Charvel Custom Shop USA LTD ALB
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Charvel
Custom Shop USA LTD ALB
Product Info
Article Number:
601238
Brand:
Charvel
Model:
Custom Shop USA LTD ALB
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$5,828.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Charvel Custom Shop LTD ALB is a seriously impressive instrument. The mahogany/quilted maple combination gives it a beautiful look and a warm, powerful tone that really shines for rock and hard rock players. It's built to a high standard and feels fantastic in the hand – perfect for players who demand a premium experience and a versatile, shred-ready platform.
Product Description
- Charvel Custom Shop USA LTD ALB
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Mahogany (Khaya Ivorensis)
- Top: Quilted maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingherboard: Maple
- Black 1/4" dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Thickness at 3rd fret: 20 mm / 12th fret. 22 mm
- Floyd Rose Locking nut
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Pickup: 1 Seymour Duncan JB Model Zebra Creme/Black Bobbins Steg Humbucker (bridge) and 1 Seymour Duncan Custom Staggered Black Cover (neck) Single Coil
- 1x 500k Master volume control
- 1x 250k tone control
- 3-Way toggle switch Switch
- Chrom 1984 Floyd Rose Top-Mount Double-Locking Tremolo System bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Legacy Brass machine heads
- Strings: .009 - .042“
- Colour: Root Beer Trans
- Includes certificate and case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers rich sustain and warmth, a fantastic foundation.
- • Quilted maple top adds visual flair and a touch of brightness.
- • Seymour Duncan JB/Custom Staggered combo offers versatile tonal options.
- • Legacy Brass machine heads provide smooth, precise tuning stability.
CONS
- • Mahogany body contributes to a potentially heavier feel for some players.
- • Bolt-on neck, while responsive, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck.
- • The pickup configuration leans towards rock/hard rock, limiting clean versatility.
- • Custom Shop price point places it firmly in a premium-priced category.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Khaya Ivorensis Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB Humbucker (bridge) / Seymour Duncan Custom Staggered Single Coil (neck)
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
22 Jumbo
Bridge
Floyd Rose Top-Mount Double-Locking Tremolo System
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bolt-on necks generally have a slightly more immediate response and a brighter attack, but the Charvel’s construction minimizes any sustain loss; the mahogany body compensates well.
The Floyd Rose tremolo is reliable, but requires some familiarity to properly adjust and reset – it’s a double-locking system, so expect a bit more involved maintenance.
The JB/Custom Staggered pairing offers a more aggressive, high-output sound than many HSS setups, leaning towards a hotter, more saturated rock tone.
