BenoA
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Keep those photos coming!
Briman24
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BDC
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USA model --an 07 or 08 I believe. San Dimas 1
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B
BDC
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I did not know there were Charvel's made in the US after 86 and before Fender bought them.....
Wiki doesn't mention it but an AI generated response told me USA production restarted in 96....
I'm not saying yours isn't USA 1995 ....just saying.....
Cut and paste of AI ...
Charvel Guitars in the 1990s
Manufacturing Locations
- USA Production: Charvel guitars were primarily produced in the USA until 1986. After that, production moved to Japan under the International Music Corporation (IMC) until 1991.
- Japanese Production: From 1986 to 1991, Charvel guitars were exclusively made in Japan. This included various models that were well-received in the market.
Return to USA Production
- 1996 Onward: In 1996, Charvel reintroduced USA-made guitars with the launch of the "San Dimas Series." This marked a return to American manufacturing, focusing on high-quality instruments.
Purpleibby
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The AI is wrong.....1995 is the date for a return of USA production, have a Koa San Dimas 1 USA, 95 in the serial number...the catalog is even printed in 1995 and they talk about the return of USA production right there in the literature.
https://vintagejapanguitars.com/charvel-1995-catalogue/
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