A SUPER TELE - Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2

[@landonbailey]

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[@canyonproductions7683]

That thing looks and sounds great!

[@archeryandstuffwithstevela3423]

Lovely even output across all strings. Huge range of tonal options! Very impressive!

[@craiglizt8074]

4:21 That things looks great without the pickguard 😮

[@viletantrum]

I like that it doesn't feel like square board digging in your rib.

[@guyincognito320]

Reverse headstock kills it for me. I just think that is homely on a Tele and can't get used to it I'd consider it if it had a regular headstock and no batteries. Fluence is a bad trend of modern guitar making. It's a spec throw-in: hey, look look all these tones, you can sort of imitate a bunch of guitars that look nothing like this one; also look at these glowie side dots. It has too much going on tonally so it doesn't really have its own voice that gives it a purpose. A guitar is supposed to be a sensible concept and it should kind of tell you how it ought to be played. This is for a guitar teacher who just likes somewhat weird looking things.

[@umarfarook-ng7rs]

​@@guyincognito320 It's actually so crazy to see how I perceive everything you mentioned in a positive way for me. I love this guitar! Hope you can find the guitar you love too. Cheers mate!

[@LennyLenoardson]

@@umarfarook-ng7rs How is the inconvenience of batteries a positive for you. Your on your own with that head stock.

[@umarfarook-ng7rs]

@@LennyLenoardson The answer is simple. The batteries aren't an inconvenience for me since I change them quite often. The advantages that active pickups give me are more than that "inconvenience".

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

Charvel, making your grandpa’s guitars cooler since the 70s.

[@pjr114]

I'm envious. I've been considering this model for more than a year! The natural finish looks much better in your video than the black ash, but it could be the lighting. Good review.

[@landonbailey]

It looks really good in person. Translates well on camera

[@SigGuy320]

I have this guitar in black. It's such a versatile instrument and plays amazingly well. I can go from smooth clean blues to brutal metal and it does it all so well. It has quickly become my favorite guitar. A huge bonus is the fact that the roasted maple neck smells just like fresh maple syrup for the first couple of months. Unfortunately, it eventually fades, but it's great while it lasts. 😁

[@DonWage]

is the black one body is chambered?

[@norseman61]

Before I settled on a Sire T7, I was about 90% ready to pull the trigger on one of these Charvels. I finally decided I should have a more traditional “Tele” before I got one of these super-Teles. I also thought I’d be spending so much time screwing with all the pickup switching options that I’d never actually play the damn thing. Also, I’m not a shredder. But man, this Charvel model is badass.

[@wriglarzzz]

I loved it, but I'm not a fan of shredder thin d style necks

[@stevecassidyguitar]

Charvel have been putting out some incredible stuff the past few years. Looks like you could get away with no pickguard if you wanted? I reckon it would look awesome with a tort guard tho 😎👌 This was a comment I wrote all by myself

[@stevecassidyguitar]

@@Shred_The_Weapon great minds an all that! 🤓👍

[@tjnathan]

I’ve been preaching this is one of the best guitars to buy for the money for a while. It can cover so much ground!

[@landonbailey]

Totally agree!

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

The shred lick at 2:18 is masterful.

[@landonbailey]

I worked on it for never!

[@DrShrimpPuertoRicoMD]

Thanks for the screw tutorial. I’m a beginner who’s been struggling with that for a few years.

[@bwyou812]

These are designed within the Corona Fender Shop, I'm guessing these guitars are what they would want to do with the Fender line, but want to stay true to it's fender Tele, so they are able to get creative on their Charvels.

[@franklovestojam888]

Hi Landon. You surprised me with that guitar because as soon as I saw it, I recognized it as the same model I bought just over three years ago. From what I've heard Charvel is part of the Fender Company stable. I couldn't tell you how long the battery lasts but as soon as I bought the Charvel I had it set up (with the original battery left in) and put a spare battery in the case. The spare battery is still in its packaging after over three years. I have a number of guitars that I rotate but I'm guessing the Charvel has had 60 to 70 hours of playing and still going strong. I scanned through the comments first and was puzzled why a couple of writers preferred the guitar without the pickguard. The answer showed itself once I watched your video, especially at 4:21. Yours is a solid body whereas mine was listed as Chambered. If you remove my pickguard, you will see a pattern of Routing that takes up almost the entire area under the pickguard. So, I'm guessing a weight difference. For my preferences, I didn't think of it as a shredder guitar but a very easy playing versatile T Style. There are times when I play just clean or edge of breakup. The single coils or vintage PAF do a great job. Maybe some clean sounds in you short videos? 😁

[@MrMitter]

I just wish this guitar came with passive pickups!!! Otherwise a gorgeous instrument 😊😊

[@TheMojoFilters]

Anything that requires a 9-volt battery I try to avoid because I know I'll wind up stealing the battery out of my smoke detector.

[@donross8725]

To be fair, there are control cavities it’s just that access is from the back, not under the pick guard.

[@patrickd1805]

22 frets and reg headstock and im in

[@francoreia8147]

I just got a version or copy of the esp ltd 401 realy surprised. Excellent except for the noise to close together and volume to far for my little hand to do volume swells with my palm on the bridge enyhow still happy nice neck and playability out of the box

[@roymartin500]

I got the Alder body hardtail blue from Musician's Friend and the frets were sharp as hell. Im in a dry climate so not its seriously sprouting. I should've bought it from Sweetwater as they check and set up guitars from their home base before shipping to you. Mine came unchecked from Mexico with no final inspection checked on the card and unsetup. Horrible! The bright spot is when it's repaired it should be great cause it sounded good. I had buy Musician's Friend as I had $2500.00 on my card from them. Next time Sweetwater as I'd be enjoying it by now.

[@devinsinderwitcz9134]

I like all the features but the pickups not so much. Little to no mid-range. The body to neck joint is definitely what I like though.

[@davidcotterill3377]

I'm so close to selling mine in saying black. I researched it hard. I loved it on the day but it just hasn't gelled with me and I can't get the right cleans. Gain wise it's great. Thinking of getting a Sire T7. Love your reviews!

[@jimmyjames2022]

Very sweet ash Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal HH! Lots of interesting switching tones and nice to see they care enough to rout in the back plates (unlike, cough, PRS). Alas, there was no MTV in Canada in the TV music video heyday of 1984-1994, we only had Much Music (Canadian content rules), with the much adored VJ Erica Ehm. Also had early Ren and Stimpy seasons till parents complained about b--gers and f--ts.

[@joecoach7268]

TRIGGERED!!!! It will take me several days to get the image of that first pickguard screw driven in CROOKED out of my head!!!! On another note, I had one of these in all black. Its a beast of a guitar. I loved the 12-16 compound radius neck profile - Charvel necks are some of the best out there. With all the tone/pickup options, the guitar was just overwhelming to me and I couldnt get it dialed into anything other than harder rock and metal tones that sounded natural to the guitar (if that makes sense). I never could get the sound or the mojo out of it that I was looking for. I just traded it two weeks ago for a 2022 Fender 60s JV modified Made in Japan strat which I havent been able to put down. The Charvel is a good guitar and well worth the money - just not my vibe. Pro Tip on the Charvel - if you are not a master at setting up a floating bridge, do yourself a favor and take it to someone who is for a proper setup or the guitar will not stay in tune. Thanks for the vid Landon!

[@matthewearl9824]

i have had 2 of these for several years now. surprised you just found out about them. they are my daily drivers. mine are the hardtail satin black with roasted maple neck.

[@ThatBrendonGuy]

A mix of Fender and Ibanez is a good description of Charvel and possibly why I like them so much...

[@Lovell93]

You really need to try the Charvel DK24! It is my favorite super Strat! No offense to Ibanez, but they are soooooo much better than the AZ series imo. I love Ibanez, don't get me wrong, and I have an AZ, among several other Ibanez.. But man, talk about a shredder. And it is so universal. I can get so many awesome sounds, from twangy Tele sounds to heavy distorted sounds. It's truly a beast, and it's only around $1199, at least for the one I got, the DK24 in Quilted Chlorine Burst!

[@Lomoholga2]

The Ibanez AZ has an idiotic ‘flaw’- its a super strat with a chunky neck lol. Charvel got the neck 💯 right

[@dougberry5003]

That guitar sounds really good , i am very impressed !!!

[@landonbailey]

I think so too!

[@jojomarvelasquez3564]

i snagged one of this during long&mcq fender month.. lots of build quality issues but nothing major and nothing i cant fix.. for this price.. man.. fishman fluence is one of the best pickups out there..

[@MrChuck12376]

Yeah definitely get some more charvels to try your going to love them, better bang for buck vs fender player series

[@gkott78]

I don't really know why I like this guitar so much, but I do. I need to try one.

[@guitarman1888]

How well does it stay in tune when using the Trem

[@michaelp8529]

Wow that's a really nice guitar it sounds beautiful. I've always liked charvel I had one years ago. But I have to say I like it better without the pickguard. I will have to agree with you not a fan of active pickups.

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Impressive. I do not mind the no case thing as it would up the price. I would rather choose my own gig bag. probably a PRS as they are better than all but the really high end but usually about $100.

[@thereala-a-ron9635]

I’ve wanted this guitar for like a year.. im torn between this charvel and a schecter nick Johnston.

[@corporate_shredder]

How long does the 9v battery last on average?

[@pala4833]

When you loop your cord through the strap, does it lay pretty comfortably still?

[@landonbailey]

Yes

[@pala4833]

@@landonbailey Thanks. That's an interesting location for the output jack. I always enjoy your videos. Cheers.

[@ZitherBeast]

I'm fairly certain I've never played on a Charvel, but I do kinda like this, it checks a lot of boxes(although I don't really dig the reverse headstock either). Very cool Landon, wait, that is your name right?

[@beefnacos6258]

Outplays a fender by a mile

[@scottkeeler2306]

That is one darn versatile Tele. Sounds pretty cool. Almost makes me want to dump my bass(es.) Meh

[@joeblankenship377]

I like the backerds headstock. I wish Squier would just make this exact guitar for under $500.

[@thecyberwarrior]

Hello ! Is it possible to play this guitar without battery (like a "normal" telecaster in a passive mode) ? Thank you :D

[@anotherbahamianguitarplayer]

No

[@miguelmontoya1320]

Do you ever use wax on your screws?

[@jimilee459]

Gig bag yes. Is that an alder body? I will go look. Edit: nope, it’s an ash body.

[@phoenixlandingstudio6594]

Looks better without the pick guard.

[@wriglarzzz]

What's sup Landon good evening

[@mightyV444]

I liked this guitar a lot - until I saw the reversed headstock 😏 It does sound great, though! 🤩

[@eddiejr540]

Reverse headstock…why God, why??

[@calbrockocat8728]

They do that instead of making lefties.

[@beefnacos6258]

Yeah charvels teles are pretty ugly lol.

[@b.rodclark334]

It's been modernly 'supered' with humbuckers so it's a modern tradition of a super Tele!😢

[@CurrieNerd]

The black one of that model looks pretty flash.

[@guyincognito320]

Are you Tim Robbins?

[@landonbailey]

Yes

[@carpathus]

Charvel is cool enough. Not cool enough to replace my Player Tele though. Cheers!

[@beefnacos6258]

It's shits on the player series

[@INDAmedia]

Got me with the 20V battery ;)

[@marquisdecarabas1312]

I am shure this is a great guitar for many people. Looks fantastic and sound great. But me personal like my Teles the classical way. Fixed brass saddle bridge and two single coils😁👍 thanks for posting ✌️ Btw: The commertial clip before your video was a spot of the fascist party in my country 🙈 now they start to annoy me even on youtube 😅

[@canyonproductions7683]

Thats funny, I grew up in the US and liked Much Music better 😛

[@AceBambam]

I wanted one since this came out, only getting attention now

[@nicfabrizio1776]

Yo Landon send that to me I’ll shred it lol

[@gilberttorres8]

Fender owns Charvel they don't really need a "license"

[@kasimircoppieters8051]

i love yor vid... makes me laughing thanks

[@MrGratefulEd]

Love your content, but I'm gonna pass on this one....cause I'm Tyler's grandpa. ;)

[@landonbailey]

do I know this Tyler?

[@MrGratefulEd]

Tyler's post is a few posts below mine. I'm not really his grandpa. @TylerJohnstonGuitar 19 hours ago (edited) Charvel, making your grandpa’s guitars cooler since the 70s.

[@GrandaddyJeff]

Crazy how it is one of the ugliest guitars I have ever seen with the pickguard on and a nice looking guitar with it off. I generally prefer the look of a pickguard…

[@vinniesworld459]

Your voice 2. No contest.

[@exmormonsongbook]

Under there, underwear. BNL joke? :)

[@overvieweffect9034]

useful how to of the day, and you still SCREWED it up......................................................................

[@TomCTHC]

if only it didnt have that stupid headstock.

[@landonbailey]

the reverse option you mean?

[@JimmyCzerwinski-p4g]

mighty. noice