Summer NAMM 2019: Charvel | EVH Pro Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM | 5150III 50W EL34 2×12 Demos

[@Oilid]

The only thing missing for a no brainer buy: stainless steel frets.

[@Stratisfied22]

Yeah put in the SS frets and charge a little more for the guitar. It's not an expensive option and could have made a great guitar even better.

[@mountainman8775]

@T MAC I’m in the ˋtone goes out the window without stainless‘ camp

[@milotin2755]

@@mountainman8775 master builder Paul Reid Smith disagrees with you

[@mountainman8775]

@@milotin2755 Yep, I often think of that, and I‘ve heard great hardened nickel and others alloy mixes sound great. What I don‘t like personally is the sound of bog standard nickel frets, that goes for most guitars.

[@RiffLair]

Yep. If SS frets were available I would be playing my Charvel, not watching this..

[@notalkguitarampplug-insrev784]

No stainless steel frets. Will go for Ibanez AZ

[@skatarest77]

What is the major difference? What are these frets made of?

[@CroneRaven1810]

@Vito B the new DK24s from Charvel are around 1k, even Mexico ones so not really 1/2 the price of the AZ.

[@sonsauvage]

Quality control on the AZ lines has been terrible in my experience. Premium and prestige. On the other hand, I had shell pink HSS pro-mod, that was one of the top 5 best playing guitars I ever owned. Didn't need any additional fretwork to have the neck flat with less than 1mm action and full playability. That's pretty incredible. The AZ neck profile, body contours, and hardware feel much nicer than the Charvel IMO though. Stainless frets are only as great as their dressing and if you have a light touch, nickel silver frets can go many years without needing a level/recrown

[@abcrx32j]

Well, considering that even if I refret the guitar with SS frets I would still be paying less than with a Premium AZ, I would take the Charvel anyway.

[@dimebagtribute]

Charvel have moved their asses like anybody else this past 2 years, that's incredible how the new models they made are beautifull and top quality with a mexican and an american range, really smart... Definitely the next axe I buy!

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

Great to see charvel come back.. I'm amazed how evh and charvel are coming back so well and kramer is screwing almost everything up.

[@skatarest77]

Only problem I see is the overall quality of USA models since 2016ish. The ones I've tried out haven't matched up to the MIM models I own. Pretty ridiculous for the price difference. I have several C.S Charvels but will never buy their shotty USA select reject guitars. The ugly colors and cheap satin finish they chose for the first run kinda said it all...give me the money and you get to say its not from Mexico.

[@ernestangel2809]

a trick: you can watch series on KaldroStream. Me and my gf have been using it for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.

[@parkerdarian3853]

@Ernest Angel Definitely, have been watching on Kaldrostream for months myself :)

[@bennettangelo9869]

@Ernest Angel Yup, I have been using kaldrostream for since november myself :)

[@PDXguitarfreak]

I always chuckle when they say “made in Baja California.” LOL just say made in Mexico

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

because Mexico has a negative reputation these days unfortunately. Mexican guitars are well made.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

​@@GuitarsAndSynths I own quite a few guitars, and while the majority are either US or Japan made, I have a few made in Mexico (Fender T-Bucket acoustic, Charvel DK24, EVH Striped Series... all from the Fender family obviously). I definitely agree that the Mexican ones get an unfair bad rap. The ones I own play well, and are pretty solid. I think some people are just stuck in the past, and haven't gotten past the old perceptions (which were valid at one time). That said, I definitely see a difference in quality between Mexico and US/Japan, but it's not just quality control, having better material/components helps.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

@michael wilson I don't own any Chinese guitars, nor can I remember the last time I played one. However, I'm hearing that the quality is improving.. but it's still a gamble, and not one I will take. Plus, I generally try to not buy China made goods in general, if I can help it, just out of principle.

[@zigzagrz]

my evh wolfgang is made in china and near USA spec (stainless steel frets, birdeye neck, real evh humbuckers and not licensed)@@PDXguitarfreak

[@PDXguitarfreak]

@@zigzagrz So are you saying you have a pirated version, made in China? Have you tried the US made version and done a comparison?

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

The look and PU functions are elegant and simple.The price is bang on. Great value for money.

[@michaeleaster1815]

The title of the video is super-misleading, as I thought there was an EVH Pro Mod guitar? I think the title is better understood as: Demos: "Charvel Pro Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM" and "EVH 5150III 50W EL34 2×12" Though given those absurd product names, it ain't easy in any form.

[@Malum09]

Michael Easter I thought exactly the same

[@scottyboy0321]

At least they are testing on my amp head lol

[@SomeKindOfMadman]

Beautiful guitar! I did giggle like a school girl when he said “nut-sauce” though

[@bmorebob6624]

I know I’m a year late but these look and sound killer, I’d love to play one.

[@ph0kused]

need SS frets

[@mikew9788]

I have 2 evh Wolfgang's with stainless frets and they are awesome

[@Ron_Padgett]

Get the USA one then.

[@jeshely]

Kudos on the new switching configuration much prefer both humbuckers at the same.

[@RMGCBG]

Note to self: no you won’t sound like EVH, even if you buy the amp... left hand is what you’ve learned and the right hand is who you are.

[@danawakes2001]

More metallic finishes please. These are dope AF

[@Klos19871]

I will give Charvel my money for this amazing guitar if.............the frets are stainless steel!

[@jacoobyslaps]

Klos19871 Klos in glad they aren’t.

[@Klos19871]

@@jacoobyslaps - I assume you meant to say "I'm glad they aren't" if that is the case why? What are the downsides to stainless steel frets?

[@jacoobyslaps]

Klos19871 Klos Yes, I’m glad they aren’t. I’m not saying there are any downsides. I’ve never had any issues with nickel frets either.

[@Klos19871]

@@jacoobyslaps - That's an odd way to put it if you don't have an issue with stainless steel frets. Well that's fair enough in my own experience nickel frets tend to wear down faster compared to stainless steel frets. Charvel use stainless steel frets on their USA made Dinky so it shouldn't have been an issue to put them on the PRO MOD DK I mean it is a guitar that costs nearly £1000.

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

My playing is still too heavy for nickel, I wear all my frets down too quick. I should work on having a lighter touch but for now I go Stevie Ray Vaughan and muscle the strings...

[@madmike4622]

Just bought one it’s amazing

[@henryocq]

Very good sounding pickups 🤘🏼

[@moribnd]

FFS, start putting the handles on the sides for heavy combo amps, heads, and cabinets in the EVH line.

[@moribnd]

Are there more guitars out there with this kind of neck feel and versatility? I know about the Ibanez AZ series. This guitar is nice but different pickups for me.

[@liys540]

love this guitar because of single-coil pickup in the middle is gone , haha

[@lo3572]

Without that single coil it becomes half as versatile. If you pick so deep that it hits the pickup you should adjust your picking depth

[@fr3ak1shh]

@@lo3572 I actually just ordered an HSH Charvel, but I actually think the HH is more versatile. On the HSH, you can't even use both humbuckers at the same time. You get 5 pickup positions instead of 10.

[@tonyboyer7923]

I still play my 1989 Jackson Charvel Charvet with the Red and Black Crackle finnish 24 frets , Humbucker pickup at the bridge and a single coil at the neck , 3 way switch and just 1 volume knob , I've looked long and hard to find any other ones just like it , but have not been so lucky as of now . It would be great to see or find someone still playing one such as myself .

[@marclove1159]

I cannot understand why so many guitar makers insist on locating the blade switch where it interferes with the strumming hand. My main complaint with my Strats and Strat-like guitars is with the location of the controls. I get so sick of inadvertently knocking my guitar onto a different pickup. Obviously, Charvel hasn’t learned this lesson.

[@joses.a.2]

Roasted maple, compound radius.....at $999 ?....what is the catch with this guitar?.....too many great features at such price.

[@danielblauw2978]

Very cool guitar 👌

[@marielou1982]

Charvel is THE superstrat

[@RRoy83]

I just got the USA Custom DK 24 in Oxblood as a backup for my Suhr. Exceeded all my expectations, absolutely amazing guitar but my Suhr is still king.

[@JAFOpty]

what´s the price difference?

[@RRoy83]

JAFO-PTY the USA DK 24s are being built by the Custom Shop team are are mapping at $3299 but I got mine for a lot less. Remember, never pay retail lol. Though the guitar turned out to be so good I wouldn’t have minded even at retail.

[@juniorkong9587]

@@RRoy83 you don't have a job rump roger

[@RRoy83]

@@juniorkong9587 Im not sure what that means?

[@juniorkong9587]

@@RRoy83 it's where you go to earn money so you can buy a guitar that you want

[@dixinears8004]

Wow! The guitars are awesome! Excellent features, great look, and affordable. The EVH combos are incredible too! Power attenuation, reverb, EL34's?!?!? What more could you ask for?

[@BigSh00tsie]

Ibanez: Laughs in AZ series.

[@jeeperscreepers9114]

In my opinion, this guitar is better

[@Noumenon1000]

3:05 „we use nut sauce“. not sure what to think about that

[@coolowlman]

Oof

[@GuitarJawn]

Who doesn't like getting their nut lubricated. Big Bends Nut Sauce, I will never restring a guitar without it.

[@Noumenon1000]

ACamp * lubricating definitely helps with the nut sauce

[@Monomonmamon]

always use lube on your nuts to get the best results and ethereal playing (with your nuts)

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

@@Monomonmamon ballers!

[@wheresallthezombies]

that's a sick guitar. those amps are pretty cool too. i wonder if they're going to add the power attenuator to the heads.

[@liys540]

there's no pro mod in evh guitars , can pg change back title to charvel

[@throlyhd9448]

over a year now and they still are not offering these with steel frets........

[@jacoobyslaps]

ThrolyHD I’d rather not have them

[@steevkelly]

what does "gotoh 510 custom bridge made for us" mean? what's different about it vs. a stock gotoh 510?

[@RRoy83]

The block is replaced with an oversized brass block by gotoh for Charvel

[@sauceobtainer2849]

No ss frets, also not even a big bag. I'll buy when that's the norm

[@RANGDAP]

beautiful

[@bla8859]

Not sure I get the wisdom of putting ads on what is really a 2min ad anyways, at 32k views, must have enough for sprinkles on your donut

[@steevkelly]

5:07 - they better check their math. the charvel website is listing them at 1308.97 and 1360.53. 300 bucks is a pretty wide price gap.

[@steevkelly]

even says it on the card 1:04

[@andrejohansen1073]

They are talking about sale prices. You're seeing msrp prices. Look it up.

[@Pharoahsim]

So it’s a cheaper version of most of the Guthrie guitar?

[@iDrraaaK]

Basically, yes, they pretty much applied what Guthrie requested, on an affordable guitar, without the fancy woods or the attention to details of his sig, and made them in mexico to keep the price low. It doesn't have SS frets tho. But at this price it's almost unbeatable.

[@fearnpol4938]

Is this Premier Guitar or Premeer Guitar?

[@3cardmonty602]

This guitar kicks Chapman’s guitars ass.

[@chhau123]

Still no stainless steel frets disappointing

[@sonsauvage]

looked for a used american pro-mod

[@satsumashiranami]

Ibanez?

[@MrNotYet1]

I'd buy this in a second, if it had the HSS colors

[@AkiraSpectrum]

I want that Burgundy Mist sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad.

[@tiptip1771]

Modo pro ?

[@juniorkong9587]

most you guys complaining that it doesn't have stainless steel frets can't play anyway

[@liamtahaney713]

Lol what? Custom tusq nut "just for you?" I can buy one for like 24 bucks. Also, how am I supposed to hear what I guitar sounds like when all you play is freaking sticatto chords? Give it room to breathe so we can actually have a chance to hear some overtones. Dear lord.

[@bluwng]

You shouldn’t say 2 on, just say in parallel.

[@boseefusmacmurphy1156]

That's the best wiring ever. Someone send me the schematic please!

[@farko63]

I tried to search it on web...no way...please if found it share !!!!!!

[@mitcharney1]

For those who love playing with switches.

[@dominickortega8489]

Coming from someone who has an ibanez AZ prestige, I can’t wait for these to ship. I pre ordered the sun burst one already. We all agree the sun burst one is a rip-off of the Ibanez az sunburst but so what? This guitar is half the price of the Ibanez prestige. You get the same aesthetic and a bargain for all the other modern features. This guitar not having SS frets is not a deal breaker for me. Don’t get me wrong I love SS frets. I have them on all my current guitars as well as obviously on my prestige AZ. They feel better to play on while doing bends and all but this guitar now has that sick sunburst finish that is only on a $2000 ibanez prestige (at least similar looking guitar) but you don’t have to spend $2000+ to get this finish with similar appointment (aside from SS frets and PUs) ya you’re not getting a bone nut and titanium saddles but tusq and steel saddles is still pretty damn good for this price point. The competing guitars for these are the Ibanez az premiums and those MII guitars are chaotic on their QC. I went thru two premiums with shitty ass fretwork. I was so upset with the quality I ended up going prestige. I had the shell pink and primer grey charvels and they felt and played amazing. Although having SS frets on these charvels would have made them perfect and market dominating, QC might have been an issue with the fret work since it requires more work to file down SS. Not saying MIM QC is perfect but it’s better than MII in terms of comparing AZ to the dk pro 24 2pt at least in my experience. I’d rather take the nickel frets, save some money, have at least decent fretwork that will make the guitar playable, then maybe refret the guitar to SS in the future with a good luthier. At the end of the day, with charvel not only pushing out better finishes but also new configurations with the pickups and the tonal switch, they’re competing drastically with Ibanez and their dnya mix system switch. Their finishes are IMO better than the AZ premiums and with the nickel frets, the fretbwork is way better than the Az premiums with the stainless steel.

[@zacharyvaccaro5632]

@@WolverineSticker Hey, i wanted to know your opinion on the burgundy Mist finally after receiving it. Is the Tuning stability decent? Does the Satin body finish still retain its good looks even after alot of use? I heard complaints on that subject. If so, i would consider the 3 tone gloss finish 2nd. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@zacharyvaccaro5632]

@@WolverineSticker Much much appreciated my friend! That helps alot and thanks for the detailed message. I should be receiving it at my local guitar shop within 2 week's but can't wait. I played the Matte army drab HSH for about an hour at the the store. It's the type of guitar I could easily pass 3 hours straight playing and I completely understand how you have already spent so many playing yours! Only thing with the HSH version is the single really gets in the way when you want to dig in...love the fact that on the HH version you have that series and parallel switch for all the tonal options. Thanks again! 🤘

[@bradhardisty1652]

Interesting non locking tremelo

[@calebfodor6258]

I wonder if Ibanez will make their own "Play Authentic" video threatening to sue Charvel for stealing the AZ design.

[@skatarest77]

Honestly I think its the tint of the baked neck. Shame too, because charvel already did roasted necks way better i.e the Govan. These new baked necks on the DK's look like a cheap Ibanez.

[@iamrichlol]

how in any way is the Ibanez AZ an original design? it's a poor mans suhr, and ten years late.

[@slapitman]

That bald dude had hair once, oh yes.

[@ksgtrpkr]

Turn the damn delay off

[@eddiejr540]

SS frets dont make me sound any better....are you really wearing out nickel frets that fast....come on son!!!!!

[@iDrraaaK]

Actually, within 1 or 2 years max i can legit destroy nickel frets, so yeah. Not even mentionning the fact i have to level them every 2 months. SS should now be the standard for guitars that are 800-1000$+, and nickel reserved for cheap guitars. It's 2019, we have excellent tools so cmon, the wire is'nt expensive, and done right it takes juste a little more time to do the fretwork than with nickel. It's a truely amazing guitar tho, even with paying a luthier for a SS refret (300$ cost) it's 100% worth the money specwise for that price. But they could, at least on some models, do SS frets and i'd only cost about 100-150$ added max. They don't even realise how many of these they would sale if they had SS frets. Because of that many people are going with Ibanez AZ wich to me is much less enjoyable and versatile.

[@GuitarJawn]

I hate the 2 string trees

[@dixinears8004]

Can I ask why? Just curious...

[@GuitarJawn]

@@dixinears8004 looks cheap imo

[@stonedcold12]

meh

[@ronjon1444]

All those guys need their Testosterone levels checked Stat!

[@releshred1272]

Too late. Ibanez beat you to it with the AZ prestige series made in Japan. Amazing guitars

[@TheUncleshoes]

I don't know, I mean, man...... that was a terrible demo for killer equipment (title does say "Demos").

[@JustinP.]

Horrible pick up switching configuration! No one wants 4 single coils. Much prefer neck single coil and bridge single coil separated.

[@BillDerBerg]

Exactly

[@Zhorellski]

Terrible clean playin demo lol

[@bclmax]

ill stick with my epi

[@jasong546]

I’m sorry but the tusq nut made “just for us” and bridge “just for us”, that is just silly. Nothing unique or new about either. The nut sauce in the factory? That’s not going to stay there for more than 5 minutes and with the tusq nut you shouldn’t need it anyway. What is with the description of the pickups? That’s a full shred, that’s all you need to say. I am sure it is a fine guitar, but nothing about it is very unique. I guess if you make another model out of the same materials as the last model, you need to put together a long description of the appearance of the pickups to make it seem innovative. You don’t need to go through the pup positions at a namm show, because we can’t hear it over the noise anyway. Now. Having said all that, I am going to order the first one I see available in September! I love it!

[@Fernos005]

Too much .99 ...... IMO

[@VincentVader]

I dont hear much difference. Horrible demo.

[@rkan665]

Vincent Vader check your ears.

[@jacoobyslaps]

Vincent Vader You’re going to whine about a demo on a busy show floor?

[@BillDerBerg]

I think it's a horrible choice of pickups

[@JerryRiceBall]

2:59 He looks like he uses alotta “nut sauce” Probably has a belly full of nut sauce right now.

[@boyabundance]

To me this looks like a direct ripoff from the AZ2402 from first glance, at least the previous models had some sort of variety in terms of pickup config against the AZ. Even the blue and burst colors are almost similar. But this is coming from an ibanez fan. Everythings beingg copied nowadays. Still, ppl are likely going to buy these over the prestige AZs since it’s 1k usd cheaper with almost the same specs, and better quality control than ibanez’ shit indo factory hit or miss qc so.. well done charvel.

[@RRoy83]

Paolo Yazon you realize Ibanez directly ripped of Suhr for the AZ right? Seeing as how the 2pt Superstrat is all the rage right now it makes sense.

[@charlexguitar]

Terrible player