Guthrie Govan Showcases his Signature MJ San Dimas® SD24 CM

Introducing the NEW Guthrie Govan Signature MJ San Dimas® SD24 CM
The guitar virtuoso dives into the latest iteration of his made in Japan signature Charvel model.
See all of its stunning specs here: www.charvel.co...
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Whether it's his solo work, his sonically diverse collective The Aristocrats or his collaborations with the likes of Steven Wilson and Hans Zimmer, Guthrie Govan is known as one of the most skilled guitarists in the world.
The U.K. virtuoso is truly a master of all genres, deftly skirting between rock, jazz, prog, metal, classical and everything in between while somehow making it sound 100-percent unique to him.
His technical prowess and other-worldly feel is the result of decades of devotion to an instrument he first picked up as a young child.
“I was 3-years-old when I started playing, but it wasn’t really a conscious choice,” Govan said. “It was a case of growing up surrounded by music being played in the house and seeing a nylon string guitar propped up in the living room.
“So, it was the most natural thing in the world to start learning how to operate the thing.”
With the latest iteration of his signature Charvel San Dimas, Govan feels that he’s found his perfect playing partner. Featuring a resonant basswood body and Three-Tone Sunburst ash top, caramelized bolt-on maple neck and specially wound custom pickups, the Guthrie Govan Signature MJ San Dimas® SD24 CM is as adaptable and dependable as its namesake.
“Teenage me would be really happy to know that one day I would end up with a signature guitar, but it also comes with a kind of responsibility,” Govan said. “I think if you are going to have your name on the back of a headstock of an instrument, that’s you personally vouching for the quality and usability of that instrument and it’s not something to be taken lightly. I have a guitar that I am completely confident to take anywhere in the world and do any kind of gig with. Anyone out there who has heard the kind of thing I do and the way I blend different styles or the way I need to access different tones, if that’s something that resonates with you, I can only cordially invite you to try one out. Should you find one of these in the wild, who knows, you might just like it!”
Watch Govan dive into many of the key features of the latest iteration of his signature San Dimas in this video.
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[@abdulsathar8156]

Guthrie looks like he's ascended to an elder god. What an honor to see him.

[@Johnnysmithy24]

He went from looking like Jesus to looking like God

[@marcperrin9805]

I'd say he's back as Guthrie the White

[@RoeyHaviv]

That’s since he fought the Balrog, “Run, you fools!”

[@ilarimanninen7021]

@@RoeyHaviv actually "Fly, you fools!", unless you meant that GG gave the quote his own flavour ;)

[@guywhodoesstuff1798]

He is jesus

[@ephesianzap8009]

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to" Guthrie Govan 2022

[@harrymorris9406]

I re searched the video on my phone just to like this comment

[@HiredGoonage]

this is my line when I show up to work late

[@NicolasLaucirica]

Mannn i haven't seen gg on youtube for so long!! So glad hes doing well and delivering a new beast into the world

[@alexcorll90]

I was gonna say....the last time I saw him on here, he hadn't gone grey yet, haha. Looking good though

[@itsurwrld633]

Seeing him aging just broke my heart …. He’s the next Zappa 10x

[@elpolitemexa2272]

@@itsurwrld633 why? He gets better with age

[@itsurwrld633]

@@elpolitemexa2272 never said he doesn’t . You just assumed what I meant by that comment . All I implied was that it makes me sad to see him getting older . Goofy

[@elpolitemexa2272]

@@itsurwrld633 leave that sadness to his family and friends, if they want to be sad about it in first place

[@john.f]

This is the best presentation of a signature guitar ever.

[@john.f]

@merkaba987 I don't know that video. But alright: 'the best presentation of a sig guitar *I* have seen'

[@john.f]

@merkaba987 I didn't think you were ;p If you got a link or title.. you made me curious

[@johnfisher8401]

would have been nice if we got to hear him fucking play it lol this was shit.

[@SimonMooreChannel]

This man is an absolute legend. The way he talks, the way he plays, he's just one of my favourite people that i've never met.

[@andrewhooker8798]

If you do get to meet him ever, he's just as articulate, mellow and facking hilarious as you'd imagine him being.

[@Cheximus]

Without doubt the best guitarst to have ever lived. So far. His solos on Steven Wilson's albums are some of the best ever composed.

[@BenvanGeest]

They're not even composed, but improvised. That's even more astonishing!

[@BadSensation]

I can appreciate his playing while not being a massive fan of his music. HOWEVER - this guy is not only one of the best teachers but also just an allround super nice dude. Always love watching him play or explain concepts. Easily one of the best guitar/music personalities to ever walk the earth

[@DanielVerberne]

I'm in a similar situation, in that I can see his playing and skill is insane yet I don't always like his sound or his stylistic choices, but even within that I still like much of his work.

[@jorgemlcosta]

One of a kind. As bright in composing and playing as he is insightful and cordial. Stellar human being. Long live Guthrie Govan!

[@lucianmunteanu8751]

La fel poți spune și despre Shawn Lane sau Jason Becker...ori poate un Tony MacAlphine...cei mai mari chitariști din lume

[@hamblok0]

Seeing Guthrie with grey hair got me shook right now. It just now reminded me that I discovered this guy when I was roughly 20 and I turned 30 only a couple weeks ago. Oh how time flies.

[@JTCGuitar]

Love the thought that's gone into this! Hope to find one in the "wild". Congratulations all round. 👌

[@diamondbreak]

Please bring Guthrie back for more JTC sessions.

[@guitaristteacobouy]

Please find someone who can make him a Godly guitar...looks like a regular guitar.

[@surveil3548]

@@guitaristteacobouy Didn't you hear about the magical properties of FOAM? smh

[@fredericcharron3831]

Finally found one in the wild, it arrived Monday. It’s a beautiful instrument, cannot stop thinking about it at work. And playing it all night. Thank you guthrie

[@Casey3-P-O]

I like how he went with a darker color this time. Beautiful guitar. Haven't seen Guthrie in a while. Looking cool with the grey. I dig it. Love that guy.

[@DeanLamb]

A treasure of a man.

[@briandennehy6380]

Guthrie it's literally been years since we've seen a new video of you, we need more!!

[@ehoc42]

Guthrie really needs to release a new solo album. As a fan of him I'm getting tired of hearing the same songs from his one 2006 album.

[@Kyrelel]

I present to you ... The Aristocrats

[@ehoc42]

@@Kyrelel I enjoy them, but for some reason the music in this video is mostly from his solo album

[@blackcitadel37]

This.

[@Mysterywhiteboy78]

Indeed, that first album is amazing to....

[@rohitl7636]

You may try listening to “West coast grooves” bro. A pretty short album but brilliant. It was a collaboration between JTC and Him where JTC sent him 10 2 and a half minutes long tracks and he just improvised like an articulated Mad god. Worth a listen bro. :)

[@ericschinn]

I picked up a Charvel DK24 this year and its no joke… A quality instrument can really break the barrier between your natural movements and hitting the notes in the perfect spot. I hadn’t played in maybe 4 days when i got my Charvel, but when i played it I was playing better than i had in months. Beautifully crafted instrments

[@modelcitizen6068]

MIJ Charvels have always been by far some of my favourite guitars - especially those 80's Model models. Will never help me come close to Guthrie's master skills, but still a joy to play for any level player.

[@johnnyblax1]

From Guthrie the Grey to Guthrie the White. He must have fought the Balrog during these pandemic years...

[@YaYousef5]

Incredible player. Incredible guitar. I'm going to go buy one right now! (looks at price) Ah, if only that that brown color was 0.5% warmer, I would've totally bought it, but it's just not my thing!

[@einarabelc5]

Get the MIJ Dinky....only 200 bucks less...

[@teknomanning]

Get the Charvel mim. Lovely. I have one😊👍🏿

[@carlsanders7824]

Same reason I had to pass on that new Ferrari----the red tint was just a hair off.

[@YaYousef5]

@@carlsanders7824 🤣

[@skierpage]

The last 3 seconds of the video say © Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. I thought the Fender Custom Shop in America is meant to be the apex of solid body guitar manufacturing. Is Charvel Made in Japan an even higher super-ultra-club of guitar craftspeople?

[@sriyansh1729]

im so happy to see him on the internet again very classy and wise guy

[@TobyDN1982]

Usually I get to see older videos of Guthrie and now with a little bit of shock I see him almost completely turned white hairwise ... geez ... just a few more years he'll probably is going to look like being the wizard that he actually is

[@SerjBassist]

This video has everything I like, which is Guthrie playing and Guthrie talking

[@jupiterlegrand4817]

Guthrie Govan is one of the best all-around electric players with a pallet of some of the best sounds I've ever heard. Jeff Beck meets Eric Johnson meets Pat Martino meets Alan Holdsworth...and then becomes something more than the sum of it's parts. Gee WHIZ I admire this guy's playing. And he looks like Ian Anderson SHOULD have looked as he got a bit older!

[@frankiekimber3973]

Hands down one of the best modern day guitarists out there

[@DrummersRage]

Between the Aristocrats PG rig rundown recently released, and this walkthrough video, we are seeing a decent amount of Guthrie. Love this for us.

[@RockGuitarVibes]

Already ordered in August 2021 - eagerly awaiting delivery in April 🔥🎸🧡

[@naufrago7676]

Charvel please share with us this full session of Guthrie playing. PLEASE

[@OfAbstract]

Guthrie is a phenomenon, truly an inspirational legend. I wish I would have discovered him much earlier in my life.

[@insertname8999]

I could just listen to him for hours explain the most basic stuff and its still nice

[@scootersays]

Guthrie is a monster player and well deserving of his own signature model! I definitely want to check one of these out and maybe add it to my collection. Charvel guitars are great. The first one I bought was an '88 model 3DR, way back in 1988 and I still have and play it to this day!! Most reliable and best sounding guitar I've owned.

[@5urg3x]

So great to see Guthrie again! Haven’t seen him in a video in a long time. This guitar looks amazing.

[@philippgrunert8776]

This was Guthrie at his most serious from everything I have ever seen with him. The guitar looks nice for sure

[@lander.96]

Loved the Gandalf-the-white master of guitar Guthrie Govan new skin.

[@ShredmasterScott]

this makes me want to purchase 69 of these

[@PageandPlant4Life]

Nice

[@njc119]

Yo SHRED!!!!!

[@JohnWiku]

This man was always a real wizard, now he's looking like he was always meant to!

[@MrMjp58]

That does look like a most magnificent instrument. I imagine it's rather expensive, but would be worth every penny - if one instantly played like GG upon purchase...

[@tymanngruter1808]

About u.s. dollars...... 3500! Buy now, livetime Player!

[@Breakrite]

He’s the guitarist’s guitarist. Brilliant is too dull a word for his skill level.

[@jazzsounds8159]

Seen Guthrie in a small setting of maybe 30 people. He was very gracious after the show with his time talking about music and guitars.

[@NeglectedField]

The first time they brought out the Charvel Govan sig, I tried one at a guitar show and it was hands down the best production electric guitar I've ever tried. Thing played like butter.

[@liquidSpin]

Guthrie could play a shovel with a shoe lace string and make it sound a million times better than most guitarist. He is an absolute Legend. Love his new signature guitar such a thing of beauty 🔥🔥🔥

[@markcartelofficial7113]

Saw him last night! Damn. He is really the Players' Player.

[@mladenkalinic4274]

Strange to see him with gray hair, I like to think guitar heroes don't age like the rest of us :( I want him to be around forever

[@hiraprxc.7141]

he looked the same as his brother with that gray hair now xD

[@paulbrendanawicz4609]

@@hiraprxc.7141 That was my thought as well. He looking more like Seth Govan lol

[@guitaristteacobouy]

What grey? Looks more white than grey

[@lt.reacharound2048]

It's strange, he would look much younger with bald head. The hair looks "older" than the face if you catch my drift

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

Yeah agreed, he looks seventy here. I reckon he should get rid of that hair and beard.

[@withmygoodeyeclosed]

Most humble sales talk ever.

[@kirkwhammet9933]

Very Nice and beautiful guitar mate!😊the caramelized neck with the stainless steel jumbo frets are simply gorgeous...plus the 2 point trem which looks like a combination of Floyd and strat is really cool. And played by the man himself Guthrie whom I still consider the "best" modern guitarist at the moment. (sorry Tosin, sorry Tim, sorry Kiko, sorry Steve and Joe, etc)😅....Guthrie still holds that cake. To Charvel company, please do continue to endorse this man. He's a great Charvel standard bearer... I just have one important request: could you please send the man a supply of pancakes with syrup and a bottle of Vitamins and Minerals? He's too good in playing/ focused in guitar and performing that he seems to have forgotten the importance of eating. 😉.please do take care of the 70 year old man. He's a musical treasure. Cheers!🤘

[@crusheverything4449]

@Kirk Whammet - Guthrie is endorsing Charvel, not the other way around.

[@TommyNitro]

So glad to see Govan. I noticed a while ago that all of his stuff on youtube was years old. Got a bit concerned.

[@nethbt]

I really hope Charvel starts making lower price point models with Stainless frets

[@Guitarizer]

so happy to see you back on KZbin!

[@ricardofigueroa6754]

The greatest guitarist of ALL TIME. No person has the chops Guthrie has. He can play anything at any time.

[@keeperofthereign]

Even though I agree to a point, event he can not be compared with an average concert pianist. I said an avarage, not lang lang.

[@joshmuz9018]

He's great. But no one ever will top Shawn lane for me

[@ryadachaibou8098]

@@keeperofthereign What's even the point of your comment lol did you just want to disagree ?

[@keeperofthereign]

@@ryadachaibou8098 Exactly. I am tired of people making a God out of Guthry who have no idea about classical music. I am also a fan Guthry fan but there are limits.

[@ryadachaibou8098]

@@keeperofthereign Guthrie is indeed a god on the guitar. An average concert pianist can not be compared to him either. I don't see why it bothers you to hear people say he's a virtuoso.

[@stonedome93]

I've been waiting for info on this for sooooo long now, can't wait to get one!

[@s1914]

Whenever I hear or see Guthrie Govan the first thing that comes to mind is extreme intelligence

[@florisbackx1744]

Could there be a more eloquent individual than Guthrie Goven? His soothing yet witty tone of voice and the way he strings one word after another, every next word more surprising then the one before. It's absolutely intoxicating to me....

[@crusheverything4449]

What about his sarcastic teeth and his mercurial arm hair?

[@rachelghanem6298]

long time no see

[@PinkPhreud]

I love Guthrie and already ordered this guitar back in September, and STILL waiting on backorder. Any word on when this thing will finally see the light of day?

[@RandyWillcox]

I have two of the USA models I bought years ago. When ordering new guitars in October, I inquired with my Charvel dealer out of curiosity. It's The Music Zoo on Long Island, who are Charvel's darling USA dealer. My salesperson said the MIJ models were expected to "in January - February". So you shouldn't have long to wait, barring any delays that have crept in until now.

[@BingeV]

I remember passing by him at NAMM, damn he got old.

[@berndkiltz]

Great Video! Ordered :) Always wanted to try a charvel and this one seems to have all the specs I like

[@inkagiz]

Congrats Guthrie, couldn’t happen to a more deserving guy. -John from Vancouver 🤘🏻😝🇨🇦

[@joshuamkk]

he is literally a wizard now

[@Gorbyrev]

Eloquent phrasing both in-person and on the fretboard. Most pleasing.

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Ayyy! The silver hair really work for you man. And that new guitar is absolutely gorgeous.

[@joewoodhead2712]

I've never really wanted to buy a signature guitar, but that looks like the best guitar on earth xD

[@NathanFerrazzi]

I loved the Suhr tone so much, but is so great to see he's well and happy! Please come to KZbin Govan!!! :)

[@yeesenchai]

Don’t care about the guitar, I wanna know what that pick is.

[@maximeb190]

Classiest, most eloquent signature guitar showcase.

[@freshmindnow]

My God, how is it possible that *only now* has this grandmaster of guitar got his own first signature! Bless the future of this product. Guthrie is easily top 10 guitarists of all time. Simple. Well done brother!

[@dougs6433]

He did have a signature Suhr model first

[@wagnersanchez9167]

Love seeing updates on Guthrie :')

[@arodgoogle6327]

Charvel guitars are doing it again. Making some of the finest electric guitars today and this is proof that today’s best electric guitar player is using a Charvel. Nothing else needs to be said. By the way I just went to my local guitar dealer and played the MJ DK 24 HSH Walnut top, Mahogany body, Ebony fretboard, Wenge neck. So it’s the closest guitar to the Guthrie signature guitar and it completely surprised me - amazing guitar!!! Planning on purchasing one soon. Thanks for the video Guthrie and keep playing.

[@yahshuashemuelnichols6551]

I just purchased the MJ DK24 HSH Charvel.. 11/10 worth it. Get it!

[@Lythunder]

The way he talks is very similar to the way he plays. Very elegant, precise and beautiful.

[@zigazorin8893]

If it just wouldn’t have middle pickup i’d buy it rn

[@rs-xr3ty]

How can we not love this guy! What a gentleman and master musician.

[@michaelvaldez5453]

Damn i’m getting old. I haven’t seen GG in soo long that he had brown hair still. Glad he’s doing his thing 🤟

[@ratsalad1]

What a great video. Guthrie is so eloquent and in tune (pardon the pun) with his music.

[@epasternak4206]

Simply a beautiful guitar, I have two 8th batch charvel USA models, I love them dearly.

[@flashpastrecords7164]

I need him to live forever

[@hirawstra8edge137]

Guthrie almost acknowledges his greatness in the video, but I think that's as close as we are going to get, humble as a saint.

[@surveil3548]

Honestly it would feel so weird seeing him/hearing him acknowledging his holy prowess

[@josearjona3728]

Missed you, buddy

[@jayteesgear]

Congrats on this new model Guthrie. That thing looks fabulous

[@brianhensien]

One of the better promos I’ve seen!

[@saisei8074]

Finally more guthrie on KZbin

[@TheSonsofHorusx]

He’s back!

[@carloc8763]

Salutations to you, Sir, and good to see you and hear you as always.

[@cemsarioglu5947]

I love MIJ guitars. So happy to see GG has a sig model MIJ Charvel. One more Mıj guitar to add to the collection.

[@Penfold__]

What an absolute dude.

[@RobKingRC]

Beautiful guitar for a great player!!!

[@andrewarnold6347]

I would love a recommended reading list from him- not even guitar related. He’s as intelligent a speaker as he is a musician, I’d love to know what he’s into literature-wise

[@CHOEYGMUSIC]

That caramelized maple graphite neck looks absolutely superb. Would love to play this one day :) cheers GG, you're the man. Truly one of the greatest, ever!

[@RAREFORMDESIGNS]

Anyone have videos of Guthrie playing at 3 years old? Thanks in advance.

[@tedcabana]

Ok, Guthrie. God damn it! I'll buy it. You totaly sold me.

[@elderozone]

What a lovely human being

[@minazmorgul]

Really dig the way he talks

[@realgoodmind]

Isn't he just the best. FOAM!

[@DogDaze66]

Oh boy glow in the dark numbers on the knobs! Wow I gotta have it!

[@JohnSmith-xb5wq]

Graceful Guthrie!

[@pm9928]

Having met Guthrie a few times and seen all but one of the London gigs, I can personally attest he is a humble, slightly shy and wonderful human being... looking like Gandalf on the outside now only underlines the wizard he has always been :-) Peace :-)

[@TaglitoFilms]

Loved this man's work in the Dune OST!

[@shakib.polock]

my goD!!!!!!!! that improvisation over waves is just mind blowing!!!!

[@Cheximus]

Even my "cheap" DK24 (£800, Mexican made) is a gorgeous guitar to play. As a lefty, we don't have much to choose from, and I've sent more guitars back than I've kept. The neck is absolutely beautiful to play. I can only imagine how amazing this one is!

[@stephengulski6289]

Bought a Gibson firebird studio, and my buddy bought a Variant of this guitar and we switched guitars and I loved the adjustability of his charvel and he sold it to me for 600 bucks and he payed 1200.00 for it and now I shred for jesus on sundays for worship and everyone loves my taps and dive bombs lol

[@Haru08816]

I’m a big fan of his and have all the signature models from Suhr to Charvel but i learn english from him

[@philipodd3378]

Rkon Guthrie, one of a kind

[@cjholmes842]

Hearing Guthrie say “nut shopping” is something I didn’t know I needed to hear 😂