1987 Charvel Model 5A HH with Rosewood Fretboard - Shred Master Supreme -Made in Japan - Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets/Action/Intonation

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1987 Charvel Model 5 HH

Made in Japan

Serial # 701473

Nut: 1.68

Thickness of the Neck at the First Fret is .79 and .88 at the Twelfth

Comes with a Gig Bag

$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings,  Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!


🌑 1987 Charvel Model 5 HH – Battle Tested Black Beauty from the Golden Japanese Era! 🌑


Grab a neck brace cause once you plug this bad-ass in you're gonna be going full blown head-banging. Straight out of the legendary Charvel Japan Custom Shop (the same factory that built the monsters for the Sunset Strip gods), this 1987 Model 5 HH is pure ‘80s metal mayhem. This Charvel Model 5 has the looks and versatility that any metalhead could ask for. This beast is a rare find and is seldom seen outside Japan. The rock hard black finish, dual humbucking pickups, black hardware, USA Made Khaler locking trem, dark chocolate rosewood fingerboard (24 frets) with neck-through construction, and classic Charvel headstock make this a simple, yet ultimately rad guitar. If you’ve been hunting that perfect blend of shred-machine playability and authentic hair-metal swagger, stop scrolling — this is the one.


• Deep gloss black finish that still pops under stage lights like it’s 1987 all over again  

• Double humbucker (HH) configuration with that classic Charvel bite — think early Warren DeMartini or Jake E. Lee tones on tap  

• Basswood body, bolt-on maple neck with the ultra-fast “C” profile that made these Japanese Charvels famous  

• Rosewood fingerboard, 22 jumbo frets, and the original Charvel-licensed Floyd Rose tremolo that stays in tune even after the wildest dive bombs  

• Professionally set up with 9-42 strings, low action, perfect intonation — plug in and it absolutely rips right now


Full disclosure for the purists: two old body cracks (horizontal, running along the body mostly in line with the pickup screws that were professionally repaired decades ago. These are rock-solid, cleated, & glue --- Zero effect on playability or structural integrity. This axe has toured, shredded, and lived the life — the scars just prove it’s the real deal, not some closet queen.


Condition otherwise? Very nice player grade — light swirlies here and there, a couple tiny dings, honest buckle rash on the back, but nothing that photographs as “damage.” The neck is straight as an arrow, frets have tons of life, and the edge radius still feels lightning-fast.


This is the exact era when Japanese Charvels were widely considered better than their USA counterparts — flawless craftsmanship, killer pickups, and that mythical “it just plays itself” feel. They don’t come up often in black HH config, and when they do, they disappear fast.


Grab a piece of shred history that’s ready to melt faces tonight. No case, but will be packed like it’s headed to the Monsters of Rock tour.


$1,650 shipped CONUS — serious inquiries only. DM if it’s calling your name. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever.

A 1987 Charvel Model 5 HH features a neck-through construction with a poplar body and rock maple neck, a 25.5" scale, and a 12"-16" compound radius rosewood fretboard with 24 jumbo frets. It is equipped with two Jackson J-80C humbucker pickups, a Jackson JT-6 locking tremolo bridge, black hardware, and active electronics, which could be a JE-1000 or JE-1200 circuit, typically including a master volume, master tone, and an active mid-boost with a 5-way pickup selector switch. Body and neck

  • Body: Poplar
  • Neck: Rock Maple (neck-through construction)
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Radius: 12"-16" compound
  • Frets: 24 jumbo
  • Inlays: White dot
  • Neck Profile: "Speed" profile with a .755" thickness at the 1st fret and .850" at the 12th fret
  • Nut: Carbon fiber with a string lock 

Electronics and hardware

  • Pickups: Jackson J-80C humbuckers in both the neck and bridge positions
  • Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 1 Gain (Mid-Boost)
  • Switch: 5-way blade switch
  • Bridge: USA made Top Mounted Khaler locking tremolo
  • Tuners: Jackson sealed die-cast tuners
  • Hardware Color: Black

Other

  • Finish: Black
  • Origin: Japan
  • Weight: Approximately 8 lbs


This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.


**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best. 


* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues


* Intonation is spot-on


* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.


* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned


* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!

***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.

About Us

The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world  who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. 

Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.


Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.


I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude

For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us 


I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.


Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s

We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping. 


Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties


ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.

I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.

1987 Charvel Model 5 HH

Made in Japan

Serial # 701473

Nut: 1.68

Thickness of the Neck at the First Fret is .79 and .88 at the Twelfth

Comes with a Gig Bag

$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings,  Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!


🌑 1987 Charvel Model 5 HH – Battle Tested Black Beauty from the Golden Japanese Era! 🌑


Grab a neck brace cause once you plug this bad-ass in you're gonna be going full blown head-banging. Straight out of the legendary Charvel Japan Custom Shop (the same factory that built the monsters for the Sunset Strip gods), this 1987 Model 5 HH is pure ‘80s metal mayhem. This Charvel Model 5 has the looks and versatility that any metalhead could ask for. This beast is a rare find and is seldom seen outside Japan. The rock hard black finish, dual humbucking pickups, black hardware, USA Made Khaler locking trem, dark chocolate rosewood fingerboard (24 frets) with neck-through construction, and classic Charvel headstock make this a simple, yet ultimately rad guitar. If you’ve been hunting that perfect blend of shred-machine playability and authentic hair-metal swagger, stop scrolling — this is the one.


• Deep gloss black finish that still pops under stage lights like it’s 1987 all over again  

• Double humbucker (HH) configuration with that classic Charvel bite — think early Warren DeMartini or Jake E. Lee tones on tap  

• Basswood body, bolt-on maple neck with the ultra-fast “C” profile that made these Japanese Charvels famous  

• Rosewood fingerboard, 22 jumbo frets, and the original Charvel-licensed Floyd Rose tremolo that stays in tune even after the wildest dive bombs  

• Professionally set up with 9-42 strings, low action, perfect intonation — plug in and it absolutely rips right now


Full disclosure for the purists: two old body cracks (horizontal, running along the body mostly in line with the pickup screws that were professionally repaired decades ago. These are rock-solid, cleated, & glue --- Zero effect on playability or structural integrity. This axe has toured, shredded, and lived the life — the scars just prove it’s the real deal, not some closet queen.


Condition otherwise? Very nice player grade — light swirlies here and there, a couple tiny dings, honest buckle rash on the back, but nothing that photographs as “damage.” The neck is straight as an arrow, frets have tons of life, and the edge radius still feels lightning-fast.


This is the exact era when Japanese Charvels were widely considered better than their USA counterparts — flawless craftsmanship, killer pickups, and that mythical “it just plays itself” feel. They don’t come up often in black HH config, and when they do, they disappear fast.


Grab a piece of shred history that’s ready to melt faces tonight. No case, but will be packed like it’s headed to the Monsters of Rock tour.


$1,650 shipped CONUS — serious inquiries only. DM if it’s calling your name. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever.

A 1987 Charvel Model 5 HH features a neck-through construction with a poplar body and rock maple neck, a 25.5" scale, and a 12"-16" compound radius rosewood fretboard with 24 jumbo frets. It is equipped with two Jackson J-80C humbucker pickups, a Jackson JT-6 locking tremolo bridge, black hardware, and active electronics, which could be a JE-1000 or JE-1200 circuit, typically including a master volume, master tone, and an active mid-boost with a 5-way pickup selector switch. Body and neck

  • Body: Poplar
  • Neck: Rock Maple (neck-through construction)
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Radius: 12"-16" compound
  • Frets: 24 jumbo
  • Inlays: White dot
  • Neck Profile: "Speed" profile with a .755" thickness at the 1st fret and .850" at the 12th fret
  • Nut: Carbon fiber with a string lock 

Electronics and hardware

  • Pickups: Jackson J-80C humbuckers in both the neck and bridge positions
  • Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 1 Gain (Mid-Boost)
  • Switch: 5-way blade switch
  • Bridge: USA made Top Mounted Khaler locking tremolo
  • Tuners: Jackson sealed die-cast tuners
  • Hardware Color: Black

Other

  • Finish: Black
  • Origin: Japan
  • Weight: Approximately 8 lbs


This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.


**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best. 


* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues


* Intonation is spot-on


* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.


* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned


* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!

***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.

About Us

The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world  who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. 

Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.


Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.


I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude

For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us 


I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.


Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s

We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping. 


Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties


ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.

I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.