Kornholio
:wave
Finally get that Charvel! 
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- Thread starter masameet
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poach
seeking balance
Honestly dude, 9mo for a MIM Charvel.
Finally gave up trying to find a reasonably priced used Fractal FM3(people are adding $500 on top of the new price and crowing “skip the wait”)and added myself the waitlist for a new one. Wait time approx 6mo.
Thing ain’t like they used to be...
Finally gave up trying to find a reasonably priced used Fractal FM3(people are adding $500 on top of the new price and crowing “skip the wait”)and added myself the waitlist for a new one. Wait time approx 6mo.
Thing ain’t like they used to be...
Kornholio
:wave
But you didn't have to wait that long for the Charvel. 
kelsodeez
2wheels good 4wheels bad
I'm auditioning for a paid bass gig. I have been trying to get away from the bass and focus on the guitar but 35 bucks an hour ain't bad and money is good.
Also have our first duo gig booked at canyon club brewery with the girlfriend. So that should be fun/interesting. Things are happening!
Also have our first duo gig booked at canyon club brewery with the girlfriend. So that should be fun/interesting. Things are happening!
poach
seeking balance
poach
seeking balance
Attaboy. Good luck!
Kornholio
:wave
poach
seeking balance
Just spent the last 3hrs vetting the Charvel.
Cons:
-Noooobody will ever mistake this guitar for a well built instrument. So many little issues it’s almost laughable. Inlays are second rate at best, misfitted pick guard, pick guard screws wonky(one at 30deg I shit you not), jack cuts out(wiring/solder is fucked), wiring itself is very untidy, there’s even a big ol nasty/sharp tab on the mini switch collar from the manufacturing process that was never removed during assembly, and the roast on the neck is conspicuously darker than the board. I could go on, but you get the picture.
That said, I love this thing and I am definitely keeping it because...
Pros:
-The neck profile on this guitar is absolutely perfect for me. Like, filthy porn perfect.
-The fishmans are outstanding. Massive versatility. I played it dry af thru the 5150iii and was amazed at the tonal possibilities.
-Tuning stability is about as good as it gets without a double locking system.
Now, time to start futzing around with the captor x.
Cons:
-Noooobody will ever mistake this guitar for a well built instrument.
So many little issues it’s almost laughable. Inlays are second rate at best, misfitted pick guard, pick guard screws wonky(one at 30deg I shit you not), jack cuts out(wiring/solder is fucked), wiring itself is very untidy, there’s even a big ol nasty/sharp tab on the mini switch collar from the manufacturing process that was never removed during assembly, and the roast on the neck is conspicuously darker than the board. I could go on, but you get the picture.That said, I love this thing and I am definitely keeping it because...
Pros:
-The neck profile on this guitar is absolutely perfect for me. Like, filthy porn perfect.
-The fishmans are outstanding. Massive versatility. I played it dry af thru the 5150iii and was amazed at the tonal possibilities.
-Tuning stability is about as good as it gets without a double locking system.
Now, time to start futzing around with the captor x.
kelsodeez
2wheels good 4wheels bad
Pictures plz
Hooli
Bonafide
That Charvel description sounds cringe-worthy.
poach
seeking balance
This is definitely a b stock instrument that “somehow” worked it’s way through the exhaustive Charvel qc lol. I could point out all kinds of non structural issues. But I’m seriously conflicted on this one. It’s clearly not right, but we’re kind of a bonded pair at this point. He even has a name. I’m a notorious stray taker inner. I’ll take him to my guy and get an objective opinion though.
El Feo is for sure not a stellar example of his model, but the specs are really good and dangit, I like him.
I’ll take him to my guy and get an objective opinion though.El Feo is for sure not a stellar example of his model, but the specs are really good and dangit, I like him.
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I’m probably not representative of many guitar players but I don’t name them or bond with them, beyond getting used to their characteristics and keeping what’s familiar. Cosmetic things don’t bother me too much, but anything that requires a workaround functionally either has to be corrected or it’s not the right instrument.
kelsodeez
2wheels good 4wheels bad
Lol @ el feo. It's got goth cowboy vibes
poach
seeking balance
Right? It’s like Hee Haw meets Hell Haw.
Even if I don’t keep this specific instrument for above stated, I’m sold on this model/concept. The neck and pups alone are worth waiting for if I decide to return this fella for a replacement.
Even if I don’t keep this specific instrument for above stated, I’m sold on this model/concept. The neck and pups alone are worth waiting for if I decide to return this fella for a replacement.
poach
seeking balance
Just dropped El Feo off to my guy. He saw the trem and dual string tree set-up, shook his head and gave me the ol’ “I can put lipstick on your pig if you like, but it’ll still be a pig” look.
On a more positive note, this captor x is delivering beyond expectation. Sooo stoked to be able to record the 5150iii.
On a more positive note, this captor x is delivering beyond expectation. Sooo stoked to be able to record the 5150iii.
Hooli
Bonafide
I would totally rock this, pink paint and all.
I’ve got a pink G&L Rampage with a single hum bucket and only a volume control. Want it?
Hooli
Bonafide
poach
seeking balance
It’s my understanding the hum bucket is a real panty melter set-up.
Go for it!
Go for it!
Goddamn autocorrect.