585 thoughts on “Vintage Charvel Jackson”

  1. answers to many of your charvel questions
    B Witte

    i looked through this site to find answers to questions I had about a charvel guitar. I found the answers here…www.sandimascharvel.com

  2. Gibson Epiphone...How much is it worth??
    Frank

    Greetings. I have a Gibson Epiphone Electric Guitar. Tag on back says T-310/CR. S/N 9061851. Excellent condition. 6 String. Any idea of its worth??

      1. Model 4 wiring diagram
        Will

        Hi,
        I want to add a EMG 81 to my Charvel Model 4. Could use the wiring diagram to figure it out.

        If you still have these that would be greatly appreciated.

        Thanks
        W

      2. Charvel Model 6 wiring Schematic....
        Anonymous

        Hi. Just looking for someone who may have a schematic to rewire a Charve/Jackson model 6 neckthru with active …. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

        ~Todd

      3. Charvel Model 6 Wiring Diaagram
        Big Jim

        Hi Jimmy. Do you still have the wiring diagram for a 1987 Charvel Model 6?
        If so, Can you send me a copy? It would be much appreciated.
        Thank you in advance,
        Jim

      4. Re: Charvel Model IV Schematics
        Giulio

        : I have the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 & 6.
        : Please email me if you still need it.

        Hello! I need charvel/jackson schematics. If you have it, please email me! Thanks a lot!

      5. Re: Charvel Model IV Schematics
        George Schaaf

        Could you please email me the Charvel model IV schematics, I have been having some issues and may need to replace some parts.

        Thank you!

      6. Re: Charvel Model IV Schematics
        Brian

        couple years later…i need the diagram.
        : I have the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 & 6.
        : Please email me if you still need it.

        1. Re: Charvel Model IV Schematics
          c macpherson

          : couple years later…i need the diagram.
          : : I have the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 & 6.
          : : Please email me if you still need it.
          please could you send me the schematics too, as i had my guitar returned to me with the guts hanging out,the active circuitry is dead though it looks all rusted dont know what to do, any help would be appreciated .I would like it back to factory condition though cos otherwise it is a perfect example.

  3. looking for a Charvel, don't know what model but...
    Jon

    I recall some Charvels in the local stores during the early ’90s. They had the Surfcaster headstock, solid carvetop body, stoptail, and the strings were routed through body (into ferrules). I don’t recall the knob configuration, but the guitar was sort of les-paulish overall. Anyone with any clue as to the model? I’ve been searching the ‘net with no luck. thanks…

    1. Re: looking for a Charvel, don't know what model but...
      Mike

      The guitar you are talking about I believe is a Charvel LS1. I have one that I got used in 92" : I recall some Charvels in the local stores during the early ’90s. They had the Surfcaster headstock, solid carvetop body, stoptail, and the strings were routed through body (into ferrules). I don’t recall the knob configuration, but the guitar was sort of les-paulish overall. Anyone with any clue as to the model? I’ve been searching the ‘net with no luck. thanks…

  4. Trying to figure out what kind of Charvel I have
    Mike Back

    About a month ago I bought a cool used Charvel. It’s obviously an 80’s model due to the logo on the headstock. I done alot of searching trying to find out what model it is and the only Charvel I’ve seen that looks like it is a Charvel 3DR. Or at least that’s what the picture had wrote underneath it. It’s a humbucker, single coil with a Jackson Floyd Rose trem. It is a neck through. I really like it and it plays great. I’m just looking for some info on it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike

  5. Jackson neck & SanDimas plate FS (SN 1106)
    Rob

    The Body is awfully rough, but the maple neck, pickups, and San Dimas neck plate w/SN 1106 are for sale.

    Any interest?

    Rob

    1. Re: Jackson neck & SanDimas plate FS (SN 1106)
      joe hazel

      : The Body is awfully rough, but the maple neck, pickups, and San Dimas neck plate w/SN 1106 are for sale.

      : Any interest? hay rob email me asap i want to buy your charvel parts pics also please thanks joe

      : Rob

    2. Re: Jackson neck & SanDimas plate FS (SN 1106)
      Greg

      : The Body is awfully rough, but the maple neck, pickups, and San Dimas neck plate w/SN 1106 are for sale.

      : Any interest? Sure, what’s up? 22 frets, or 21? Strat head or pointed head? Size, color of logo on head stock? ? How was it aquired? How much? Maple fingerboard? Details? Strat body? Thanks.

      : Rob

    3. Re: Jackson neck & SanDimas plate FS (SN 1106)
      Mark Watson

      : The Body is awfully rough, but the maple neck, pickups, and San Dimas neck plate w/SN 1106 are for sale.

      : Any interest?
      do you have pics. How much?
      : Rob

  6. charvette 200 rbc
    bumper

    hi i`ve got an charvette made by jackson charvel and i wanna know what year its from and how there made from this serie the serial nuber is 0020169 and the model is 200 rbc please help me

  7. What is the Bluebook value ???
    Paul

    I have a Charvel/Jackson Model 6 in mint condition. I am trying to find out what it’s worth. It is a 1984/85 issue with Jackson electronics, Jackson Floyd Rose Trem and is neck through.

    1. Re: What is the Bluebook value ???
      Derek Monroe

      i would like to know the value on my first guitar, it was given to me buy my aunt, that is rich and lives like 8 states away, it is a squier strat serial number is E754708 and i dont have a clue what year it is…i would appreciate a reply. thanks!

    2. Re: What is the Bluebook value ???
      David Parrish

      : I have a Gibson Les Paul Lite in mint condition. I am trying to find out what it’s worth. It is a 1988
      metalic sunset, gold Trim S# 80368560

        1. Re: What is the Bluebook value ???
          john williams

          : I have a 1986 HD28SE limited edition martin signd by CFM IV and signed by makers under top. How many made , and the book price

          1. Re: What is the Bluebook value ???
            Jerry Freeland

            : : I have a 1986 <b style="color:black;background-color:#ff66ff">HD28SE</b> limited <b style="color:black;background-color:#ff9999">edition</b> <b style="color:black;background-color:#ffff66">martin</b> signd by CFM IV and signed by makers under top. How many made , and the book price

  8. charvel info
    mike pienta

    just bought a charvel dont know mutch about it,maby you can help all i know about it is its jap made i think, serial # is367789 and has a flame top orange and yellow,floyd rose tremolo two single coils and one humm jackson pickup and toothpaste logo on headstock paid 225.00 for it. any info on it would help especially model # thanks

  9. Early San Dimas Rhodes
    Dave Gruber

    I’m restoring an early production Rhodes model and I need the metal wing the strings come thru. Anyone out there got a spare?

  10. Worth of my Charvel Model 2
    David Hoffman

    I have what I believe is a Charvel Model 2. It has a rosewood fret board, a Floyd rose licensed double locking tremolo that has the Jackson label on it (believe it is a JT-6), an EMG active pickup with two knobs for sound and intonation, and a Ft. Worth label at the bottom of the bolt-on neck S/N 292221. The color is now an off blue (blue tinted a shade towards green) – was probably electric blue back when it was made. I bought it an amp, and a Sustainor, in ’87 off someone who needed the money. It is in outstanding to mint condition. Everything is original (except the strings off course). Looks just like a pix I’ve seen of a model 2 (first made between ’86-’88) except has the second knob.

    Does anyone know it’s worth or a website where I can find out it’s worth?

    1. Re: Randy Rhoads schematic?
      jeff

      : We need the wiring diagram and/or schematics for the Randy Rhoads Jackson. Anyome have or know where to get?

      Did you sing in a band? Deceiver, Steel

      1. Re: Randy Rhoads schematic?
        Beaudoin

        HELLO!
        Thats depend on wich series , me I’m looking for the PRO SERIES RR3 RHOADS Shcematic so if you get a answer for this one let me know please. thankyou!

  11. charvel strats for sale or trade
    joe

    brett I have been trying yo reach you for some time now. would like to discuss some charvel / jackson guitars. maybe a sale or trade. and some general info. it is a shame lemmy is not tuned in to what vintage cool is. by the by lemmy girls still dig custom axes but only ones with balls.

      1. Re: charvette?
        Pete

        I own a Chrvette model 100…..Apparently it the low end Charvel..I guess it’s something along the lines of Gibsons Epiphone line…… Nevertheless…I bought this guitar in a pawn shop 7 years ago and I can not seem to let go of it….I play this one more then any others I own!

  12. Jackson 1985 San Dimas Soloist
    Vic

    I’ve got a San Dimas 1985 Soloist S/N J1225. It is ferreri red with a Kahler trem. It is in mint condition.

    Anyone know what it should be worth now?

    1. Re: what year is a charvel model 6
      Bob

      : what year was the charvel model 6 made? the one im getting has an active pickup and a kayler trem
      I bought my model 4 in 1986, I have the brochure that shows the model 6. The difference between the 4,and 6 is the neck-thru on the 6. the electronics are the same, Jackson signature, active humbucker and two singles, 3 on/off switches for ea. pickup, 1 volume, 1tone, ans a decible boost(20Db I think). Hope this helps a little.

  13. Nameless Charvel?
    Karl-Johan

    I’ve tried to research about my Charvel but I can’t find anything interesting.

    When I bought it I was told that it didn’t exist that many of these. I think he sad about 500 in Europe and 500 in america, but I’m not that sure. If someone can help me with this I’d be gratefull.

    My guitar has 1humbucker only, 22frets, it has a red/brown body.
    Serial# 0922.

    1. Re: Acoustic Electric Charvel
      b.gold

      : Anyone have info on the quality of a 625C Charvel A/E and what it would be worth used?
      That’s exactly the question I’ve been searching an answer to for the last few hours. I can tell you that
      I bought one for $350 at a music store. It was about 50% off because it was used. What does the one
      your looking up info on look like? If you have any info to share I would greatly appreciate some
      feedback. Thanks

  14. Charvel CX 390
    Bill Fisher

    Curious about where it was made and what kind of wood it’s made of and general consensus on the quality of this guitar i.e. is it worth spending money improving playability. I got rid of a Fender AM. STD. Strat and kept this guitar because it outplayed and sounded better than the Strat. Thanks. Bill

  15. Capacitor Value
    Robert

    I would like to know the capacitor value on a jackson guitar
    SN # 1035805. I want to replace it. I’m not sure what year it was manufactured. It’s my son’s girlfriend that she bought fron her cousin.
    It doesn’t have the locking nut either. I’m not to familar with
    this guitar but I can repair it. I also change the input jack
    because when you inserted the plug it sounded scarchy.
    I would appreciate anyone’s help.
    Thanks Robert

  16. Charvel identification
    Tim Pratt

    I am in search info about my Charvel guitar, including its origin, its value and any other info which would deem helpful. If anyone knows of a website or a person who could help me, please let me know what you would need (serial number, distinguishing colors, etc.) to assist me in my search. Please reply to e-mail address. Thank you.

    1. Re: I can't find any info about my charvel lsx-3
      Kerm

      I am in the same boat. I believe I have one as well. I sought help on jcfonline.com, and I believe I am onto something.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... 7th Sun
      7th Sun

      I have looked every place for just a little hint about what this guitar has going on inside as far as pickups go or anything else for that matter. I don’t even know what year it is. The headstock is a 3×3 configuration, and it has 2 jackson humbuckers, fixed bridge (wilkins?), and there is no neck plate. Please help me, I can only find this guitar one place online and that is in the Jackson guitar archives. Thank you very much for just taking the time to read my plea for help. I hope to hear from you soon.

      7th Sun

    1. Re: fortworth charvels
      dylan

      the other day i bought a charvel from my friend for thirty bucks. the guitar dosn’t have a name it only says charvel by jackson. on the back plate it has a seril number and the the addres for Fortworth Texas. i con’t find and information on the internet, can anyone help me find some information.

    2. Re: fortworth charvels
      Don

      : Does anyone have any information on where I can find old fortworth charvels to buy. I am also interested in any made before the jackson/charvels.

    3. Re: fortworth charvels
      kyle

      I have a fort worth made acoustic electric 625c and I’m trying to find info on it. Would like to know what year it was made. Can anybody help? E me at [email protected]

      Thanks

      : Does anyone have any information on where I can find old fortworth charvels to buy. I am also interested in any made before the jackson/charvels.

      1. Re: fortworth charvels
        Rick

        Iv got an old Fortworth Made Charvel Jackson 6 string electric.Sweet Axe,Im about to put it on e-bay and the local sell papers..let me know if your interested.I’ll be asking $1700.00 us. They are just to hard to come by now adays and real players know they kick ass.
        Thanks

  17. The Eighties are Over
    Ian Kilminster

    Dear Mr. Dennis,

    With the sincerest remorse and most profound of regret, I must inform you the 80’s are over.

    Alas, gone are the days when you could awe thousands of drunk sorority girls by merely unsheathing your vintage B.C. Rich "Bitch." The modern musician in this new decade must posess superior licks, tasteful scales and above average harmonic prowess. Without all this, you may as well trade your Charvels for a keen tuba in an umpah band.

    George Lynch has already agreed with the previous truths and requests you both buy and promote the Hearing Aid II "Fat and Bald in 2001" benefit album. The benefit? His own stay at the Ford Clinic in Palo Alto. It was indeed there where we first met in 1989.

    Thanks for coming to see us last summer.

    Ian "Lemmy" Kilminster

  18. price of CHARVEL XL690 LIKE NEW
    DAVID WATSON

    I HAVE A CHARVEL XL 690 LIKE NEW…WITH EMG AT NECK AND BRIDGE…WOULD LIKE TO KNOW BLUE BOOK VALUE. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT UBOVE ADDY……..THANKS DAVID

  19. Charvel model 5 (circa 1987) schematics ?
    Jerry Dartez

    I need to rewire my Charvel model 5 and I need the schematic for it. Does anyone have any idea where I can get one? I would much appreciate it!

    1. Re: Charvel model 5 (circa 1987) schematics ?
      kissfan

      : I need to rewire my Charvel model 5 and I need the schematic for it. Does anyone have any idea where I can get one? I would much appreciate it!

      I Have a charvel 241950 has three jackson pick ups three knob i need the schmatics please

    2. Re: Charvel model 6 (circa 1987) schematics ?
      Mark Miller

      I need to rewire my Charvel model 6 and I need the schematic for it. Does anyone have any idea where I can get one? I would much appreciate it!

      1. Re: Charvel model 6 (circa 1987) schematics ?
        Jon

        : I need to rewire my Charvel model 6 and I need the schematic for it. Does anyone have any idea where I can get one? I would much appreciate it!

        ME TOO!!

        1. Re: Charvel model 6 (circa 1987) schematics ?
          Jimmy Nicolaou

          I have the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 & 6.
          Please email me if you still need it.

          1. Re: Charvel model 6 (circa 1987) schematics ?
            Tom McGrath

            : I have the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 & 6.
            : Please email me if you still need it.

            If you are still out there I need diagram for mod 6

        2. Re: Charvel model 6 (circa 1987) schematics ?
          Jimmy Nicolaou

          I have the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 & 6.
          Plaease email me if you still need it.

            1. Re: Charvel model 6 (circa 1987) schematics ?
              Michael Marchek

              If anyone has the wiring diagram for a charvel mod 4 or 6 the one with the three on off switches and the mid boost would you please send them to me .

            2. Re: Charvel model 6 (circa 1987) schematics ?
              tim

              : : I have the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 & 6.
              : : Plaease email me if you still need it.

              : I would appreciate you e-mailing me the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 or 6 (the one with the electronic preamp on a pot).thank you

              1. wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 or 6 (the one with the el
                Anonymous

                Hi there,
                would be great if I could get this, as my model 4 is making some stange noises,
                Thanks,
                Brian

              2. Re: Charvel model 6 (circa 1987) schematics ?
                Brian Clark

                Hi could you please send me a copy of the schematics. Many thanks Brian

                : : : I have the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 & 6.
                : : : Plaease email me if you still need it.

                : : I would appreciate you e-mailing me the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 or 6 (the one with the electronic preamp on a pot).thank you

              3. Re: Charvel model 6 (circa 1987) schematics ?
                jeff

                : : : I have the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 & 6.
                : : : Plaease email me if you still need it.

                : : I would appreciate you e-mailing me the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 or 6 (the one with the electronic preamp on a pot).thank you

                1. Re: Charvel model 6 (circa 1987) schematics ?
                  roy

                  : : : : I have the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 & 6.
                  : : : : Plaease email me if you still need it.

                  : : : I would appreciate you e-mailing me the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 or 6 (the one with the electronic preamp on a pot).thank you

                  ineed the model 6 without the pot on the board if you have it…puckett.roy @gmail.com

              4. Re: Charvel model 6 (circa 1987) schematics ?
                E Baldwin

                : : : I have the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 & 6.
                : : : Plaease email me if you still need it.

                : : I would appreciate you e-mailing me the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 or 6 (the one with the electronic preamp on a pot).thank you

                I need this as well. Can you please send to [email protected]? thanks!

            3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... SENTENAC Nicolas
              SENTENAC Nicolas

              : I have the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 & 6.
              : Plaease email me if you still need it.

              I would appreciate you e-mailing me the wiring diagram for the Charvel Model 4 or 6 (the one with the electronic preamp on a pot).thank you

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