Most Popular Charvel Electric Guitars of 2019
The most popular Charvel electric guitars on Reverb, updated daily.
Lean, loud, and built to shred, Charvel is a pioneer in the field of guitar customization that came from frenzied “Super Strat” era of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Famous for modern staples like the Pro-Mod and San Dimas to classics like the Model 1 through 6 series, Charvel amassed fans from Eddie Van Halen to Steve Vai to Jeff Beck who came looking for their sleek machines. Jeff Beck even proclaimed “These guitars made me want to start playing again!”
Between pickup configurations, quarter-sawn necks, and fine-tuned vibrato systems, navigating the world of Charvel is more nuanced than, say, deciding between humbuckers and single-coils. For an easier time deciding what’s right for you, take a look at the most popular models, compare specs and prices, and make an offer on the one you want.
Find the best-selling models of 2019 right here and get your hands on the perfect six-stringed beasts for all your shredding needs.
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Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH FR
Starting at €795Combining the sleek dimensions of an '80s Superstrat with hot modern electronics and looks, the Charvel Pro Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH FR is a shredder tailor-made for soloing.
- Body: Double-cutaway contoured alder in gloss polyester finish
- Neck: Two-piece maple with graphite reinforcement and compound 12"-16" radius
- Electronics: Duncan SH-6n and TB-6 Distortion humbuckers, volume and tone knobs with push/pull coil splitting, three-way pickup switch
- Other Features: Recessed Floyd Rose FRT-O2000 double-locking tremolo, maple or ebony fretboard with rolled edges, 25.5" scale length
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Charvel Guthrie Govan USA Signature HSH Flame Maple
Starting at €3,590Built with features like a Custom MFB humbucker/single-coil/humbucker pickup combination, US-made recessed locking trem bridge, and lustrous flame maple top, the Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature Model Electric Guitar captures the guitar wizard's tone and style in a premium instrument. Achieve whipsmart licks and solos with fast action on the caramelized two-piece flame maple neck supported with graphite reinforcement for reliable performance and dripping sustain that will keep your audience's ears as fixated as their eyes thanks to the sleek design and lustrous maple top. A shredder's delight.
What to Consider When Buying a Charvel Guitar
Pickups
In the kingdom of Charvel, Seymour Duncan reigns supreme in the land of pickups. Many models come with direct mounting, which means the pickups are placed directly on the wood of the body, which some players claim results in more resonance and sustain.
Neck
One of the original defining aspects of Charvel models was their unique neck shape and feel, a trait still found on today’s roster. Generally, Charvel necks are thinner with a hand-rubbed finish, making for faster work up and down the fretboard. Also, most models have rolled fingerboard edges that provide that provide the more comfortable feel of a well-played instrument.
Bridge
Looking to make those notes bend and cry? Then a Floyd rose tremolo/vibrato bridge is in order. These come standard-issue on most of Charvel’s modern lines like the So-Cal and San Dimas, while some specific models like the Jake E Lee Signature sports a Charvel Hardtail.