2016 Charvel Pro Mod So Cal Review & Sound Demo

[@shaunmcinnis1960]

I've been using a Floyd rose for 40 years now. IMHO its the best system on the planet once you get used to it. Stays in tune forever, That alone should make it worth it. People get intimidated trying to set it up. I came up with trick for this along the way. We know that Changing one string at a time is usually the best practise but.... When I string them up, "mostly when changing string guages", I do the following: 1. First over tighten the rear spring a bit, and then shim the bridge"whammy bar side" with some pennies to get it to your desired height 2.(make sure the spring is tight enough to hold the pennies in place). 3. Put your strings on and make sure your "fine tuners bridge" are in the centre so you have equal adjustment each way. 4. Tune the guitar the regular way. 5. Lock the nut. 6. Now loosen the rear spring till the pennies fall out. Your guitar will be almost perfectly in tune. The subtle adjustments can then be done with the fine tuners. I wish I could patent this but I can't. :( Great content Clint! Sometimes I unsubscribe just so I can have the pleasure of subscribing again...haha

[@Tubachin]

That is so true, experienced, and pro aproach, but I find that dive only is the way to go, when gigging, they can be blocked easily and always return im tune, and when I brake a string? Just unlock it and unwind tuner a little bit and Im done in seconds. Just always bring a key 😊

[@sukottoshinobe7360]

Got my hands on one of these a few months back mint condition exact same model here. Best guitar I’ve ever owned. I’m primarily a metal player but I’ve always had a thing for the feel of a strat. This thing was the answer for me because it’s pretty much a super strat built for heavy players. The neck on this thing is beyond awesome. And I have guitars that are worth a grand more that don’t quite feel like this one.

[@VictorianRecords]

I got this one but in the hot pink on a "clearance" for 648.00. Amazingly solid guitar. The splits and middle position are nice surprises. Amazingly fast neck too. I am still intimidated by setting up the Floyd Rose, so I've had my guitar guy change the strings and adjust it is set up. It's a very good guitar for the price. It never goes out of tune.

[@danielguest7841]

This guy is a good player. I'm sure he practiced a lot. Especially on his facial expressions. He definitely plays in front of a mirror.

[@manymul]

What is all about the thumbs down? The effort and excellent playing deserve a million thumbs up. Great job man

[@nise7775]

Jason Aquitania You have to be new to the Internet

[@1970borntorun]

Those would be the Pearl Jam fans and therefore, have ZERO Music taste.

[@todd-1]

"I'm more of a blues player..." Then shreds his ass off like a pro! Great review man!

[@stevemiller1203]

The guitar is nice, your playing is even nicer

[@thomascraig74ify]

Great tone and playing as well

[@etibkel]

i tried this guitar in a shop and it was amazing. it has a Strato sound with a comfortable slim neck like an Ibanez. it is too expensive for me but I bought the little brohter of it, the Jackson Adrian Smith Sdx. Thx for the review!

[@NMS_Officer]

In the middle normal position the inner parts of the humbucker work and in the split position the outer parts of the humbucker work

[@twnndpodcast]

Those Distortions clean are almost like the Dimarzio Transitions I have in my Sterling Luk100D. Very articulate and fast separation like a single coil.

[@Drylogic_kills]

Nice fiddle. I have a 2014. same specs with a three way toggle instead and no wagon wheel truss access

[@ILegion]

I heard mixed reviews about Mexico models VS USA/Japan...I'm planning getting one of these pretty soon but I wonder if I should save more for an USA one :/

[@JayBruceWorld]

Every Mexico model guitar I’ve ever played, from any brand, has been fantastic.

[@booshting3520]

@@NicoDa1 usually a lot more time is spent on the fretwork on USA models.

[@clevertrevor7360]

Great review.

[@bartomiejfraczyk2590]

very nice vid and lovely playing :) thanks for that!

[@bluehappyscrap]

great review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great axe!!!!!!!!!!!!! rock on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lablunt6190]

That was so impressive

[@johnnydunne4614]

Anyone know how he gets that distorted tone at then end, that shit sounds amazing!

[@ClintCurtis]

Hi Johnny....see one of my latest video on how I approach my sound. Thanks!

[@johnnydunne4614]

@@ClintCurtis Thanks Clint! Will do

[@PieroCompagnoGuitar]

Great playing! This guitar is very interesting! It would be very nice if you did a comparative video between this guitar and a fender stratocaster sss. Are the split coils at bridge and neck, a little comparable to the single coils of a stratocaster playing with clean and bluesy tones?

[@ClintCurtis]

They are especially though a tube amp with some breakup.

[@PieroCompagnoGuitar]

Great! It seems a very versatile guitar. Maybe a stratocaster has a much brighter and screaming tone on high frequencies than So Cal? Thanks for your reply to My comment, Clint

[@guitarimprovchannel1950]

Noice! I gatta get one🎸⚡

[@markvernon1218]

Just bought one of these, it arrived today 😁. How do you adjust the truss rod please ? It seems super tight and I'm worried about breaking something 😳.

[@ClintCurtis]

Mine was tight too at first. Take it slow is all I can say, and maybe ask on the Charvel Group on Facebook.

[@markvernon1218]

Cheers Clint, I managed it in the end by easing it both ways then it became workable . Awsome guitar that's so versatile, good for everything I need. Great video by the way, your ability far exceeds mine, but I'll keep plugging away 🤘.

[@ronyeahright9536]

KZbin is making me slowly believe that everyone is a better guitar player than me.

[@Willl_b_]

for me, it was a quick process

[@ManGobio]

Thank you Clint. This Charvel seems to be as versatil as a Strato is. Do you see any diference between a strato body vs Charvel? Charvel seems to me more...squared, am I right? Thanks again.

[@ClintCurtis]

Seems very similar to a strat, just hot rodded! :D

[@markhenderson1511]

I know a newfie accent when I hear it lol , excellent job man sick licks

[@vernonbowers4355]

Amazing playing dude. I’m getting one of these guitars. Just wish I had your skills

[@ClintCurtis]

Thanks - they really are fantastic guitars, you won't be disappointed.

[@Joker-yw9hl]

Wow I appreciate this vid. I enjoy hearing you talk through your guitars, but I imagine this must be your favourite :) seems awesome

[@johnburns3467]

Love your playing! Do you find that the compound radius on the So Cal makes any difference to your playing?

[@ClintCurtis]

The neck is great!

[@susanbucket3400]

Looks like the Jackson Adrian Smith SDX and USA Models

[@rhugh02]

Great playing, great sound👍 can you recommend where to get backing tacks?

[@ClintCurtis]

Thanks - More demos coming soon. I make a lot of my own backing tracks, but there's a great youtube channel here: kzbin.info

[@jonnymak1079]

Great video Awsome overall playing But the blues you played...bro OFF THE HOOK. and u feel every note Good stuff

[@zlatkokrunic2444]

Can you name the last song that you played in this video? Sounds like Satriani...

[@ClintCurtis]

Thanks Zlatko, it's "Almost Home" from my latest album, Horizons. You can hear it on all streaming services, or download on Bandcamp: clintcurtis.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

[@zlatkokrunic2444]

@@ClintCurtis I am impressed, that is one really melodic song! Thanks and keep on rocking !

[@1970borntorun]

I love Floyd's, but to be honest, a Kahler is just as rock-solid tuning-wise, but doesn't eat up as much sustain and Bass response as a Floyd since there is less wood removed during installation. This is a SIMPLE Physics conversation and I DO like Floyd's very much too. So all the idiots who want to argue back and forth over my general comment can save their breath lol

[@donvape336]

I think this is the one.

[@joseluizcampos9546]

Ei Leonard muito bons seos vd estou curtimdo todos ja apremdi tocar dois solos seos olha vc toca muito bem. Continue tocamdo.que Deus abemçoe seo trabalho

[@MrJaymzhet]

Dude proceeds to melt at 4:24

[@gurusae8511]

Why does your locking nut look lopsided?

[@Pulse2AM]

Thanks for the review. Not a good blues guitar to my ears, sounds good rocking. Nice playing though.

[@SunshineHB]

“Slippage” and locking the tuner to fix it makes me think you aren’t using the locking tuners how they were intended.

[@ClintCurtis]

The tuners aren't locking tuners, just regular tuners. They're not great quality, but once the lock nut is locked it doesn't matter.

[@HiredGoonage]

I guess why would any manufacturer put expensive tuners on a guitar with a locking nut?

[@StefP.]

Add subtitles and check the lines in 2:23 LOL!!!

[@charliebe28]

@SP: ~ That must be one super-exquisite and expensive guitar - a Gibson "LEFT BALL" ! - Yeah - , you'd "give your _left ball_ " to own one of those !☺

[@suzannekerley4746]

Do u not like the guitar

[@richardmg5927]

Is it american or mexican?

[@ClintCurtis]

Mexican!

[@hatecrewsix2]

try to buy the japanese one, i bought mine in 2013, and it's better made with dimarzio's and a flycase, all for 650 euros.