Import Charvel Bluebook

[Tekky]

Re: Import Charvel Bluebook

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I'm 100% certain my *model 2* had a Kahler. I bought it new from a store here in the UK in about 1987. Am I right in guessing from what's been said that not all model 2s in circulation have the kahler trem? Dammit that was a nice guitar, but I had to sell it to buy food and stuff... : )')

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In 1986 all model series guitars with locking tremolos were Kahler tremolos. The Model 2 and Model 3 (including variants) had a Kahler fulcrum tremolo. The Models 4,5, and 6 had the more traditional Kahler. (the flatmount?)

[gregc]

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Thanks Tekky - that'd been bugging me for a while. Kahler fulcrum - that's exactly what it was, which explains why it's totally different from the Kahlers I've seen on stuff since (the regular larger flat top-mounted thing). Since I sold mine, I've only seen Model series guitars with an 'own-brand' tremelo.

Probably not the cool thing to say, but personally I thought that Kahler fulcrum was pretty good.

[Tekky]

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Some people like them, some people don't. I personally avoid them. I prefer the 87-88 models because the JT-6 tremolo is easily replaced by an Original Floyd Rose.

[BYeh1]

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Model 6 prices look low from what I've seen trade on Ebay in the past month...

[jim777]

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There was that one for 900 something recently...I never saw how that turned out. I'd love to grab a Model 6 with a Kahler, but I just got a 91 Pro Soloist so I may need to wait a bit.

[pott]

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Sorry to bump this but I feel it's in a need of update... On ebay, model 1s often go past 200 dollars, and model 6s approach 600 dollars. It's a sad time [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[potato]

i bought my 650xl for a 150 bucks about four years ago.needless to say he didnt know much about guitars.it had only 2 dents in it. a drop of water fixed that prob right up though. i will never sell this guitar ever it`s my pride and joy.do you guys have any info about how many guitars(650xl) where made during that short period?

[SeventhSon]

i have the predecessor, the model 6, which i will never sell either.

[fett]

There are too many variables that determine the price of a Charvel during this era. I have seen a price guide simular to this but I forgot where. This list as a kinda indication is Ok, but it's not complete. E-Bay is the ultimate price guide. And knowledge is the key. That's what this board is all about. Any information is helpful.

[fett]

This got me thinking again. (That was a mistake). I think, I read that 375's and maybe 475's originally didn't have the contours on the back of the body. Didn't Charvel start using DNKY style bodies in the 1990-91 time frame. Could the extra $100 shown in the price list for "Figured Body" refer to the intro of the DNKY style while they were still selling the old style bodies? Or have I just read too many threads and it's all a blurr.

Where did you dig that up?

[fett]

Sticky those old lists that you guys have dug up. They helped me a lot when I was new here. And now, I am soooo old.

[LyingSeason]

Anybody know what model 5 and 5A's are going for these days? Have been checking Ebay but havn't seen any come up recently