Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van Halen, Richie Sambora, Allan Holdsworth, and Warren DeMartini all played Charvel guitars. Who plays Charvel guitars?Īs metal reigned throughout the 1980s, a Charvel became the ax of choice amongst numerous superstar virtuosos. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created.

How do you date a Charvel guitar?Ĭharvel Pro-Mod Style 1, Style 2, DK24, Artist Series and USA Select guitars that were made from 2013 until present day feature a 10-digit alphanumeric serial number located on the back of the headstock or neckplate. so is the EVH striped series and these Charvel guitars beat the EVH guitars by a long shot!. Charvel did an awesome job, don’t be put off with the ‘Made In Mexico’ thing. Overall, fast playing, great Floyd and pickup set up, awesome neck, great tone and perfect for Classic Rock or Heavy Metal rhythm and solo playing.

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A EVH dealer said it might have slipped through and maybe shouldn't have shipped. Oh, and the toggle switch cut out from day one. No one had them and I was told might ship in a month. Pretty sure I have a very early production one. I'd like to know how they date the new Wolfgangs and when production started on the USA Stealths. It's under the bed and doesn't get any more mint than that guitar. My Pat Pending PV Wolfgang Archtop is finally worth the $1300 I paid. Only thing to do is put it under your bed and wait. Maybe I'm right and it's a better guitar that will be more desireable. Or first 100 are collectible? Maybe as the Charvels dry up the new Stripe Series will be in demand someday. But who knows? I think the first ten are the ones to have for collectors. I don't think these will be worth much down the road. Guess my opinion hasn't changed, I don't like them. Instead of buying one I built a Kramer 5150 copy. I played a Charvel when they first came out. The Charvel was heavier and felt lifeless. R/w/b EVH Stripe Series and Y/b Charvel Art Series. And yes, the serial number started with EVH13, so that's apparently what they're stamping now.I played them back to back at GC. Reminded me of my old Charvel San Dimas that I unfortunately sold a while back (smacks forehead again). Nice action, gorgeous unfinished neck, all around solid axe. Played a B/W one today at the Las Vegas Guitar Center (my local one never has any in stock) and I was impressed.

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