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Description

Unleash your inner rockstar with the Charvel DS-1 ST, a guitar that embodies power, precision, and style. This solid body electric guitar is a standout in the world of musical instruments, offering a blend of aesthetic appeal and high-performance features that cater to both emerging and seasoned musicians. The Charvel DS-1 boasts a sleek single-cutaway mahogany body with a carved top, designed not only for visual impact but also for dynamic sound delivery.

The neck-through-body design enhances sustain and tonal stability, making it perfect for those intricate solos and heavy riffs. The bound mahogany neck with a scalloped heel offers exceptional playability, paired with a compound radius rosewood fingerboard featuring 24 jumbo frets, allowing for effortless transitions across the fretboard.

Equipped with dual Seymour Duncan® Blackout™ active humbucking pickups, this guitar delivers a powerful, versatile sound that can seamlessly switch from clean to overdriven tones with its three-way toggle. The Floyd Rose® double-locking tremolo ensures you stay in tune, no matter how wild your performance gets. With its black nickel hardware and elegant abalone inlays, the Charvel DS-1 ST is as much a visual masterpiece as it is a sonic powerhouse.

Key Features:

  • Single-cutaway mahogany body with carved top
  • Neck-through-body design for enhanced sustain
  • Bound mahogany neck with scalloped heel
  • Compound radius (12”-16”) rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets
  • Dual Seymour Duncan® Blackout™ active humbucking pickups
  • Three-way toggle switching
  • Floyd Rose® double-locking tremolo
  • Black nickel hardware
  • Abalone body and headstock binding

Product specs

Brand Charvel
Model Desolation DS-1 ST
Finish Flat Black, Snow White, Transparent Black, Transparent Blue Smear, Transparent Red
Year 2011 - 2014
Made In China
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Single Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type Stop-Bar
Color Family Black, Blue, Red, White
Finish Features Matching Headstock
Finish Style Gloss, Satin
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Fretboard Radius 12", 16"
Model Family Charvel DS
Model Sub-Family Charvel DS-1
Neck Construction Neck-Through
Neck Material Mahogany
Number of Frets 24
Number of Strings 6-String
Offset Body Non-Offset Body
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Scale Length 25.5"
Series Charvel Desolation
Top Material Maple
Wood Top Style Figured Veneer, Opaque

FAQs

What is the neck profile like on the Charvel DS-1 ST Flat Black?

The Charvel DS-1 ST features a fast neck-through-body design with a tilt-back scarf joint headstock, providing smooth playability and easy access to higher frets.

What kind of tones can I expect from the pickups on the Charvel DS-1 ST?

The Charvel DS-1 ST is equipped with Seymour Duncan AHB-1B bridge and AHB-1N neck pickups, delivering powerful, high-output tones suitable for metal and rock genres.

Is the Charvel DS-1 ST Flat Black suitable for advanced players?

Yes, the Charvel DS-1 ST is designed with features like a neck-through-body construction and high-output pickups, making it ideal for advanced players seeking performance and versatility.

How many frets does the Charvel DS-1 ST have?

The Charvel DS-1 ST comes with 24 frets, allowing for a wide range of pitch and extended playability across the fretboard.

What is the scale length of the Charvel DS-1 ST Flat Black?

The Charvel DS-1 ST has a scale length of 25.5 inches, which is standard for many electric guitars, providing a balanced tension and feel.

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Reviews

Critic Reviews

Charvel Desolation DS-1T And DS-1 ST Guitar Reviews

gear-vault.com

The Charvel DS-1 ST Flat Black impresses with its exceptional craftsmanship and versatile options, perfect for budget-conscious rock and metal players. Offering a range of finishes, neck styles, and active pickups, it delivers a high-end metal sound with notable clarity and quiet operation. The standout feature is its neck, boasting a compound-radius design for smooth playability. Though aimed at entry-level, its quality and playability ensure it will be remembered fondly. A great first guitar, it embodies decades of custom guitar expertise at an affordable price.

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Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST review | MusicRadar

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The Charvel DS-1 ST offers powerful Seymour Duncan Blackouts and a sleek through-neck design, making it appealing for metal enthusiasts. Its lightweight body is a boon for smaller guitarists, but may sacrifice sustain. While the guitar excels in delivering aggressive tones, it struggles against competing mid-price models in terms of overall build quality and tonal versatility. Ultimately, it’s a compelling choice for those prioritizing high-output sound, but not without its compromises in the crowded mid-range market.

Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST | Performer Mag

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Charvel's DS-1 ST is a modern player's dream that marries classic aesthetics with contemporary playability. Its standout features include a sleek look, mahogany body, and Seymour Duncan Blackouts, perfect for hard rock and metal with punchy, clear pickups. The neck's natural contour and setup are excellent, although there's a minor finishing flaw at the neck/body joint. While the tone controls are limited with heavy overdrive, they shine with cleaner sounds. This isn't just a throwback; it's a forward-thinking instrument that excels in both style and substance, despite its minor aesthetic flaw.

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See how Gabby Alipe uses Charvel DS-1 ST

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Charvel DS-1 ST Transparent Smear Blue was spotted being used by Gabby at their Endless: Urbandub Farewell Concert on May 9, 2015 at Metrotent Convention Center while playing Endless, A Silent Whisper

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