In all likelyhood there were less than 200 units total including Model 2s, Models 3s, and Model 4s manufactured as limited editions. The very first Charvel imports have become legendary due to their build quality vs. That line of guitars was terminated by late 1988. The operation's two brands remained distinct until early 1986: Charvels. There are no dead spots or signs of fret buzzing. The JPM100 of 1998 was another pointy deep-double-cutaway guitar with the RG. This neck has the original factory frets, which are in great condition overall.
These limited edition Charvel Model Series guitars with a factory painted black neck were delivered to dealers by Jackson Charvel that were favored by the factory in 1986. The Japanese Chushin Gakki factory had been licensed to produce Charvel guitars in 1985 and started shipping the first imports, the Charvel Model Series around mid 1986. 1986 Japanese Charvel Model 1A Guitar Neck with 22 Frets 150.00. There are a number of scratches, dings and dents.
The hardware including the Kahler 2520 tremolo is in excellent condition and the guitar has very very minimal amounts of visible use. The bullseye graphic is a vinyl decal and looks like it was applied by an expert and has lasted for a long while. Factory Black Neck with "TM" Charvel LogoĪny collector will be able to recognize this guitar as an early Charvel Model 2. This comprehensive Charvel guide will enable you to determine the year of production and verify any of the legendary Japanese made Charvel guitars, designed by Jackson Charvel and built by the Japanese Chushin Gakki factory back in 1986 through 1991.