NGD: Charvel Duplantier Sig

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NGD: Charvel Duplantier Sig

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I had been after a storm trooper tele for a bit. Prices are crazy these days but this guitar ticks a lot of boxes and is as cheap as guitars that aren't total pieces of shit. Someone linked this like 2 weeks ago and I jumped on it.

https://imgur.com/3rxFfzh

So, I got it plek'd from sweet water :) I wanted to dial out all the import problems. Played it this morning and my god does a plek make a guitar wonderful. Action is super low with no buzz, fret ends are round and beautiful, and it plays so easily. All to be expected but surprising, nevertheless.

I didn't plug in for a long enough time but the pick ups will probably go. Bit muddy. Gonna put it through it's paces and make a decision. Probably just go with some kind of hot Seymour Duncan.
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Re: NGD: Charvel Duplantier Sig

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Yeah I love those. Beautiful guitars.
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Did it come with the Plek treatment from Charvel, or does Sweetwater offer that service on the side? Didn't know that they did if that is the case.
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Sweetwater does it. They offer a few services from their shop.
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Re: NGD: Charvel Duplantier Sig

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I'm fairly sure this is going to be the next guitar I'll try
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GuitarBilly wrote:I'm fairly sure this is going to be the next guitar I'll try

I'll give you my thoughts later this week when I really get a chance to rip in to it. I'm unfortunately super busy until Friday.
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Dope, congrats!!
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love it
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Looks cool, and the Plek magic is so real. Congrats hommie!
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Congrats, that guitar is uber sexy hot!
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Re: NGD: Charvel Duplantier Sig

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Thanks boys. I had a really great tone with it, tonight. Might not change a thing about it. Clips to come.
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Re: NGD: Charvel Duplantier Sig

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Love the look of this bro, stormtrooper is my fav
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