Charvel is revealing its newest addition to its legendary Pro Mod So-Cal Style 1® Series, the Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR M, Maple Fingerboard and Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR E, Ebony Fingerboard.
The new Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS comes loaded with everything a player could ask for in terms of sound, style, and feel. A perfect fusion of elegance and high performance, the Pro-Mod Series offerings are designed for a new breed of player whose musical vision and versatility knows no boundaries. These models epitomize sleek, advanced playability for the seasoned professional and the aspiring performer, blending sophisticated style with assertive tone for maximum playing enjoyment.
Here’s what’s different about the Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR M, Maple Fingerboard:
- A conveniently located heel-mount spoke wheel allows for rapid truss rod tweaks, even in between songs.
- Engineered for effortlessly nimble playing, the speed neck profile and 12”-16” compound radius fingerboard with 22 frets is perfect for all styles of play—from low end riffing to soaring leads with worry-free upper-register bends.
Here’s what’s different about the Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR E, Ebony Fingerboard:
- The no-load tone control operates like a standard tone control from positions one through nine, removing itself from the circuit at position ten for transparent sound, letting the full natural voice of the guitar shine through.
- Scream or rumble with the Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo system without sacrificing tuning stability or the pinpoint intonation.
Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR M, Maple Fingerboard ($1,099.99 USD, £999.00 GBP, €1,149.00 EUR, $1,899.00 AUD, ¥170,500 JPY) Charvel’s Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR M joins a series of exceptional craftsmanship and includes a So-Cal body sleekly sculpted out of alder and matched with a rock-solid bolt-on maple neck with a pair of graphite-reinforcement rods to handle the ravages of the road and climate. A conveniently located heel-mount spoke wheel allows for rapid truss rod tweaks, even in between songs. Engineered for effortlessly nimble playing, the speed neck profile and 12”-16” compound radius maple fingerboard with 22 frets is perfect for all styles of play — from low end riffing to soaring leads with worry-free upper-register bends. Other features include a high-output Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6 humbucking bridge pickup, a pair of Seymour Duncan SSL Custom Flat Strat single coil pickups in the middle and neck positions and a Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo system. Available in Gloss Black.
Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR E, Ebony Fingerboard ($1,099.99 USD, £999.00 GBP, €1,149.00 EUR, $1,899.00 AUD, ¥176,000 JPY) The Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR E, Ebony Fingerboard is engineered to take on the effects of a touring professional and comes with a conveniently located heel-mount spoke wheel that allows for rapid truss rod tweaks, even in between songs. Hot-rodded for unparalleled performance and versatile sound, this instrument hosts a high-output Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6 humbucking bridge pickup and a pair of Seymour Duncan SSL Custom Flat Strat single coil pickups in the middle and neck positions. The no-load tone control operates like a standard tone control from positions one through nine, removing itself from the circuit at position ten for transparent sound, letting the full natural voice of the guitar shine through. Scream or rumble with the Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo system without sacrificing tuning stability or the pinpoint intonation. Available in Pharaohs Gold, Ferrari Red and Lambo Green.
