Built for uncompromising versatility and world-class playability, the Charvel Custom Shop Guthrie Govan USA Signature HSH Flame Maple pairs modern precision with boutique-level craftsmanship in a sleek San Dimas platform refined to meet the exacting standards of one of today’s most respected guitarists. A caramelized basswood body topped with striking flame maple delivers balanced warmth, punch, and visual depth, while the specially contoured heel and plate-less neck joint provide effortless upper-fret access. The caramelized flame maple neck and fingerboard undergo a heat-treatment process that enhances stability and gives the instrument a seasoned, broken-in feel from day one, complemented by graphite reinforcement, rolled fingerboard edges, and a hand-rubbed satin urethane back finish for smooth, fast movement across the full two-octave range. From luminous side dots for low-light visibility to premium hardware and a recessed locking tremolo with Tremol-No, every element of this USA-built signature model is designed for expressive control, tonal breadth, and uncompromising performance on stage or in the studio.

Specs: Caramelized basswood body with flame maple top; bolt-on caramelized flame maple Speed Neck with graphite reinforcement and rolled fingerboard edges; caramelized flame maple 12″-16″ compound radius fingerboard with ebony ring maple dot inlays and Luminlay side dots; 25.5″ scale length; 1.6875″ bone nut; 24 jumbo stainless steel frets; dual-action truss rod with heel-mount adjustment wheel; Gotoh MG-T locking tuning machines; recessed Charvel locking tremolo bridge with Tremol-No and oversized brass block; chrome hardware; dome-style Luminlay numbered control knobs. Satin urethane Natural finish. 

Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz.

Electronics: Charvel Custom MF HSH pickup configuration with bridge humbucker, middle single-coil and neck humbucker; five-position blade switch; master volume and tone controls; two-way mini-toggle for single-coil simulation in bridge and neck humbucker positions.