ALL of my CHARVEL Guitars - Which ERA do you like BEST?

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[@thetonekingofficial]

Which collection would you like to see next?

[@XxHarounXx]

Bc rich

[@jeffreymonroe153]

second that

[@megadethdudeluke]

Jackson's ?

[@rickorr2857]

Gibson

[@Diggerdog2nd]

B.C. Rich. I have 3. A Warlock NJ, A Rich Bitch double neck & my only 7 string a purple Flying V. Love watching your video's. I have to start making these. I own over 30 guitars, 17 amps , 6 -4/12 cabs & around 30 stomp boxes.

[@mcsnavely]

I remember seeing jackson and charvel in the multitude of guitar stores back in the 80s. Now that fender has them, i'm really liking the quality of the 2018+ charvels! They are my favorite super strats!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thetonekingofficial]

Haha !!!

[@Terry3Gs]

want it back yet robert ? LOL :P

[@jeepreworked6388]

Great video and collection! I was in a Charvel ad campaign back in the day "We don't pay 'em, they just play 'em" lol. Had a model 3 for that, then a model 88. Just saw they were releasing a model 1888!! Picked up a slime green Charvel from a few years back and it's my main backup I take all over the world these days.

[@thevoxofreason8468]

I dont, nor have I ever owned a Charvel. Still, I definitely have a soft spot for them. Maybe my favorite "shred era" guitar.

[@robertswafford4145]

I have had a Model 1, a Model 7 and many others. My 475 Deluxe with crackle finish I bought new in 1990 is easily my best guitar. Even over my custom built Carvins and others.

[@intheblues]

You need *more* Charvel guitars 😳😄

[@thetonekingofficial]

Lol

[@landonbailey]

The Tone King you need one in each colour! 😁👍

[@turaly0n]

Hey Tone King, did you get these new back in day or did you get them over the years hunting classified/ebay/reverb?

[@brpadington]

I got one of the Fender made Charvel's last year and I love it. I have been a Jackson guy for 20 years and I think Fender has done a great job with the build quality.

[@donaldscheer5206]

Once again, enjoyed viewing your Collection of this time: Charvel Guitars! Thank You! for taking time to show them!!

[@jjerg]

I've gone through many charvels & loved most of em. For the last 20 yrs my main axe is a pre-prod 1980 koa charvel. 🤘🏼

[@tankdarla637]

every time this video shows up in my feed I watch it again, great stuff TK

[@maidenthe80sla]

I have a red Charvel 1A in great condition as yours, too! I have one more Japanese Charvel HSS w/sharkfin inlays from the 90's with the licensed FR stamped with Charvel. Needs a little TLC but still nice. Thank you for sharing your collection! 🤘

[@KevOppelt]

This was really great. I am looking forward to seeing the B.C. Rich guitars.

[@MarbsMusic]

I have the MIM So Cal just like yours, I almost bought a Model 6 in 87 but my parents threw in an extra $800 so I got a USA Jackson DK. Yup... when we talk about pricing today, a USA DK was about $1700 back then (it had a special crackle finish and was signed by Grover). Like the older ones you showed it had the same Jackson FR and the nasty behind the nut locking system... which never worked that well for me, I eventually replaced it with an actual locking nut. GREAT Collection!

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

Nice video! I liked the models 5 and 6 because they look ergonomic being a set neck, as well the latest one. They look very comfortable. Great collection, they are great instruments! Thanks for posting this video!

[@lucasdeliramendonca3546]

Amazing collection TK! I really like the 80's charvels. I grew up watching my uncle play a charvel model 2. It's a great guitar.

[@sonicaids]

the late 80s, early 90s MIJ ones are my favourites. i own 3 CX series and a ST deluxe. all with fender style headstocks.

[@sublyme2157]

My first guitar was a blue Charvel with double locking Floyd, bought it in either 89 or 90. Loved that thing, wish I still had it. Thanks for sharing!

[@BJJandBS]

Tone King im surprised you have never gotten a Charvel CX290 model around. They are shockingly underrated! Japan made in the early 90's I believe.

[@patrickhale424]

Absolutely FANTASTIC collection !!! Keep showing off your axes !!!

[@Diggerdog2nd]

Good friend of mine has the model 6 he bought new in 1989. Still his number one.

[@acw2237]

Great guitars

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

The original 1981-85 ones were my favorites Charvel went downhill after Grover sold the name and they starting making them in japan.

[@DavidRFIT]

I always thought the 90s Charvel MIJ were actually great...

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

@@DavidRFIT To each his own. have you ever played a old pre 1984 one?

[@NathanMichalik]

My DK24 is basically my go-to. Amazing guitar for the cost. If they start adding stainless steel frets on the DK24 line, they will basically be perfect

[@kip6963]

Nice! I'll probably get a new Charvel soon, the San Dimas blue frost matte.

[@stefanocolombini2650]

Hello TTK,your house seem like that old SRV " cold shot" video ...guitars everywhere!!!!my compliments for your collection

[@subezdo]

take a shot every time he says 'ok'

[@selfactualizer2099]

play a riff everytime

[@acw2237]

OK

[@guitarmemoir]

I have been playing many years and played professionally until I got married 30 years ago . I have many guitars, like a PRS Cu24, EBMM Axis, Custom Shop LP, vintage Kramer Stagemaster, Vintage Ibanez Alan Holdsworth, Ibanez MB I, along with many other assorted Gibsons, Fenders, Ibanez etc. that I barely play...but I just bought my first Charvel this week. It is a MIM San Dimas in Trans Green Burst Quilt and has already become my favorite guitar. It is also one my least expensive. How I missed out on Charvels over th1e years is beyond me. But better late than never. Interesting and informative video, thanks.

[@davehill9951]

my bro has a white Charvel model 6 with a jt6 Floyd rose trem all original from 1985 and still plays it 32 years later! Lot of miles on it

[@GarryParker]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing. You know you have a serious collection when you have to split the videos into brands!

[@czos9239]

Love my MIJ Charvel. The electronics required a gutting, but the wood was solid and had incredible sustain.

[@ntsms69]

Great selection of Charvels. I have three, all of which are awesome. One (2008) So Cal, One (2011) San Dimas, and a 1990s CX291, (with Fender shaped headstock), Japan made and also brilliant. They are all great guitars, play very well, well made, but for me the best part is the necks, everyone I own is fantastic to play.

[@kennycarpenter7782]

I love Charvel. I had two Model 4's at one point. Loved them. Playex them through a 200 watt Marshall Major. Had two of those. One as a back up. Killer guitars. I have a Charvette now but it needs work.

[@michaelgelunas1113]

Dude, I have a 1a, and I never knew where it was made. It was my first real guitar. Thanks.

[@rmg222]

I have a desolation ds-1 and LOVE it! Dont care that it was made in China, that thing is a BEAST!

[@TomCruisesButt]

The Desolations were really high quality for China. Just too narrow of a nut for me.

[@omikl]

I have 3 of the 80's era instruments: 2nd series Model 3 in Red. Bought at the insistence of my band's manager in '91. The band folded about a month later :-) Model 5A. in Burgundy Mist Bought NOS in Bangkok in 2001 Neither of these had the bar or case with them. Fortunately the Ibanez "sure grip" arms sort of fit. Model 3B same colour as the 5A, which is why I bought it. NOS in Kuala Lumpur in 2003. I had to have the set when I had the chance. Journeyman in natural, from the Japanese models that were brought out shortly before Fender bought the brand. Custom Shop San Dimas in black with the vintage brass whammy bridge. Great guitars all of them

[@eirikz24]

Oh man those oldies. The other guitar in our band has a pair of 86's. A model 2 and a model 3a. He's had that 3a for pretty close to 20 years now and it's still his main go to shredder. I can say I was super happy to find him the 2 recently. I love playing them though, so good.

[@OdinHammersmith]

Nice collection. I've got a model 4 in black cherry finish. It was my #1 guitar for years.

[@ronnienose8608]

Nice mate! I've had a couple of Charvels and Jacksons (still got one I want to sell) and the 'pointy' ones are my least favourite, I like the ones with the Fender headstock. HOut of interest, how many guitars do you own? Greetings from the UK.

[@predator12212112]

Great video tk, absolutely love the collection videos! Was feet sad when you stopped doing them a while ago

[@daleweber2579]

I remember you can buy the Charvel model 1A from Musiciansfriend in early 1990s too.

[@jeffreymonroe153]

Love the BC Model 6. Always have, absolutely beautiful.

[@rollipollirock]

7:04 similar looking but couldn’t be further apart lol 😂 those Jake e Lee axes 😍😍😍😍

[@michaeladamcaira9174]

The model 5 and 6 from the late 80s ,I own 3of each and I love them

[@acw2237]

I like those too.. Specifically the Kahler trems 1986

[@dscataglini]

I had the model 6 in metallic blue but with the jackson floyd rose bridge. Probably the best neck I've ever played. Everybody that tried that guitar loved it

[@robertbeuck7556]

I will go on record with this...... I absolutely love model 5's AND model 6's.......the prototypes for the Jackson Soloist series. I am attempting to ressurect an 86 model 5 Black Cherry ( Kahler trem ) with a fairly badly cracked headstock...... someone trying to be Warren DiMartini in the ' Round and Round' video

[@TomCruisesButt]

Resurrected a '96 Jackson (USA) DR2. I think I did a knockout job on it. Good luck with your project.

[@ATBstudiopink]

I own the exact same 1a combo as you. Black on white pickgaurd with hot rails. It was my first real electric guitar back in 94. . And when u showed the pic of Kirk I laughed because it’s always reminded me of his . 🤘🤣🤘 Upgrading it to active emgs once I get the delivery. . Awesome collection sir 👏

[@b.cguitarcovers2347]

Great guitars, you should spend more time playing them

[@TomCruisesButt]

You forgot the period at the end of your sentence.

[@pridenjoy9437]

nope, he should workout

[@poundtacos4006]

Lol! Tell that to Kirk Hammett too, will ya?!

[@stringsattached67]

Some people play and some people collect I do both but to each their own.

[@brothercain2734]

Jealous much

[@peterthomas3589]

I got the exact same Japanese So-Cal that you bought from Robert. He used it in all his early videos and i got inspired and i acquired it. Soo smooth that guitar!..:)

[@PaulLue]

Love these videos. You have an amazing collection. Thanks for sharing🎸

[@milesfifer171]

You have some beautiful guitars thank you for sharing them with us😎👍

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

I had the Model 3 white pearl metal flake ($600) MIJ, rosewood fretboard, shark tooth dot inlays,top mounted licensed Floyd rose, it also had the best satin finished neck, one of the best guitars I ever played.

[@bayougtr]

I only have a 89-90 Dinky left out of the 3 different Charvel’s I owned in the 80’s. Love the neck, have been wanting t put it on a Warmouth soloist style body...

[@MajorDook1]

Great stuff! Love these type of videos. Really enjoyed it.

[@flyme2themoon720]

I just picked up a late eighties charvel that frigin plays great.i had some when I was a kid..this one I have is all original but I can't seem to find one exactly like it..it has specs from a few different models but still have not found one identical to this..

[@MetalHeadHippie]

Nice collection Louis. Thanks for sharing it .

[@satinwhip]

I had two MIJ Model 5's (red and white) back in the late 80s. They had Kahler trems and the locking nut behind the regular nut. I recall them being really nice guitars so long as you did not use the tremolo. I now have a 2015 MIM SoCal Style 1 (Strat) and a 2017 MIM San Dimas Style 2 (Tele) both with OEM Floyds. If the MIJ guitars had been this good I would never have sold them.

[@carlfrei2419]

Funny how the back plate looks allot like my Kramer ZX20 that says Neptune NJ but... was made overseas

[@blackfender100]

I have the Exact Kramer. Love it !

[@starrior7221]

My favorites 1981 Charvel Star (lightning graphic) added Kahler/Strat headstock (stock Duncans) and 1983 Star, Black /pointed headstock added Floyd w/ stock Di Marzios

[@j_freed]

Nice walk through of some good examples, thanks. ✌️

[@tacoconch7678]

Can you explain some of the body names? I wanted to buy the Adrian Smith Jackson signature guitar until I realized it was labeled San Dimas, "DINKY". I hate dinky bodies !!! Are San Dimas guitars usually the same size as a strat body unless labeled dinky? How does that work? I want a full sized strat body.

[@mcmlxv9827]

The MIJ So Cal that was made around 2010 was an amazing guitar. Dimarzios, awesome neck with rolled edges, perfect frets with a hardcase for $1000. One of the best deals ever. I highly regret having sold mine.

[@TonyFuentesTV]

Great video and collection! Love this series of yours.

[@ericwise1849]

The 1986-1988 Charvels are high quality instruments. USA parts assembled in Japan. I have the Model 4 (Model IV, if you please), and its build quality is up there with custom shop guitars today.

[@RingOfRae]

Apparently I have a black model 1c... and I would be the second owner. I have it since long ago. I love this guitar. I've put jumbo frets on it.

[@dhchoi]

Great guitars! Really enjoyed this video. Thank you always Tone King!!

[@josephharb4607]

My USA charvel so cal is still one of my best playing guitars ever

[@ajpeagle]

C was for Charvel the Jacksons of the time started with a J. Dyna Gaki made them. The Japan so cal is second year and called Mod pro.

[@Eventual420]

Friend had a Pink Jackson Snakeskin from 87, would love to find. He pawned it.

[@Lex10999]

thanks for showing us all your Charvel guitars. Sure wish they still made them in Japan.

[@Ron_Padgett]

Awesome! Love Charvels!

[@blkjakk]

I’ve become a Charvel pro mod addict. I should’ve grabbed that rocket red one a couple weeks ago!

[@VicVanity]

I loved when they went to the big logo like on the fusion and 375xl

[@BrandonScottFox1]

My man!! Thanks for the vid! Love Charvel guitars!! I have a Japanese San Dimas that is perfect!!

[@jgmopar]

I prefer the prefer Pre Fender Charvel's. I do own Both. My model 5 is my favorite and was my main guitar for many years when I was in a band. It is my only guitar that was locked in Police evidence for 3 months while I was dealing with a disturbing the peace charge for our band playing after the noise abatement curfew in Isla Vista Ca. Your guitars are really nice.

[@jordandelacruz1866]

Nice! You must be a fellow child of the 80's! I have a pretty traditional collection( Gibsons, Fenders, Gretsch, Ric, PRS) added 08 Charvel Wildcard No. 2( USA) and a 93 Jackson Custom Shop DK1! Seller bought from Jake E Lee's EBay store! Jake,George Lynch and Warren DiMartini my 80's metal trinity!Pretty cool!Only took 30+ years lol! Patience rewarded! Cheers!!

[@guitarzen7080]

Love this! My Jake Blue Burst is on its way!

[@BoMcD1963]

As someone who worked in the Chushin factory in 87, I may have had something to do with some of those.. :-) Great Video :-)

[@R2R3Lockingnut]

Doooood!!! I love Charvels 😃🤘🎸!!! Great collection bro!

[@Longhorn.Rock_Roll61]

I have an , 86 model Les Paul custom i bought myself. But the Charvel i came across one i traded for a looper station its older but all the stamps are gone he told me he took the tuners off cuz they wouldn't stay in tune . So i had to drill bigger holes for lock tuners i went with . They made a big difference. The kneck plate is blank and chrome which i googled and it put it at 1981 which im really not sure but it was like the white one with the humbucker in the back and 2 single coils in the front the humbucker seems to be added later . The one thing that I wouldn't have made the deal but the kneck is straight. Theres a slot for a trembolo bar i haven't been using one since the les Paul was my go to guitar. I have another 80 something model Ovation. The only regret i have is when i was 15 im 58 now my dad brought me home a looked like a 71 model SG with a bixby bar . If i would have kept it in good shape theres no telling what it could have been worth

[@XxHarounXx]

These collection videos are fantastic TK

[@thetonekingofficial]

Thank you!

[@choplass]

Model 5 & Mexican So Cal I like, but I prefer passive pickups. The 1st one was awesome as well.

[@brandonmayo4063]

I love that black cherry soloist with the kahler

[@MyLifEcademy-sr4hy]

I jumped into Charvel late in the game...like last month! Bought a Warren D Snakeskin and a DK24 the same time. Over the Fourth I snagged a pink DK24...

[@19chrisnunes65]

I have a Charvel model 4 bought it for 60 bucks about 10 years ago one of my favorite guitars it did have a painted headstock due to some cigarette Burns

[@thesaj1110]

Funny that you did this, I was about to ask you to do a series of vids showing all the guitars you own, cool.. keep them coming , at the end of the series, put the most expensive guitar you own next to the cheapest one, just for kicks :)

[@hawg427]

That Japanese Charvel ( Japan) looks great, the Japanese guitars just go a step above and beyond what many USA guitar makers do. My Gretsch Billy Bo is made in Gretsch Japan and it is just superb. Have you bought anything from Chicago Music Exchange or Reverb yet. I think Chicago owns Reverb also.

[@chickenbeek]

Hah, had that exact Model 5, such a great color. Nice collection, Love the 1A w/mods! I wants one.

[@charvDKgtr]

saw this an your more recent video on Fender owned Charvels. Looking at a used DK24. As a Charvel purist what do you think? Looking for modern type strat with modern features as I am replacing an early 80s Ibanez that was very 80s looking.

[@philipbeasley72]

Awesome collection

[@LuisMorales-xr1gm]

What do you think of the roughly 300 of the 1988 Model 5A's that became Model 5FX? I have one that got the slanted neck pickup, the 3 way toggle, and a tone knob. It's very near mint. I got it as a HS Graduation gift in 1990, so I've had it 30 years

[@thorpenator9148]

Wish I would of held on to some of my Charvels. I did not like the placement of the volume knobs, but they sounded and played great. I switched to Kramer's, and they were great guitars too.

[@lsu1992]

My '87 Model 5 is the crown jewel of my stable. Upgraded SD humbuckers, with custom made pickup rings to replace the oversized Jackson 80s. Neck is perfect. Had the frets leveled for the first time in 2022. When I played in a metal cover band back in the late 80s, we opened for Razor White and one of the guitarists had an '86 Black Cherry Model 5 with the Khaler. He let me play it and it ruined me. Was able to snag mine in 1989 in New Orleans, Grey chainsaw case, original JT6 push-in bar and all, for $450. You can't buy one today.

[@glock23c]

Did u ever find out what the C stands for in your serial for model 6?? Mine has the same. Found one at a antique store with a hard shell charvel case for 95$. Needs some electrical work. Gonna redo it and clean off the rust. Should be a great player.

[@PicksPaints]

I think I'm with you TTK, I prefer the old Charvels to the newer ones. Way back in the early 90's my local music store had a used Ferrari red model 6 for sale. I would go in there and play it and dream. They were asking like $500 for it back then, which to a 17 year old making $5 an hour part time after school, might as well have been a million dollars. It was there for a couple of years, then one day it disappeared. I was heartbroken.

[@johnmackie1518]

Hi Tone King I have a Charvel, think it s made in Japan,, has the name plate on back, made in Fort worth, Texas, but have not seen another with headstock reverse with tuning keys on right hand side of headstock, any idea when these were released

[@tankdarla637]

on the neckplate of your SoCals if you look right above the serial number, under the Charvel logo you will see made in japan and made in mexico

[@islanderwinder]

Awesome Video Love the Charvel's

[@barry3045]

that first white so cal was made in japan ? are u sure about that ??

[@timothypearce6554]

@The Tone King thank you so much for sharing!

[@52west4th]

The Warren DeMartini model has my vote. He one of main reasons I stated plating in guitar. I would love to play that guitar, I'm sure it sings.