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Description

Dive into a world where vibrant tones and sleek aesthetics meet with the Charvel So-Cal Style 1 HH in eye-catching Slime Green. Perfect for the guitarist craving precision with a flair for the dramatic, this electric guitar combines '80s nostalgia with contemporary functionality. Whether you're riffing through solos or crafting rich, harmonic backdrops, the So-Cal Style 1 HH is your ticket to musical excellence, packed with features that cater to both the innovative and the traditional guitarist.

Key Features:

  • Body: Alder with a glossy Slime Green finish, ensuring both durability and stage presence.
  • Neck: Two-piece maple with graphite reinforcement, providing stability and a smooth playability across a compound 12"-16" radius fretboard.
  • Electronics: Equipped with Duncan SH-6n and TB-6 Distortion humbuckers for a versatile tonal range, featuring volume and tone knobs with push/pull coil splitting for sound customization.
  • Tremolo System: Recessed Floyd Rose FRT-O2000 double-locking tremolo, allowing for expressive vibrato effects without detuning worries.
  • Fretboard: Your choice of maple or ebony, each offering distinct tactile and sonic advantages, complemented by rolled edges for comfortable play.
Empire Music

Empire Music

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH - EMPIRE MUSIC

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Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH - EMPIRE MUSIC

Empire Music

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Charvel So-Cal Style 1 HH FR.

Mods and upgrades

  • A ten-way switch from Free Way (model 5B5-02) is highly recommended for enhanced tonal options on HSH/HHH setups.

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  • Some users have swapped out the stock TB-4 pickup for a Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59 for improved tone.

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Comparisons

  • Owners note the Charvel So-Cal Style 1 has a brighter, clearer tone compared to similar-priced Jackson models, despite lacking 24 frets.

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  • The Charvel DK24 is preferred by some over the San Dimas due to better pickup voicing and neck feel, despite similar price points.

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Features and functionality

  • The truss rod adjustment located at the bottom of the neck is appreciated for its accessibility.

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  • The easy-turn volume knob, an EVH pot, is designed for quick volume swells and fast playability adjustments.

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User experience

  • The distinctive Slime Green color is frequently praised for its fun and appealing aesthetic.

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  • Owners appreciate the Gotoh 510 tremolo for its ability to float and flutter while maintaining reasonable tuning stability.

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Build quality

  • Some owners mention issues with fret sprout, particularly in dry climates, noting it can feel like "holding barbed wire."

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  • Instances of neck shifting in the pocket have been reported, sometimes requiring sanding of the neck heel for better stability.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Users report soldering issues, particularly with the output jack and volume pot, leading to intermittent connectivity problems.

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  • Fret buzz has been noted beyond the 14th fret, requiring professional setup for optimal playability.

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doomsmalace

Amazing guitar!

I have a SoCal Candy Apple Red HH FR version. It was used completely to record my previous bands album (Ruststained - Years in Vain) and i genuinely love the guitar! It comes with Seymour Duncan Distortion pickups and they are great for metal!

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See how Steve Vai uses Charvel So-Cal Style 1 HH FR

Steve Vai

Guitarist

Whitesnake

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Steve Vai used the Charvel So-Cal Style 1 HH Slime Green guitar early in his solo career before collaborating with Ibanez to design his signature model. This image captures Vai with the Charvel guitar, highlighting its role in his development as an artist.

See how Marco Sfogli uses Charvel So-Cal Style 1 HH FR

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James LaBrie

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Color/Finish: Satin Shell Pink Year: 2019

in this instagram post marco is using a modified charvel socal

See how Derek Jones uses Charvel So-Cal Style 1 HH FR

Derek Jones

Guitarist

Falling In Reverse

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In a photo from the Warped Tour, Derek Jones of Falling in Reverse is seen playing a Charvel So-Cal Style 1 HH Slime Green guitar.

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