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Charvel

USA, est. 1978 · 71 products across 1 categories

71
Total Products
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$1,883
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$568
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About 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.

Founded
1978
Country
USA
Segment
Premium
Target
Charvel is ideal for experienced guitarists seeking high-performance instruments
Known For
San Dimas models Fast neck profiles HSS pickup configurations Aggressive styling High-performance hardware
PROS
  • • Exceptional playability and speed
  • • Aggressive, powerful tone
  • • High-quality hardware and construction
  • • Stylish, recognizable aesthetics
CONS
  • • Can be considered overly aggressive for some players
  • • Historically, some quality control inconsistencies
  • • Aesthetic can be polarizing
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility

Charvel Products

Charvel Sleep Token III Bass V BK - Signature Basses

Charvel Sleep Token III Bass V BK

Signature Basses

$1,591
Nut width 45.7 mm (1.8") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 304.8 mm (12") Strings 5-string
5-String Electric Bass, Sleep Token III signature model, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Charvel Sean Long Pro-Mod SD1 HH NPI - Signature Guitars

Charvel Sean Long Pro-Mod SD1 HH NPI

Signature Guitars

$1,359
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Sean Long (While She Sleeps) signature model, Body: Alder,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH HT BKA - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH HT BKA

ST Style Guitars

$1,417
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Body Ash body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Ash, Scalloped Lower Back Bout (optimised back), Bolt-on...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH HT CWH - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH HT CWH

ST Style Guitars

$1,324
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Scalloped Lower Back Bout (optimised back),...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH FR QM CEM - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH FR QM CEM

ST Style Guitars

$1,545
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Scalloped Lower Back Bout (optimised back),...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH FR SBK - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH FR SBK

ST Style Guitars

$1,452
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Scalloped Lower Back Bout (optimised back),...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH FR CRE - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH FR CRE

ST Style Guitars

$1,452
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Scalloped Lower Back Bout (optimised back),...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HSS QM ZF - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HSS QM ZF

ST Style Guitars

$1,510
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck with graphite...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HSS QM ATE - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HSS QM ATE

ST Style Guitars

$1,510
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck with graphite...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24-7 CLSTL SLK - 7 String Guitars

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24-7 CLSTL SLK

7 String Guitars

$1,510
Nut width 44.5 mm (1.75") Fingerboard radius 304.8 mm (12") Strings 7-string Body Basswood body
7-String Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Caramelised maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas HH FR MN PG - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas HH FR MN PG

ST Style Guitars

$1,211
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Charvel Am NC SD1 HH HT VMN - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Am NC SD1 HH HT VMN

ST Style Guitars

$2,846
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Body Alder body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Standard SD2 HH HT SGRAY - Single Cut Guitars

Charvel Standard SD2 HH HT SGRAY

Single Cut Guitars

$568
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 638 mm (25.12") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard radius 304.8 mm (12")
Electric Guitar, Body: Nyatoh, Bolt-on neck: Nyatoh, Fingerboard: Amaranth, White...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Charvel Standard SD2 HH HT GBLK - Single Cut Guitars

Charvel Standard SD2 HH HT GBLK

Single Cut Guitars

$568
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 638 mm (25.12") Frets 22 frets Body Nyatoh body
Electric Guitar, Body: Nyatoh, Bolt-on neck: Nyatoh, Fingerboard: Amaranth, White...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 VRAD - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 VRAD

ST Style Guitars

$1,277
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Fingerboard radius 304.8 mm (12") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Caramelised maple,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 HSS BLCU - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 HSS BLCU

ST Style Guitars

$1,393
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Fingerboard radius 304.8 mm (12") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Caramelised...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 MNT OCN - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 MNT OCN

ST Style Guitars

$1,310
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Fingerboard radius 304.8 mm (12") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Caramelised...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 CLSTL SLK - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 CLSTL SLK

ST Style Guitars

$1,393
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Fingerboard radius 304.8 mm (12") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Caramelised...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 CHLRN BRST - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 CHLRN BRST

ST Style Guitars

$1,428
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Fingerboard radius 304.8 mm (12") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Caramelised...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 RVEN BLK - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 RVEN BLK

ST Style Guitars

$1,345
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Fingerboard radius 304.8 mm (12") Body Basswood body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Caramelised...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Charvel Rick Graham Pro-Mod DK24 SHP - Signature Guitars

Charvel Rick Graham Pro-Mod DK24 SHP

Signature Guitars

$1,729
Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 24 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Rick Graham signature model, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Charvel Warren DeMartini Signature - Signature Guitars

Charvel Warren DeMartini Signature

Signature Guitars

$1,393
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Warren DeMartini Signature Model, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro Mod DK WDM Snake - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro Mod DK WDM Snake

ST Style Guitars

$1,533
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Warren DeMartini (Ratt) Signature Model, Body: Alder, One-piece neck:...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel Jake E Lee PM SD1 HSS BLB - Signature Guitars

Charvel Jake E Lee PM SD1 HSS BLB

Signature Guitars

$1,731
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard radius 304.8 mm (12")
Electric Guitar, Jake E. Lee Signature Model, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR RRD - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR RRD

ST Style Guitars

$3,021
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Body Alder body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR GBLK - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR GBLK

ST Style Guitars

$3,021
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingebroard: Maple, Black dot...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR IVBL - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR IVBL

ST Style Guitars

$3,021
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Body Alder body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR REBL - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR REBL

ST Style Guitars

$3,021
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Body Alder body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Blac dot...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Charvel Guthrie Govan HSH Flame Maple - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Guthrie Govan HSH Flame Maple

ST Style Guitars

$4,764
Nut width 42.6 mm (1.68") Scale 648 mm (25.51")
Electric Guitar, Guthrie Govan Signature Model, Caramelized basswood body,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT RW Snow White - ST Style Guitars

Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT RW Snow White

ST Style Guitars

$1,113
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Fingerboard...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT RW- PelhBlue - ST Style Guitars

Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT RW- PelhBlue

ST Style Guitars

$1,161
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Compound...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus San Dimas FR CB - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus San Dimas FR CB

ST Style Guitars

$1,393
Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Caramelised...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas HT EB PP - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas HT EB PP

ST Style Guitars

$1,122
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas HT EB SE - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas HT EB SE

ST Style Guitars

$1,242
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, Perloid...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel Custom Shop USA San Dimas IM - Premium Guitars

Charvel Custom Shop USA San Dimas IM

Premium Guitars

$6,042
Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Custom Shop special model, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV Satin Black - 4-String P-Basses

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV Satin Black

4-String P-Basses

$1,208
Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Body Alder body
Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: caramelised maple, Fingerboard: caramelised...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH SFRD - 4-String P-Basses

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH SFRD

4-String P-Basses

$1,208
Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Body Alder body
Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: caramelised maple, Fingerboard: caramelised maple,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH NAT - 4-String P-Basses

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH NAT

4-String P-Basses

$1,161
Frets 20 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: Caramelised maple, Fingerboard: Caramelised maple,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV Sonic Blue - 4-String P-Basses

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV Sonic Blue

4-String P-Basses

$1,208
Nut width 38.1 mm (1.5") Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Body Alder body
Electric Bass, Body: Alder, Neck: caramelised maple, Fingerboard: caramelised...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WWH - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WWH

ST Style Guitars

$1,498
Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Pau ferro fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Pau Ferro, Cream-coloured...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WOR - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WOR

ST Style Guitars

$1,498
Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Pau ferro fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Pau Ferro, Cream-coloured...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WBK - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WBK

ST Style Guitars

$1,498
Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Pau ferro fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Pau Ferro, Compound...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Special Edition San Dimas CB - Premium Guitars

Charvel Special Edition San Dimas CB

Premium Guitars

$6,507
Frets 22 frets
Electric Guitar, Custom Shop Model - Special Edition San Dimas, Body: roasted...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Charvel USA sel. So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR - ST Style Guitars

Charvel USA sel. So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR

ST Style Guitars

$3,253
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro Mod DK22 Satchel WB - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro Mod DK22 Satchel WB

ST Style Guitars

$1,626
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Frets 22 frets
Electric Guitar, Satchel (Steel Panther) Signature Model, Alder body, Maple neck,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Sean Long San Dimas HH Black - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Sean Long San Dimas HH Black

ST Style Guitars

$1,254
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Frets 22 frets
Electric Guitar, Sean Long (While She Sleeps) Signature Model, Alder body, Maple...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Guthrie Govan MJ SD24 CM 3TS - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Guthrie Govan MJ SD24 CM 3TS

ST Style Guitars

$2,671
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 24 frets Body Basswood body
Electric guitar, Guthrie Govan Signature Model, Body: Basswood, Top: Ash, Bolt-on...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH CM LH BK - Lefthanded Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH CM LH BK

Lefthanded Guitars

$1,277
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charvel

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.

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.

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.

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