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Rare Vintage Charvel Model 88 Guitar, Shark Fin Pearl Inlays, Made in Japan

Estimated price for orientation: 870 $

Category: Electric Guitar
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Description
Brand: Charvel String Configuration: 6 String
Body Type: Solid Dexterity: Right-Handed
Model: Model 88 Country of Manufacture: Japan


  1) Item Description:   Up for sale is a Charvel Model 88 guitar, made in Japan in the 1980s. This item shows some signs of age and cosmetic wear, but considering its age, it’s in good condition. As you probably know, this model is one of the most sought-after Charvel guitars. It fetures the African Ribbon Mahogany body and revered hard maple neck (rosewood fingerboard) with Shark Fin pearl inlays. This model is getting rarer and rarer and the price keeps going up, but here's one for you! ###The guitar will be double-boxed with plenty of bubble wrap and shipped by Japan Post’s EMS (Express Mail Service).  Condition: Used (Please see the pictures.) (1) The frets have some wear from previous use, which is expected for a vintage guitar. (2) The guitar shows some mild blemishes, scratches, stains, dents and dings. There's a finish chip by the output jack. (3) The hardware has some mild wear and oxidation. (4) The tremolo arm / bar and truss rod cover are missing. In all, this Charvel Model 88 guitar is in good condition for its age.   Note: The item pictured is the actual item that will be shipped to you. A used soft (nylon) case is included. (The case is not a Charvel case.) This item is used and sold as-is. Please review all pictures and judge the condition yourself before placing a bid or buying. If you have any questions or would like to see more pictures, please feel free to contact us.Thank you.     2) Payment:       3) Shipping Information:   Shipping and Handling: Cost varies by buyer location   1) United States, Canada, Australia, Oceania, Central America, the Middle East: $123 USD 2) Europe (EU countries): $148 USD 3) South America and Africa: CONTACT US 4) Asia: $97 USD   We ship WORLDWIDE from Ibaraki, Japan. We use EMS (Express Mail Service) for all international shipping. Please check the followings on the EMS Web site: 1) List of countries and areas: http://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ems/country/index_en.html 2) List of EMS size and weight limits: http://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ems/size/index_en.html   Item will be insured (loss or damage).Once your order has been shipped, you will be provided with an EMS tracking number. By entering your tracking number on the EMS Web site, you can track your package. Here is the link to the EMS “Track & Trace Service” page: http://tracking.post.japanpost.jp/service/jsp/refi/DP311-00100.jsp?locale=en   Delivery usually takes 4 to 5 business days, but sometimes up to 14 days (two weeks). NO ADDRESS CHANGES after payment has been done.We do not lower the value on the invoice under any circumstances.Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Before placing a bid or clicking “Buy it now,” please check with your country's customs office for these additional costs. We take pride in packaging our products carefully and shipping them quickly. We do not ship on Saturdays, Sundays, and Japan’s National Holidays; the post office is closed.   ---------- You can learn about EMS at the following Web site: http://www.post.japanpost.jp/english/index.html ----------     4) Returns:   No returns or exchanges are accepted unless auction is incontrovertibly misrepresented. In any case, buyer is responsible for return shipping.  If you are not happy with the item you received, please contact us first. Please allow us the opportunity to help prior to filing a claim with eBay and PayPal. We do our best to provide excellent customer service.     5) Questions?   We’d be happy to answer any questions you might have. Don’t worry! You don’t need to speak Japanese to communicate with us. Our staff is fluent in English.     Thanks for looking!