Charvel Pro Mods Are Back

[Capelo]

Love the EVH tribute ones and the HS hard tail looks awesome too. Full floating trem is a no-go for me though. There are only two guitars I ever regretted selling and one was my US Made Pro- Mod So-Cal... I wish I could get her back...

 

[Swyse]

Anyone seen how much these will be in the civilized world?

 

[jordanky]

IIRC around $849. I played most of them at NAMM and they were awesome. I made sure to order a white H-S just in case it doesn't sale so I can buy it haha

 

[TemjinStrife]

BRB, going to buy a MIJ or MIUSA model for $600 used.

 

[Knyas]

Since I stumbled across this gallery, I thought posting it here might be a good idea.

Charvel 2013 Pro Mod Gallery | Andertons Blog

 

[arcadia fades]

they used to have direct mount pickups without pickup rings... Fail.

 

[Dooky]

Glad the pro mods are back. I wonder how the MIM compare to the MIJ or USA models. From the pictures and the videos on youtube they certainly look the part

 

[MetalDaze]

Glad the pro mods are back. I wonder how the MIM compare to the MIJ or USA models. From the pictures and the videos on youtube they certainly look the part

I bet they'll be pretty good. Most people give good reviews to the MIM Strats, which are basically what this will be.

Every time a new Charvel line comes out, there are debates about what specs align with the originals and which newer specs should be allowed on a Charvel.

I would take one of these over a regular Strat any day.

 

[PureImagination]

This or a new dinky...

Decisions decisions...

 

[simonXsludge]

Played those at NAMM. They had all the nice features like the MIJ ones people were praising, like awesome fretwork. Sooo smooth. Plus, the trems were now recessed, which I believe wasn't the case with the MIJs? Really good guitars for sure.

 

[Toshiro]

they used to have direct mount pickups without pickup rings... Fail.

The USAs had rings too, win.

Played those at NAMM. They had all the nice features like the MIJ ones people were praising, like awesome fretwork. Sooo smooth. Plus, the trems were now recessed, which I believe wasn't the case with the MIJs? Really good guitars for sure.

A couple of the MIJ Wildcards had recessed trems, but the majority of them were top mount, and the whole USA Promod line had top mounted Floyds.

Kinda sad to see the whole line go recessed, actually.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

^True statement is true.

 

[jl-austin]

It seems this line has been going down ever since it was launched.

However, the MIJ Charvels I played were outstanding guitars. I have never played the MIA ones. I just can't imagine paying 800 or 900 for a Mexican guitar, no matter how good it is.

 

[guitarfreak1387]

Am i the only one that is happy that they went recessed? besides the truss rod being at the heel that was my only gripe about my mij pro mod socal.

now im bummed that the truss rod has not changed and the pickups were changed on the socal. i really liked the TZ/Evo set that came in the older models. though i guess it is much easier to change pickups than to route out a recess for the trem.

 

[snowblind56]

Am i the only one that is happy that they went recessed? besides the truss rod being at the heel that was my only gripe about my mij pro mod socal.

now im bummed that the truss rod has not changed and the pickups were changed on the socal. i really liked the TZ/Evo set that came in the older models. though i guess it is much easier to change pickups than to route out a recess for the trem.

No, you're not the only one. I am also not a fan of non-recessed trems at all. Their next step needs to be the addition of rosewood fingerboards.

 

[Shadowspecced]

Anyone know why they had to move the production from the USA? I have one of the USA pro mods and its one of my best guitars, and my favorite by alot of standards.. For the price they were incredible, shouldnt have changed a thing imho

 

[xxx128]

Does anyone have a photo of the string thru? Thanks.

 

[groverj3]

Anyone know why they had to move the production from the USA? I have one of the USA pro mods and its one of my best guitars, and my favorite by alot of standards.. For the price they were incredible, shouldnt have changed a thing imho

Charvel hasn't made any money in ages. Fender is trying to make them profitable.

Sadly, I can see why. While I like their looks there are too many others guitars I want more... Although, I have yet to play a bad Charvel. The quality is there, but they've become more of a niche brand than ever and don't sell well.

 

[feilong29]

Charvel hasn't made any money in ages. Fender is trying to make them profitable.

Sadly, I can see why. While I like their looks there are too many others guitars I want more... Although, I have yet to play a bad Charvel. The quality is there, but they've become more of a niche brand than ever and don't sell well.

I totally understand; I had a hard-on for a Pro Mod So Cal and was going to buy one recently (until an Axe Fx popped up...) and then I was going to buy like, two of these bad boys, but then I realized that I could get a custom guitar made instead... granted, I still want one, and it sucks that I can't have both, but the thought of getting a custom guitar is winning at the moment lol. Had these Pro Mods still had pickguards (which I'm sure you can buy or get made), I might still go for one or two. One day!

 

[feilong29]

Does anyone have a photo of the string thru? Thanks.

Charvel 2013 Pro Mod San Dimas HS Hard Tail - Candy Blue - Rich Tone Music