhspike]

Any model series.

Eventually, you'll need one of each, pretty much.



I like the toothpaste logo era 375/475 stuff, since they come with a floyd-style locking nut, and Schaller trem., but some don't dig the big logo.

Predator's are actually the real scores, in my opinion.

[broken_fusion]

i got my model 6 in 1990 and i will never let it go!

[Grandturk]

I don't like neck throughs or dinky's, so I would go for the Models 1-4.

[quiksilver]

I'd get one of the new So Cal's.

[phill_up]

This is posted in the import section so i assume the new USA models are out of the question?

[Jayster]

This is posted in the import section so i assume the new USA models are out of the question?

Since this will be shooting blind (I won't be able to play before I buy), I was thinking I'd go with an import model first - see how much I do or don't like it ,before crossing into the more expensive American market .

[Tim_B]

I'd go for a Model 4, 5, OR 6. Can't go wrong with ANY of those.

+1
what he said
stop thinking about it, and do it, it's a good idea !

[Razor]

I'm a bolt on one humbucker with a floyd fan, so guess which one gets my vote? Model 2's all the way for me! A lot of it boils down to what you like/want. Bolt on or neck through/set neck, one or two humbuckers, or one humbucker two single coils, active circuitry midboost, floyd, vintage trem, pickguard or no pickguard, and maple/maple board or maple/rosewood board. The opportunities are pretty endless with the Model series.

[Axewielder]

Predator's are actually the real scores, in my opinion.

+1

[CaptainCharvel]

Any model series.

Eventually, you'll need one of each, pretty much.



I like the toothpaste logo era 375/475 stuff, since they come with a floyd-style locking nut, and Schaller trem., but some don't dig the big logo.

Predator's are actually the real scores, in my opinion.

Anyone who would dislike a guitar because of a headstock logo, really isn't a guitarist!

[scotty]

There is nothing wrong with a bolt on. Plus there are a lot of options. I like Model 2 & 3a the best, but that is just me. I am more of a humbucker guy. Plus I never got use to the mini switches on the 4 & 6.