A direct line back to where it all started”: Charvel returns to California with new USA-made Neo-Classic Superstrats

[Racerxrated]

They're on the right track w these models but still miss the mark. White pickups/rings and softshell case for that amount of money isn't cutting it for me. If I'm looking to spend $2,799 I'd rather save a little more rubles and go for a Luxxtone.

Cream pickups/rings, option for hardtail, vintage brass tremelo bridge or OFR. Basic old school solid colors w hardshell case and I'm in.

There is a HT option....string through the body. Not vintage brass unfortunately. But, the pricing is about where it should be. When Indonesian ESPs are 1899, I'd expect USA Charvels to be 1k more.

 

[SonVolt]

Ugh... stark white pickup rings, plain maple necks and boring primary color bodies. If they'd offer a roasted maple w/double cream plastics I'd slap down my credit card tonight. THIS is what I want, but I don't want to pay $5,000 Custom Shop prices.

 

[skoora]

Ugh... stark white pickup rings, plain maple necks and boring primary color bodies. If they'd offer a roasted maple w/double cream plastics I'd slap down my credit card tonight. THIS is what I want, but I don't want to pay $5,000 Custom Shop prices.

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That’s pretty sexy right there.

 

[Cless357]

I wish they made more HS guitars...

 

[tallcoolone]

Ugh... stark white pickup rings, plain maple necks and boring primary color bodies. If they'd offer a roasted maple w/double cream plastics I'd slap down my credit card tonight. THIS is what I want, but I don't want to pay $5,000 Custom Shop prices.

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Roll your own man—you could go top end all the way for $2k

 

[tallcoolone]

These both came in under $2k each

 

[Deleted member 77333]

Ive had this one since 1998, it is outstanding.

 

[japetus]

Ive had this one since 1998, it is outstanding.

 

[Fiesta Red]

Anyone tried one of these out in a shop yet?

 

[legend71]

I've had over 20 USA 08-09 Charvels. All came with the 1000. None gave me any issues. I gigged a ton with them. Eventually, the few USAs I kept around I swapped in vintage OFRs just because. But, the 1000s worked fine for my numerous gigs with them.

I know - I had around 10 back then and never had any issues with the Floyds. I had custom shop models too and they floyds were perhaps more robust but soundwise and feel wise it was a wash.

 

[rsm]

Never liked Charvels...I like Jacksons, and Ibanez.

I tried a new one when there was a sale a couple years ago, didn't like it, tried to like for a few months but sold it.

2024 Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HSS FR M, Maple Fingerboard, Aqua Flake. Like the maple board, like the color, but the body was thick, heavy, not comfortable. I still think it looks amazing, wish I liked how it felt to play