Unusual Charvel... help!

[Danny777]

Hi guys,

I found a gorgeous Charvel in a shop today. Only problem is, I can't seem to find out what model it is!

Its characteristics are as follows:

Single humbucker
Maple neck
Fire Red finish
Black three-ply scratchplate
Strat-style trem

Its serial number is: 267581.

I've looked through all the old catalogues, but these were no help at all; the combination of scratchplate, neck and single pickup seems quite unusual.

Any idea what model this might be..?

Dan

[rjohnstone]

Specs sound like a Model 1A that someone swapped out the pickguard on.
http://audiozone.dk/cm/displayimage.php?album=40&pos=7

[Danny777]

Brilliant - thankyou!

It's up for £300 - I'm assuming this is quite overpriced then...?

[Danny777]

Also, will regular 'strat' scratchplates fit these guitars?

[rjohnstone]

Way overpriced. Cut the price in half and it would be good deal.

As for the pickguard, a strat one will fit, but the screw holes might not line up.
I suspect the current pickguard is most likely going to have had new holes drilled into the body to make it fit.

[Danny777]

Thanks guys! I have to say, I'm annoyed it's so overpriced as it's a really gorgeous guiter - plays like a dream as well!

[GTarman68]

Cool Guitars, I have 2 red 1A's, Just sold a White one here. This one is Dead Mint.

[Danny777]

Cool Guitars, I have 2 red 1A's, Just sold a White one here. This one is Dead Mint.

That's beautiful.

Not for sale by any chance is it..?