Charvel Model 6-bought a black one!

[oldguy]

That awesome binding looks to be authentically aged as opposed to the new guitars with the fake looking binding. What is your opinion brother?:

I like it.
@ 1:11 and 1:12, I like it alot!!
(That's AM, btw....: )
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[SuperSwede]

Oldguy, fantastic looking guitar! Marnold will be proud of you

[oldguy]

I sure hope so, I have to try and learn a new song now, and I don't think Matt's even seen this thread yet!!!: :

[SuperSwede]

I sure hope so, I have to try and learn a new song now

Dont worry Oldguy..

Mr. Johann Sebastian Bach will explain how it works:

There's nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself.

[Katastrophe]

I sure hope so, I have to try and learn a new song now, and I don't think Matt's even seen this thread yet!!!: :

Make it a selection off of any Dokken album! He'll be able to sniff out this thread for sure if you post a clip.

[wingsdad]

Nice catch, and great application of TLC, OG :

Curious...do you happen to know how old this black beauty is? Have you tried checking the serial number out? The cross-breeding of Charvel & Jackson lasted only briefly. Some were made in USA (Charvel: DFW, Texas; Jackson: San Dimas, CA). Then it was off to Korea...

[duhvoodooman***]

Whoa, how did I miss this one yesterday? Nice snag there, OG! :

Of course, we expect one (or more!) of your inimitable video clips forthwith! :

[Brian Krashpad]

Congrats!

[oldguy]

Nice catch, and great application of TLC, OG :

Curious...do you happen to know how old this black beauty is? Have you tried checking the serial number out? The cross-breeding of Charvel & Jackson lasted only briefly. Some were made in USA (Charvel: DFW, Texas; Jackson: San Dimas, CA). Then it was off to Korea...

Wingsdad,
Yes, I now have some info on my guitar. Once again, I must say "Thank you, Marnold!" Our friend Marnold has, on more than one occasion mentioned the Jackson Charvel Forum, and there's lots of info there if you dig long enough.
It seems there were U.S. made Jacksons and Charvels, and import Jacksons and Charvels. The Japanese built models were known for their quality in the day (as were the MIJ Fenders of that era).

The model 6 I have, according to the serial #, appears to be a 1987 model, built in Japan, rather than Korea.
This is according to a thread I found at the JCF..

A quote from a member........

"This is the information I've found, which I'm trying to confirm. From 1986 to 1994, Jackson had a contract with a company called Kyowa-Shokai, which used its factory Chu Shin Gakki in Nagano to build these Charvels and Jacksons. I know that both the Ibanez's that I own and my 1985 Fender Jap Strat were made by Fujigen Gakki - which is also in Nagano Japan. All the information I've been able to find supports that Jackson contracted to have guitars built by Chu Shin Gakki from 1986 to 1994."

and a follow up from another....

"Some say that Jackson owned the Japanese facility and still do, but it’s safe to say that today, the Chushin Musical Instruments company makes guitars for the American Jackson Guitars company exclusively and that includes the import Jackson and Charvel guitars and the Jackson Stars Series, where the latter is made for the Japanese market only."

Note the inclusion of Charvel guitars above. Jackson Guitars would not confirm that they own or did own the Chushin Gakki factory. They just stated the above, which is evasive and clearly points to the sub-contractor "theory".

To answer the Subject: Which Japanese Factory Built the Model Series Charvels? To the best of my knowledge, Chushin Gakki did. Subcontracted by the trading company Kyowa-Shokai. Ordered by Grover Jackson.

[Algonquin]

The new axe looks great Glenn. Looking forward to seeing you play it on the 'Tube'.

Cheers!

David

[Tone2TheBone]

The new axe looks great Glenn. Looking forward to seeing you play it on the 'Tube'.

Cheers!

David

Ditto. And I too noticed that nice amber tinting on the binding. Great catch buddy.

[marnold***]

Here I am! I was gone yesterday and today. Plus my Internet went wonky before I left. Anyway, that is a VERY nice guitar. If I could find one just like it with the firecrackle finish I would be SO all over it. The "Model" series were all made in Japan from mid to late 80s. You can tell it's one of the Model series by the guitar-shaped logo. Later Japanese Charvels switched to the Jackson-esque "toothpaste" logo.

I really liked my Model 7, but it really required far more work that I had the time/patience/willingness to put into it to restore it.

[oldguy]

Marnold!! There you are!
I put the very 1st post about this Charvel under your Happy Birthday thread, 'cuz all the JCF site stuff you pointed us to, helped me make the right choice.
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[M29]

Sweet Sweet Sweet I wants to play it

M29

[Jimi75]

Hello OG,

I only saw it now that you bought that guitar. Charvel is a great company and it is a pitty that Fender bought them and now more or less only sells the Van Halen model.

Congrats on that guitar, it is a real rock monster. My ESP Mirage is of the same "breed" and sometimes it is verey releasing playing a smaller neck.

Have fun with that one, I bet this guitar will open some new doors for ya and I am looking forward to seeing some new videos of yours playing that baby!

Rock on my friend
Jimi
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