Back in 2011 when I was in high school, my mom gave me a choice of getting a class ring for my birthday or a new guitar. We couldn’t afford both, so I chose the guitar. It was a white Charvel So Cal (Japanese made) that we found a good deal on. 10 years later it’s still main main workhorse and a was way better choice than a dumb class ring.
@nckhed3 жыл бұрын
Smart feller. 😆👍
@JaehaPark3 жыл бұрын
Great choice man. The Japanese Charvels are seriously underrated
@iLLuzion1st3 жыл бұрын
@@nckhed i totally read this as fart smeller lmfao
@justinstratford3 жыл бұрын
I wish I was given the same choice. I haven't even seen my ring since I graduated
@nckhed3 жыл бұрын
@@iLLuzion1st 😂😂😂👍
@agufish3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Those caramelized maple necks on Charvels SHRED hard
@animosiity3 жыл бұрын
Hey fish man 🇨🇦🇨🇦
@denverrandy71433 жыл бұрын
When I heard "nickel frets" I thought of you..."that's a deal breaker for fish"lol have a good one my man!!!👍🤘
@Stubz_Perez3 жыл бұрын
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@Dry71233 жыл бұрын
They get dirty really fast though...
@funkyfurballs10783 жыл бұрын
@@denverrandy7143 Yeah, they wear way too fast!
@diegoignacio49233 жыл бұрын
Fender was very clever absorbing and beign partner with different guitar brands. If you want vintage stuff you got Fender, vintage style with modern features? Charvel got you back and if you are full on metal, Jackson has more than enough pointy guitars. Ohh and if you're are an VH junkie , EVH has some killer stuff too ;)
@fluxtherevolutionary78902 жыл бұрын
Yeah dude, Fender really covered all their bases by acquiring Jackson and Charvel.
@lomoholga2 жыл бұрын
Spot on analysis. I can’t go back to a strat after playing the effortless neck and almost non-existent heel joint of a Charvel. It’s like night and day difference with the strat’s gigantic heel
@godzillasimpson8357 Жыл бұрын
Evh equipment can do metal better than some brands that came out after Van Halen did
@olafburgermann8063 жыл бұрын
Love what Charvel are doing at the moment. In my opinion the HH series/parallel switch is the best coil split sound out there. And compound radius! Guthrie and Rick Graham both play Charvel - not many better endorsements than that
@leegollin44173 жыл бұрын
I have that one and its my daily driver. Totally great all purpose box of guitar.
@chickentendies70233 жыл бұрын
Plus Angel Vivaldi, his technique is phenomenal and his signature guitars look fantastic
@thesmellycatjazz3 жыл бұрын
I have the Burgundy Mist one. I fought off GAS for 3 years but finally caved. It's a great workhorse
@leegollin44173 жыл бұрын
@@thesmellycatjazz agreed!
@ZL1LoVeR3 жыл бұрын
Add Gojira Joe to the list (not the DKs, but still)
@Albake21z3 жыл бұрын
I actually just sold my DK24, but I had it for two years when these newer pro mods came out. Unbelievable guitar for the money, and I plan on picking up another one in the near future. I'm hoping Charvel releases one with a floyd, ebony board, and roasted maple neck. I'd be all over it.
@funkyfurballs10783 жыл бұрын
I have the matte gray but the finish wears off easily. I love the neck so much, I'm having the body repainted and upgrade the pickups... Will eventually upgrade the frets to stainless.
@rainypath96 Жыл бұрын
definitely want a tim henson copy charvel. it would sell like hot cakes
@nate_ock Жыл бұрын
@@rainypath96 thats basically what this guitar is except its a full size humbucker instead of the mini humbucker
@jamesschmidt3191 Жыл бұрын
Honestly man, I own this same one Ola is playing, as well as the Dual humbucker orange quilted maple top mahogany body pro mod. The white one obviously doesn't have a Floyd, the orange maple top does. But I have to say man, even though I'd play either without any complaints, the Gotoh 510 2PT bridge on this one, the Pro Mod DK24 HSS, I truly believe is an even better bridge than the Floyd. Love the Floyd on the other one, but the combo of the Gotoh and locking tuners on this white one is just magic. I love it so much.
@elefsidi Жыл бұрын
Charvels have always been amazing. From the 80's up to nowadays, they were and always will be incredible instruments.
@felipetobartortora91883 жыл бұрын
I recently bought the HH version and it has made me very happy. Excellent guitar.
@christiansandoval28783 жыл бұрын
Just bought one of these in February these have the most comfortable neck i have ever played
@billwarner2133 жыл бұрын
I just recently got this guitar (in the shell pink) and it is AMAZING! Build quality, features, playability and MANY tone possibilities - from full shred to tele clean to lush. I LOVE this guitar, thanks for the great vid!
@guyincognito320 Жыл бұрын
It's just the neck that has hum right? It looks like the middle 3 positions are all pairings of single coils, which I'd assume are hum-free tones? But I can't find out if they're parallel or series.
@billwarner213 Жыл бұрын
@@guyincognito320 Um, you got me on that - I'd have to check into it. But the middle three positions definitely give you that strat-y, quacky tone.
@michaelnedoshytko69203 жыл бұрын
Love it! Glad that Charvel listens to people on Social Media, and took the colour options seriously. The white and gold combo reminds me of the Dave Navarro signature. Good Taste!
@guyincognito320 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if anyone complains about these extremely noisy pickups when noiseless single coils that sound a lot like this have been around for 40 years. For a 'pro mod' guitar, there should be Dimarzio Virtual Vintage or something, or whatever SD makes in that vein, and not these. These are for tone guys, not super strat players
@michaelnedoshytko6920 Жыл бұрын
@@guyincognito320 ya. That's why I got the SoCal style 2. It's got the open core Fishman. They are a great set of pickups
@NathanSidF3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the not so many 'modern' guitars that really impressed me checking guitars in a music shop! The neck profile, wood, pickups, two point trem, ergonomics, ... pretty much anything is on point!
@biohazard82952 жыл бұрын
Is it versatile? I am comparing it to Prs SE Custom 24. They are both beautiful guitars, but the Charvel looks more straight forward and less pretentious.
@NathanSidF2 жыл бұрын
@@biohazard8295 yeah! It can do pretty much anything. Meanwhile Harley Benton has released their take on this model. If you want it for a bit cheaper, you can go that route and just replace the electronics ;)
@biohazard82952 жыл бұрын
@@NathanSidF thanks for info. Actually i am saving some money and wanted a good guitar. P.s. i already have a harley benton, they are extremely good for the money, but still it feels a bit cheap, also it has poor resell value.
@nicholastotoro77213 жыл бұрын
Love the 510. The Wilkinson locking saddles fit on it perfectly if you want a little extra tuning stability.
@kratanicverses48053 жыл бұрын
There are not many cases in which i like gold hardware but that is one sharp guitar indeed. I really like that input jack, very slick!
@sb6323 жыл бұрын
One of the best playing guitars on the market. The charvel roasted necks are probably the best around
@isMike9993 жыл бұрын
yup!!!
@patrickh.16583 жыл бұрын
So I guess if you want those type of necks fender products is the way to go You're saying?
@sb6323 жыл бұрын
@@patrickh.1658 just a preference thing in terms of feel. Roasted maple in general is the best feeling neck wood to me
@Riff_salad3 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt. Bought their DK24 HSS after one play. That neck…
@isMike9993 жыл бұрын
@@Riff_salad that's why I ONLY play Charvel/Jackson...THE NECKS are like butter....you can EASILY change pickups but NOT necks
@rubysoffner45573 жыл бұрын
Charvel truly creating magic with those caramelised maple necks. They feel and play out of this world
@nckhed3 жыл бұрын
All this caramelized maple talk is making me hongreh!
@therileyobrien3 жыл бұрын
In my opinion the best "affordable" guitars are coming from Fender's Mexico factory right now.
@jamesmaloney81913 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more. Fender is killing it right now.
@Malediction993 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have a Pro Mod DK24 and a Player Strat and I love them both. In fact I bought the Player series because I already had the Charvel and knew that if it was made in the Mexican factory the Fender would be great too.
@JorgeMartinez19873 жыл бұрын
Yup id rather pay half for a guitar made by mexicans in mexico than pay double for a guitar made by mexicans in california.
@michaelnedoshytko69203 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Bought the Charvel So Cal 2 Spring 2020; very well built instrument.
@-jk-25803 жыл бұрын
Agreed, the new Player series is amazing!
@SikSh0oter3 жыл бұрын
Played the dual humbucker version with the blue burst, this is the best all around guitar I've played. You can go from metal of all kinds to R&B to country, to reggae.
@TheBbtlegit Жыл бұрын
I think I'm going to buy this guitar.
@TheCyberMantis3 жыл бұрын
The JP-2C is one of my all-time favorite amps. And certainly my favorite MESA.
@AgentBravoM2 жыл бұрын
I have a custom shop USA Charvel model loaded with 81/60 EMG’s. The neck is amazingly comfortable and my fingers glide over the fretboard like a hot knife on butter. Shredder deluxe ….. it’s a beast. Best guitar I own. Sustains like crazy and can get pinch harmonics past the 12th fret!
@jamesanthony27753 жыл бұрын
This thing is comfortable as hell. My fav guitar at the moment. I wish I wouldn't have gotten the pink one though. Lol
@TheBigglenn3113 жыл бұрын
Whats wrong with the pink one?
@jamesanthony27753 жыл бұрын
@@TheBigglenn311 Pink is okay but I wish I had black
@thanatoast43 жыл бұрын
Got a used Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 2 a year or two ago and its consistently the best sounding and feeling guitar I've ever played. Sounds orders of magnitute better than my Schecter Blackjack Avenger FR-S for reasons I dont quite understand
@gilbertp.98512 жыл бұрын
Jackson/Charvel is in my blood!
@poundtacos40063 жыл бұрын
I have the primer grey version from the first year they released them,. Twas a surprise Xmas gift from the wife,.. best guitar I have!
@Unchainedmaple8883 жыл бұрын
Would love to see that recessed Gotoh 510 trem on more Solar guitars rather than a Floyd
@andrewhudson710823 күн бұрын
Agreed. Unless you’re doing serious Vai dive bombs, modern two points+locking tuners can handle whatever you throw at it.
@cheenu7112 ай бұрын
Have one and it is hands down the best guitar I've ever played. Really happy I own it.
@givemeajackson3 жыл бұрын
sh10 is such an insanely good pickup.
@hxopzw3 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of guitars with Full Shreds in the bridge. They sound awesome in a guitar with mahogany body wood.
@eliasmsv31563 жыл бұрын
It's funny you say that because so many people complain that it's way too bright to sounds good in any situation, i guess the amp setting have a lot to do with the trble of it. But if i can use a single coil tele to chug then the sh10 will also be adequate
@givemeajackson3 жыл бұрын
@@eliasmsv3156 i don't know what those people are smoking tbh, sh4, sh5 and sh6 are all brighter sounding pickups in my experience. especially the sh5.
@chrisdigital3 жыл бұрын
I own this as a 2018 model in primer gray, I have bareknuckle pick ups in it and a few other mods. It by far is the nicest guitar I've ever owned and played.
@flips2203 жыл бұрын
I have the Shell Pink one. I really need to get around to changing the pickups. I like the feel of the guitar, but it's the worst sounding out of all my guitars, so I don't pick it up as much as I should.
@chrisdigital2 жыл бұрын
@@flips220 What a shame. Change those pickups and enjoy her!! I can not put mine down!
@kudos42019 ай бұрын
whats wrong with the seynour duncans??? they sound great
@Gizmo-st1ky3 жыл бұрын
That’s a good sounding axe, looks very pretty
@borgcn3 жыл бұрын
I own one of these. the shell pinh one, HSS kd24 caramelized neck. Great gear, man, but I'm not so good as you at playing it...
@warwithin73 жыл бұрын
I had to drop the middle pickup on mine because I kept hitting it, but I love it other than that.
@bestboy8973 жыл бұрын
beautiful guitar really excited to see ola finally review a charvel
@TheStrykerProject3 жыл бұрын
Really cool looking guitar! Thanks for giving us a taste.
@martinperon45763 жыл бұрын
"Shredneck" sounds like a pun you'd use as a song title, which would feature a lengthy Yngwie-style solo on the banjo! xD
@rnhtube3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a Dimebag solo album if he were still around
@vethwynwetfeather3 жыл бұрын
Andy Wood and uncle Ben (Ben Eller) call themselves shrednecks. 🤘
@Malediction993 жыл бұрын
Andy Wood has a song called "Shredneck", on his "A Disconcerting Amalgam" album. Probably the last word in chicken-pickin shred. Check it out, it's insane.
@gruesomecthulhu95983 жыл бұрын
Agreed, it is super clean. Love the contrast between the neck and hardware. I love charvels anyway so I might be biased.
@steven_marque_official_channel3 жыл бұрын
Fender is killing it
@jamessteelman92763 жыл бұрын
Except it's a charvel
@steven_marque_official_channel3 жыл бұрын
@@jamessteelman9276 Dig a little deeper friend.
@Saxby8six3 жыл бұрын
they also have a Tele style that looks badass
@emrey.37943 жыл бұрын
my dream guitar
@maxfuster56023 жыл бұрын
I have a Charvel Pro Mod with a Floyd, it’s just a maple neck but it’s the same profile and I can honestly say it’s one of my favorite neck profiles to date, especially with the unfinished maple, it feels so clean and quick yet somehow lived? Great guitar (though I did swap the pickups, not huge on the Duncan JB/59
@CrushingAxes3 жыл бұрын
Man Jacksons and Charvels are my favourite guitars! Really awesome guitar! Great tone !!!!
@styxlover9083 жыл бұрын
nice to see the fender charvels again
@brandonvince3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful color combo! Sounds great!
@Cyclotaur3 жыл бұрын
I also had to lower the middle pickup a bit. After that, this is by far the best playing guitar I have ever played. The neck is perfect!
@Goldarlives2 жыл бұрын
Considering getting this guitar and swapping out the bridge pickup for a BKP Blackhawk I have laying around.
@ExtremelyOnlineGuy3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah dude. Wish they made these with Floyd’s more often
@erichughes163 жыл бұрын
Got a So Cal on order. Should be here in fall. Have desolation soloist. Beautiful guitar that shreds.
@brandonproctor36393 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the input jack
@nethbt3 жыл бұрын
I have the HH mocha burst...fantastic guitar! Definitely better playing and sounding than my AZ Prestige
@lejeq3 жыл бұрын
Since I was planing to buy AZ prestige - in what fields you find Charvel Better ?
@prsmantse13 жыл бұрын
I've got the charvel hh in black and it's an amazing guitar. I've wanted to put it up against an az but I can't ever find one at my local music stores. I really want to see how different the necks are
@nethbt3 жыл бұрын
@@lejeq pickups sound more versatile imo, neck definitely plays faster brcause of the flatter profile compared to the Fender-y AZ...I wished it had stainlesssteel frets though
@CroneRaven18103 жыл бұрын
If Charvel would put SS frets on them, I would be all over them...Cmon Charvel
@prsmantse13 жыл бұрын
@@CroneRaven1810 I have guitars with ss frets and nickel frets. I don't notice too much of a difference between them at least when the frets are polished up. Yes the stainless will last longer but nickel frets will still last year's. Fender is just a little late to the party. Not really surprising when a large portion of their customers want a copy of a guitar from the 50s to 70s. They'll come around eventually though
@replicantwanderlust3 жыл бұрын
Splendid color. White guitars are so in style)
@gregorioherrera1613 жыл бұрын
This is the first guitar I hear ola play that doesent sound the same
@jamesmatthews52223 жыл бұрын
I just bought this guitar, and I was curious what you'd say about it - glad to know you approve Ola.
@HandOfMetal3 жыл бұрын
White body, roasted neck and gold hardware make that a very classy looking guitar.
@paulallyngoff74722 жыл бұрын
I’m a strat guy, through and through…a very bluesy player, myself…but, I dabble in metal. I’m looking for a metal guitar that also does Strat cleans and can still retain a somewhat “Strat tone”, even with gain pumped through the humbuckers….this guitar seems to fit the bill. Thank you 🙏
@davidg16123 жыл бұрын
I love it but I'd prefer it in black, red or some 80s neon green or yellow. Something about Charvel guitars makes me want something 80s-style.
@suicideasteroid3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the JPC demo Ola!
@kapla20043 жыл бұрын
Omg I finally own something on this channel! I have the Specific Ocean color (mint green)
@lesterksi45213 жыл бұрын
Welcome back charvel! The revival continues
@Danthehorse3 жыл бұрын
Do they roll the fingerboard edges?
@greggdavenport203 жыл бұрын
Agree the middle pickup gets in my way also....Peace ✌ ☮
@kevinbirge21302 жыл бұрын
My next guitar will likely be a Charvel. They meet my needs. But where is the Randall amp?
@ODPTV13 жыл бұрын
I have mainly fenders but I should of got a Charel at one point. Perfect for 80s style players such as myself
@MisterRorschach903 жыл бұрын
You should buy an aea a440 active ribbon mic to use as your room mic. It will make you cry. When you hear it, look at it, and remember the price.
@PechPeter3 жыл бұрын
White and Gold, the classic Larry Graham Style.
@theoldeuropeguitars2 жыл бұрын
I have the black HH version and absolutely dig it. Yet, as I am playing mild crunch in an indie pop band, I swapped the pickups to SD Pearly Gates. Now it's just a perfectly comfortable, insanely sleek and elegant guitar with low output hummies, which you wouldn't think when you see it. Not your typical "indie" guitar, but that is exactly what I like about it ;-)
@Merrillizer3 жыл бұрын
Niiiice! Had the Shell Pink..... LOVE it so much... just bought this cuz the white wit gold got me allllll fkd-up! Hadda do it. Thanks, fuckah!! 🔥🔥🔥💨💨💨🍺🍺🍺🤟🤟🤟💯💯💯
@TheMikeyC6 ай бұрын
You’re wearing a Gutts shirt! That’s one awesome anime. And yeah I think the Charvel can chug
@RulesMaiden2 жыл бұрын
fantastic charvel
@GearGasms3 жыл бұрын
Love my DK24- most versatile guitar in my collection. I use it in a lot of my vids, this week included,
@stihlsavvy6663 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! I love those charvel guitars!!
@alexdelgado16223 жыл бұрын
Was sitting here jamming on my DK24 when I saw the notification :^)
@teknomanning3 жыл бұрын
So was I !
@AIYINOFFICIAL2 жыл бұрын
This guitar for me is the PERFECT instrument in all aspects .. im drooling over here xD
@GilesDMT2 жыл бұрын
I had ordered the tele charvel and was sent this by accident I love the tele, but this is the next guitar I’m going to get, no competition. It sounds so damn good, and is very comfortable to play
@onionheadguy70943 жыл бұрын
I love Charvel guitars! They are like California surfer dude guitars but metal!
@vincentrandles81053 жыл бұрын
Yes, a very nice guitar! I think I would prefer to have one with a Floyd Rose bridge. (I've never played a bridge like unto that one......) V⚡🇺🇸
@pvalenti3 жыл бұрын
Always been a fan of Charvel over Jackson as I dislike neck thru the body guitars. I much prefer bolt on necks. Would love to try out this guitar!
@biohazard82952 жыл бұрын
Any particular reason for prefering bolt on?
@alienlovetunes Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this however I took it to a setup to lower action and the dude couldn’t do it. Buzzing all over with a low action. Don’t know what is the secret here or is it the shape that is different from standard metal type necks design
@aphexlane5 ай бұрын
I’m noticing any guitar under 3k these days needs quite a bit of fretwork to get the action really low
@hyperbolekid3 жыл бұрын
Gotta get Angel Vivaldi’s new Charvel NOVA Firemist 6 string. I just got it and it shreds n chugs nicely.
@deanmitchell71293 жыл бұрын
It’s nice. Very distinct tone compared to say a les Paul custom.
@themusketeer94586 ай бұрын
Bought a prs se custom 24 quilt turkuoise and this charvel online now, can't wait to compare them!
@TheAndostro3 жыл бұрын
i think the guitar like this will fit to Solar line up
@krisbramleydrums22613 жыл бұрын
Love my Charvel. So many fancy features for a sub £1000 guitar. I've got the Style 2 Pro-mod and the Fishman Fluence pickups on it are phenomenal.
@chickenbeek3 жыл бұрын
Love em. Prefer natural maple though. Love the input jack location on them.
@munkyenima3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love my DK24 HH. It's better than guitars I have costing twice as much! The caramelized shred speed neck is absolutely amazing. The HH may be more your style with the Air Norton Duncan in the neck! Great review Ola!!🤘😎
@davidlane1472 жыл бұрын
I’m looking at getting one but I’ve heard the full shred is quite a low output pickup. I like playing John Petrucci and other fairly heavy proggy stuff, would you recommend it for that?
@munkyenima2 жыл бұрын
@@davidlane147 They are plenty hot. Add that tone circuit bypass into the equation and it's hard to beat. I have a DiMarzio Super Distortion in another axe and it's an amazing pickup... but maybe a little too hot. The DiMarzio can OD the clean channel. This may not be what you want to hear (as it might be a PITA) but I recommend you play one. I have over 10 axes but none of them play as well as the Charvel's in the collection. I paid 2 grand for an amazing shreddy guitar, but the 2 charvels still play better for half the price IMO. We're talking minute degrees of difference in all around great instruments, but when one costs twice as much it can beg the question... should I have just bought 2 Charvels instead? I mean you could buy a Charvel and put literally whatever pickups you want and still save 500$. The Charvel Speed neck with compound radius and carbon fiber reinforcement is ultrastable and the best feeling neck I've ever played. I live in a scorching desert that gets 20°f in the winter and I've had zero problems and never had to touch the truss rod. I've heard some people say that after nearly 10 years their neck is still in perfect adjustment on their Charvels. Bottom line, try one. 🤘
@davidlane1472 жыл бұрын
@@munkyenima Wow I think you just sold it, perhaps you should consider a career with charvel lol the lack of stainless steel frets was one of the only things putting doubt in my mind but sounds like it’s not enough to sway people against it
@stug50413 жыл бұрын
I bought the red ash dk24 fully expecting to swap out the full shred having heard mixed things about it - but damn if it doesn’t sound good. Super crunchy with my mark V and not at all overly bright as the critics suggest
@DreidMusicalX3 жыл бұрын
That is sweet and I want it!!!!!
@adam_frets64723 жыл бұрын
This guitar shreds or I think it could be the player.. also the clean tone is really nice too
@GintaGilbertoHimSelf Жыл бұрын
This is cool guitar 🔥🔥🔥
@connorolding98703 жыл бұрын
those cleans are surprisingly good!
@niftah018 ай бұрын
Love that you reviewed this ! I bought this exact model yesterday. Very happy so far :) Bra skit helt enkelt!
@issacmolina98503 жыл бұрын
Sick shirt!
@PikaStu6663 жыл бұрын
This guitar is light pink is absolutely stunning!
@iamrichlol3 жыл бұрын
I have one. I may have to buy another in white haha
@daverdz73483 жыл бұрын
nice guitar locoo!!!
@AP-vn9tb3 жыл бұрын
Way better and playable neck than the Ibanez AZ
@raindropcleaners3 жыл бұрын
Thats a sick axe! 🎸 🪓
@hailmaryrecordings82553 жыл бұрын
That rig … right there! Perfect.
@metalheadblues3 жыл бұрын
Eggy tone , never heard that before but it's accurate
@XlouietheflyX3 жыл бұрын
I have a Bare Knuckle Cobra bridge single coil (the Cobra-T telecaster version) in a (shielded) Squier Contemporary Telecaster RH and it is not noisy like that, I was really surprised. Must be to do with the unusual magnet and blades setup in it. The single coils on this Charvel are much more typical.
@pigxstix2 жыл бұрын
Great looking guitar but I don't care for the Full Shred in the bridge, those are better in the neck position because they are scooped with a big treble spike. Strat style guitars need mids.
@irmasil33 жыл бұрын
Thats one good looking guitar.
@jakewilson72113 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the orange hsh version and it’s so good, for not a lot of money either
@jonnymak10792 жыл бұрын
I have the satin orange 1...these guitars are insane...and yes that caramelized neck is BEAUTIFUL