Charvel Model 5

The Charvel Model 5 is one of the top line guitars of the Charvel Model series. It features a neck-through construction and active electronics (Jackson JE1000 or JE-1200 circuit. As oposed to the Charvel model 1, model 2, model 3 and model 4. The Charvel Model 5 features a neckthrough construction with a maple neck and poplar body. The 1986 version had a Kahler 2300 Pro Vibrato but as of 1987 the Model 5 featured a Jackson JT6 Floyd Rose tremolo. Other features are

• HH pickup configuration (Either 2x Jackson J-80C or 1x Jackson J-80C + 1x Jackson J-95)
• Jackson SG38-07B Machine heads
• There were versions with 3 knobs (tone, volume, boost) in combination with a 5 way switch.
• There were also versions with 2 knobs (tone and volume) and a 3 way switch.