Charvel Limited Edition Super Stock SC1 Black Relic Guitar "Review"

[@BoogyWoogyCreep]

I stumbled across mine at Guitar Center and bought it unknowing they were limited. Glad I did!

[@erikg2515]

Beautiful guitar wish they were still available

[@dvdaltizer]

Holy crap! This has the combination of EVERYTHING I want! I can't believe they have the EVH humbucker in there! I really wanted the striped series... but something that looks more "pedestrian" and not like an Eddie fanboy. This seems to be perfect!

[@rv6205]

INSANE playing !!!!........Tony is total pro level all day long !!!!!

[@kevinmattie1121]

I just snagged one on reverb today! Was keeping my eyes peeled for this.. I’ve been a big fan of evh and love the pickups..sc-1 is my preferred body shape. Old school,and the fact that it has that fender type neck just seals the deal for me. I love the modifications you did on yours. Gives me some great ideas. It sounds great and your playing is fantastic!

[@fredericadda]

Fantastic playing, loved it. Love the Charvel too.

[@tonlarj37]

Frédéric ADDA thanks!

[@jeffmoore6279]

I have one of these as well and ordered the 1984 reissue Floyd for it. It comes with a 37mm brass block and when installed on this guitar the brass block rest perfectly in the cavity against the wood. It doesn't pull back, it dives only. The trem lays perfectly level with the top of guitar. It really is an amazing perfect fit. It eliminates the need for the shims behind the tremolo. If you install this Floyd make sure you renove the shim beneath the saddles or your tremolo radius will be incorrect.

[@tonlarj37]

Interesting. I initially had the fat brass block on this one. It didn’t fit like you say yours did. I would have had to use shims either way. I took the brass block off and used it on a floating bridge. I don’t feel like I need it when the bridge is connected to the body. It’s cool yours was able to fit like that. When I get the time. I may take the neck off and check to see if it’s been shined there. And, yes. I had to remove the shims under the saddles to achieve the proper radius.

[@jeffmoore6279]

@@tonlarj37 I took the neck off mine awhile back to see if my neck had shims as well. It did not. Perhaps our brass blocks differ slightly in some way. Anyway, love these old school guitars. Like to see another run of these in a different color.

[@Martycrunch]

I love your playing! Very inspirational! I bought a usa select charvel 3 years ago, and it is amazing!

[@matthewhale9831]

Nice Alone Again jam at the beginning there 🤘

[@ericblankenburg]

I have one. It has become my go to guitar.

[@mr.timebombman2230]

That's my favorite setup. An S/H configuration

[@robertax4958]

Love that intro. Brilliant

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks

[@kevinmattie1121]

I have the Henrik Danhage limited edition SC-1 and you’re right about the neck. The speed neck is not the same on these SC-1 type guitars. … they are better in my opinion. I tried a MJ charvel just recently with the so called speed neck and my limited SC_1 in back to back comparisons and there’s definitely a difference. The so called speed neck on the MJ charvel is chunkier and wider ,not as comfortable. I have fairly big hands too. But I prefer to be able to wrap my thumb over the neck in a Hendrix type style of playing. So the MJ got returned. Thanks for your video. You just confirmed it for me. And you sounded great. I love my SC-1. Mine has a JB in the bridge and a dimarzio in the neck. It came with a case at least.

[@bewusstsein3527]

i have a gibson with p90 but i really love this guitar..

[@christopherh2563]

Been waiting for this vid :) Ordered mine earlier this week, the only one I could find online here in europe. Can't wait to recieve it. I"m looking to install a d-tuna on it and like you, also need to make sure the bridge is dive only. Cheers from Sweden!

[@tonlarj37]

Christopher H thanks!

[@ContentFromHell]

it's a very good guitar imo, i also put a d-tuna on it just killing sounding !! i made the trem not floating with my own technic ;) and wow, but i mitgh be moding a little more this great guitar switching EVH pickup for a Bill Laurence L500-XL for a more bity sound and even more bass, i think it will fit perfectly this guitar and the tone i am seeking :) it might become my main guitar whereas i own 5 great guitars :)

[@tonlarj37]

@@ContentFromHell Thanks again! Yeah! Sounds like a cool MOD idea! I may end up putting a D Tuna on mine too. I have SD '78 and little '59 pickup combo w/push-pull pot to split the coils.... I might eventually put in this, but this rocks for now.

[@ContentFromHell]

@@tonlarj37 i really love D-tuna on it you should give it a try for sure :) you pickups set up seems cool either :) very cool video btw

[@kevinloe3076]

Where did you buy it ) :)

[@embreesmith7613]

every Charvel I have owned has been a fatastic instrument I have owned my 650XL for 28 years

[@bewusstsein3527]

I love charvels..

[@blkjakk]

Very nice playing & I need one of these Charvels 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tonlarj37]

Blkjakk thanks!

[@guitarnoob74]

I have 2 Charvel Satchel models. I've had Ibanez , Esp, Jackson. They don't compare to the Charvels.

[@willman100]

Love it. Great mod as well

[@JohnBarrylizard]

Great review, great playing and tone!

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks!

[@x7stringinJSCx]

Great demo. There's not a lot on here yet about this guitar. Thanks for sharing. Now i want one haha.

[@tonlarj37]

x7stringinJSCx Thanks!

[@x7stringinJSCx]

@@tonlarj37 I just want to say I've watched this video a few times wishing i could get this guitar. I found one brand new on Reverb and pulled the trigger and got it on April 29. This guitar is great. It's my first with a compound radius and it feels like i've been playing it for years. I love it. Thanks for sharing this video. You inspired me to find one and get one. Maybe next will be a Friedman guitar once i save up again lol.

[@tonlarj37]

x7stringinJSCx thanks! Glad it worked out for you!

[@user-sn3cs2hd8r]

I only have one complaint about Charvel - no options for neck profile, would love to see them put a thicker neck on some of the newer lines.

[@tonlarj37]

J Rose I totally agree! When I was NAMM, there was a variance in the feel of the necks. Some were thicker than others. Flip of a coin.

[@user-sn3cs2hd8r]

Tony watched a few of your videos and it seems we have the same taste in guitars. Wanted to get your take on bridge pickups...preference for early 80's tone EVH, I tend to prefer lower output Alnico 2 but have not tried the Seymour 78. Thought for a new So-cal project?

[@tonlarj37]

J Rose Cool! the 78 is my favorite

[@MoonshineSazerac]

Y'probably not going to see this message, but to deal with the increased distance from the strings tot he body at the bridge is the neck shimmed or angled at all? I presume it must be, right?

[@robertfalconer5054]

GreatTone and Playing..

[@tonlarj37]

Robert Falconer thanks!

[@esp_09]

love your style.

[@guitarz]

score nice piece! question what do those spacers connect to the screws from the block? so basically what keeps them in place when u dive and when u dive are they loose at all? BTW love your reviews I picked up a GT11 Strat and man O man is that guitar sick! Now im looking at this!

[@tonlarj37]

James Murphy thanks, man! The screws just go right through the holes and screw right into the block.... spacers fit between the block and bridge. This is a really good guitar after a proper setup. Congrats on the GT11! I love mine.

[@paulwhickerthetallvicar]

Thanks for the video. I have been interested in one of these for a while but they seem quite rare (I guess thats why they are called limited edition!). Curious as to what set up changes you felt you needed to make other than modding the Floyd to suit yor requirement?

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks. You're welcome. Basically, just finding the right string gauge... Had 9-46 on this vid but since changed to 9.5 - 44. I think I'm going to do a followup video with this guitar. There are a few other things I did.

[@ryanpaul4833]

I want one of those!!! With the top mounted Floyd, is the neck angled back like an EVH Wolfgang?

[@tonlarj37]

Ryan Paul it appears to be like the EVH top mounted angle

[@robertsmith-ux8ls]

Super tasty playing

[@Heartkiller999]

Where did you get your pickguards from that have the original routing with the toggle switch? I've noticed it on a few of your Charvels!

[@tonlarj37]

I think is was a company called dragonflre pickguard ?

[@egin3]

Nice review... been thinking about looking around for a guitar like this. What does the pup cavity look like under the pickguard... is it set up for HB/X/S or is it set up differently? Curious on the mod option if I bought one. Cheers!

[@tonlarj37]

AirRic thanks! I haven’t taken the pickgaurd off yet. I was thinking of putting a push pull to split or tap.... haven’t gotten to it yet.

[@egin3]

Tony Larremore Music Thanks for the reply. The guitars looks sweet and I am trying to decide between that or the other Charvel Limited skull. Decisions Decisions! Hey solid video! Cheers! 🎸🤘👍

[@tonlarj37]

AirRic no problem! And thanks again! I’ll try and let you know, or maybe do a video on it? Anyways, ✌️🤘

[@tonlarj37]

Cam I just opened it up. It’s routed for HSH. So, you can do HSS if you want

[@tonybrown7847]

I am looking for that same guitar, the Henrik Danhage, or the DiMartini Frenchie/ Snakeskin are the only ones I can find 😢

[@tonlarj37]

One just sold on Reverb this week. They pop up from time to time.

[@nigelsmith721]

Rockin' like Dokken

[@giorgiodomenici4513]

Nice review! what is the backing track? thanks.

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks! I edited the backing to be shorter for the demonstration ytjamtracks.bandcamp.com/track/80s-rock-ballad-backing-track-ebm

[@giorgiodomenici4513]

@@tonlarj37 Thanks!

[@robgen06]

alone again dokken

[@user-sn3cs2hd8r]

Oh and 1 more question overall how would you rate the Musikaft necks ? Back ordered for 12 weeks right now ugh!

[@tonlarj37]

J Rose the one I had was really nice! Seemed to be really good quality and had the higher names at fret wire.

[@thorpenator9148]

Looks like a sun valley shredder on the wall.

[@tonlarj37]

Thorpenator it is! I modified it. I’ll hopefully be doing some shredding vids with it soon! 🤘

[@thorpenator9148]

@@tonlarj37 Awesome, I had a white one...sold it a while back, wish I would of kept it, great neck, and very good looking, and playing guitar. I had put a new three way switch, and changed out the EMG pick ups which imo were lacking any character. I dig that color on yours, it will be a great guitar after a few mods.

[@tonlarj37]

@@thorpenator9148 I had the black one. I modified it too. I only did one jam video with it. I sold it and wished I had it back. I found this one for under $400 in excellent condition. Great MOD guitars for the $. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rITdp5V_qaigedE

[@user-sn3cs2hd8r]

Hey I wanted to get more details on the neck profile, so would you say it is a modern C shape ? Even better could you send the 1st and 12th fret measurements???

[@tonlarj37]

J Rose yes. As I mentioned in the video. The one I have feels “like”a modern C shape more than a Charvel speed neck. Next time I change the strings I’ll try and remember to measure exactly.

[@user-sn3cs2hd8r]

Do you think Sweetwater would look for a thicker neck if requested? Never ordered a guitar from them.

[@tonlarj37]

J Rose I don’t think so? They have great customer service, but 4 out of the 5 guitars I’ve purchased from them needed quite the setup. Thankfully I know how to set up a guitar. That said, you can pick the one you want from their gallery... they typically will give a discount, too.

[@tonlarj37]

J Rose wildwood Guitars show neck measurements on their site and will setup a guitar just like you want.

[@DexterDexter123]

the strings don't look like they're directly above the polls on the single coil on any of these guitars... is that an issue?

[@tonlarj37]

Not an issue at all. That used to bother me.... until I noticed I was still getting the tone I wanted. It's very common, though. Also, never hurt EVH's tone.

[@willman100]

Hey Tony, was wondering what your string height action preference is on your Floyd Rose guitars?

[@tonlarj37]

willman100 I don’t have a specific number. I just setup to my liking and make sure it’s intonation is correct. It’s a feel thing. The only time I pull out the gauge out is if there’s an issue.

[@willman100]

Tony Larremore Music It would be cool if you made a guitar mod in action video.

[@michalpallo8438]

Awesome intro- is that a song or something you composed?

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks! It’s just a spin-off lick... I probably heard someone do something like that at some point and made my own version of it on the fly.

[@tonlarj37]

Hahaha I just saw my response to this and must have been reading a different question. I wrote the solo/melodies for this track.

[@philsb9388]

Michal Pallo sounds like «alone again» by dokken to me

[@tonlarj37]

@@philsb9388 the backing track does sounds like it. the part I played does not.

[@RepukeinScapegoat]

Whats your preference for a”setup”? Specs plz?

[@tonlarj37]

CONSCIOUS•OPPRESSION I simply just start with setting the neck strait. Then, Lower the bridge for desired action/string height. (It varies on each guitar) intonate and fine-tune adjustments until it feels the way I want it. It’s a feel thing. I’ve been doing this so long.... I rarely use measuring tools anymore. So.... Sorry man, I don’t have the specs. Also, I initially used a tremolo stopper... which helps. But, then added the spacers to connect to the body to dive only. Makes it easier to deal with. Hope that somewhat helps. ✌️🤘

[@RepukeinScapegoat]

Tony Larremore Music awesome i only ask because i have a similar looking guitar but its a 1988 black Fender USA Strat HH rosewood fretboard with FRO that came stock its a beast but it was set up a certain way when i got it and ever since i wore out the blades on the bridge i bought a new one yeara ago and the set up was never quite the same i have a tremlo stop in it now with a brass block FU tone it sounds amazing and feels fantastic but it hard to fet back to that original setup and ive brought it to different techs i went through w wide variety of strings for many years i used Super slinky .9 buf i was breaking strings almost every show all dive bombs ive trued many strings but now am using earnie ball .10-48 regular slinky but i tune also to E flat so its similar to .9s thanks for the info very nice guitar tho keep shredding Up the irons!!

[@1970borntorun]

This guy plays with more taste and Soul than George! It's kinda, George meets Ronnie Montrose with a dash of Steve Lukather lol

[@tonlarj37]

Thanks!

[@ToddzillaGuitars]

I have the same guitar and I'm just curious what you think of the bridge pickup? It seems unbelievably loud and noisy at times

[@tonlarj37]

The one I have is fine.It's HOT pickup. I lowered it a little for my taste.

[@ToddzillaGuitars]

Sold mine.

[@websitemaintenance]

This is Alone Again by Dokken. You better give them credit man!

[@tonlarj37]

Robert Docherty yeah... I keep hearing that. it’s just a backing track I found.... that apparently sounds like it. I just wrote something over it.

[@websitemaintenance]

Tony Larremore Music I know I’m giving you crap but good jam man :)

[@tonlarj37]

Robert Docherty all is good, dude. I can take it for what it is. ;) ✌️🤘I did credit where the backing track came from. Believe it or not? I was never a big Dokken fan... had no idea about the song until several people mentioned it. This backing does sounds like it. I don’t recall ever hearing it before. Just sounded 80s. And, I needed something quick for the vid that was in the key of Eb. At least my lead and melodies don’t sound anything like what Lynch played. Thankfully. Lol

[@MrJonken70]

Nice to watch a really good review for a change. Have a few custom Charvels my self -and like 'em a lot. But: I think theese new Mexican Charvels are WAY overpriced! I mean they're good; but hey: $1500 for a taco built guitar with a 1000 series Floyd -without hardcase...? That is just a bit too steep pricing from Charvel. I can also confirm what is mentioned in this review: Swapping out the 1000-series Floyd -for a better Floyd -style unit: Is a big uppgrade. Expessionally if You also upgrade the trem with a sustainblock. In this vid; more mass on the unit was achieved by piling up shims between the baseplate -and the block. But in truth; you'll accually get a much better resonance/tonal result with a rightlength sustain block -compared to the multi shim thing. As a tech/luthiere i've been asked to dig out more tone out of theese things. The by far most effective -and easy part; is to upgrade the trem unit. Now to the big suprice in finding the correct new trem unit for this guitar: Theese Charvel necks have a compund radius 12-16". This means that if You want the perfect match: You'll need to look for a trem unit that has a "16 radius. The orginal Floyd Rose has a "12 radius. However: The new (extra hardened steel) Schaller Lockmeister Floyd offers a correct "16 inch radius. Incredible enough; the German Schaller manufacturor posts wrong product info about their Lockmeister unit. (If the multi shim under the A, D, G and B string saddles is removed: The unit offers the correct 16 inch radius.) Another alternative is the EDGE tremolo; found on Ibanez guitars. This unit that offers a 17" radius. With this said: A 12" radius trem unit will work fine too. But if You really want the optimal match for optimal performance; 16" radius bridge is to be prefered. The people at Schaller are a bit thick headed dummies: They persist on; not to correct their false info at their own site. A classic qoute -in their own words from this German manufacturor on the Lockmesiter trem unit: Qoute: "the radius of the saddles is 12"; if you put the shim under the saddles away you get 16". End quote. Please read this qoute with Your best german accent. LOL

[@jacktheripper8463]

I gig a lot and I like Les Paul's but I can't handle the weight, I have a couple of body builder friends pick the guitar up for me and put it on my neck before every show but it hurts.. I need something lighter but even 7 .14 sounds like too much to handle {would be like trying to pick up a gallon of milk} and these body builders cost a lot picking up my guitars... does anyone make paper guitars? I just want to pay tribute to the greatest metal/rock/blues/jazz guitar player in history. kurt cobain.

[@tonlarj37]

Jack Theripper hahaha I can cut one out for you and mail it... if you want? ;)

[@jacktheripper8463]

@@tonlarj37 Just don't use construction paper.

[@tonlarj37]

Jack Theripper haha right! That might be to heavy 🤪

[@robgen06]

alone again

[@tonlarj37]

rob gen haha.... and quarantined with my Charvel! 🤘

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