Charvel Custom Shop USA San Dimas IM
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Brand profile · USA, est. 1978
Charvel
Charvel emerged in the late 1970s as a performance-oriented brand catering to hard rock and metal players, initially as a division of Grover Jackson Guitars. Known for their aggressive aesthetics, fast necks, and high-output pickups, Charvel quickly gained a reputation for delivering instruments built for serious playing. Fender acquired the brand in the late 1980s, and it has since experienced periods of both prominence and relative obscurity before a strong resurgence.
San Dimas modelsFast neck profilesHSS pickup configurationsAggressive stylingHigh-performance hardware
1978founded
USAcountry
73products in stock
$550–$6,481price range
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Charvel Custom Shop USA San Dimas BT
Premium Guitars
$5,850€5,199Check ↗
Charvel Warren DeMartini Signature
Signature Guitars
$1,349€1,199Check ↗
Charvel Sleep Token III Bass V BK
Signature Basses
$1,541€1,369Check ↗
Charvel Standard SD2 HH HT SGRAY
Single Cut Guitars
$550€489Check ↗
Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV Satin Black
4-String P-Basses
$1,169€1,039Check ↗
Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH SFRD
4-String P-Basses
$1,169€1,039Check ↗
Charvel Standard SD2 HH HT GBLK
Single Cut Guitars
$550€489Check ↗
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR EB SW
ST Style Guitars
$1,182€1,050Check ↗
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 HSS BLCU
ST Style Guitars
$1,237€1,099Check ↗
Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH NAT
4-String P-Basses
$1,124€999Check ↗
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM BB
ST Style Guitars
$1,277€1,135Check ↗
Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH FR RW SWhite
ST Style Guitars
$1,054€937Check ↗
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM SE
ST Style Guitars
$1,182€1,050Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH HT CWH
ST Style Guitars
$1,282€1,139Check ↗
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 CLSTL SLK
ST Style Guitars
$1,304€1,159Check ↗
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH HT EB FR
ST Style Guitars
$1,171€1,041Check ↗
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH HT EB SE
ST Style Guitars
$1,158€1,029Check ↗
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR EB Car
ST Style Guitars
$1,338€1,189Check ↗
Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH FR RW PhBlue
ST Style Guitars
$1,062€944Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH FR QM CEM
ST Style Guitars
$1,496€1,329Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH FR SBK
ST Style Guitars
$1,406€1,249Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH FR CRE
ST Style Guitars
$1,406€1,249Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HSS QM ZF
ST Style Guitars
$1,462€1,299Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HSS QM ATE
ST Style Guitars
$1,462€1,299Check ↗
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 MNT OCN
ST Style Guitars
$1,268€1,127Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas HT EB PP
ST Style Guitars
$1,069€950Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas HT EB SE
ST Style Guitars
$1,203€1,069Check ↗
Charvel Guthrie Govan MJ SD24 CM 3TS
ST Style Guitars
$2,586€2,298Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas FR EB SW
ST Style Guitars
$1,270€1,129Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH HT BKA
ST Style Guitars
$1,372€1,219Check ↗
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 VRAD
ST Style Guitars
$1,237€1,099Check ↗
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 CHLRN BRST
ST Style Guitars
$1,383€1,229Check ↗
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 RVEN BLK
ST Style Guitars
$1,302€1,157Check ↗
Charvel Jake E Lee PM SD1 HSS BLB
Signature Guitars
$1,676€1,489Check ↗
Charvel Jake E Lee PM SD1 HSS BLB
Signature Guitars
$1,676€1,489Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas HH FR MN PG
ST Style Guitars
$1,173€1,042Check ↗
Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT RW Snow White
ST Style Guitars
$1,043€927Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas FR EB SE
ST Style Guitars
$1,263€1,122Check ↗
Charvel Am NC SD1 HH HT VMN
ST Style Guitars
$2,756€2,449Check ↗
Charvel Rick Graham Pro-Mod DK24 SHP
Signature Guitars
$1,606€1,427Check ↗
Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR RRD
ST Style Guitars
$2,925€2,599Check ↗
Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR IVBL
ST Style Guitars
$2,925€2,599Check ↗
Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR REBL
ST Style Guitars
$2,925€2,599Check ↗
Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WBK
ST Style Guitars
$1,442€1,281Check ↗
Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT Mpl NatAsh
ST Style Guitars
$1,108€985Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus San Dimas FR SB
ST Style Guitars
$1,349€1,199Check ↗
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal HSS FR FRD
ST Style Guitars
$1,090€969Check ↗
Charvel, honestly
What Charvel does well
- Exceptional playability and speed
- Aggressive, powerful tone
- High-quality hardware and construction
- Stylish, recognizable aesthetics
What to watch for
- Can be considered overly aggressive for some players
- Historically, some quality control inconsistencies
- Aesthetic can be polarizing
- Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
Questions about Charvel
Where are Charvel instruments made?
Currently, Charvel guitars are manufactured in both the USA (Custom Shop models) and Mexico, with the Mexican-made instruments offering a more accessible price point.
Are Charvel guitars considered to be ‘vintage’?
While early 1980s Charvels are highly sought-after vintage instruments, the modern Charvel lineup is considered contemporary production, though heavily influenced by those classic designs.
What’s the difference between a Charvel and a Jackson guitar?
Both brands share a history, but Charvel generally emphasizes a more refined aesthetic and a wider range of tones, while Jackson leans more towards extreme metal and aggressive designs.