For your collection I'm parting with my classic Vintage Charvel Made in Japan. Note I originally listed this a year ago then changed my mind and took it down this guitar had not been on Reverb for a year. Like a classic corvette with side pipes this rock machine will take you back to the glory of 80s sunset strip. Model 475 either special or deluxe I’m not sure which. This guitar originally had active electronics that were in failing poor condition so they were replaced with a complete set of passive Dimarzio pickups that match each other perfectly and sound terrific: Classic Dimarzio PAF Pro in the Bridge and Dimarzio Chopper dual blade single coil size humbuckers in the neck and middle positions. UPDATE: I will include a Dimarzio Super Distortion pickup you can try if you find the installed PAF Pro not to your liking. Volume pot was replaced with a 500k speed pot I think Duncan YJM I'll verify. Wired for one tone control only the other is not connected. Neck is fantastic with no resemblance to modern Charvels, it's a uniform flat radius and overall shape feels great in your hand uniquely shaped with the perfect balance of heft and sleekness. Jumbo frets are in good shape and despite a couple dips from string wear it plays perfectly with no buzz, neck perfectly straight. Worth buying for the vintage German Steel Floyd Rose trem alone! Guitar really shows its stuff into high gain amps with clarity and attitude to spare. 22 fret neck keeps the neck pickup in the proper place right under a harmonic node for vocal bluesy tone compared to the weird hollow tone you get in 24 fret necks. There is a tiny split at the pointy end of the head stock and a small crack in the paint only near the heal. All in all good condition for a piece of metal history that is probably around 35 years old. More pictures available upon request, the sparkle pearl white finish looks fantastic in person in especially in bright light, the Dinky size body and contour is uber comfortable and looks especially cool on those of us less than 6 feet tall. Comes with the the compact vintage case pictured and will be professionally backed in a dedicated guitar shipping box. Free shipping in the Continental US only. Will not ship to overseas buyers sorry. Lastly if you are new to Reverb please contact me before submitting offers so we can make sure you'll have a smooth transaction. Please do not submit offers if you are not prepared to purchase as the listing is automatically taken down if I accept.

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Listeda year ago
ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Model 3 HSS with Rosewood Fretboard
Finish
  • Pearl White
Categories
Year
  • 1980's
Made In
  • Japan
Finish Style
  • Metallic
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
  • 16"
Color Family
  • White
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Material
  • Basswood
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Pickup Configuration
  • HSS
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Model Family
  • Charvel Model 3
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Locking Tremolo Bridge
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 22

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Maxwells Fine Guitar Equipment

La Mesa, CA, United States
Joined Reverb:2018

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