model 5

[excalibrate]

i was wondering what pups were in the model 5. .friend of mine says his model 5 had a 9 volt battery in it.this back in 86

[Aso]

Model 5 has a mid-boost circuit in it that uses a 9 volt battery. The pickups are passive. Don't remember what model the pickups are though.

[jacksonaxes]

J-80

[TommyD]

model 5

> Mine is an oddball,it has a gain-boost circuit,totally stock. Tommy D.

[jacksonaxes]

> Mine is an oddball,it has a gain-boost circuit,totally stock. Tommy D.

Are you sure it isnt the JE-1200 mid boost circuit, that's what it comes stock with.

[TommyD]

model 5

> Judging by what I hear when I turn that last knob,plugged in at reasonable volume,I'm certain it's a gain boost. You can FEEL it in the attack,even with a solid state amp.

I've never said I was infallable though. Tommy D.

[GTarman68]

the board will have id on it..

[Hellbat]

Model 5 came with J-80c (ceramic magnet) pickups and JE-1200 midboost/low impedance circuit. The catalogs at the time may have said JE-1000 but that was incorrect.

At least Jackson/Charvel have kept the bloodline going on catalog misprints.

[Robbie Dane]

I am turning cartwheels! I get my Model 5 on Tuesday. Excellent condition with virtually no fret wear and in Midnight Blue. I have been looking for either this one or a Model 6 since the 80's. Trading a set of Jackson J412 4x12 cabs for it.

[excalibrate]

pics of midnite blue model 5?

if you would ,can you post a picture or two of the model 5?

[Cygnus X1]

I am turning cartwheels! I get my Model 5 on Tuesday. Excellent condition with virtually no fret wear and in Midnight Blue. I have been looking for either this one or a Model 6 since the 80's. Trading a set of Jackson J412 4x12 cabs for it.

Congrats!

Yes, pix please.

And Welcome Aboard.

[Robbie Dane]

1987 Charvel Model 5






Here are the pics. Sorry, I would have posted sooner but I went out of town right after I got the guitar and just got back Saturday. I still haven't even got a chance to clean it up or play it more than 15 minutes. Plan to this week though! It is a 1987.

[REPO]

Awesome guitar! I just bought the exact same model from a guy here for $250. (Can $'s) The JT-6 Tremolo is missing the string lock blocks, and both rear cavity covers are missing. I am activly looking for these as we speak. I can't wait to get it working again. I already tested the electronics, and they seem to work great!

[Robbie Dane]

Great price! I love mine. It is everything I remembered and sounds incredible.