NGD: Check out my new (to me) 1989 custom strat!

[Bad Apple]

This is awesome. Thanks, everyone!

I found this 1990 Charvel in trans white over ash, and it does look very similar, as VitaminG pointed out:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHARVEL-1990-EXOTIC-SDK-080-TRANS-WHITE-ASH-FUSION-SUPER-STRAT-RARE-IMPORT-MODEL-/140863870704?nma=true&si=LadOP37qLnWMMUFu7hXYnX%252FGPcQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

It's also a one-piece body, which is pretty interesting.

Axeweilder, do you think the "tower" could actually be "tone + V," with the V circled? That would explain a few different things all at once.

So, I guess you all agree that I got a good deal, then?

[toejam]

Thanks, toejam.

I searched high and low for information on the color, and whitewash is one I never came across.

that's because he just made it up!

Charvel had a trans white import model in the late 80s too. The Fusion Plus was available in trans white over ash (so very similar in appearance to yours) for a year, IIRC

Well, Carvin used to offer a finish like that, and it was called Whitewash. Not sure what Jackson would call it, but it looks similar.

[VitaminG]

Thanks, toejam.

I searched high and low for information on the color, and whitewash is one I never came across.

that's because he just made it up!

Charvel had a trans white import model in the late 80s too. The Fusion Plus was available in trans white over ash (so very similar in appearance to yours) for a year, IIRC

[j2379]

Yep, looks great. usually that would have been VT3M, vol, tone 3 mini's. there was an old charvel w 3 hums floating around years ago, don't remember if it was original or not, IIRC it was green.

Amazing, it looks to be original. OBD = oiled neck, black headstock, decal. The V means volume-only I think, maybe the tone knob was added later? The control layout looks correct, so who knows. HHH is really unusual on a Jackson, and this is the only TOM strat I've ever seen (and the only whitewash finish too!) Congrats!

[Axewielder]

Axeweilder,

I have a pic of the neck pocket that the seller had posted. It's out of focus, unfortunately, but I tried to enhance it. I'll get better ones someday.

But, here's what it says:

There's a date of 5/6/89, and a WO number of 5869 (which is an odd coincidence). The neck is OBD. And it _looks_ like it says "tower" with a circled "V." I have no idea if those last two are correct!

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/BadAppl/jackson_neck_pocket_zpsef4f2a6a.jpg

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/...psaadddb32.jpg

Amazing, it looks to be original. OBD = oiled neck, black headstock, decal. The V means volume-only I think, maybe the tone knob was added later? The control layout looks correct, so who knows. HHH is really unusual on a Jackson, and this is the only TOM strat I've ever seen (and the only whitewash finish too!) Congrats!

[Bad Apple]

Welcome to the forum, Bad Apple. That's a sweet guitar! Looks like a trans whitewash finish on swamp ash body.
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Thanks, toejam.

I searched high and low for information on the color, and whitewash is one I never came across. Sounds totally believable, though! I only picked ivory because I found a guitar and a bass online with trans ivory on ash and it looked very similar (though maybe a touch more yellow).

I wish I could find copies of the order forms from back then... or (of course) get information from Jackson. Hahahahaha!

[Bad Apple]

Neck pocket pics

That's definitely an oddball. I'd be interested in seeing pics of the neck heel and neck cavity.

Axeweilder,

I have a pic of the neck pocket that the seller had posted. It's out of focus, unfortunately, but I tried to enhance it. I'll get better ones someday.

But, here's what it says:

There's a date of 5/6/89, and a WO number of 5869 (which is an odd coincidence). The neck is OBD. And it _looks_ like it says "tower" with a circled "V." I have no idea if those last two are correct!

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/BadAppl/jackson_neck_pocket_zpsef4f2a6a.jpg

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/BadAppl/jackson_neck_pocket_adjusted_zpsaadddb32.jpg

[neilli]

yeah, string thru on a bolt-on is pretty 'unusual', especially from that time.

[Axewielder]

That's definitely an oddball. I'd be interested in seeing pics of the neck heel and neck cavity.

[toejam]

Welcome to the forum, Bad Apple. That's a sweet guitar! Looks like a trans whitewash finish on swamp ash body.
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[toejam]

Yes, this is a rather rare config -- three hums plus string through! I didn't believe it was original when Bad Apple asked me about it (before I sent him here), but as far as I can tell it's mostly stock.

There was a Professional series Stealth HX made in the early '90s that was also H/H/H, 22 frets and string-thru. Quite rare to see that configuration, indeed!

[Bad Apple]

I'd love to hear anybody's thoughts on this one (wood/color and the options), if there are knowledgable people out there.

I'm also curious if I got a good deal. I think I did, but I don't really know the value. And, again, I'm not selling it!

[Bad Apple]

And, while I'm here, here's the full collection:

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag126/BadAppl/collection_zps07aa2ce5.png

Left to right, they are:

1992 USA Peavey Predator with Rio Grande pickups and a Roland GK-2
1989 Jackson USA custom strat
1989 PRS Custom 24 with 10 top
1997 Parker Nitefly
1997 Godin LGX-SA
1993 Jackson professional dinky reverse
1986 Charvel model 4

I technically have a few others (a travel guitar, an acoustic, a mandolin and a bass), but these are, at least, all the full-size electrics.

[Bad Apple]

Thats a nice one for sure.
FYI Model 4 is an import model 86-88.

Yeah, that's right. I had a brain fart about when I was in college. It's an '86 or '87.

I might be selling the dinky reverse now that I have the custom. About the only thing making me keep it is the ridiculously thin neck.

[straycat]

Thats a nice one for sure.
FYI Model 4 is an import model 86-88.