Re: electric/acoustic Charvel Model 550 CE

Yep I have a 550 for years I thought it was a cheap laminate until I made a soundport on the side upper bout. and discovered its all solid wood, Spruce top and mahogany back and sides, funny thing is I wanted to upgrade to a Takamine so I took my guitar along with me, the salesman could not believe his ears, and called a few others around to try to judge which was better, I left smiling with my 550 in hand and not spending a cent. Changes I made were put Tusq saddle and nut and play with light phosphor bronze strings Enjoy

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