08' Charvel

Seven · 06-14-2008, 04:15 PM

Charvel® Guitars

Scroll down a little and you can see some new Charvels. The prices look great on these for what they are, considering it will be less than $1000 street price, they look cool too, I'd like a So-Cal model to hot rod.

FYP666 · 06-14-2008, 04:38 PM

Oo snap!

I really GAS for that So-Col Style1 red model!

Seven · 06-14-2008, 04:51 PM

Good to see they are numbered style one etc, maybe there is more to come!

b3n · 06-14-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FYP666

Oo snap!

I really GAS for that So-Col Style1 red model!

Oh shit yeah

Mattmc74 · 06-14-2008, 06:25 PM

Hell Yes! I love Charvels! I miss my old SD that got ripped off

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Ramsay777 · 06-14-2008, 06:31 PM

Those tele's look ....ing sick!!!

Are they released yet?

EDIT: Nevermind, watched the video

July the 15th

CaptainD00M · 06-14-2008, 06:56 PM

They're missing two frets.

Other than that i like em.
I'd love to get hold of one of the So-Cal ones and rout out under the bridge and mod a couple other things.

F1Filter · 06-14-2008, 07:05 PM

Well it's good to see that FMIC has come to their senses and released a line that working musicians can actually afford. But I can see a whole bunch of backlash from customers that bought the absurdly overpriced San Dimas reissues for the past couple of years. Because there's really not a lot of differences between these models and what was available as a "custom shop" version.

The spec sheet for the So-Cal says it's routed H-S-H. That's just begging to be modded to hell.

mrp5150 · 06-14-2008, 07:29 PM

Cool stuff. I might look into that Tele with a Floyd.

sakeido · 06-15-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by F1Filter

Well it's good to see that FMIC has come to their senses and released a line that working musicians can actually afford. But I can see a whole bunch of backlash from customers that bought the absurdly overpriced San Dimas reissues for the past couple of years. Because there's really not a lot of differences between these models and what was available as a "custom shop" version.

The spec sheet for the So-Cal says it's routed H-S-H. That's just begging to be modded to hell.

Yeah.. I'm kind of choked, I had one of the Music Zoo limited runs, but now these come out for less money and better features.

Zepp88 · 06-15-2008, 01:03 AM

How is the quality of the new Charvels? They were bought by Fender right?

sakeido · 06-15-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Zepp88

How is the quality of the new Charvels? They were bought by Fender right?

It was really good, but not good enough for the price. The cavity covers were both cut wrong and needed to be dug out with razor blades, the frets were smoothly filed, but uneven down the neck, and there were some finishing flaws on the neck. It just wasn't good enough to keep around.

Zepp88 · 06-15-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sakeido

It was really good, but not good enough for the price. The cavity covers were both cut wrong and needed to be dug out with razor blades, the frets were smoothly filed, but uneven down the neck, and there were some finishing flaws on the neck. It just wasn't good enough to keep around.

That is very sad to hear. The old Charvels were ....in nice.

Mattmc74 · 06-15-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Zepp88

How is the quality of the new Charvels? They were bought by Fender right?

Fender owns Charvel and Jackson.

sakeido · 06-15-2008, 02:08 AM

Yes, they do.
On track again: these new Charvels are incredibly sexy, and the price is right. I'm trying to put in an order for the SoCal in Tangerine right now..

F1Filter · 06-15-2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sakeido

Yeah.. I'm kind of choked, I had one of the Music Zoo limited runs, but now these come out for less money and better features.

I don't remember exactly where I read this. But I was under the impression that FMIC was going to keep Charvel as a line solely for custom shop orders? So I guess they've changed their policy. Maybe it's because the San Dimas strathead reissues didn't sell as well as they thought, or they just overwhelmed with complaints about how expensive they were. But I really don't see how releasing this line is going to help dealers now get rid of the Charvels they currently have. If anything. Releasing this line probably just put a huge dent in the market for their custom shop models. An extra $2k for just a fancy paint job?

I'd say that you probably got out while the getting was good.

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It was really good, but not good enough for the price. The cavity covers were both cut wrong and needed to be dug out with razor blades, the frets were smoothly filed, but uneven down the neck, and there were some finishing flaws on the neck. It just wasn't good enough to keep around.

That sucks. I'm very surprised that Music Zoo is letting gtrs to be sent out like that.

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On track again: these new Charvels are incredibly sexy, and the price is right. I'm trying to put in an order for the SoCal in Tangerine right now..

I'll wait to try one out, and make sure that there's going to be an actual OFR on there. But if there's a real Floyd and they're put together well enough. I'll also be getting a So-Cal to tinker around with.

Seven · 06-15-2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sakeido

Yes, they do.
On track again: these new Charvels are incredibly sexy, and the price is right. I'm trying to put in an order for the SoCal in Tangerine right now..

I'd like one of these just to mod and try out stuff in, I read somewhere on the Charvel website that it says you can't buy single bodies and necks 'currently'. Maybe that's something they will start doing again in the future, that'd be awesome.

Mattmc74 · 06-15-2008, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Seven

I'd like one of these just to mod and try out stuff in, I read somewhere on the Charvel website that it says you can't buy single bodies and necks 'currently'. Maybe that's something they will start doing again in the future, that'd be awesome.

Hell yeah that would be awesome.

Apophis · 06-15-2008, 10:42 AM

Nice

the.godfather · 06-15-2008, 10:55 AM

Wow, they look hot!

Put me down for a black tele and a tangerine so-cal please. Prices aren't too bad either for what they are.

jacksonplayer · 06-15-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by F1Filter

The spec sheet for the So-Cal says it's routed H-S-H. That's just begging to be modded to hell.

Oh hell yeah. It'd be fun to get one of the tangerine-colored ones and do an HSH pickguard in something other than black. Now that I'm playing a lot of 6-string again (don't ask...), this is very tempting.

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Originally Posted by F1Filter

I don't remember exactly where I read this. But I was under the impression that FMIC was going to keep Charvel as a line solely for custom shop orders? So I guess they've changed their policy. Maybe it's because the San Dimas strathead reissues didn't sell as well as they thought, or they just overwhelmed with complaints about how expensive they were.

I think there was some debate within the company after the pricey stratheads basically flopped. It's obvious that FMIC is trying various things with the Charvel line to see if something will stick.

As to why this line is cheaper, I suspect there is a *lot* of standardization between this and the Fender USA line. Over on the JCF, the word appears to be that these are actually made on the Fender production line alongside the USA Strats. True? I have no idea, but it would make sense. It also wouldn't surprise me if these have a Ping Floyd, rather than an OFR.

The most important difference between any Strat and a vintage Charvel is in the neck carve and the fretboard radius. Charvel was founded essentially as a company providing non-suck replacement parts for the shitty Strats that Fender was making in the late '70s. It would be pretty ironic if Fender itself ends up being the one to make the more playable alternative to its own Strats.

F1Filter · 06-15-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonplayer

It also wouldn't surprise me if these have a Ping Floyd, rather than an OFR.

Just saw this over on the JCF forums

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Also, another point to clear up... the bridge is Korean. It's the same as the RR24 and the Techs at the factory absolutley love them. The guitars come set up with the proper neck angle for a top mount floyd and they have plenty of Pull Back range. The So-Cal has slightly less than the San Dimas due to the nature of the specs.

Oh well. I knew it was too good to be true. Anyone have any luck with this Korean version?

yellowv · 06-15-2008, 06:24 PM

I love that Tangerine So Cal. Maple board, dimarzios, etc. = Awesome. I read that the Floyd is a Ping unit though and not an OFR. I wish they didn't mount the jack on the top of the So Cal also, but for what these will cost who really cares?

jacksonplayer · 06-15-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by F1Filter

Oh well. I knew it was too good to be true. Anyone have any luck with this Korean version?

I've heard that the casting quality is more like the TRS trems than the OFR, but the good news is that, since the Ping is the same exact design as the OFR, it's an easy retrofit if you want to do that.

Of course, supposedly the Schaller plant itself isn't making the OFR quite as good as they used to, since old Mr. Schaller passed away.

playstopause · 06-15-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramsay777

Those tele's look ....ing sick!!!

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06-14-2008, 04:15 PM	#1
Seven SS Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 492 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	08' Charvel Charvel® Guitars Scroll down a little and you can see some new Charvels. The prices look great on these for what they are, considering it will be less than $1000 street price, they look cool too, I'd like a So-Cal model to hot rod.

06-14-2008, 04:38 PM	#2
FYP666 Kick The Gates Open Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 4,627 Thanked: 31 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oo snap! I really GAS for that So-Col Style1 red model! YDG!?

06-14-2008, 06:25 PM	#5
Mattmc74 SS Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 13,939 Thanked: 325 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Hell Yes! I love Charvels! I miss my old SD that got ripped off.

06-14-2008, 06:56 PM	#7
CaptainD00M Hippy-metalhead? Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hills of Dollis, Ye Oldie, Rondon Toon Posts: 287 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	They're missing two frets. Other than that i like em. I'd love to get hold of one of the So-Cal ones and rout out under the bridge and mod a couple other things. GuitarBizzare on Scalloping: I think your trouble stems from using a powertool instead of files......its much easier to apply force in different ways to something when you can touch it all over without getting a finger lopped off. Much like the difference between Rape and Secks.

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06-14-2008, 04:51 PM	#3
Seven SS Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 492 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good to see they are numbered style one etc, maybe there is more to come!

06-14-2008, 06:31 PM	#6
Ramsay777 Is an A7X fan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Thurso, Scotland Posts: 826 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Those tele's look ....ing sick!!! Are they released yet? EDIT: Nevermind, watched the video July the 15th

06-14-2008, 07:05 PM	#8
F1Filter SS Contributor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA & Queens, NY Posts: 731 Thanked: 25 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Well it's good to see that FMIC has come to their senses and released a line that working musicians can actually afford. But I can see a whole bunch of backlash from customers that bought the absurdly overpriced San Dimas reissues for the past couple of years. Because there's really not a lot of differences between these models and what was available as a "custom shop" version. The spec sheet for the So-Cal says it's routed H-S-H. That's just begging to be modded to hell.

06-14-2008, 07:29 PM	#9
mrp5150 Call it. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 1,187 Thanked: 40 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Cool stuff. I might look into that Tele with a Floyd.

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sakeido Is a Pastafarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 5,600 Thanked: 257 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Yes, they do. On track again: these new Charvels are incredibly sexy, and the price is right. I'm trying to put in an order for the SoCal in Tangerine right now.. "Ah, she's built like a steakhouse but she handles like a bistro" - ZB Soundcloud - New clip April 19

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Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,280 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Nice

06-15-2008, 10:55 AM	#20
the.godfather Mr. Flibble Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East London, UK Posts: 1,394 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow, they look hot! Put me down for a black tele and a tangerine so-cal please. Prices aren't too bad either for what they are.

06-15-2008, 06:24 PM	#23
yellowv Turd Ferguson Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S. Florida Posts: 7,091 Thanked: 220 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I love that Tangerine So Cal. Maple board, dimarzios, etc. = Awesome. I read that the Floyd is a Ping unit though and not an OFR. I wish they didn't mount the jack on the top of the So Cal also, but for what these will cost who really cares?

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