{"product_id":"1987-charvel-model-2-electric-blue-mij-emg-jt-6-w-original-hard-case","title":"1987 Charvel Model 2 Electric Blue MIJ EMG JT-6 w\/ Original Hard Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA killer 1987 Charvel Model 2 from the original Japanese-made Model Series, finished in Electric Blue and complete with its original Charvel hard case.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model Series represents one of the most sought-after periods of Japanese Charvel production. Introduced in the mid-1980s, these guitars combined stripped-down hot-rodded Superstrat designs with excellent Japanese construction and hardware heavily influenced by the USA Jackson\/Charvel instruments of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Model 2 was built in Japan and carries serial number 280788 on its original Charvel\/Jackson Fort Worth neck plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory Model 2 specifications for this period include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasswood body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on maple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.5\" scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 jumbo frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12\"-16\" compound fingerboard radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDot position markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-humbucker configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle master volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackson JT-6 double-locking tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehind-the-nut locking system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackson sealed tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric Blue finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1987 Model 2 was originally equipped with a Jackson J-90C bridge humbucker. This guitar has been upgraded with an EMG humbucker. The remainder of the basic Model 2 layout remains beautifully simple: one pickup, one volume control and a locking tremolo. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Jackson JT-6 tremolo is still present. This was Charvel\/Jackson's Floyd Rose-licensed double-locking system introduced into the Model Series around 1987, replacing the earlier Kahler-style system used on 1986 Model 2s. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has just been cleaned, restrung and set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is Very Good. There are normal scratches, light dings and signs of play consistent with a nearly 40-year-old electric guitar, but the Electric Blue finish presents extremely well overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets are exceptionally well preserved with only minor wear. We rate them approximately 9.5\/10 with a great deal of life remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural maple neck and rosewood fingerboard are similarly clean, and the original black Jackson tuners remain installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the original molded Charvel hard case shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who likes 1980s Japanese performance guitars, this is about as quintessential as it gets: pointy Charvel headstock, single humbucker, one knob, locking tremolo, fast Japanese-built neck and a great period Electric Blue finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 25.5“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.67“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 9.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .08“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .07“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 8lbs 5oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 8.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - D2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charvel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54337979449708,"sku":"JGC-0248","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC03055.jpg?v=1788978209","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/1987-charvel-model-2-electric-blue-mij-emg-jt-6-w-original-hard-case","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}