Alfonso C. Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 This is my 1980s Charvel Charvette that I started on about 15 years ago. Then, for no reason other than being lazy, put it in a closet and forgot about it. Recently, I remembered my old project and decided to finally get off my butt and finish what I had started. These pics show how far I got when I started in 1995. I was able to remove all the black lacquer and get it pretty smooth. I primed it and tried to paint it but was not at all satisfied with the results. So I stripped it again but only half way and quit. Here’s what I’m starting with, AGAIN! Can anyone recommend a good glue to repair the seperated fret board? And here is what it looks like after my first day of sanding. I managed to get all the primer off. I still don’t know how the finish will be. I thought of lightly staining it black and leaving it matte but I'm open to any suggestions. I know it's not the best guitar but I don't plan on dumping a bunch of money into it and it'll be good practice for when I build my custom. Thanks for looking and I'll post as I go. Rock On!! Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonso C. Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 In 1995 or 96 I bought this pair of Jackson Charvel Reflex active pick-ups in S-H configuration for the project. I've heard they are great so I can't wait till it's finished so I can hear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Wow that thing is solid wood... nice. They were cheap back in the day. You don't get cheap guitars like that anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrandnewrapture Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 i have an old charvette like that... american made, black/red crackle pain job, etc. i should probably look into doing the same thing you are lol. a lot of the paint is chipping off and i'm sure the neck could use some work. ironically enough, i have the same chunk taken out of the headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Your project could turn out fantastic. Try a syringe with fine needle to get glue under the fretboard and then clamp it till dry, PVA glue should be fine. Red stain on the body might look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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