Charvel

USA, est. 1978 · 70 products across 1 categories

Total Products

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

$1,561

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

$1,333

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

$1,390

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

$1,299

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

$1,515

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

$1,424

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

$1,424

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

$1,481

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

$1,481

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

$1,481

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

$1,188

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

$2,793

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

$558

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

$558

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

$1,253

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

$1,367

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

$1,285

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

$1,322

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

$1,401

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

$1,319

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

$1,627

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

$1,367

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

$1,504

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

$1,698

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

$2,964

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

$2,964

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

$2,964

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

$2,964

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

$4,674

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

$1,057

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

$1,139

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

$1,367

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

$1,083

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

$1,219

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

$5,928

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

$1,185

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

$1,185

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

$1,139

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

$1,185

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

$1,470

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

$1,470

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

$1,470

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

$6,385

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

$3,192

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

$1,595

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

$1,230

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

$2,620

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

$1,253

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.

About Charvel

Charvel Products

Charvel Sleep Token III Bass V BK

Charvel Sean Long Pro-Mod SD1 HH NPI

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH HT BKA

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH HT CWH

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH FR QM CEM

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH FR SBK

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH FR CRE

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HSS QM ZF

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HSS QM ATE

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24-7 CLSTL SLK

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas HH FR MN PG

Charvel Am NC SD1 HH HT VMN

Charvel Standard SD2 HH HT SGRAY

Charvel Standard SD2 HH HT GBLK

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 VRAD

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 HSS BLCU

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 MNT OCN

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 CLSTL SLK

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 CHLRN BRST

Charvel Pro Mod Plus DK24 RVEN BLK

Charvel Rick Graham Pro-Mod DK24 SHP

Charvel Warren DeMartini Signature

Charvel Pro Mod DK WDM Snake

Charvel Jake E Lee PM SD1 HSS BLB

Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR RRD

Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR GBLK

Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR IVBL

Charvel Am NC SD1 HH FR REBL

Charvel Guthrie Govan HSH Flame Maple

Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT RW Snow White

Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT RW- PelhBlue

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus San Dimas FR CB

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas HT EB PP

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas HT EB SE

Charvel Custom Shop USA San Dimas IM

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV Satin Black

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH SFRD

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV MAH NAT

Charvel PM Bass SD PJ IV Sonic Blue

Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WWH

Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WOR

Charvel Pro Mod REL SRS SD1 HH WBK

Charvel Special Edition San Dimas CB

Charvel USA sel. So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR

Charvel Pro Mod DK22 Satchel WB

Charvel Sean Long San Dimas HH Black

Charvel Guthrie Govan MJ SD24 CM 3TS

Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH CM LH BK

Frequently Asked Questions About Charvel

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