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Charvel

USA, est. 1978 · 70 products across 1 categories

70
Total Products
1
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$1,804
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$558
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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 Pro-Mod SC ST2 HH HT Sat.Black - T Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod SC ST2 HH HT Sat.Black

T Style Guitars

$1,139
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 24 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Caramelised maple, Fretboard:...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal St.2 HH 2PT BKA - T Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal St.2 HH 2PT BKA

T Style Guitars

$1,367
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 24 frets Body Ash body
Electric Guitar, Body: Ash, Set-in neck: Caramelised maple, Fretboard:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH HT EB FR - ST Style Guitars

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH HT EB FR

ST Style Guitars

$1,187
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Alder body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Caramelised maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH HT EB SE - ST Style Guitars

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH HT EB SE

ST Style Guitars

$1,173
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Caramelised maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM BB - ST Style Guitars

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM BB

ST Style Guitars

$1,294
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 658 mm (25.91") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Caramelised maple, Fingerboard: Caramelised...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM SE - ST Style Guitars

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM SE

ST Style Guitars

$1,197
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Caramelised maple, Fingerboard: Caramelised...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR EB SW - ST Style Guitars

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR EB SW

ST Style Guitars

$1,197
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM SE, Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Caramelised maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR EB Car - ST Style Guitars

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR EB Car

ST Style Guitars

$1,356
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Caramelised maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH FR RW PhBlue - ST Style Guitars

Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH FR RW PhBlue

ST Style Guitars

$1,196
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Neck profile:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT Mpl NatAsh - ST Style Guitars

Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH HT Mpl NatAsh

ST Style Guitars

$1,123
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Frets 22 frets Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Ash body
Electric Guitar, Body: Ash, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Fingerboard radius:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Charvel Angel Vivaldi PM DK24 GT7 Nat - Signature Guitars

Charvel Angel Vivaldi PM DK24 GT7 Nat

Signature Guitars

$1,823
Nut width 47.6 mm (1.87") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 24 frets Strings 7-string
7-String Electric guitar, Angel Vivaldi Signature model, Body: Caramelised lime,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus San Dimas FR SB - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus San Dimas FR SB

ST Style Guitars

$1,367
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, Compound...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas FR EB SW - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas FR EB SW

ST Style Guitars

$1,287
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: Rosewood,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas FR EB SE - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SanDimas FR EB SE

ST Style Guitars

$1,279
Frets 22 frets Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Body Alder body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Custom Shop USA San Dimas BT - Premium Guitars

Charvel Custom Shop USA San Dimas BT

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,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Charvel DK24 HS GT Red Snakeskin - ST Style Guitars

Charvel DK24 HS GT Red Snakeskin

ST Style Guitars

$6,567
Frets 24 frets Body Alder body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Custom Shop USA Model, Special Edition DK24, Body: selected alder,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal HSS FR FRD - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal HSS FR FRD

ST Style Guitars

$1,105
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Pro-Mod Series, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple with graphite...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel LTD SC 1 Henrik Danhage Bundle - ST Style Guitars

Charvel LTD SC 1 Henrik Danhage Bundle

ST Style Guitars

$1,709
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Ash body
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel Marco Sfogli So-Cal St1 HSS FR - Signature Guitars

Charvel Marco Sfogli So-Cal St1 HSS FR

Signature Guitars

$1,801
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Frets 22 frets
Electric Guitar, Marco Sfogli Signature Model, Alder body, Carmelised maple...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Charvel LTD SC 1 Henrik Danhage Relic - ST Style Guitars

Charvel LTD SC 1 Henrik Danhage Relic

ST Style Guitars

$1,687
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Ash body
Charvel Henrik Danhage Limited Edition Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HS FR M White Relic, Electric Guitar, Henrik...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal HH FR 3TSB - ST Style Guitars

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal HH FR 3TSB

ST Style Guitars

$1,139
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Alder body
Electric Guitar, Pro-Mod Series, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple with graphite...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH FR MN Black - ST Style Guitars

Charvel PM SC1 SRS HH FR MN Black

ST Style Guitars

$1,029
Nut width 42.9 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Body Alder body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Neck profile: Speed...
4.6 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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