Members Bengal Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 I have a 1987 Charvel Model 5FX for sale or trade. Black Cherry finish. This is one without the added tone knob. Great shape, some dents but nothing huge. Comes with a Charvel chainsaw case. Looking to sell or trade. I'll bump a few times and if no interest, back in the closet it goes with a bunch of other shredders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sixpakattak Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Price?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Good question. Shoot me an offer if you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harlow Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Nice! I had one of these a while back wish I never got rid of it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shooterkc Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Man I wish this was a model 6 I've been looking for a 650XL from 90-91 forever now! Good luck though, looks sweet for a 23 year old guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 I like these better. More scarce. Less than 300 made and an Original Floyd Rose over that Jackson abomination bridge. EDIT: But I wouldn't turn down a 6 at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shooterkc Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Well my first guitar was a magenta flake 90-91 650XL, but I think this is sweet too. I just really want my guitar back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 I hope you can find it. I've seen your ads on the KC craigslist. I'm a craigslist junkie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shooterkc Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 LOL, me too! Had a model 4 in this color I scored off of there not too long ago! Someone should snatch this guitar up, it's sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Thanks for the kind words man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wolfbane20 Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 approx how much are you looking to get sale/trade? can you send me some pics of it to my email todsrt44@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalone Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 PM returned. Still around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Let me add a bit about what I'm looking for and what I'm not. This is a very nice Japanese made Charvel, every bit as quality as the Japanese made Ibanez stuff or Jackson stuff. I'm even going to say it's better than those. I could argue the goodness of the 80's MIJ stuff but I'll save it. I'm not looking for anything MIK. No Schecters, LTD's, or any MIK stuff. It's not on the same level as this guitar. So that should be kept in mind when offering something. I'm also not in a big hurry to trade/sell. I have tons of guitars and when I float them out there it's out of boredom and not the "need" for something else. I have everything I "need" so I'm not going to make it trade heavy in your favor. Not going to happen. Look around, you can find people here asking over 1K for MIJ/CIJ stuff. I find that laughable but my price is closer to 1K than it is $300. Another point to keep in mind. And I also know that times are tough for most people so I won't cry and bitch if I don't get any offers that interest me. I'll just put it back in the closet and take it out again in 5 years and ask 1500 for it at that time. Makes no difference to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members coloradoman25 Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Amen! The Japanese Charvies just dont get their just due! I have 3 that I customized and 4 or so that are original. This is a SWEET and rather RARE axe. Good luck if I had the spare laying around id consider it. Have 3 up for sale myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 Thanks man. These are great guitars, it just surprises me that some either don't know or think I don't know. I get it that everyone would like a good deal but this isn't craigslist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darklight Posted March 10, 2010 Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 I have a nice MIJ Charvel that I love, but if you seriously want to sell this my advice is to set a price. Cloak and dagger usually doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2010 You must not have read my earlier post. But I'll say this. If you'd like to buy it, shoot me an offer. If I like it, I'll take it. If not, I won't. Don't know what's so hard about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 All pm's returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darklight Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 An 89 MIJ sold on eBay with 42 bids for $455 plus $30 shipping and eBay and Paypal take 10% so this person netted 436.50 and had to pay the shipping. So how does $450 sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 An '89 what? I just did a search for Model 5fx and found nothing current or completed. Again people, there were less than 300 of these made. It's not your "run of the mill Charvel" and will be priced accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darklight Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.com/1989-Charvel-5fx-rare-Toothpaste-logo_W0QQitemZ300401630256QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item45f1551c30 Also, just out of curiosity, I'm a little gun shy when it comes to guitars with no tone control, can you tell me if that's ever been an issue? I had a PRS One that was always too bright and there was nothing I could do about it except put in a new stacked pot which controlled both tone and volume. I generally like to play with the tone knob turned all the way off, so would I have an issue with yours in this regard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 Not a 5fx. Note the logo and the trem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 Before anyone asks. The Charvel in the link is a 550XL, NOT a 5fx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bengal Posted March 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 Also, just out of curiosity, I'm a little gun shy when it comes to guitars with no tone control, can you tell me if that's ever been an issue? I had a PRS One that was always too bright and there was nothing I could do about it except put in a new stacked pot which controlled both tone and volume. I generally like to play with the tone knob turned all the way off, so would I have an issue with yours in this regard? Never been a problem with me. I'm guessing it will be for you if you like to use the tone knob. To me, tone knobs can rob tone. I like them straight though with only a volume pot in the chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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