Explorer Body paint is done...

[Anonymous]

Do the new Charvel necks have the same profile as the old ones? I have one that I bought new in 1983 that is on a partscaster of mine that is my all-time favorite neck. Can the new Charvel necks hang with the old ones?

I think one of the biggest misconceptions about Charvel guitars is that there was a standard neck profile...there wasn't. These guitars were all handmade and the necks vary greatly on them...thick, thin, wide, narrow, flat, finished, oiled, etc. I've been fortunate enough to play well over 100 "vintage" Charvels and they are simply each their own animal. That said, the pointy headstock models are much more consistent than the older stratheads although they do vary as well.

As for the new ones, I think they're great...especially now that they seem to have corrected alot of the QC issues that plagued them early on in their "rebirth". Even the production model necks are very nice once you work them over.

I concur with everything said in this post regarding past and present Charvel necks. Rupe knows Charvel...

Steve

 

[Anonymous]

Well done! But not really my thing.

I envision myself giggling, running barefoot after zebras in Africa and at the same time I have this urge for a glass of milk.

Sounds hot!

Steve

 

[Anonymous]

That is cool as shit! It looks fantastic.

Are you going to be able to give it a good thrashing without worrying about messing up that awesome finish?

Well... I'm sure not gonna hang it in a fine hardwood case and gaze at it while sipping cognac in my smoking jacket.

Steve

 

[IndyWS6]

That is cool as shit! It looks fantastic.

Are you going to be able to give it a good thrashing without worrying about messing up that awesome finish?

Well... I'm sure not gonna hang it in a fine hardwood case and gaze at it while sipping cognac in my smoking jacket.

Steve

Right on, brother!

 

[Anonymous]

Looks great! Btw, I eventually want to have Marty do a Hamer Blitz like the one Mick has in my Avatar. I had one before but it was in really bad shape, and I figured I would be better off looking for another. I spoke to Marty at the time and he was super nice. His prices were really reasonable too.

Marty is a great dude and does phenomenal work! - he turned this around in 3 weeks. Would love to see that Hamer Blitz done up like Mick's if you do it!

Steve

 

[glassjaw7]

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jk, looks sweet steve!

 

[Meathead]

Well done! But not really my thing.

I envision myself giggling, running barefoot after zebras in Africa and at the same time I have this urge for a glass of milk.

Sounds hot!

Steve

 

[bigdaddyd]

That turned out very nice! Any Idea what he charges for a single color body?

As I said in my post, he was very reasonable back when I called him. I think at the time I asked about some ridiculous blue sparkle job. Including stripping my monstrosity he quoted me I believe somewhere around $400, which is insanely cheap for that kind of job....including stripping and prep work. I have no idea what he charges now and a plain color is easier. Oh wait...

http://www.martybellfinishing.com/priclist.html

 

[gbsmusic]

Outstanding job!

 

[RoidRage]

Steve... That Looks GREAT!

RR

 

[Barnaby_8]

Which product do you use? I am also planning for body painting. but could not decide the product. As per my research i found liquid latex to be good. What is your opinion?