Hall of Fame: 1989 Charvel 750XL MIJ Electric Guitar in Transparent Amber

Hall of Fame: 1989 Charvel 750XL MIJ Electric Guitar in Transparent Amber

Vincent Barras

The 1989 Charvel 750XL is a prime example of late 80s Japanese superstrat craftsmanship, built during the golden era when Charvel production had shifted to Japan under Jackson’s ownership, and quality was exceptionally high. Designed for the shred boom, the 750XL features neck-through construction, an ebony fingerboard, and a double locking tremolo, delivering the fast feel and sustain that defined hard rock and metal at the time. Models like this earned a strong reputation among serious players for offering premium build quality and aggressive tone without the Custom Shop price tag, making them increasingly sought after today by collectors and 80s tone purists alike.

Specifications:

Year
1989 
Made in Japan
Body Material Basswood with flamed maple veneer
Finish Transparent amber over flame maple
Scale Length 25.5"
Neck Material Maple
Construction
Through-neck
Fretboard Material Ebony
Fret Count 24 jumbo frets with sharkfin pearloid inlays
Nut Locking nut
Bridge Jackson by Takeuchi licensed double-locking tremolo
Pickups Jackson humbuckers, neck, and bridge
Controls Master volume, master tone, 3-way toggle switch
Hardware Finish Black
Serial Number 802227
Date Sold 09/03/2026
Sold For $3,800 AUD
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