1986 Charvel Model 5
SOLD
The Basics:
This is a Black 1986 Charvel Model 5 guitar. It's an all-original, neck-through, 24 fret guitar with a maple neck and rosewood fretboard. The fret markers are Mother of Pearl dots. The body wood is Poplar. I have owned this Charvel since 1993. It never leaves my studio and has been meticulously maintained.
Any small dings on this instrument were present when I bought it, but none interfere with the beauty or playability of this incredible instrument. This was my first guitar, but I have to sell a few ("see my other auctions" plug here :). I really struggle with the idea of parting with this one.
Configuration & Electronics:
This Model 5 has Jackson tuners, 5-way "blade-style" pickup selector switch and adjustable Jackson mid-boost active electronics (3rd knob). Neck-thru, quality design & manufacturing makes this guitar look and play like a Soloist.
The 2-Humbucker pickup configuration is a favorite among professionals, for versatility in tone and dynamics. The original 5-way blade switch and Jackson active electronics package provides an outrageous variation of tones: from Str@t to Shred and anything in between. This is the best guitar to have on-hand for a wide variety of musical styles. And it's the one I show people who call Charvels "One trick ponies" or "Heavy metal guitars".
Random Thoughts:
Click on images for a closer look. Strap locks in photos have been replaced with normal strap buttons. Charvel will ship well-padded in a generic hardshell case.
Specs:
- Serial No. C607291
- Original Jackson Active Electronics package
- 24 Fret Neck-Thru construction
- USA Kahler in perfect condition
- Rosewood Fretboard w/MOP inlays
- Original Jackson tuning keys
- Strings: D'Addario .009
Notes:
The condition of this guitar is not "mint" or "as-new". It is in better condition than when I purchased it in 1993 (polished & oiled). It has not left my studio in that time and has seen little play, since I got my RR-1 in 1999.
The frets have been professionally dressed (cost me $125) and the Kahler set up for low action.
Thank You!
Please look at the pictures carefully before bidding, especially the (linked) larger versions. There are some minor scratches from her previous owner, who bought it new in Tallahassee, Florida in 1986.
Thank you for looking at this item. Shipping will be $35 within the continental US.
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