Charvel Jake E Lee Pro Mod So Cal MIM and USA models

In this video we cover the 2nd MIM Jake E Lee Charvel Pro Mod So Cal guitar that I received and do a quick sound clip with the USA made Jake E Lee made in the Charvel custom shop guitar. The first MIM went back because it had too many QC items for a $1300 guitar. The second guitar came in better shape, but still had a BAD nut job. I attempted to "save" it by using Stew Mac nut rescue powder and when I fixed one slot the D string sounded MUCH better and louder than the rest. I figured that I wasn't going to "rescue" every slot and I just replaced the nut.

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Would I buy the MIM for $1300 with the QC and set up it had both times? Nope. Would I get one after I replaced the nut and did the setup work? Yes, but not for $1300. Charvel swung for a home run with this and ended up hitting a solid double with the potential for a steal at 3rd.

Fender specs for set up:
Action 1.6mm @17th Fret Bass side, 1.2mm treble side. Relief at the 8th fret is .01
Charvel specs for set up:
Action 1.5mm @12th Fret Bass and Treble side, Relief at 8th Fret is .02
Jackson specs for set up:
1.6mm @ 17th Fret bass side, 1.2mm treble side, relief .01 at 7th fret.

Stew Mac Nut Rescue Powder-
https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/materials/nuts-and-saddles/nut-rescue-powder/

Replacement nut- Tusq 5000-00
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/graph-tech-tusq-xl-fender-style-slotted-nut?rNtt=tusq%205000&index=1

Nut files- UO-CHIKYU ( I incorrectly stated I got these from Philadelphia Luthier, I buy items there but these I got from Japan. )
https://guitartools-int.com/product/uo-chikyu-hiroshima-nut-file-8pc-set-5001/

Hard case (not included with the guitar) SKB-66
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SKB66--skb-1skb-66-electric-guitar-rectangular-case

Charvel MIM Pro Mod So Cal
https://www.charvel.com/gear/shape/so-cal/style-1/jake-e-lee-signature-pro-mod-so-cal-style-1-hss-ht-rw/2966253576

Charvel Made in the USA
https://www.charvel.com/gear/shape/so-cal/style-1/jake-e-lee-signature-model/2869400876

Measurements:
Weight 7lbs
SO CAL Made in Mexico Model:
Headstock Thickness 14.81mm
Fret wire width 2.84mm
Fret wire height 1.42mm
Width at the nut 42.74mm
Width at the 12th fret 51.86mm
Body thickness 44.92mm
Distance between the center of the bridge pickup bobbin closest to the middle pickup and the middle pickup bobbin treble side 41.29mm
Distance between the center of the bridge pickup bobbin closest to the middle pickup and the middle pickup bobbin bass side 32.36mm
Middle pickup bobbin to the neck pick up bobbin treble and bass side 62mm
Distance between the center of the neck pickup bobbin and the 12th fret (taken at the edge of the fretwire) treble side170.52mm
Distance between the center of the neck pickup bobbin and the 12th fret bass side 179.52mm

USA White with Lavender Model:
Weight 7lbs
Headstock Thickness 15.57mm
Fret wire width 2.02mm
Fret wire height 1.38mm
Width at the nut 43.61mm
Width at the 12th fret 52.79mm
Body thickness 45.04mm
Distance between the center of the bridge pickup bobbin closest to the middle pickup and the middle pickup bobbin treble side 58mm
Distance between the center of the bridge pickup bobbin closest to the middle pickup and the middle pickup bobbin bass side 49.7mm
Middle pickup bobbin to the neck pick up bobbin treble and bass side 53.04mm
Distance between the center of the neck pickup bobbin and the 12th fret (taken at the edge of the fret wire) treble side 164.12mm
Distance between the center of the neck pickup bobbin and the 12th fret bass side 172.61mm

USA Blue Burst Model:
Headstock Thickness 15.59mm
Fret wire width 2.77mm
Fret wire height 1.06mm
Width at the nut 40.83mm
Width at the 12th fret 50.27mm
Body thickness 46.27mm
Distance between the center of the bridge pickup bobbin closest to the middle pickup and the middle pickup bobbin treble side 41.03mm
Distance between the center of the bridge pickup bobbin closest to the middle pickup and the middle pickup bobbin bass side 32mm
Middle pickup bobbin to the neck pick up bobbin treble and bass side 62.57mm
Distance between the center of the neck pickup bobbin and the 12th fret (taken at the edge of the fret wire) treble side 169.35mm
Distance between the center of the neck pickup bobbin and the 12th fret bass side 178.04mm

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