Up for sale is a 1988/89 Charvel Model 3DR, made in Japan and finished in gloss black.

The 3DR is one of the less common guitars from the late Charvel Model Series, with its smaller body, reverse pointy headstock, simple HS pickup layout and stripped-down controls.

This one has also had a few useful player upgrades over the years: an Original Floyd Rose, EVH D-Tuna, and a Seymour Duncan bridge humbucker.

CONDITION

This guitar is in very good condition for its age.

The black finish still has a deep gloss and looks great overall. There are some light surface marks and a few small marks on the back, along with normal age-related wear on the hardware.

The maple neck and rosewood fingerboard are also in good shape.

I’ve tried to show the condition honestly in the photos rather than make a nearly 40-year-old guitar sound perfect.

Additional photos are available upon request.

ORIGINALITY / NOTABLE DETAILS

The original Jackson JT-6 tremolo has been replaced with an Original Floyd Rose, fitted with an EVH D-Tuna.

The bridge pickup has been replaced with a Seymour Duncan humbucker. I have not confirmed the exact Duncan model, so I’m not going to guess.

The Jackson neck single-coil remains in place, along with the Jackson tuners, single volume control and 3-way pickup selector.

A hard-shell case and tremolo bar are included.

FEATURES / SPECS

• 1988/89 Charvel Model 3DR
• Made in Japan
• Gloss Black finish
• Bolt-on maple neck
• Rosewood fingerboard
• 22 frets
• 25.5" scale length
• Reverse pointy headstock
• HS pickup configuration
• Jackson neck single-coil
• Seymour Duncan bridge humbucker
• Single volume control
• 3-way pickup selector
• Original Floyd Rose tremolo
• EVH D-Tuna
• Jackson tuners
• Black hardware
• Hard-shell case included
• Tremolo bar included

WHY THIS ONE STANDS OUT

The 3DR has a different look and feel from the more common Model 3 and Model 4.

The reverse headstock, HS layout and simple controls give it a clean, no-nonsense late-’80s Charvel look.

This one isn’t being sold as an untouched collector piece. The Original Floyd Rose, D-Tuna and Seymour Duncan bridge pickup make it more of a player’s 3DR, while still keeping the character of the original guitar intact.

PLEASE NOTE

This guitar is also listed for sale on other media platforms and may be sold or withdrawn from Reverb without notice at any time prior to a completed sale.

Please ask any questions or raise any concerns before purchasing. I’m happy to provide additional photos or information.

SHIPPING

Actual shipping and insurance charges will vary depending on the buyer’s location.

The shipping amount shown on the listing should be considered an estimate/placeholder until an accurate fully insured quote can be obtained.

Please message me with your location for an accurate, fully insured shipping quote before purchasing.

SHIPPING / HANDLING TIME

Dispatch times may vary.

Please contact me before purchasing to confirm the current handling and shipping timeframe, especially if you require the guitar by a specific date.

Each instrument is carefully inspected and packed for shipment, and I will not rush the packing process simply to meet a courier deadline.

EUROPEAN / INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

European and international buyers are welcome, but please understand that fully insured international shipping can be very expensive.

Do not commit to the purchase unless you are prepared to cover the actual shipping, insurance, duties, taxes and import costs.

Any applicable duties, taxes, tariffs, customs charges, brokerage fees or other import-related costs are the responsibility of the buyer.

I will not declare a reduced value or otherwise misrepresent the value of the guitar to reduce shipping, insurance, customs or import costs.