NGD! Model 4 for cheap

[Axewielder]

I need other guitar like I need a hole in the head. However, this one popped up on Craigslist for $150 including original case, and I couldn't pass that up knowing how cool these are. The board has some cheese and medium light fret wear. The frets are glazed over but not rusty. They will clean up nicely. S/N is there, and the plate still has the gasket. The headstock has a couple nice chips, but the point isn't too bad. The Kahler is missing the bar and a bit rusty, but should clean up nicely. The active electronics appear to be bone stock. Everything works, including what I guess is a...JE1200? The switches are loose. I looks like it took some overspray from a solvent of some kind, and there are these little spots on the front of the body. I might be able to micromesh those off of there.

[Glave]

LOL. I did the exact same thing on another black 86 Model 4. The owner of a small music store had it in the basement collecting dust. Got it for about the same price too with a Chainsaw case. Unfortunately the vultures hit mine sometime over the years and it was missing the Charvel neckplate and JE1200. But I know what you mean. For that price, the money was flying out of my pocket before I had a chance to think.

[VitaminG]

man, there's some gunk on that! She'll clean up good. Nice score!

[Alvin_Wilson]

I saw that one but passed on it b/c of the Kahler. I know a lot of people here like them, but I'm just not a Kahler fan. That is a good score, hope it cleans up good for you.

[Axewielder]

I saw that one but passed on it b/c of the Kahler. I know a lot of people here like them, but I'm just not a Kahler fan. That is a good score, hope it cleans up good for you.

I've actually never even played a cam Kahler. I understand there is a stiffer spring kit available that is more Floyd-like, but I'm having a hard time finding it on the interwebz.

[Randall]

That's a good deal! She'll clean up and be a rocker! I like those tweed cases!

[84sups]

Damn makes me miss mine.....stop giving me GAS for another one. Those are great guitars. Grats

[tcwil8]

Damn, nice score. For that kind of money, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Please post some photos when you clean er up.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

I've actually never even played a cam Kahler. I understand there is a stiffer spring kit available that is more Floyd-like, but I'm having a hard time finding it on the interwebz.

http://www.kahlerparts.com/Part_Pages/8413.htm

I had a Kahler a long time ago on a Model-series Charvel, I'm not even sure which one, possibly a Model 4, they are actually very nice tremolos, I don't care much for the string lock, though.

I can't really see the "spots" on the finish you're talking about but before you try an abrasive sheet (I know the micro-mesh stuff can be very low grit) I would maybe try some plain old rubbing compound (like fine compound, but not "swirl remover.")

[Paulbiz]

Excellent find! Hi everyone Im new here, this is my first post. A buddy of mine just gave me a Model 4 body and neck today. Its has no electronics or hardware. Funny I came across this thread and whallah, theres the exact guitar I have! I dont suppose anyone would be looking to sell a khaler tremelo for cheap eh? I think Im gonna get creative and put EMG active pickups in it...though I may have to install a 5-position pickup selector rather than replace the three switches on this model. Should be a fun project! How do you post pictures on this forum/thread? Ill post up a few pics of naked model 4.

Thanks!!

Paul

[Paulbiz]

Axeweilder, what model Kahler is on the guitar? Thanks!

[Axewielder]

Axeweilder, what model Kahler is on the guitar? Thanks!

It's a 2300 Pro. I'm not sure, but you might be able to get a 7300 cheaper which appears to be a drop-in replacement. I used a 7XXX on a fixed bridge project, and the only difference is they were stamped and not milled (still made in the USA though).

[Paulbiz]

Thanks for the info Axe!

[mcclassic]

Really cool, I got one from a pawn shop (also black) a couple of months ago for the same price but without the case and of course without the trem arm, I love the Kahler since my first really good guitar is my beloved model 5, anyway, contratulations, mine was in really bad shape from what appears to be a drop and very dirty and cleaned up really good and sound and plays really great, so give it a good treat and you will see what great guitar it is, congrats!

[savage]

Ah great score! I love bargin CHARVELS! This past saturday i went to GC just to grab a pack of strings and wound up buying a CHARVEL SAN DIMAS standard quilt top! For the $250 w/hsc i couldnt be happier! i had never played one of these before and was floored by its awesome neck and features like the stock Duncan JB/JAZZ pups,real 1/8" maple top,quartersawn all maple neck,ect.
I never dreamed that a guitar for under a grand would impress me as much as this MIJ standard does! My other guitars are tough to compete with ( a original 81 san dimas and two usa production style 1's)
but this import holds its
own.