If you're used to a Kramer, get a Charvel San Dimas with a Floyd double-locking vibrato and Duncan JB/59 pickups, it shouldn't have tuning problems if the Floyd is set up correctly. The ash ones are usually lighter than the alder models, but none of the new ones have the cool candy colors of the 2008-2010 models. If your Kramer has a rosewood fretboard, you'll have to go USA select or get a custom neck, as MIM San Dimas models come with maple or ebony fingerboards. Or get an old 80s Kramer Focus and have it re-fretted(will probably need it if it's a good one).Hi all,
I am in the market to return to the 80's with a new guitar with Floyd Rose. I have a Kramer Focus with FR that I played in the day but the FR has pulled forward over time and there is no wood left to support the trem.
I have no experience with either Charvel or Jackson, but our local guitar shop carries both with several configurations and some EVH. Reaching out to the more experienced folks who might have an opinion on build quality, hardware, neck, etc...
I have played around with the Charvel San Dimas and liked the neck, but it wouldn't stay in tune. I see Jackson has released a new Pro series and Virtuoso series.
Thanks !
I have almost 100 Charvels from 1986 to 2010. None of them have neck profiles just like any of the 10 Kramer's my son has. Original or Gibson.If you're used to a Kramer, get a Charvel.
I know so many people like the push in, I tried them and couldn't stand them lol. I like the jiggle, but I also like a very swingy bar. I either go for what comes on them or the OG bushing Floyd armsI love the push in arm, had them on 2 of my EVH's.
I HATE the loose jiggle!
My 2018 San Dimas neck profile is quite similar to my 1985 Kramer Baretta. Don't play Baretta, though-needs a refret. And it's pretty heavy....I have almost 100 Charvels from 1986 to 2010. None of them have neck profiles just like any of the 10 Kramer's my son has. Original or Gibson.
I'd say that's a pretty accurate statement since I've owned many Charvels and a few Jacksons, and I don't like D profile necks.I think most charvels you can expect more of a C shape neck whereas Jackson is usually D profile. Speculation on my part though (sample size of 1 each lately).
Tight but don't risk breaking anything.Thankyou sir
The only gatcha I've run into is to make sure the set screw on the new arm points outward for access. I'm also not sure how tight the bottom nut should be on the new arm. I've got it somewhere between snug and tight but was a bit fearfull of turning it beyond that - any advice ln the tightness of the bottom nut?
And I have played ones right back to the beginning, this is absolutely correct . Only the pre production necks were ever C profile everything else is broadly D and Jackson necks are the same profile give or take manufacturing over the years. Kramer are Fender C with a flat fingerboard and nothing like ,not even the fret size or nut width.I have almost 100 Charvels from 1986 to 2010. None of them have neck profiles just like any of the 10 Kramer's my son has. Original or Gibson.
What Charvel has a C neck after 1980???I'd say that's a pretty accurate statement since I've owned many Charvels and a few Jacksons, and I don't like D profile necks.
I would strongly disagree that the neck profiles of these are C. They epitomise the D shape that was the core part of their offer at the time. You do get variance because of simpler production methods and hand sanding but the core neck shape has been D since production models.A lot of Charvels I've owned have had thin C profile necks, some with more shoulder, some with less. The two-piece necks usually seem to have more shoulder. My Guthrie Govan MJ has a perfect C neck, very similar to the 2008-2010 pro-mods.