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Charvel Spectrum

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Guitar Details

Year - 1989 - 91

Country of Origin - Japan

Pick up -  SSS

Trem - Jackson JT590

Finish - Neon Orange

Guitar Information

The Charvel Spectrum is part of the Charvel Contemporary Series. It has a strat body with an unusual white pickguard. The headstock is reversed and has the toothpaste Charvel logo. The pickup configuration consists of three Jackson J-200 humubuckers in single coil housing. The innovation on this guitar is the Jackson JE-1500 para mid EQ tone circuit preamp with in/out bypass switch. "Just by tuning a knob, you can select the exact mid level frequency you want and boost it right into the stratosphere. "

Other features are:

  • Maple or Rosewood fretboard

  • 1 5/8" nutwidth

  • Jackson JT-590 Tremolo

  • Sculpted heel joint

  • Recessed trem route

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My Thoughts

The Charvel spectrum as seen played by Jeff Beck, lovely guitar the pick up configuration gives some great tones, the pick guard isn't for everyone I like it but I can see why many don't.

Charvel Spectrum: Features
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