Getting ready for my first Charvel!

[rhoadsfan11]

Hey guys. I'm getting ready to purchase my first charvel in a week or two. I'm looking at the USA San Dimas reissues. I have owned many USA Jackson's and they are by far my favorite guitars. My rr1 is my main axe right now. So I'm hoping that I will love charvels as much as the Jackson's. Im deciding on whether or not I wana go the used route, or brand new. I've found a few web sites that still have some left over in stock. But I could use some color recommendations. I want something real 80's but not completely over the top.

[Chief_CrazyTalk]

I can't speak for the USAs but if they're as good as the Japs, you'll love them.

[rhoadsfan11]

Haha well thats good to hear. If I can't find a solid USA, than I know I won't be disappointed with the japs. They are virtually the same thing though build wise

[Carbuff]

Go for the slime green if you can find it. There is a decent used one in the classifieds as well.

[rhoadsfan11]

I found one on GC used for 700. my only worry is that Im so used to jackson Necks that Im worried the charvel's neck will feel completely different.

[Carbuff]

Well, if you buy from GC, you get a return period. If you dont like the neck you can return it. I guess its not as thin as most Jackson necks, but most people love the charvel necks, its kinda what theyre famous for. I dont know anyon who doesnt like the pro mod neck.

[j2379]

find an old charvel pointy headstock reissue, the necks were pretty much spot on with the older SD era pointy necks, the promod strats feel like a cross between a fender and a charvel,slightly rounder and bigger than older C/J necks.

[BayRocker]

I've got a bunch of Jacksons and Charvels, and my green slime Charvel is my go-to guitar. The neck is great, you'll have no regrets with it.

[rhoadsfan11]

Ive found a grover jackson blood splatter legacy charvel, single pickup and vintage brass term... love the guitar and I wan a pick iy up, but the single pickup worries me...

[tcwil8]

Ive found a grover jackson blood splatter legacy charvel, single pickup and vintage brass term... love the guitar and I wan a pick iy up, but the single pickup worries me...

The neck profile on these (I believe) is a straight 12" radius not the compound radius 12" - 16". Just something to consider.

[rhoadsfan11]

Hmm. Not sure guys. Can't seem to find one I like. The finish is either perfect but only has 1 pickup, or the guitar is to brightly colored but has all the right hardware. Cant seem to find one that has the whole package, for me anyway

[alphadog808]

Hmm. Not sure guys. Can't seem to find one I like. The finish is either perfect but only has 1 pickup, or the guitar is to brightly colored but has all the right hardware. Cant seem to find one that has the whole package, for me anyway

Tell me about it, I can't seem to find that "one" either...good luck in your search!

[rhoadsfan11]

Good luck to you as well man! I actually know exactly what I'm looking for. White with a black pick guard.. They only make a Japanese one though

[rhoadsfan11]

So I purchased my first charvel finally. A SoCal USA in slime green no pick guard. Gonna do a green meanie theme!

[jmsaxon69]

So I purchased my first charvel finally. A SoCal USA in slime green no pick guard. Gonna do a green meanie theme!

How are the pickups holding in the guitar?