charvel model 1 nut/bridge measurements

[theshape]

Hi, I purchased a charvel model 1a used but the guy replaced the nut and bridge with non original parts. The high e string is way too close to the edge that I slip off sometimes.

Does anyone who owns an original 1a give the the measurements from the string spacing on the nut and the bridge please. I would like to buy new aftermarket parts for it. Thanks.

[dg]

First, have you checked to make sure the neck is lined up? Are the single dots on the fretboard centered up between the G & D string? Just asking, because it's pretty common for necks to get a little out of alignment, and really easy to fix by loosening the bolts a little, repositioning, and re-tightening.

[straycat]

+1 check that first.Pics would help too.

[Carbuff]

The charvel v-trem string spacing is narrower than most generic v-trems. I had a mutt with a model series neck on it and had the same problem. When I finally tracked down a model 1 trem and installed it, my problem went away. I dont know what kind of nut setup the guy put on there. I have one right now that the guy glued the nut down a bit off center and it is causing this same problem. If this was a floyd conversion and the guy installed a floyd nut, its possible that he used the wrong nut with the really wide string spacing.

[ginsambo]

Should be 1 and 11/16th (42.9mm / 43mm).

My 1A is that and its all original, although it seems 1/32" less as the fretboard is fairly rounded off, but I'd have thought a 42.9mm floyd nut would do it? I haven't got a model 1 with locking nut but I'm guessing I have a similar neck if these measurements help.

Distance between string centres E-E on my nut is 35.5mm.

First fret useable profile is spot on 40mm.

Does your neck feel as chunky as mine does on the 1A?

Edit: Suppose it will help actually, quite a bit, just realised you said Model 1A and not model 1.

[straycat]

Necks are the same on 1A and 1.

[ginsambo]

Necks are the same on 1A and 1.

Yeah, both built like telegraph poles!

Bridge is 52.8mm E centre to E centre....and a snickers.