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Description
Discover the 1978 Danelectro/Charvel Star, a remarkable piece of guitar history that marries vintage charm with unique playability. This solid body electric guitar is a fusion of Danelectro's retro aesthetics and Charvel's innovative craftsmanship, making it a standout in any collection. The instrument features a classic star-shaped body that is as visually striking as it is comfortable to play, lending itself to both stage presence and ease of performance.
Equipped with a single pickup configuration, this guitar offers a distinct tonal character, delivering crisp, bright sounds with a hint of vintage warmth. The bolt-on neck design allows for smooth access to higher frets, ideal for those soaring solos and intricate riffs. Moreover, the maple neck ensures durability and a smooth playing experience, while the rosewood fingerboard provides a classic feel under your fingertips.
Whether you're a collector looking to add a rare find to your lineup or a player in search of a guitar with both character and history, the 1978 Danelectro/Charvel Star is a compelling choice. Its unique design and iconic sound make it an instrument that stands the test of time, offering both style and substance.
Key Features:
- Solid body electric guitar with star-shaped design
- Single pickup configuration for crisp, bright tones
- Bolt-on maple neck for durability and playability
- Rosewood fingerboard for a classic feel
- Vintage aesthetic with modern performance adaptability
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Features and functionality
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The guitar initially featured a DiMarzio X2N or Schaller humbucker and a standard Stratocaster non-locking tremolo before upgrading to a Floyd Rose tremolo.
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Mods and upgrades
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Eddie Van Halen replaced the initial black humbucker with a white one, potentially a DiMarzio or Gibson PAF, for tonal changes during its evolution.
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The guitar's design is compared to Akira Takasaki's ESP model and other reverse Jackson-style headstocks, highlighting its unique aesthetic appeal.
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This is one of the less know guitars of Eddie’s from the early years. He got it in mid ’78, but it was mostly seen during the 1980 Invasion tour.
Eddie bought the body from Charvel, and installed a neck from an old Danelectro (this exact same neck was seen on some other guitars prior, including a white strat-shaped Charvel with a Telecaster pickup in the bridge, which he supposedly used on “Women In Love”). He painted the whole body white, installed a Gibson PAF pickup, and Floyd Rose tremolo/locking nut.
Sometime in 1980 Eddie painted the guitar once again, this time going for the look similar to the one he had on the original Frankenstein.
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