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rebirth of my Charvel
Posted: 02 Jul 2011, 03:01
by M.Bison
Cannibalising some old guitars and bringing my beloved Charvel Model 5a back to life. Ripped a Bareknuckle Nailbomb from my beat up old Charvette and getting a new bridge put on the 5a.
The question is, what colour trem to get? Chrome or Chrome Black are the options?
Re: rebirth of my Charvel
Posted: 02 Jul 2011, 03:19
by vO)))id
I think black looks old school and better on red. But I guess chrome can also work if you look at Trey's guitars.
Re: rebirth of my Charvel
Posted: 02 Jul 2011, 03:34
by M.Bison
[quote name="Void"]I think black looks old school and better on red. But I guess chrome can also work if you look at Trey's guitars.[/quote]
That was my thinking
Instagib always looked cool with the chrome trem... hmm decisions...
Re: rebirth of my Charvel
Posted: 02 Jul 2011, 03:44
by vO)))id
he had a black trem in it during gateways, check out some pics.
Re: rebirth of my Charvel
Posted: 02 Jul 2011, 04:55
by Uni777
The chrome on red is more old school. There was a time there was no black hardware at all. Thats why i am gonna get chrome hardware on the guitar that is in the works for me now. Ferrari red and chrome
Re: rebirth of my Charvel
Posted: 02 Jul 2011, 15:04
by M.Bison
So the post man woke me up this morning... record timing! Got a chrome Gotoh trem to put in
Re: rebirth of my Charvel
Posted: 03 Jul 2011, 05:11
by M.Bison
Spent all day cleaning it up, installing nailbomb and trem etc...
OMFG
It's beautiful!!! Best guitar I have played and it's mine ALL MINE
Re: rebirth of my Charvel
Posted: 03 Jul 2011, 05:48
by Devy
I've been interested in the Nailbomb pickup for quite a while now, but the price always stopped me. You're pretty keen on it then?
Re: rebirth of my Charvel
Posted: 03 Jul 2011, 06:05
by M.Bison
[quote name="Devy"]I've been interested in the Nailbomb pickup for quite a while now, but the price always stopped me. You're pretty keen on it then?[/quote]
Yeah it works well for me. Best pickup I have tried, though I don't have that much experience. EMG707, EMG81, Dimarzio D-Activators, Dimarzio Paf Pro-7's, stock RG7620's...
It's a strange feel, has a big low end and plenty of mids and it's dark, but it isn't muddy and stays tight with good dynamics. Goes well with my bright model5a (maple/poplar)
Not sure it's for you devy if you like the high output active sound, you'd maybe want the ceramic version or maybe another pickup altogether.
Re: rebirth of my Charvel
Posted: 03 Jul 2011, 06:10
by Devy
I was very impressed with the Nailbomb samples I heard in the past. The problem is that both my guitars are mahogany, so they're naturally bassier than a Barry White vomiting session. If I ever get a dream custom guitar, I think an alder body with Nailbombs in it could be a contender.