CHARVEL PROMOD DK24 - Metal

[@agufish]

Agreed! Those caramelized maple necks on Charvels SHRED hard

[@animosiity]

Hey fish man 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@denverrandy7143]

When I heard "nickel frets" I thought of you..."that's a deal breaker for fish"lol have a good one my man!!!👍🤘

[@Stubz_Perez]

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[@Dry7123]

They get dirty really fast though...

[@funkyfurballs1078]

@@denverrandy7143 Yeah, they wear way too fast!

[@TheDankCat127]

Back in 2011 when I was in high school, my mom gave me a choice of getting a class ring for my birthday or a new guitar. We couldn’t afford both, so I chose the guitar. It was a white Charvel So Cal (Japanese made) that we found a good deal on. 10 years later it’s still main main workhorse and a was way better choice than a dumb class ring.

[@nckhed]

Smart feller. 😆👍

[@JaehaPark]

Great choice man. The Japanese Charvels are seriously underrated

[@iLLuzion1st]

@@nckhed i totally read this as fart smeller lmfao

[@justinstratford]

I wish I was given the same choice. I haven't even seen my ring since I graduated

[@nckhed]

@@iLLuzion1st 😂😂😂👍

[@TheHeadhunter85]

Fender was very clever absorbing and beign partner with different guitar brands. If you want vintage stuff you got Fender, vintage style with modern features? Charvel got you back and if you are full on metal, Jackson has more than enough pointy guitars. Ohh and if you're are an VH junkie , EVH has some killer stuff too ;)

[@fluxtherevolutionary7890]

Yeah dude, Fender really covered all their bases by acquiring Jackson and Charvel.

[@lomoholga]

Spot on analysis. I can’t go back to a strat after playing the effortless neck and almost non-existent heel joint of a Charvel. It’s like night and day difference with the strat’s gigantic heel

[@godzillasimpson8357]

Evh equipment can do metal better than some brands that came out after Van Halen did

[@olafburgermann806]

Love what Charvel are doing at the moment. In my opinion the HH series/parallel switch is the best coil split sound out there. And compound radius! Guthrie and Rick Graham both play Charvel - not many better endorsements than that

[@leegollin4417]

I have that one and its my daily driver. Totally great all purpose box of guitar.

[@chickentendies7023]

Plus Angel Vivaldi, his technique is phenomenal and his signature guitars look fantastic

[@thesmellycatjazz]

I have the Burgundy Mist one. I fought off GAS for 3 years but finally caved. It's a great workhorse

[@leegollin4417]

@@thesmellycatjazz agreed!

[@ZL1LoVeR]

Add Gojira Joe to the list (not the DKs, but still)

[@elefsidi]

Charvels have always been amazing. From the 80's up to nowadays, they were and always will be incredible instruments.

[@felipetobartortora9188]

I recently bought the HH version and it has made me very happy. Excellent guitar.

[@christiansandoval2878]

Just bought one of these in February these have the most comfortable neck i have ever played

[@Albake21z]

I actually just sold my DK24, but I had it for two years when these newer pro mods came out. Unbelievable guitar for the money, and I plan on picking up another one in the near future. I'm hoping Charvel releases one with a floyd, ebony board, and roasted maple neck. I'd be all over it.

[@funkyfurballs1078]

I have the matte gray but the finish wears off easily. I love the neck so much, I'm having the body repainted and upgrade the pickups... Will eventually upgrade the frets to stainless.

[@rainypath96]

definitely want a tim henson copy charvel. it would sell like hot cakes

[@nate_ock]

@@rainypath96 thats basically what this guitar is except its a full size humbucker instead of the mini humbucker

[@jamesschmidt3191]

Honestly man, I own this same one Ola is playing, as well as the Dual humbucker orange quilted maple top mahogany body pro mod. The white one obviously doesn't have a Floyd, the orange maple top does. But I have to say man, even though I'd play either without any complaints, the Gotoh 510 2PT bridge on this one, the Pro Mod DK24 HSS, I truly believe is an even better bridge than the Floyd. Love the Floyd on the other one, but the combo of the Gotoh and locking tuners on this white one is just magic. I love it so much.

[@billwarner213]

I just recently got this guitar (in the shell pink) and it is AMAZING! Build quality, features, playability and MANY tone possibilities - from full shred to tele clean to lush. I LOVE this guitar, thanks for the great vid!

[@guyincognito320]

It's just the neck that has hum right? It looks like the middle 3 positions are all pairings of single coils, which I'd assume are hum-free tones? But I can't find out if they're parallel or series.

[@billwarner213]

@@guyincognito320 Um, you got me on that - I'd have to check into it. But the middle three positions definitely give you that strat-y, quacky tone.

[@michaelnedoshytko6920]

Love it! Glad that Charvel listens to people on Social Media, and took the colour options seriously. The white and gold combo reminds me of the Dave Navarro signature. Good Taste!

[@guyincognito320]

I wonder if anyone complains about these extremely noisy pickups when noiseless single coils that sound a lot like this have been around for 40 years. For a 'pro mod' guitar, there should be Dimarzio Virtual Vintage or something, or whatever SD makes in that vein, and not these. These are for tone guys, not super strat players

[@michaelnedoshytko6920]

@@guyincognito320 ya. That's why I got the SoCal style 2. It's got the open core Fishman. They are a great set of pickups

[@nicholastotoro7721]

Love the 510. The Wilkinson locking saddles fit on it perfectly if you want a little extra tuning stability.

[@NathanSidF]

This is one of the not so many 'modern' guitars that really impressed me checking guitars in a music shop! The neck profile, wood, pickups, two point trem, ergonomics, ... pretty much anything is on point!

[@biohazard8295]

Is it versatile? I am comparing it to Prs SE Custom 24. They are both beautiful guitars, but the Charvel looks more straight forward and less pretentious.

[@NathanSidF]

@@biohazard8295 yeah! It can do pretty much anything. Meanwhile Harley Benton has released their take on this model. If you want it for a bit cheaper, you can go that route and just replace the electronics ;)

[@biohazard8295]

@@NathanSidF thanks for info. Actually i am saving some money and wanted a good guitar. P.s. i already have a harley benton, they are extremely good for the money, but still it feels a bit cheap, also it has poor resell value.

[@kratanicverses4805]

There are not many cases in which i like gold hardware but that is one sharp guitar indeed. I really like that input jack, very slick!

[@chrisdigital]

I own this as a 2018 model in primer gray, I have bareknuckle pick ups in it and a few other mods. It by far is the nicest guitar I've ever owned and played.

[@flips220]

I have the Shell Pink one. I really need to get around to changing the pickups. I like the feel of the guitar, but it's the worst sounding out of all my guitars, so I don't pick it up as much as I should.

[@chrisdigital]

@@flips220 What a shame. Change those pickups and enjoy her!! I can not put mine down!

[@kudos4201]

whats wrong with the seynour duncans??? they sound great

[@TheCyberMantis]

The JP-2C is one of my all-time favorite amps. And certainly my favorite MESA.

[@SikSh0oter]

Played the dual humbucker version with the blue burst, this is the best all around guitar I've played. You can go from metal of all kinds to R&B to country, to reggae.

[@TheBbtlegit]

I think I'm going to buy this guitar.

[@gruesomecthulhu9598]

Agreed, it is super clean. Love the contrast between the neck and hardware. I love charvels anyway so I might be biased.

[@sb632]

One of the best playing guitars on the market. The charvel roasted necks are probably the best around

[@isMike999]

yup!!!

[@patrickh.1658]

So I guess if you want those type of necks fender products is the way to go You're saying?

[@sb632]

@@patrickh.1658 just a preference thing in terms of feel. Roasted maple in general is the best feeling neck wood to me

[@Riff_salad]

Without a doubt. Bought their DK24 HSS after one play. That neck…

[@isMike999]

@@Riff_salad that's why I ONLY play Charvel/Jackson...THE NECKS are like butter....you can EASILY change pickups but NOT necks

[@rubysoffner4557]

Charvel truly creating magic with those caramelised maple necks. They feel and play out of this world

[@nckhed]

All this caramelized maple talk is making me hongreh!

[@poundtacos4006]

I have the primer grey version from the first year they released them,. Twas a surprise Xmas gift from the wife,.. best guitar I have!

[@borgcn]

I own one of these. the shell pinh one, HSS kd24 caramelized neck. Great gear, man, but I'm not so good as you at playing it...

[@thanatoast4]

Got a used Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 2 a year or two ago and its consistently the best sounding and feeling guitar I've ever played. Sounds orders of magnitute better than my Schecter Blackjack Avenger FR-S for reasons I dont quite understand

[@Cyclotaur]

I also had to lower the middle pickup a bit. After that, this is by far the best playing guitar I have ever played. The neck is perfect!

[@Unchainedmaple888]

Would love to see that recessed Gotoh 510 trem on more Solar guitars rather than a Floyd

[@andrewhudson7108]

Agreed. Unless you’re doing serious Vai dive bombs, modern two points+locking tuners can handle whatever you throw at it.

[@Goldarlives]

Considering getting this guitar and swapping out the bridge pickup for a BKP Blackhawk I have laying around.

[@erichughes16]

Got a So Cal on order. Should be here in fall. Have desolation soloist. Beautiful guitar that shreds.

[@maxfuster5602]

I have a Charvel Pro Mod with a Floyd, it’s just a maple neck but it’s the same profile and I can honestly say it’s one of my favorite neck profiles to date, especially with the unfinished maple, it feels so clean and quick yet somehow lived? Great guitar (though I did swap the pickups, not huge on the Duncan JB/59

[@brandonvince]

Beautiful color combo! Sounds great!

[@bestboy897]

beautiful guitar really excited to see ola finally review a charvel

[@niftah01]

Love that you reviewed this ! I bought this exact model yesterday. Very happy so far :) Bra skit helt enkelt!

[@warwithin7]

I had to drop the middle pickup on mine because I kept hitting it, but I love it other than that.

[@TheStrykerProject]

Really cool looking guitar! Thanks for giving us a taste.

[@therileyobrien]

In my opinion the best "affordable" guitars are coming from Fender's Mexico factory right now.

[@jamesmaloney8191]

I couldn’t agree more. Fender is killing it right now.

[@Malediction99]

Yeah I have a Pro Mod DK24 and a Player Strat and I love them both. In fact I bought the Player series because I already had the Charvel and knew that if it was made in the Mexican factory the Fender would be great too.

[@JorgeMartinez1987]

Yup id rather pay half for a guitar made by mexicans in mexico than pay double for a guitar made by mexicans in california.

[@michaelnedoshytko6920]

Absolutely! Bought the Charvel So Cal 2 Spring 2020; very well built instrument.

[@-jk-2580]

Agreed, the new Player series is amazing!

[@gilbertp.9851]

Jackson/Charvel is in my blood!

[@CrushingAxes]

Man Jacksons and Charvels are my favourite guitars! Really awesome guitar! Great tone !!!!

[@kevinbirge2130]

My next guitar will likely be a Charvel. They meet my needs. But where is the Randall amp?

[@martinperon4576]

"Shredneck" sounds like a pun you'd use as a song title, which would feature a lengthy Yngwie-style solo on the banjo! xD

[@rnhtube]

Sounds like a Dimebag solo album if he were still around

[@vethwynwetfeather]

Andy Wood and uncle Ben (Ben Eller) call themselves shrednecks. 🤘

[@Malediction99]

Andy Wood has a song called "Shredneck", on his "A Disconcerting Amalgam" album. Probably the last word in chicken-pickin shred. Check it out, it's insane.

[@jamesmatthews5222]

I just bought this guitar, and I was curious what you'd say about it - glad to know you approve Ola.

[@lesterksi4521]

Welcome back charvel! The revival continues

[@theoldeuropeguitars]

I have the black HH version and absolutely dig it. Yet, as I am playing mild crunch in an indie pop band, I swapped the pickups to SD Pearly Gates. Now it's just a perfectly comfortable, insanely sleek and elegant guitar with low output hummies, which you wouldn't think when you see it. Not your typical "indie" guitar, but that is exactly what I like about it ;-)

[@stug5041]

I bought the red ash dk24 fully expecting to swap out the full shred having heard mixed things about it - but damn if it doesn’t sound good. Super crunchy with my mark V and not at all overly bright as the critics suggest

[@stihlsavvy666]

Hell yeah! I love those charvel guitars!!

[@XlouietheflyX]

I have a Bare Knuckle Cobra bridge single coil (the Cobra-T telecaster version) in a (shielded) Squier Contemporary Telecaster RH and it is not noisy like that, I was really surprised. Must be to do with the unusual magnet and blades setup in it. The single coils on this Charvel are much more typical.

[@ExtremelyOnlineGuy]

Hell yeah dude. Wish they made these with Floyd’s more often

[@robertweatherill9161]

I have the same problem with a middle pick up, ALWAYS hitting the pick up. I assume lower the pick up as much as possible?

[@nethbt]

I have the HH mocha burst...fantastic guitar! Definitely better playing and sounding than my AZ Prestige

[@lejeq]

Since I was planing to buy AZ prestige - in what fields you find Charvel Better ?

[@prsmantse1]

I've got the charvel hh in black and it's an amazing guitar. I've wanted to put it up against an az but I can't ever find one at my local music stores. I really want to see how different the necks are

[@nethbt]

@@lejeq pickups sound more versatile imo, neck definitely plays faster brcause of the flatter profile compared to the Fender-y AZ...I wished it had stainlesssteel frets though

[@CroneRaven1810]

If Charvel would put SS frets on them, I would be all over them...Cmon Charvel

[@prsmantse1]

@@CroneRaven1810 I have guitars with ss frets and nickel frets. I don't notice too much of a difference between them at least when the frets are polished up. Yes the stainless will last longer but nickel frets will still last year's. Fender is just a little late to the party. Not really surprising when a large portion of their customers want a copy of a guitar from the 50s to 70s. They'll come around eventually though

[@paulallyngoff7472]

I’m a strat guy, through and through…a very bluesy player, myself…but, I dabble in metal. I’m looking for a metal guitar that also does Strat cleans and can still retain a somewhat “Strat tone”, even with gain pumped through the humbuckers….this guitar seems to fit the bill. Thank you 🙏

[@ODPTV1]

I have mainly fenders but I should of got a Charel at one point. Perfect for 80s style players such as myself

[@Gizmo-st1ky]

That’s a good sounding axe, looks very pretty

[@GilesDMT]

I had ordered the tele charvel and was sent this by accident I love the tele, but this is the next guitar I’m going to get, no competition. It sounds so damn good, and is very comfortable to play

[@jamesanthony2775]

This thing is comfortable as hell. My fav guitar at the moment. I wish I wouldn't have gotten the pink one though. Lol

[@TheBigglenn311]

Whats wrong with the pink one?

[@jamesanthony2775]

@@TheBigglenn311 Pink is okay but I wish I had black

[@ryant3600]

Ok I need to know and the best place to ask guitar questions is right here..... What feels better when playing? These Charvels? The LTD KH series? or Ibanez RG550 or RG Prestiges? I live in a remote area where I have no choice but to order my gear online and I take so many chances that way since I can't check anything out in person first. I have the Ibanez Rgs and Jems, and I have Jacksons.. I have never played an LTD or Charvel I'm on the fence between Charvel, Ibanez Rg prestige, the KH 602 or White Zombie...

[@Saxby8six]

they also have a Tele style that looks badass

[@Jonlp6]

Ola , will you be testing the tim Henson neural dsp?

[@davidg1612]

I love it but I'd prefer it in black, red or some 80s neon green or yellow. Something about Charvel guitars makes me want something 80s-style.

[@brandonproctor3639]

Absolutely the input jack

[@hyperbolekid]

Gotta get Angel Vivaldi’s new Charvel NOVA Firemist 6 string. I just got it and it shreds n chugs nicely.

[@GearGasms]

Love my DK24- most versatile guitar in my collection. I use it in a lot of my vids, this week included,

[@chickenbeek]

Love em. Prefer natural maple though. Love the input jack location on them.

[@themusketeer9458]

Bought a prs se custom 24 quilt turkuoise and this charvel online now, can't wait to compare them!

[@steven_marque_official_channel]

Fender is killing it

[@jamessteelman9276]

Except it's a charvel

[@steven_marque_official_channel]

@@jamessteelman9276 Dig a little deeper friend.

[@AIYINOFFICIAL]

This guitar for me is the PERFECT instrument in all aspects .. im drooling over here xD

[@cheenu711]

Have one and it is hands down the best guitar I've ever played. Really happy I own it.

[@krisbramleydrums2261]

Love my Charvel. So many fancy features for a sub £1000 guitar. I've got the Style 2 Pro-mod and the Fishman Fluence pickups on it are phenomenal.

[@styxlover908]

nice to see the fender charvels again

[@jsullivan2112]

Sick guitar. Seriously thinking about grabbing the black HH version with a hardtail.

[@surfrby8876]

I just bought the DK 24 HH version in Chlorine Burst ,beautiful guitar, feels good , looks good, sounds good , you can pick these up used for a good price on Reverb / Ebay these days

[@kapla2004]

Omg I finally own something on this channel! I have the Specific Ocean color (mint green)

[@chaddarcheezze]

Just ordered this in Mystic Blue! Can't wait!

[@oliveredvardsen5741]

Ola you should try a Trev Wilkinson Vintage guitar next time. They have a Greeny Les Paul with the pickups out of phase and that

[@bryanhauser2444]

Anyone have an opinion on the bridge? Just curious how much you can beat the hell out of it and still stay in tune. They have the military green model in my local music store…the neck is straight butter!

[@jeremyshirah8293]

I have looked at a shit ton of info, videos, reviews about this guitar. Mine arrives tomorrow. Some people are saying that the trem is going out of tune if you really get on it, but an improvement vs most classic trems. I decided to go with the newer model that has the Floyd. Unfortunately it doesn't have the roasted neck. I think they realized it didn't look right with infinity blue. The blue is very eighties looking especially with a Floyd. That's what I thought was cool. Too bad everyone is saying the SD shred pick up in the bridge is very high in treble. Makes it sound harsh when you crank the amp up loud. I already know about highs being a problem at loud volumes so my treble is way down on my amp. The presence is moderate. So maybe it won't be so bad.

[@jonnymak1079]

I have the satin orange 1...these guitars are insane...and yes that caramelized neck is BEAUTIFUL

[@lordfantas_]

I had one of these promod dk24s, loved loved loved the neck, probably one of the best I've played. I was not a fan of the trem though, and much prefer a good floyd rose, which is pretty much why I sold it. Great guitar though.

[@givemeajackson]

sh10 is such an insanely good pickup.

[@hxopzw]

I have a couple of guitars with Full Shreds in the bridge. They sound awesome in a guitar with mahogany body wood.

[@eliasmsv3156]

It's funny you say that because so many people complain that it's way too bright to sounds good in any situation, i guess the amp setting have a lot to do with the trble of it. But if i can use a single coil tele to chug then the sh10 will also be adequate

[@givemeajackson]

@@eliasmsv3156 i don't know what those people are smoking tbh, sh4, sh5 and sh6 are all brighter sounding pickups in my experience. especially the sh5.

[@connorolding9870]

those cleans are surprisingly good!

[@greggdavenport20]

Agree the middle pickup gets in my way also....Peace ✌ ☮

[@emrey.3794]

my dream guitar

[@juliusnisonen2431]

Charvels are so awesome but why did they get rif of the jackson style headstock?

[@pvalenti]

Always been a fan of Charvel over Jackson as I dislike neck thru the body guitars. I much prefer bolt on necks. Would love to try out this guitar!

[@biohazard8295]

Any particular reason for prefering bolt on?

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

That rig … right there! Perfect.

[@HandOfMetal]

White body, roasted neck and gold hardware make that a very classy looking guitar.

[@guittarwizzrd]

I have a old charvel neck on a warmoth body with a brass 6 screw trem and a seymour duncan sh5 and theirs not a guitar I would trade it for .

[@eduardovelazquez4223]

Hermosa ! Nice Guitar! 🤘🏻

[@onionheadguy7094]

I love Charvel guitars! They are like California surfer dude guitars but metal!

[@jakewilson7211]

I’ve got the orange hsh version and it’s so good, for not a lot of money either

[@Darkitectband]

I want one of these so bad except I want a Floyd on it. That's the only thing holding me back. My main axe for the last two years has been a Charvel San Dimas Pro Mod. I love it but I want 24 frets and that caramelized neck. The moment they release one like that and I'm getting it, no question.

[@rocktorrocks]

I don’t think it has the caramelized neck, but I do believe they make a Floyd rose version of the DK24. I think it’s the DK24FR.

[@Darkitectband]

@@rocktorrocks Yeah I've seen those but I don't like the neck or the inlays.

[@rocktorrocks]

@@Darkitectband That’s fair, I wanted a Floyd equipped DK24 but wasn’t a fan of the colors. This Snow White DK24 with a Floyd would have been awesome. Hopefully Charvel will release some new nicer designs for the DK24FR.

[@digital360]

I love my DK24s but I have the HH version which is a little heavier sounding. Reviewed them and both rock pretty hard.

[@alexdelgado1622]

Was sitting here jamming on my DK24 when I saw the notification :^)

[@teknomanning]

So was I !

[@muaddib667]

What's with these input jack's that angle the cable up? This will wreck them quickly as they're constantly fighting gravity at the strain point.

[@tragicallymalicious1]

Because most players put the cord behind the strap any way to keep it from being yanked out of the jack.

[@liys540]

for me , I would swap those two single coils to dimarzio area 67 and 58 pickup for solid performance and keeping the quiet, change the output jack to qi output jack for solid performance and replacing fat tremolo brass or titanium block , more better

[@deanmitchell7129]

It’s nice. Very distinct tone compared to say a les Paul custom.

[@bryan9387]

does anyone know the riff at 4:42 ?? Thanks !

[@TheAndostro]

i think the guitar like this will fit to Solar line up

[@vincentrandles8105]

Yes, a very nice guitar! I think I would prefer to have one with a Floyd Rose bridge. (I've never played a bridge like unto that one......) V⚡🇺🇸

[@TheMikeyC]

You’re wearing a Gutts shirt! That’s one awesome anime. And yeah I think the Charvel can chug

[@munkyenima]

I absolutely love my DK24 HH. It's better than guitars I have costing twice as much! The caramelized shred speed neck is absolutely amazing. The HH may be more your style with the Air Norton Duncan in the neck! Great review Ola!!🤘😎

[@davidlane147]

I’m looking at getting one but I’ve heard the full shred is quite a low output pickup. I like playing John Petrucci and other fairly heavy proggy stuff, would you recommend it for that?

[@munkyenima]

@@davidlane147 They are plenty hot. Add that tone circuit bypass into the equation and it's hard to beat. I have a DiMarzio Super Distortion in another axe and it's an amazing pickup... but maybe a little too hot. The DiMarzio can OD the clean channel. This may not be what you want to hear (as it might be a PITA) but I recommend you play one. I have over 10 axes but none of them play as well as the Charvel's in the collection. I paid 2 grand for an amazing shreddy guitar, but the 2 charvels still play better for half the price IMO. We're talking minute degrees of difference in all around great instruments, but when one costs twice as much it can beg the question... should I have just bought 2 Charvels instead? I mean you could buy a Charvel and put literally whatever pickups you want and still save 500$. The Charvel Speed neck with compound radius and carbon fiber reinforcement is ultrastable and the best feeling neck I've ever played. I live in a scorching desert that gets 20°f in the winter and I've had zero problems and never had to touch the truss rod. I've heard some people say that after nearly 10 years their neck is still in perfect adjustment on their Charvels. Bottom line, try one. 🤘

[@davidlane147]

@@munkyenima Wow I think you just sold it, perhaps you should consider a career with charvel lol the lack of stainless steel frets was one of the only things putting doubt in my mind but sounds like it’s not enough to sway people against it

[@Merrillizer]

Niiiice! Had the Shell Pink..... LOVE it so much... just bought this cuz the white wit gold got me allllll fkd-up! Hadda do it. Thanks, fuckah!! 🔥🔥🔥💨💨💨🍺🍺🍺🤟🤟🤟💯💯💯

[@gregorio.h_cabrera]

This is the first guitar I hear ola play that doesent sound the same

[@gitarmats]

Charvel makes awesome stuff!

[@MisterRorschach90]

You should buy an aea a440 active ribbon mic to use as your room mic. It will make you cry. When you hear it, look at it, and remember the price.