Modern Superstrat with Classic Charvel DNA
The Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 is a high-performance Superstrat guitar from Charvel’s Pro-Mod series, paying homage to the brand’s 1980s Southern California roots. Designed for speed and versatility, it’s ideal for rock, metal, and shred players across Australia. Available in configurations like HSS FR (Floyd Rose), HH FR, and HT (hardtail), with finishes such as Pharaoh’s Gold, Ferrari Red, and Snow White, it combines premium features with aggressive playability at an accessible price.
High-Quality Performance
The Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 is built for fast, expressive playing:
- Body: Alder body with a sleek, contoured double-cutaway design for comfort and balance. The So-Cal shape is ergonomic, allowing unrestricted movement for high-speed techniques.
- Pickups:
- HSS FR: Seymour Duncan® SSL-1R Custom Flat Strat® single-coil (neck/middle), TB-6 Distortion™ humbucker (bridge) for versatile tones from glassy cleans to high-gain crunch.
- HH FR: Seymour Duncan® TB-6 Distortion™ (bridge) and SH-6N Distortion™ (neck) humbuckers for aggressive, high-output sound.
- No-load tone control from positions 1–9, fully disengaging at 10 for transparent tone.
- Neck: Bolt-on maple neck with graphite reinforcement rods for stability, a 12″-16″ compound radius ebony or maple fingerboard, and 22 jumbo frets for smooth bends and fast solos.
- Bridge: Floyd Rose® 1000 Series double-locking tremolo for dive-bombs and reliable tuning, or hardtail options for enhanced sustain.
- Controls: Master volume with push/pull coil-split (HSS), master tone with no-load pot, 5-way blade switch.
Users praise its playability and value, with Guitar World calling it “the king in a world of Superstrats” for its sleek body, compound radius, and versatile pickups. Some note the upper fret access could be improved, and the heel isn’t shaved.
Durable and Stylish Design
- Finishes: Pharaoh’s Gold, Ferrari Red, Snow White, with a single-ply pickguard and black hardware for a bold look.
- Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs, balancing comfort and resonance.
- Hardware: Black nickel/chrome, with locking tuners for stability.
- Build Quality: Bolt-on maple neck, ebony/maple fingerboard with white dot inlays, and a solid alder body for stage-ready reliability.
Backed by a 2-year warranty, it’s built to last. Prices range from $899.99–$1,099.99 USD (AUD 1,300–1,600), available at Australian retailers like Store DJ and Mannys Music.
Key Performance Features
- Body: Alder, double-cutaway So-Cal shape
- Neck: Maple bolt-on, graphite reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Ebony or Maple, 12″-16″ compound radius, 22 jumbo frets
- Pickups: HSS: Seymour Duncan SSL-1R (neck/middle), TB-6 (bridge); HH: TB-6 (bridge), SH-6N (neck)
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo
- Tuners: Locking
- Controls: Master volume (push/pull coil-split in HSS), no-load tone, 5-way switch
- Warranty: 2 years
Notes
- Setup Tip: Adjust Floyd Rose for optimal tuning stability; professional setup recommended for compound radius. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for demos.
- Care Instructions: Store in a hardshell case (~$129 USD) to protect the finish; clean with a soft cloth.
- Compatibility: Works with high-gain amps for metal; pair with Fender Tone Master for cleans. Test non-Charvel pickups for matching.
- Warranty: Register at charvel.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers.
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