Charvel USA sel. So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR
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Charvel
USA sel. So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR
Product Info
Article Number:
550253
Brand:
Charvel
Model:
USA sel. So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$3,078.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Charvel is a seriously well-built instrument, leaning heavily into modern rock and metal tones. The DiMarzio pickups are powerful and articulate, and the Floyd Rose tremolo opens up a lot of expressive possibilities. It’s perfect for players who want a shred-ready feel and aggressive sound without the vintage limitations.
Product Description
- Charvel USA sel. So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Speed Neck with rounded fingerboard edges
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Compound fingerboard radius: 305 - 406 mm (12" - 16")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.6875")
- Floyd Rose Original Lockingsaddle
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 humbucker (bridge) and 2 DiMarzio HS-2 DP116 (middle and neck)
- Volume control
- 5-Way switch
- Black anodized aluminum pickguard
- Floyd Rose Original Tremolo
- Charvel-branded die-cast tuners
- Black hardware
- Strings: Nickel-plated steel .009 - .042
- Colour: White
- Incl. case
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation for the pickups.
- • Speed Neck profile offers exceptional comfort and fast playing feel.
- • DiMarzio Super Distortion delivers high-output, aggressive rock tones.
- • Floyd Rose tremolo enables wide vibrato and dive bombs.
CONS
- • The HSS configuration limits versatility for players needing a purely vintage tone.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while fast, lacks the warmth of a set-neck.
- • The weight, typical of alder bodies, may be fatiguing for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge), DiMarzio HS-2 (middle, neck)
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
22 Jumbo
Bridge
Floyd Rose Original Lockingsaddle Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The compound radius starts at 12” for easier chording and flattens to 16” for faster soloing, offering a good compromise between comfort and speed.
The Floyd Rose Original requires some familiarity with tremolo setup, but it's a common system and plenty of resources are available online for adjustment.
It’s known for its aggressive output and clarity, providing a more defined high-end than some other distortion pickups while still maintaining a thick, powerful low-end.
