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Best Charvel ST Style Guitars 2025

Premium Charvel st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Pop For Country For Funk For Indie
BRANDS: Fender Ibanez Harley Benton PRS Jackson Squier Kramer Guitars Suhr ESP Charvel Yamaha Larry Carlton Mooer Schecter Music Man Solar Guitars Cort Evh Xotic Guitars Sterling by Music Man Maybach Friedman
Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT RW- PelhBlue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT RW- PelhBlue

by Charvel
Blues Funk Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT RW- PelhBlueElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodCompound fingerboard...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 620003
$1,132
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Charvel Sean Long San Dimas HH Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Charvel Sean Long San Dimas HH Black

by Charvel
Country Blues Funk
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Charvel Sean Long San Dimas HH BlackElectric GuitarSean Long (While She Sleeps) Signature ModelAlder bodyMaple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 536368
$1,132
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Charvel Guthrie Govan MJ SD24 CM 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Charvel Guthrie Govan MJ SD24 CM 3TS

by Charvel
Pop Country Indie
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Charvel Guthrie Govan MJ SD24 CM 3TSElectric guitarGuthrie Govan Signature ModelBody: BasswoodTop: AshBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 524524
$2,528
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Charvel Pro-Mod Plus So-Cal EVTN6 E MB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus So-Cal EVTN6 E MB

by Charvel
Pop Blues Funk
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus So-Cal EVTN6 E MBElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyFingerboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609279
$2,023
Buy at Thomann View Details
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus San Dimas FR CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus San Dimas FR CB

by Charvel
Funk Indie Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus San Dimas FR CBElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Caramelised...

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609268
$1,319
Buy at Thomann View Details
Charvel MJ SC1 24 HSS FR BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Charvel MJ SC1 24 HSS FR BLK

by Charvel
Pop Country Funk
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Charvel MJ SC1 24 HSS FR BLKElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays: Black...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 583530
$2,562
Buy at Thomann View Details
Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WWH

by Charvel
Funk Country Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WWHElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: MapleFingerboard: Pau FerroCream-coloured dot...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 583523
$1,418
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Charvel MJ DK24 HSH Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Charvel MJ DK24 HSH Black

by Charvel
Indie Blues Rock
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Charvel MJ DK24 HSH BlackElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyNeck: WengeFingerboard: WengePearl Dot fingerboard inlaysNeck...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 594416
$2,529
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Charvel PM DK24 HH 2PT CM BBG Pink - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Charvel PM DK24 HH 2PT CM BBG Pink

by Charvel
Indie Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Charvel PM DK24 HH 2PT CM BBG PinkElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: caramelised mapleFingerboard: caramelised maple4 mm...

⭐ 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 583557
$1,231
Buy at Thomann View Details
Charvel USA sel. So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Charvel USA sel. So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR

by Charvel
Indie Pop Funk
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Charvel USA sel. So-Cal Style 1 HSS FRElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 550253
$3,079
Buy at Thomann View Details
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH HT EB FR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH HT EB FR

by Charvel
Indie Blues Country
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH HT EB FRElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: Caramelised mapleFingerboard: EbonyCompound...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 620166
$1,220
Buy at Thomann View Details
Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH HT E B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH HT E B

by Charvel
Pop Indie Funk
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH HT E BElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: MapleNeck attachment: Bolt-onFretboard: EbonyFretboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 511933
$1,033
Buy at Thomann View Details
Charvel Super-Stock SD1 H H FR EB DL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Charvel Super-Stock SD1 H H FR EB DL

by Charvel
Funk Pop Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Charvel Super-Stock SD1 H H FR EB DLElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyWhite dot...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 620239
$1,352
Buy at Thomann View Details
Charvel PM DK24 HH 2PT EB BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Charvel PM DK24 HH 2PT EB BLK

by Charvel
Rock Country Indie
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Charvel PM DK24 HH 2PT EB BLKElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: caramelised mapleFingerboard: Ebony4 mm thick Perloid Dot...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 583561
$1,231
Buy at Thomann View Details
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM BB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM BB

by Charvel
Rock Pop Indie
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM BBElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: Caramelised mapleFingerboard: Caramelised...

⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 620160
$1,308
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best ST Style Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced st style guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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