If you had a choice

[Dr loomis]

If you had a choice between a brand new Jackson Js32t Kelly, and a used but great shape Charvel Model 1, which would you prefer? I had intentions of buying a new js32t Kelly and changing the pickups to a J90c and a EMG HZ, but I ran across a model 1 with a j90c in great condition for the same price $300. Thanks.

[Twitch]

Hands down the Charvel. Much better quality instrument period.

[DalyTek]

I would agree that the Charvel is the better quality instrument, but personally I'd rather have ANY Kelly....it's my favorite guitar shape period.

[straycat]

Charvel for me the only Kelly's I like are the 22 fretters.

[ZZB]

Model 1, hands down, no contest.

[Inazone]

Could you have picked two guitars that are more different?

I don't get on well with non-Strat body styles, so it'd be the Charvel for me. I bought a mutt with a Model-series neck on it, and it really does play nice, plus you'd already be getting the pickup you want. No sense upgrading a lesser guitar when you have the option to get what you want right away.

[Nagash02]

Charvel.

Kellys are f-awesome, but come on, not a JS series ! Wait for some cash and get a read one, KE3 at least ! (I'd wait for some shit load of cash and get a KE2 ^^)

[tomanyjacksons]

The Charvel would be an awesome guitar to own as far as sound is concerned, but the Kelly looks kewl.

[Chief_CrazyTalk]

I'm partial to strat bodies...but Kellys seem cool. I'd have to go with the Model 1. That was my #1 for years and still would be if my gf hadn't lost the damn thing.

[DarkkWarriorr]

Although I think Pointy guitars look cooler for Metal, but if I were you I'd go for the Charvel for sure. Avoid the JS series (unless if you wanna experiment on them) and save up a bit for a MIJ or a US model.

[DonP]

Charvel for sure. It does have a maple fretboard too? Which is a big + in my book.

[6string40]

Charvel, no question

[BenoA]

I think I'll get some rocks thrown at me but I would go with the Kelly. The model 1 does nothing to me and it has one of those cheapo whammy bar like on strat. I own a JS30, I thrown good pickups in it and a good set of tuner and did many gigs with it. It's funny to see, but may be it's the look of the Kelly but each time I grabbed it and put it around my neck, it makes me feel like a rockstar!

[Nagash02]

Although I think Pointy guitars look cooler for Metal, but if I were you I'd go for the Charvel for sure. Avoid the JS series (unless if you wanna experiment on them) and save up a bit for a MIJ or a US model.

That's my comment redone ^^

Thou speaketh the truth !

[Musician78]

Definitely the Charvel. I recently acquired a 1990(?) 375 Deluxe, and it plays at least as well as my American Strat and better than any non US Jackson I have ever played. The irony....