Charvel Model 1B Black 1988
Charvel Model 1B, black, made in Japan 1988. It's a P, but with a dose of shred-cred. The late 80s saw Charvel under the ownership of Jackson, with both brands built out of the reputable Chushin Gakki factory. This has a comfy, fast neck with a fun pointy matching headstock; it feels great. The tone on offer is pretty close to a 60s style P, although the pickup is slightly hotter. It's fat, punchy and thick and will fill out the bottom of a mix with gusto. If you're a little too edgy for a Fender but keen to enjoy the P-lifestyle, here's your ticket.
Model: Charvel Model 1B
Made: Japan, 1988, Chushin Gakki factory
Serial: 277331
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 16" radius, 34" scale, slim D shape
Weight: 4.055kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Jackson J-20 split coil
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has scuffs on the end, bass edge and on the front around the posts. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has dimples on the horns, scuffs along the back edge and elbow area and a couple of scratches near the middle of the body. The sides have minor dimples and scuffs around the whole body, as well as some dents along the back edge and on the bottom horn. The front has dimples around the knobs, pickup and elbow area as well as minor scuffs around the whole body.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only