Why is it so hard to find Charvels for sale?

[Chris Z]

Not going through eBay, it is almost impossible to find a store that has a white San Dimas as in stock.

[Gunslinger]

Not going through eBay, it is almost impossible to find a store that has a white San Dimas as in stock.

One reason could be production halted about 9-10 months ago on the MIJ models. They should be ramping up production right now though, the new ones will be available in April.

Second reason could be maybe certain stores don't buy in Jackson and Charvel. I haven't seen one in my local guitar center in almost 2 years.

[Chris Z]

Not going through eBay, it is almost impossible to find a store that has a white San Dimas as in stock.

One reason could be production halted about 9-10 months ago on the MIJ models. They should be ramping up production right now though, the new ones will be available in April.

Second reason could be maybe certain stores don't buy in Jackson and Charvel. I haven't seen one in my local guitar center in almost 2 years.

Yeah, but they had MIA and MIJ runs, can't find nos anywhere.

[fretless]

ebay will be your best bet I saw 2 or 3 just a few weeks ago , none now but that will change in another day or 2 , keep an eye out .

[diablogato22]

A guitar store close to where I live has some Charvels if I remember right. I don't remember what the models were, but I can get you the number if you would wanna call em about it?

[Orbis_Ignis]

Not going through eBay, it is almost impossible to find a store that has a white San Dimas as in stock.

I just traded my MIA San Dimas. The tiger striped one in my avatar. You could have bought it

[Micter]

A friend of mine is a Charvel dealer. PM me if you want his contact info.

[gb74]

Not going through eBay, it is almost impossible to find a store that has a white San Dimas as in stock.

What is wrong with eBay??? As long as you use Paypal you are protected and make sure you are dealing with someone who has 100 percent feedback. I have bought a couple guitars, an amp head and 3 effect units from eBay and I have never had any trouble at all...

+1. Buy from a seller with a solid reputation, pay with PayPal and you're covered. It's no different than buying from any other online vendor, under these conditions.

[Bob Savage]

One reason could be production halted about 9-10 months ago on the MIJ models. They should be ramping up production right now though, the new ones will be available in April.

Where are the new ones being made? I heard they stopped making them in Japan due to cost and will be building elsewhere. True?

[GuitarBilly]

yeah I *think* they will be made in Mexico now.

[Dickarms]

at least they are bringing them back.

[Gunslinger]

Where are the new ones being made? I heard they stopped making them in Japan due to cost and will be building elsewhere. True?

Yup, Mexico. Couple of changes on the new ones, but they don't bother me though. I've seen lot's of people getting butthurt about the recessed floyds on other forums. Also the wild cards are coming back too, so who knows what else we see.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95e7Wix4Yi8[/video]

[Chris Z]

Where are the new ones being made? I heard they stopped making them in Japan due to cost and will be building elsewhere. True?

Yup, Mexico. Couple of changes on the new ones, but they don't bother me though. I've seen lot's of people getting butthurt about the recessed floyds on other forums. Also the wild cards are coming back too, so who knows what else we see.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95e7Wix4Yi8[/video]

Shipping in April.

[Jp77]

If you want that type of guitar it is hard to beat the Mexican made fender fsr Floyd equipped strat. My buddy has one and it rivals the custom shop Charvel in tone and playability and has more versatility then my Charvel with all the cool switching possibilities. Stock pickups sound great also. Hard to beat yet alone at what they sell for. There's one on classifieds here for 500 and can be found even cheaper used if patient.

[fretless]

IME get what you are gas'n for or you won't be happy , sure you can find a killer instrument but it won't be what you are really gas'n for and so that would leave you still gas'n

[Chris Z]

I.d love if they started making a h/s pickup option.

[treedroppings]

Used : www.starvingmusician.com Santa Clara store
New: www.gelbmusic.com in Redwood city, Ca

[Placemat Jackson]

Damn, I may have to buy me a San Dimas.

[fretless]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Charvel-So-Cal- ... 27cff0f361

[Chris Z]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Charvel-So-Cal-Snow-White-w-Floyd-Rose-Dimarzio-Pickups-Made-in-Japan-SoCal-/170992399201?pt=Guitar&hash=item27cff0f361

Not eBay. Not a San dimas.

[petee]

Model series Charvels are excellent guitars!