Charvel Guthrie Govan HSH Cooked Ash
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Charvel
Guthrie Govan HSH Cooked Ash
Product Info
Article Number:
405978
Brand:
Charvel
Model:
Guthrie Govan HSH Cooked Ash
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$4,398.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Charvel Govan is a serious instrument built for players who demand precision and versatility. The caramelized maple construction gives it a unique voice, while the custom pickups and locking hardware make it a shredder's dream. It's ideal for modern rock, fusion, and any genre requiring a wide range of tonal colors and impeccable playability.
Product Description
- Charvel Guthrie Govan HSH Cooked Ash
- Electric Guitar
- Guthrie Govan Signature Model
- Body: Caramelised ash
- 2-Piece neck: Caramelised maple
- with graphite reinforcement
- Fretboard: Caramelised maple
- 24 Jumbo steel frets
- Scale: 648 mm
- Bone saddle
- Pickups: Charvel Custom MF humbucker (neck)
- Charvel Custom MF single coil (middle) and Charvel Custom MF humbucker (bridge)
- Sperzel locking machine heads
- USA made Charvel locking tremolo
- 5-Way switch
- 2 Mini toggles
- Volume and tone controls
- Colour: Natural silk
- matte lacquered
- Includes case
PROS
- • Caramelized ash body delivers exceptional resonance and a warm, complex tone.
- • Graphite-reinforced neck provides incredible stability and minimizes fret buzz over time.
- • Custom MF pickups offer a versatile range from glassy cleans to searing high-gain.
- • Sperzel locking tuners and tremolo ensure rock-solid tuning stability, even with aggressive playing.
CONS
- • The caramelized ash body makes it noticeably heavier than standard ST-style guitars.
- • The complex switching system can take some time to master for less experienced players.
- • The premium-priced nature makes it a significant investment for many guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Caramelized ash
Neck Material
Caramelized maple with graphite reinforcement
Fingerboard
Caramelized maple
Pickups
Charvel Custom MF humbucker (neck), Charvel Custom MF single coil (middle), Charvel Custom MF humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 Jumbo steel frets
Bridge
USA made Charvel locking tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caramelization adds complexity and sweetness; it's warmer and more resonant than standard maple, with a slightly 'broken-in' feel.
It's a bit complex initially, but once you understand the wiring diagram, it unlocks a huge variety of pickup combinations and tonal nuances.
It's on the heavier side, around 8.5 lbs, due to the caramelized ash – a neck strap is highly recommended for extended playing sessions.
