Help Picking the Right Charvel

[MikeE]

I'm an old school 475 guy (my 1st guitar bought new in 1990) who moved on to a Suhr which I've had since 2004. I'm at a point where I don't want a guitar that expensive (3 young kids) and I'm looking for a Charvel, new or used, to replace it. Trouble is, with all the new fangled Charvels over the last few years, I don't know what the F I'm looking for. I typically research the crap out of everything before I buy but I just don't have the time to figure this one out on my own. Looking for some help...

My criteria is

$1000 or less
Used is fine
Strat or dinky body style
HSS p/u config but would consider the right HSH
Recessed Floyd
A neck which would be closest to an Ernie Ball Axis
22 frets
I would prefer rear routed p/u's but would go for a pick guard if everything else fit my needs
Body wood = Alder or Basswood or similar


The Wild Card's seem to fit the best but I don't know what the neck feel is like and I'm not sure if it's worth it to go with a USA made instead.

Thanks in advance for the help

Mike E

[Rich#6]

charvel has nothing like a ernie ball axis. the only recent charvel with a pickguard is a socal usa or mij can be changed to hsh config. but they are non recessed trems.

[diablomozart]

not to sound stupid but if you liked the 475 before why not just grab a used one off the bay?...you already know what you are getting that way...d.m.

[Axewielder]

What type of bridge do you want?

[MikeE]

Thanks for the replies

My reference to the Axis was only related to the neck shape. Not looking for exact but I want a comfortable C shape and not a D shredder type. Regarding the bridge, I'm looking for a recessed Floyd. Also forgot to mention that I don't need a fancy maple top or anything (although they're nice); solid color is fine.

[Rich#6]

If you want a C shape the usa promod strats, but they're not recessed. charvels are usually d shaped.

[coloradoman25]

I hate to say this on a Jackson forum but he is looking for a Kramer Pacer