I sold a Charvel pointy headed strat years ago, but always held a soft spot for the generally good quality of Charvels.
I came across some videos of the San Dimas HS hardtail, and it looks good first of all! Seymour Duncans etc, so you know what you're getting.
A nice alternative to a strat perhaps? Unfortunately, most of the videos are guys playing heavy metal or shredding. That wouldn't be my music as such. I'd imagine it could still be a versatile enough guitar. A hardtail would also appeal.
In two minds about saving some $$$ and going for one. (Or else stick some SDs into my blacktop Jag!)
Anyone play one?
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The Pro-mod series is good, Japanese made, preferably. The Japanese have no back-route on the Floyd, the Mexican made ones do.
Real easy to play, awesome sounds.
Failing that, have a look for an 80's model.
I might be worth looking at the Jackson and ESP ranges as well.
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I sold a strat recently, wasn't my thing, but this one has my interest based on demos so far.
I'd be steering clear of a Floyd, it's the hardtail one I'd be after. Reminds of one of the Jerry Cantrell G&Ls in looks....
I haven't tried a MIM, but I have been told they don't feel as good as the Japanese, it was photek who telled me this, comparing mine (3 YO, Japanese) to a current (Mexican) one in a shop.
Have a look for an 80's American model, there's some cracking guitars around for not much dollar
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Mine you don't, I'm not sure about the Mexicans. I think they're the same spec as the Japanese, so headstock end T/R adjustment.
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I've had plenty of Charvels - they are my favorite! Like any guitar I'd say try a few and see what you think as they will all feel different, even 2 from the same place.
I did prefer the FR route on the Japanese ones as I set them hard onto the body. Can't do this on the Mexican ones. Other than that they are very similar specifications.
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