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Charvel Guitars Pro Mod So-Cal Style 1, 2H, FR, Metallic Black
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Ready and waiting for the fleet-fingered guitarist, the Charvel® Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 2H FR is a slick performer with features and sound every guitarist will appreciate. Born from a love of high-speed playing and smooth style, this fun-in-the-sun guitar is packed with the classic playability and innovative design elements that have made Charvel a legendary name in high performance axes.
Hot-rodded for unparalleled performance, versatile sound and outstanding playing feel, this instrument hosts a high output Seymour Duncan® TB-6 Distortion humbucking bridge pickup and a warm, fat Seymour Duncan® SH-6N Distortion humbucking neck pickup for killer tone all night long. The volume control hides a push/pull coil split for even more highly useful tonal variations, ideal for everything from a biting lead sound to thick, chunky rhythm work. Scream or rumble with the Floyd Rose® FRT-O2000 double-locking recessed tremolo and FRT-O2000 locking nut without sacrificing tuning stability or the pinpoint intonation. The rock-solid two-piece maple neck carries a thumbwheel buttadjust truss rod along with a pair of graphite reinforcement rods to match your personal specifications while remaining as true as your commitment to playing, despite the ravages of the road and climate. Engineered for effortlessly nimble playing, the speed neck profile and 12"-16" compound radius maple fingerboard are perfect for all styles of play from low end riffing to soaring leads with worry-free upper register bends.
Sleek, smooth and more comfortable than an overstuffed armchair, Charvel instruments are designed to be a true player's instrument. From the four-bolt Charvel neckplate to the Charvel-branded die-cast tuning machines and jumbo frets, this guitar is packed with the style and sound created with more than three decades of experience. Ready to shine under the spotlight and pump massive, flexible tone through a PA, the Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 2H FR is a welcome addition to the Charvel stable of high performance rock 'n' roll instruments. Specs:
Series: So-Cal
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Polyurethane
Neck: 2-Piece Maple with Graphite reinforcement, Speed Neck with Rolled Fingerboard Edges
Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed Urethane
Fingerboard: Maple, 12" to 16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Frets: 22, Jumbo
Nut (Material/Width): Floyd Rose® R3, 1.6875" (43 mm)
Tuning Machines: Charvel® Branded Die-Cast
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Bridge: Floyd Rose® FRT-O2000 Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
Pickups: Seymour Duncan® TB - 6 Distortion Humbucking (Bridge), Seymour Duncan® SH-6N Distortion Humbucking (Neck)
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1: Bridge Pickup, Position 2: Both Inner Coils, Position 3:Neck Pickup, (Split Engaged) Position 1: Bridge Outer Coil, Position 2: Both Outer Coils, Position 3: Neck Outer Coil
Controls: Volume (Push/Pull Coil Split), No-Load Tone Control
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish: Black
Strings: NPS, .009-.042 Gauges
Case/Gig Bag: Optional Gig Bag, sold separately (p/n: 0076756000)
Hot-rodded for unparalleled performance, versatile sound and outstanding playing feel, this instrument hosts a high output Seymour Duncan® TB-6 Distortion humbucking bridge pickup and a warm, fat Seymour Duncan® SH-6N Distortion humbucking neck pickup for killer tone all night long. The volume control hides a push/pull coil split for even more highly useful tonal variations, ideal for everything from a biting lead sound to thick, chunky rhythm work. Scream or rumble with the Floyd Rose® FRT-O2000 double-locking recessed tremolo and FRT-O2000 locking nut without sacrificing tuning stability or the pinpoint intonation. The rock-solid two-piece maple neck carries a thumbwheel buttadjust truss rod along with a pair of graphite reinforcement rods to match your personal specifications while remaining as true as your commitment to playing, despite the ravages of the road and climate. Engineered for effortlessly nimble playing, the speed neck profile and 12"-16" compound radius maple fingerboard are perfect for all styles of play from low end riffing to soaring leads with worry-free upper register bends.
Sleek, smooth and more comfortable than an overstuffed armchair, Charvel instruments are designed to be a true player's instrument. From the four-bolt Charvel neckplate to the Charvel-branded die-cast tuning machines and jumbo frets, this guitar is packed with the style and sound created with more than three decades of experience. Ready to shine under the spotlight and pump massive, flexible tone through a PA, the Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 2H FR is a welcome addition to the Charvel stable of high performance rock 'n' roll instruments. Specs:
Series: So-Cal
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Polyurethane
Neck: 2-Piece Maple with Graphite reinforcement, Speed Neck with Rolled Fingerboard Edges
Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed Urethane
Fingerboard: Maple, 12" to 16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Frets: 22, Jumbo
Nut (Material/Width): Floyd Rose® R3, 1.6875" (43 mm)
Tuning Machines: Charvel® Branded Die-Cast
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Bridge: Floyd Rose® FRT-O2000 Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
Pickups: Seymour Duncan® TB - 6 Distortion Humbucking (Bridge), Seymour Duncan® SH-6N Distortion Humbucking (Neck)
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1: Bridge Pickup, Position 2: Both Inner Coils, Position 3:Neck Pickup, (Split Engaged) Position 1: Bridge Outer Coil, Position 2: Both Outer Coils, Position 3: Neck Outer Coil
Controls: Volume (Push/Pull Coil Split), No-Load Tone Control
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish: Black
Strings: NPS, .009-.042 Gauges
Case/Gig Bag: Optional Gig Bag, sold separately (p/n: 0076756000)
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MY FIRST CHARVEL 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Seton, Alberta
Got this guitar with the ebony fretboard and Satin Orange Blaze color. Was going to buy white, red, yellow or green depending on what came up for color but this one came up slightly used.
It is my first Charvel but maybe i should have gone up a notch in quality to a Japanese one as this Mexican one feels a little cheap. Its a little on the light side for weight so I question how good the body and neck wood is. The frets are a little large too so had to raise the action a fair bit to eliminate any buzzing. The feel of the Floyd Rose, tuners and the toggle switch is a little flimsy too. Its called ebony on the fretboard but I find it hard to believe its actual ebony.
The trade off is it sounds awesome. The Duncan Distortion pickup in the bridge I am familiar with as I had it in a Jackson but never knew there was neck version as well. The overall tone is darker and sounds pretty fat. The coil tap on the volume is a good addition for clean tones. Its especially good with both pickups on but the bridge is a little thin. The tone knob I tend to use more on guitars if I need to cut any treble so I have it about 9. When its turned to 10 there is a notch that shuts the tone off so its bypassed. Another neat feature.
I also got the hardshell Charvel case with it. Its a bit of overkill for such a cheap guitar as a gig bag or soft case would do but these guitars aren't sold with a case.
As i said its my first Charvel but I may check out a Japanese one just to compare quality. Will see how well this one hold up over time though.
Posted by Music Mike on Jan 17, 2025
Good guitar 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store White Rock, British Columbia
Good guitar, I was a little disappointed when I got it, mainly because the neck is a little cramped. Otherwise great guitar with a great beefy chunky sound 🤘
Posted by anonymous on Sep 1, 2020
Excellent guitar 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Montréal, Quebec
This one fine guitar for sure! The build quality is on par with Fender USA, Ibanez Prestige (even better than many Prestige!), Jackson USA, etc. IMO, I found that the Charvel has the same quality as any US made gtrs, with a downgrade on the hardware and electronics. Having said that, the hardware is still solid and the guitar stays in tune no matter the abuse on the FR bridge. My only complaints are the stiffness of the FR bridge : not in regard of the springs' tension, but really the smoothness of playing that you get with a German made FR and the SD pickups are WAY TOO LOUD and harsh. I had to lowered them way down to get a decent tone. Now the tone is OK, but it's still too agressive and harsh for what I was aiming for. I'll probably swap them for Bare Knuckle VHII neck and Holydiver bridge pickups to have less output and more richness and balance in tone.
Bottom line : 4.5/5
PROS: Definitely a keeper, excellent build quality, stays in tune, the frets and neck/fingerboard are A1, a mean machine!
CONS: FR stiffness and electronics (mostly the SD pickups).
Posted by Adam on Nov 30, 2017
Outstanding feel & sounding Guitar however the frets were to sharp. 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Brampton, Ontario
The only beef I have with this new 2016 Charvel Guitar are the fret sprouts were to dam sharp, so I just brushed both sides of the neck with an Emery Nail File & Sanded it myself. No big deal. I do better work than these factories anyways. Hee'Hee! Otherwise its a Fantastic sounding guitar. Total shred monster. m/
Posted by Mario Ferrier Pirrone on Apr 9, 2017
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Pro Mod So-Cal Style 1, 2H, FR, Metallic Black | 452515 |
