Charvel Ferrari Red SoCal MIJ Demo

[@lawdog89]

I noticed that the new ones have Duncan pups with a blade switch. Plus the truss rod adjustment is at the base of the neck. Mine is just like yours. I loved that $899 got me one of the best hard cases ever. Love the socal.

[@leehyson9831]

Great "Madman" riffin and a tasty bit of Thunder. The guitar looks bloody epic.

[@Demon-Knight]

You are a very very good guitar player. I have seen several of your videos lately you have an amazing guitar collection I love Chavel's they are great guitars,I don't have one but I wish I did that's for sure.

[@Dutchy5150]

Awesome guitar. Shame it wasn't up for sale while he was still in OZ as I would of snagged it. Been GASing for a Charvel for quite a while now. Missed a white one on the eBay a few weeks back...:( Congrats on another great guitar.

[@CameronCooper]

+Dutchy5150 Thanks Dutchy :)

[@HalJikaKick]

You play really well Sir. Loved what you played on the intro!

[@CameronCooper]

+Toka Reva Thanks so much I really appreciate it. I love my Japanese Charvels. I have a the White So Cal and a candy blue San Dimas. This red So Cal and the Black So Cal on the wall behind me both belong to my Dad. Cheers for commenting :)

[@HalJikaKick]

You are most welcome!

[@rdoetjes]

I haven't seen this yet. It's So beautiful!

[@deandee8082]

one of the best modern charvels made to date IMHO, I only have about 15 charvy so far from an expert or anything but I can tell a lot by looking at a guitar anymore and I have seen a lot, A. this one has the deck level floyd which is nice, has a nice maple neck as in grain, they all did all these 2010s even the rear route, has the made in japan on headstock which is very rare indeed, fantastic pups, and its a charvel.. one of the best right here and if I am full of it try to find one...

[@tankdarla637]

wow i just looked at mine, never noticed it says made in japan on headstock, til i read this

[@HalJikaKick]

Oh man! You have two MIJ Charvels! I love mine! The necks are better than any others.

[@Anythingandeverything1]

Thanks very much for an awesome review. Did this model have SS frets do you know? I'm looking to buy one and it's advertised as having SS frets. Thank you

[@paulmiller1315]

Great video Cameron. Your video helped me decide on a Black SoCal MIJ of my own. Found it in Canada brand new, never played, though I had to pay full price, but that ok. Still waiting for it to arrive. Kind of bummed they didn't had a case for it. I was wondering, is your case a SKB66 Pro, if not what is it and how's the fit?

[@howlingmaddmurdock]

Did you get it from LA MUSIC in Toronto?

[@CameronCooper]

+howlingmaddmurdock No I got it second-hand from a guy in the UK. I believe the guitar was originally purchased from Musician's Friend :)

[@howlingmaddmurdock]

+Cameron Cooper I was actually asking +Paul Miller about his so cal. But thats a cool story about how yours travelled around the globe...lol. I had about 5 MIJ Charvels over the last 3 years and foolishly sold them. Very hard to get that quality again at that price.

[@paulmiller1315]

+howlingmaddmurdock Yes! I found and bought it through the website REVERB. Com, which LA Music placed an ad in. Are you thinking of getting one for there?

[@howlingmaddmurdock]

+paul miller No.. I live close to LA Music in Toronto and I saw the black one hanging behind the counter. This was when there were very few MIJ left in Canada and they only had one black one left. I was just curious if it was you that grabbed it...lol. They are a very reputable shop and I know the owner Mario, his sons and their salesman/Inventory guy Sam. They are all great to deal with. Glad you grabbed it. I foolishly sold all my MIJ Charvels to fund other guitars.

[@tompollock8421]

Where can you find these guitars. I never have any luck finding one. I'm desperate !

[@suloporto27]

hi man. great videos you have. I have a charvel i am getting my second one, I just love these guitars and I see you have many charvel guitars. how many charvel guitars do you have? thanks

[@jurgenl.6233]

einfach nur gut. Danke und grüße. Jürgen

[@CameronCooper]

Thank you!! :)

[@rikh78]

great guitars, only gripe is removing the neck to access the truss rod which is bonkers :)

[@J1Z06]

That is a bit of a pain. Supposedly, it's the best method of adjustment. I don't see how. My tech told me that.

[@skydog911]

Have you tried a d-tuna on any of your so cal's? Just curious. I found a black MIJ and waiting very impatiently for UPS to deliver was thinking about getting one for it

[@CameronCooper]

+skydog911 Fully enough I haven't tried a d-tuna in any of my charvels but I am currently in the process of ordering a couple. Barely anywhere sells them in the UK. But I am sure it will make a great investment. Enjoy your So Cal! Cheers for commenting! :)

[@sarinapaparone]

Congrats mate. I got the same and will never get rid of mine. Cheers.

[@CameronCooper]

+Freo Guitar No problem dude :)

[@jvnktube]

I have an original slime green USA-built so-cal with Dimarzio's and I've tried others (newer ones) with Seymour duncans but they lack the punch imo... With the Dimarzio's I can play jazz/blues and shred metal riffs If I want to, but the seymour duncan's just don't cut it. Too bad they ultimately went for those because it takes a lot of potential out of these really fine guitars... I'm not saying SD's are bad!! Definately not but if you want more versitality, the VAI dimarzio's are the way to go :) Awesome demo btw, keep up the good work :)

[@CameronCooper]

+jvnktube Thanks so much, cheers for commenting. I agree with you about how awesome the Dimarzios are. In my opinion though, the Seymour Duncans win over Dimarzios when they're screwed directly into the body. I have no idea why, they just sound so much fatter :)

[@jvnktube]

I wonder how dimarzios would sound screwed directly into the body.. You're giving me great ideas my friend, if it doesn't work, maybe I'll even try the Seymours ;) Cheers!

[@atobpilot]

Beautiful guitar. You should send a pick of your charvel collection to the charvel Facebook page. I'd love to hear you play some Andy Timmons on that axe.

[@CameronCooper]

+atobpilot Will do man Thanks for the tip :)

[@rocknrollresignation93]

Damn really nice man, I love the color!

[@kingsammyc]

Totally awesome!

[@CameronCooper]

+Sam Coulson Thanks so much Sam! :)

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Love those Dimarzio pickups and those Charvel necks, etc,. Do they still make them in Japan? Great demo / video. Thanks young man. Keep rocking sir. Regards from the Midwest USA..

[@skydog911]

+Tim Smallwood They no longer produce these in Japan, I just bought a 2010 MIJ and sent a reqquest in to charvel/fender for more info. What i was told was the MIJ were produced from 7/2010 to 9/2012. These are now made in Mexico in the same building as Fender (or USA custom shop but alot more$$$). everyone I've talked to before buying my MIJ 5 days ago, all said the MIJ are superior to even the custom shop. I havent played either the MIM or the custom, but this MIJ is awesome, have barley put it down since getting it

[@AirDealerGuitar]

Beatiful Bro! I'm going to do my new Kramer Jk :) Have you find mate for the uni?

[@CameronCooper]

+Air Dealers Thanks for that man. I am getting to know people at uni. Can't wait to start :)

[@rockstar-mt6gp]

Do you prefer the dimarzio's on this guitar or the seymour duncans on the other models???

[@perfectnumber7783]

I love it...

[@J1Z06]

You rip!! Great tone and technique.

[@CameronCooper]

+Jay Dobbins Thanks Jay!! :)

[@J1Z06]

+Cameron Cooper awesome axe and playing. Keep it up.

[@CameronCooper]

Really appreciate it thanks a lot again! :)

[@tankdarla637]

I have this exact model, extremely great guitar. However someone put an EVH frankenstein pickup in the bridge, and I think that is stealing from its glory a bit. I do not know if I want to get whatever dimarzio it came with, and install that or go with something else. I know I want it a bit darker, thicker and more articulate than the EVH. I was hoping when I bought the guitar I would like the evh, I am going to go lower it a bit , it looks high, maybe that will fix it, would not be the first time...

[@CameronCooper]

The original pickups were Dimarzios Tonezone in the bridge and Evolution in the neck if you ever needed help choosing.

[@tankdarla637]

@@CameronCooper Thank you! I think I want the original tonezone then back in the bridge. You play pretty much the same music I TRY to play. I collect Japanese Jacksons and I am blown away by the Charvel, I lowered the EVH pickup and I am okay with it , still a bit barky to me though, for lack of a better word lol. Maybe I should go even lower...it was really high. pickup height.

[@galking371]

Hey man, great demo ! I am thinking about getting one myself but i'm having a real hard time deciding between the MIJ version and the MIM version so I would really appreciate it if you could make a comparison video or even just reply to this comment describing your preference (having played both models). Thanks xD

[@CameronCooper]

+galking371 Well without a moments hesitation I would say MIJ are the best as they are a far more solid guitar, made with better woods and finished far better. Remember dude, the Charvel MIM models I have are the very limited Super Stocks which are of far higher quality than the standard MIM. After playing many MIM charvels (dis-regarding the Super Stocks), some feel and sound excellent and some can be not so good. It can be quite hit and miss with the Mexican Charvels whereas with the Japanese range it is 'almost' guaranteed you will great a guitar for the reasons i explained above. As I say again, go for the a MIJ one if you can find one in a colour which suits you best or if you are really lucky, try and find a second-hand USA model as they are pretty much the same quality as the MIJ models. I hope this helps dude :)

[@galking371]

***** Thanks a bunch dude, keep posting these great video's :D

[@davesaenz3732]

Looks really cool.

[@KeithFine10]

Just started following you ,awesome playing . Great collection, how many guitars do you own?

[@malcolm77]

Superb!

[@ohplezz]

Bad azz guitar.

[@huahuar]

Hi Cameron, how much for a second hand one??? a guy in Spain is selling one (white color) for 850 euros and in excellent condition. Thanks in advance!!

[@CameronCooper]

I guess you pretty muc answered your own question. The price someone is willing to pay for one is what they sell for now if you can find one.

[@huahuar]

@@CameronCooper thank you!!!

[@jasonmitropias2377]

How does it compare this to your rg2620 quality wise ? Also how do the necks compare? Amazing playi g as always man!

[@CameronCooper]

Jason Mitropias I fully enough sold my ibanez a couple of months ago. They are very different beasts but are designed to do the same thing. If you're used to playing strats, the Charvel will feel very familiar. The ibanez has a completely different feel, the neck had less depth but was a lot wider. Both of the guitars were hight quality, but the Charvel stayed in tune way better and is easier when it comes to string changes. :)

[@ShinyCLEM]

Shit, I'm serioulsy jealous AF. I mean fuck, Japanese no longer exists, and you find one half price... xD (It's not my channel but... If you're looking for a really great guitar player and Charvel fan... Check Neogeofanatic's channel). The guitar you're showing is his fave guitar ever, calling it "Red Alert" ! And he's succeed to get an endorse by Charvel :D (sorry about mistakes, French guy over here) Cheers !

[@PandevAstinapur]

Awesome playing bro! Sounds so good. Ernie Ball 0.9mm string sets?

[@marvmarvmarvie]

Nice guitar!! I saw this exact same guitar used for sale at my local store. So tempted to get it haha

[@CameronCooper]

+Marven Chia Get it :)

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Good video.

[@tattoofred]

Great sounds, but the guitar in white color best (sorry my English in Spanish) ;)

[@mhmendes]

This guitar looks awesome, and sounds beautiful and clean. I've never heard about charvel guitars until get your channel. Searching on internet i found out Charvel is a Jackson same company is it right?

[@CameronCooper]

+MHMendes Jackson and Charvel are separate companies however they are both owned by fender :)

[@mhmendes]

+Cameron Cooper Cool man, i didn't know that, thanks. Give me your opnion, has Charvel guitars the same quality as Ibanez?

[@CameronCooper]

+MHMendes They are both totally different guitars altogether. If you are more into your hard rock and want to stick with the Strat vibe go for a Charvel. However Ibanez guitars are built for more of a heavy metal/ultimate performance guitar players (in my eyes). Personal favorites are Charvels but I do love Ibanez's a lot! Hope this helps :)

[@mhmendes]

+Cameron Cooper thanks man! I can understand what you mean. I think I would like to play a Charvel.

[@dirkvanstralen2]

Sounds amazing as usual, Cameron!! Question- to get that type of delay style in a delay pedal, could you give me any suggestions?? Thanks and hope things are going well for you! Dirk

[@CameronCooper]

Hi Dirk. I can't really say I'm sure since I don't use a delay pedal. I own a hardwire delay which is superb!

[@dirkvanstralen2]

Cameron Cooper Thanks Cameron. I’ll check out that pedal you mentioned. After playing mainly blues rock stuff like Kenny Wayne Shepherd style guitar for many years, I am kind of getting back into evh/via/Pete thorn stuff now, so I am looking into guitars, etc., like you are playing. You are an excellent guitarist, especially for being so young. Thanks for the help and love hearing your tones and tunes! Keep on rockin and talk again another time ;-)

[@AirDealerGuitar]

+Cameron Cooper What songs is at 4.36?

[@CameronCooper]

+Air Dealers The song is Love Walked In by Thunder :)

[@lila_jams]

can you tell me your delay settings plz

[@robertciaschini7625]

Lovely.

[@CercoUnCentro]

Can you make me a photo to the pot shsgt ineed it to buy

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Please keep up with the fret board and frets on this one your necks are always so dirty it would help you out in the long run if you did so ijve never seen anybodys neck as dirty as yours are its crazy just saying love your guitar and take care of it love your vids regardless

[@gingerrussell]

'He ended up buying too many guitars' - I've never heard such rubbish in my life! There's not such thing as too many guitars! Unless of course he had a wife...

[@CameronCooper]

+RustyR Or too little money :)

[@J1Z06]

I have 10, currently. 😁😇👍

[@mcmlxv9827]

I bought one of these when they first came out, unfortunately sold it. Terrible decision.

[@evalex71]

What are you playing through?

[@CameronCooper]

+Momo Bobo A Yamaha THR10X :)

[@tvelt17]

If those strings were 6 years old, they wouldn't hold tune. Even strings have a shelf life.

[@CameronCooper]

+tvelt17 I know that man, I kinda regret saying this in the video. But my reasoning behind it is because the guy said the guitar had 'never left its case' since he bought it and had 'never been played' as he didn't like Floyd Roses. The frets at the moment are very shiny, but the strings however are getting dark. They look really old but sound like new. I will probably break one in the next few days ahah. Cheers for commenting :)

[@tmt7912]

Charvel maniac...