Charvel Pro Mod (MIJ) strat type

[Bruno]

What do you think about Charvel Pro Mod San Dimas? (Made in Japain) http://www.charvel.com/it-IT/guitars/search.php?partno=2926000803
(in Europe less than 700euro)
I am not convinced about tremolo: Floyd Rose® FRT-O2000 Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo
An Orignal Floyd Rose made ​​in Korea?
I guess the zinc saga ...

 

[Bruno]

Some money?
I think you have not considered all ...
Ordering from Warmoth I have to add 85-90 dollars for shipping, PLUS tax (25% of total).
No possibility to pay that a Charvel ProMod San Dimas.

 

[MikeW]

I've played a couple of the new Charvel San Dimas models. Very nice. Very playable. The sound was excellent of course because they're using good pickups.

http://www.charvel.com/guitars/search.php?partno=2927000839
and
http://www.charvel.com/guitars/search.php?partno=2927803899

The overall quality is great, and the two that I played were very well assembled and finished. I've also checked out three of the new Desolation series. Very nicely done also, and if I was in the market for a LP or VIP style guitar, I'd definitely consider one of them.

 

[Bruno]

I've played a couple of the new Charvel San Dimas models. Very nice. Very playable. The sound was excellent of course because they're using good pickups.

http://www.charvel.com/guitars/search.php?partno=2927000839
and
http://www.charvel.com/guitars/search.php?partno=2927803899

The overall quality is great, and the two that I played were very well assembled and finished. I've also checked out three of the new Desolation series. Very nicely done also, and if I was in the market for a LP or VIP style guitar, I'd definitely consider one of them.

What do you think about FR tremolo installed on ProMod charvel guitar?
Think about having to change tremolo (or tremolo parts - block, saddle etc. - ) because made ​​in poor quality materials is a problem for me, a sort of psychological insurmountable limit

 

[Bruno]

Some money?
I think you have not considered all ...
Ordering from Warmoth I have to add 85-90 dollars for shipping, PLUS tax (25% of total).
No possibility to pay that a Charvel ProMod San Dimas.

Yeah - some money!  :icon_biggrin:

I consider that all the time as we are both in the EU. And in Denmark we end closer to 30% in customs and tax.

But still I would rather spend the last cash and get exactly what I want.

See only showcase pieces, to promote *your personal maths*
Body: alder body (charvel is a 2 piece), black finish: $ 285
Neck: q-sawn maple, (oil e wax on charvel but with 2 years warranty...):$ 197 + $ 45 (for Floyd prep. nut)
Pickguard H-H $25
So...$552,00 + $ 86 (ups express) = $ 638,00 (~480euro +21% I.V.A. + 4%dazio = TOT. 584Euro).
Plus:
- FR tremolo and nut,
- Duncan JB
- Duncan '59,
- grover tuners,
- cts 500K pot,
- screws, jack input, end pin,
- hard case (SKB with charvel).

In Italy, Charvel San Dimas with hard case *630Euro*

I advise you a quick refresher in math  :icon_biggrin: :icon_biggrin: :icon_biggrin:

 

[MikeW]

What do you think about FR tremolo installed on ProMod charvel guitar?
Think about having to change tremolo (or tremolo parts - block, saddle etc. - ) because made ​​in poor quality materials is a problem for me, a sort of psychological insurmountable limit

It's the original FR with the standard block. I've never had a problem with the OFR either with setup, tone or playability. YMMV of course. Personally, I don't think you'll suffer from poor quality with any of the ProMods. Granted that they're not Warmoth quality, but for an off-the-shelf guitar, I was impressed.

 

[elfro89]

The charvels are great guitars. I certainly want one in my collection. When I finish my moth its the next on my list.

 

[Bruno]

First of all - the San Dimas is a rear route body so no pick guard. See? We're already saving money.  :sign13:

:glasses9:
I know of course, but there isn't alder body rear rout finished in showcase. The only one is in mahogany and... 332$
So...

And then I would rather go for a nice raw neck like a Pau Ferro/Ebony than maple.

and a carved KOA top?  :icon_biggrin:

That aside I still don't think that 200-300 euros extra - is more than "some money"  :toothy11: And I rather go for that. Both because I am a rich bastard (not really) but also a Warmoth snob (really!).

More difference, almost 400euro: in practice 70% more.
For you , 70% more it is the same price?

 

[Bruno]

What do you think about FR tremolo installed on ProMod charvel guitar?
Think about having to change tremolo (or tremolo parts - block, saddle etc. - ) because made ​​in poor quality materials is a problem for me, a sort of psychological insurmountable limit

It's the original FR with the standard block. I've never had a problem with the OFR either with setup, tone or playability. YMMV of course.

I not understand.
So what's the difference between OFR (made in Germany) and a FRT-O2000 made in Korea?

Personally, I don't think you'll suffer from poor quality with any of the ProMods.

My problem it's not a general quality of ProMOd but quality of FRT-O2000 made in Korea (and in FR webside I don't find it...unless both the *special*)