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What's up fellow JC lovers? I've been a longtime lurker and deadbeat member earlier (forgotten password) I love this forum because it's rich in information and knowledgeable people. I'll follow with some of my guitar collection:
My favorite go-to guitar: Charvel Model 88. #168
275 Deluxe Toothpaste
Textured yellow strat
Another prized guitar: Washburn Blackjack Dimebag Signature. Remants of the autograph remain on the upper V fin.
Now there's quite a story behind this one. '86 Model 6 with the kahler, my favorite bridge. When I was still shitting green in freshman year, my older brother's best friend was in a story of the year wannabe band. This was the guitarists main axe. I saw it at their first show and have been in love since. It was being used as a hula hoop ie) hair bands.
A couple years down the road when I was just turned 17, I sold my 92 Gibson SG Special for 650 dollars. I went to go chill with the bass player of the same Charvel guy's band and got to talking about this black cherry beast. Scott had long since retired it since he bought a brand new PRS McCarty 24. It was the ultimate let-down to hear it had been smashed into 3 separte pieces when some freak strap lock accident occured during their practice. I asked to see what was left of the guitar. Bass player guy was keeping it at his house/practice space. He pulled out the grey chainsaw case out of his closet and twisted the butterfly latches. A perfect example of Japanese made goodness - A flawless Model 6. "WTF?!@ I thought you said it was smashed?" He explained the local luthier Mark Denton out of Martinsville, Va totally rebuilt the guitar fixing the horrible headstock break and the lower bout of poplar with the controls was once again reattached to the rest of the body. With Gibson money in my pocket, i began inquiring about a purchase. Bass player guy wanted 1400 as he showed me immaculate San Dimas Soloists. I explained the Charvel was the Japanese Soloist counterpart. I bargained a little bit ... down to $200. Love this story to the day. Other than some electrical problems, a lovely guitar.
My temporary Model 6a:
Notice crack under the bridge. The spot where the break was fixed.
incredible work done at the headstock. No rough edges and reattached fingerboard. I can't even tell where the respray paint begins or ends!
Stay tuned for the Model 88 story!
Thanks for reading
My favorite go-to guitar: Charvel Model 88. #168
275 Deluxe Toothpaste
Textured yellow strat
Another prized guitar: Washburn Blackjack Dimebag Signature. Remants of the autograph remain on the upper V fin.
Now there's quite a story behind this one. '86 Model 6 with the kahler, my favorite bridge. When I was still shitting green in freshman year, my older brother's best friend was in a story of the year wannabe band. This was the guitarists main axe. I saw it at their first show and have been in love since. It was being used as a hula hoop ie) hair bands.
A couple years down the road when I was just turned 17, I sold my 92 Gibson SG Special for 650 dollars. I went to go chill with the bass player of the same Charvel guy's band and got to talking about this black cherry beast. Scott had long since retired it since he bought a brand new PRS McCarty 24. It was the ultimate let-down to hear it had been smashed into 3 separte pieces when some freak strap lock accident occured during their practice. I asked to see what was left of the guitar. Bass player guy was keeping it at his house/practice space. He pulled out the grey chainsaw case out of his closet and twisted the butterfly latches. A perfect example of Japanese made goodness - A flawless Model 6. "WTF?!@ I thought you said it was smashed?" He explained the local luthier Mark Denton out of Martinsville, Va totally rebuilt the guitar fixing the horrible headstock break and the lower bout of poplar with the controls was once again reattached to the rest of the body. With Gibson money in my pocket, i began inquiring about a purchase. Bass player guy wanted 1400 as he showed me immaculate San Dimas Soloists. I explained the Charvel was the Japanese Soloist counterpart. I bargained a little bit ... down to $200. Love this story to the day. Other than some electrical problems, a lovely guitar.
My temporary Model 6a:
Notice crack under the bridge. The spot where the break was fixed.
incredible work done at the headstock. No rough edges and reattached fingerboard. I can't even tell where the respray paint begins or ends!
Stay tuned for the Model 88 story!
Thanks for reading
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