Not that long ago, the HSH configuration of the Ibanez JEM JR was a pretty big discovery for me. Overall, I really loved that guitar — though my main gripe was the pickups. For the price and category, they weren’t bad at all, but the idea of spending extra to upgrade the pickups on a $500 guitar didn’t sit quite right with me. And with all the good things about the JEM JR, it remains a mid-tier instrument overall.

Before that, I had a fantastic experience with my Charvel San Dimas, and for quite some time I had my eye on a blue beauty: the Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM. It wasn’t cheap, so it sat at the store for a while as I weighed my options. But after doing my research, it ticked all the right boxes. When the opportunity came, I went for it — and as a bonus, it became my personal reward for winning the talent competition twice (which I’ve already written about on my blog).

So, I finally brought home a guitar that delivered everything I loved about the Ibanez JEM Jr — and then raised the bar. Do I miss the over-the-top dive bombs of the Ibanez locking trem? A little. And yeah, the monkey grip and the ornate Tree of Life inlay had their charm. But let’s be honest — trading those quirks for a guitar that plays better, sounds better, and feels like a serious upgrade was more than worth it. Even if it did cost about twice as much (yeah… that stung a bit).

Now, let’s dig into this Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM and explore all the little details and features that make it such a unique, versatile, beautiful, and powerful instrument.

Decoding the name

This…	Stands for…
Charvel	Brand of the guitar
DK24	The Dinky is a superstrat body shape originally introduced by Jackson and later adopted by Charvel. More angular and compact than a standard Stratocaster, the Dinky (or DK) features a sculpted back and a slightly reduced size — roughly 7/8 the dimensions of a traditional Fender Strat — giving it the name “Dinky.”
Pro-Mod	Refers to the series of Charvel guitars crafted in Fender’s Ensenada facility in Mexico.
HSH	Pickup configuration: Humbucker, single coil, humbucker
2PT	Two-point tremolo bridge system, specifically the Gotoh® Custom 510 tremolo.
CM	Neck wood: caramelized maple

Charvel’s Legacy: The Hot-Rod Spirit with Fender Craftsmanship and Independent Soul

First of all, it’s important to rememeber that Charvel has carved out a distinct niche in the guitar world as the go-to brand for hot-rodded, high-performance instruments that blend shredder speed with rock-and-roll attitude. Born out of the late 1970s Southern California custom shop scene, Charvel quickly gained a reputation for pushing the limits of what a Strat-style guitar could be — adding hotter pickups, flatter necks, faster frets, and bold finishes that spoke to the era’s rising guitar heroes. Over time, Charvel became synonymous with the “superstrat” movement, providing the tools for players who wanted classic shapes but needed modern performance. Now under the Fender umbrella, Charvel guitars are built with precision in Fender’s Ensenada, Mexico plant, known for producing some of the highest-quality mid-to-premium-tier guitars on the market. Despite the corporate ownership, Charvel has retained its own identity — it’s still the name you turn to when you want a guitar that screams speed, precision, and style, all wrapped up in a package that respects tradition but isn’t bound by it.

Who Should Look at This Guitar?

This guitar is not for the bedroom beginner picking up their first chords, that for sure. The DK24 HSH 2PT CM is aimed squarely at the intermediate to advanced player — the kind of guitarist who knows they need certain tones, understands the value of hardware that won’t fail on stage, and wants a neck that won’t slow them down.

If you’re in a cover band, jumping between classic rock, metal, pop, and fusion, this guitar can cover your entire setlist without missing a beat. If you’re a shredder, you’ll appreciate the speed and precision baked into the design. And if you’re a tone chaser in the studio, the pickup configuration alone gives you a palette that’s hard to match.

Body, Neck, and Design: Where Craftsmanship Meets Player-Centered Engineering

Body and Neck

Body: Alder
Alder is a lightweight, resonant tonewood known for its balanced frequency response — neither too bright like ash nor too dark like mahogany. A longtime Fender favorite since the 1950s, alder provides a solid tonal foundation that pairs beautifully with both single-coils and humbuckers. One key advantage is its light weight, which, combined with the slightly smaller Dinky body, results in an exceptionally comfortable guitar for long playing sessions, especially when performing on stage.

Aesthetics: Metallic Mystic Blue, caramelized fretboard and gold toned hardware
I’ve always loved seeing the natural wood on a guitar, but in this case, the metallic finish completely won me over. Metallic Mystic Blue is glossy and shiny without being gaudy — a color that stands out without feeling too flashy or odd, yet it immediately catches the eye. Pair that with the distinctive caramelized maple fretboard, and you get a truly unique combination.
And then there’s the handsome, luxurious gold-toned hardware. For a long time, I wasn’t a fan of gold hardware, but when it’s used well — like on this guitar — it genuinely elevates the look. My only small complaint is the stock black plastic Strat-style knobs with white lettering, which feel a bit “meh.” As I write this, I’m actually waiting on a couple of Gotoh gold dome knobs to swap in.
Overall, this guitar is both beautiful and exciting — a big contrast to my first Charvel snow white San Dimas, which honestly felt a bit plain and uninspiring. But this one? Oh man, it’s stunning.

Body Shape: Dinky (Charvel’s superstrat shape)
Originally designed for Jackson guitars, the DK (Dinky) body made its debut in 2018 and has since become a key part of the Charvel lineup. With its sculpted back and ergonomic cutaways, the Dinky shape dramatically enhances playability, giving lead players and soloists smooth, effortless access all the way to the 24th fret. A smart, thoughtful touch is the rear-angled input jack, cleverly positioned to keep the cable secure and neatly out of the way during performances.

While the front of the guitar is sleek, lightweight, and comfortable, it’s the back where the true magic lies. Even if no one but the player ever sees it, the beautifully contoured rear hugs the body like a Strat, while the carefully designed curves and cutaways make high-fret playing an absolute joy. And that unusually placed output jack? Simply brilliant. From every angle, this body showcases masterful design, crafted entirely around the guitarist’s experience.

Headstock. Classic Fender Stratocaster design (licensed)
One of the more intriguing (and slightly controversial) design choices on this guitar is its licensed Fender Stratocaster headstock — yes, the same classic shape found on a traditional Fender Strat, but here paired with a thoroughly modern superstrat body. This detail adds a vintage, almost nostalgic flair to an instrument that otherwise screams cutting-edge performance.
While it reflects Charvel’s connection to Fender, some players might feel this design choice clashes a bit with the guitar’s aggressive, high-speed personality. After all, when people think of modern, eye-catching headstocks, names like Jackson or Ibanez come to mind — sharp lines, futuristic angles — and the familiar Strat silhouette can feel a bit too polite for what’s essentially a hot-rod machine.
Still, that’s part of what gives Charvel its distinctive identity: a blend of old-school DNA and modern reinvention. Let’s not forget Charvel’s origins as a shop that hot-rodded and modified stock Fender guitars — that classic headstock shape is a deliberate nod to the brand’s own roots and ethos.

Neck: Caramelized Maple, Bolt-On, Graphite Reinforced
Roasted (caramelized) maple isn’t just a pretty look — the roasting process removes moisture, making the neck far more stable against temperature and humidity shifts. Add in the graphite reinforcement rods, and you get a neck that’s impressively stable, even during travel or heavy trem use.
Another feature that really elevates this guitar into professional territory is the Luminlay side dots — glowing inlays along the edge of the fretboard that make it incredibly easy to track your fret positions on dark stages or in challenging lighting. It’s a small but meaningful touch that shows Charvel’s attention to the needs of working musicians.

And if you ever need a quick tweak, the heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel makes on-the-fly adjustments fast and hassle-free — even though, thanks to the neck’s superb stability, you’ll rarely need to touch it. Together, these details place the DK24 solidly among top-tier guitars built for the demands of the stage, not just the bedroom or studio.

Neck Shape: Speed Neck with Rolled Edges
This is where the DK24 truly shines: playability. The speed neck features a slim, modern C-shape — not as chunky or rounded as a vintage C, yet not as thin as an Ibanez Wizard profile — striking a perfect balance between speed and substance. Rolled fingerboard edges give it a smooth, broken-in feel, letting your hand glide effortlessly without catching on sharp fretboard corners. Paired with the hand-rubbed satin urethane finish, the neck stays slick and non-sticky, even during long practice sessions or sweaty gigs, making it ideal for players who demand fast, fluid navigation across the fretboard without sacrificing comfort.

Without a doubt, this is an exceptionally comfortable guitar to play. Out of the box, mine had slightly high action, but when I took it to Eusica — my trusted guitar shop (no sponsorship here!) — I asked for the action to be set as low as possible. They dialed in the setup perfectly, turning an already great-playing guitar into an absolute dream.

Scale Length: 25.5″
Standard for Strats and superstrats, this gives you a bit more snap and brightness, and it holds tension better for drop tunings or tight, articulate rhythms.

Fingerboard: Caramelized Maple, 12″-16″ Compound Radius
This compound radius is magic for versatility: rounder near the nut for chords, flatter near the high frets for effortless bends and fast runs. It’s a dream for players who go from rhythm to lead on the fly.

Frets: 24 Jumbo
With 24 frets, you get two full octaves per string — essential for extended soloing, modern metal runs, and expressive lead work. Pair that to an incredibly well designed body that truly provides easy access right to the top of the scale. The jumbo frets make bends and vibrato feel smoother and easier, giving players a more fluid experience. On the Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM, these are nickel silver jumbo frets.
Personally, I would have preferred stainless steel, but that would have added to the guitar’s price — both due to the material cost and the extra labor involved in installing them. This is one of the few areas where it feels like Charvel might have made a small compromise. Everything else on this guitar feels top-tier, and stainless steel frets would have pushed it fully into “wow, they thought of everything” territory. Still, nickel frets are no dealbreaker — they’re durable, familiar, and what most players are accustomed to.

Hardware

Bridge: Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo (Two-Point)
This is a premium tremolo system — offering smoother action and better tuning stability than vintage six-screw designs, plus a solid steel block for excellent tone transfer. Paired with locking tuners, it gives you the freedom to use the tremolo without constantly battling tuning issues.
Sure, it’s not built for the extreme, bottomless dive bombs a Floyd Rose can deliver, but honestly, the Gotoh offers plenty of range for deep dives and pull-up action, easily covering many of the more moderate Vai-style techniques.
Thanks to the combination of the trem system, locking tuners, and a Tusq nut, you get a highly expressive tool that looks and feels fantastic — and more importantly, helps maintain reliable tuning stability.
Frankly, I prefer the Gotoh Custom 510 over something like a Floyd Rose 1000 series. While the latter carries the FR name, it’s built with mid-tier materials, whereas the Gotoh stands proudly as one of the best in its class.

Tuners: Charvel-Branded Locking
Although they’re Charvel-branded rather than Gotoh, these tuners look rock-solid, with superb machining and a finish that feels both sturdy and luxurious. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re actually Gotoh units with Charvel’s branding silk-screened on. The locking tuners are a huge plus — they make string changes faster, improve tuning stability, and reduce slippage even under heavy playing. This is the kind of hardware you typically only find on higher-end guitars, and here, they work like a dream, adding that extra layer of tuning reliability. Sweet.

Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ XL
The Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM comes equipped with a Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut — a premium feature that boosts tuning stability, reduces friction, and improves tone transfer across the strings. This is a major advantage, especially when paired with the Gotoh Custom 510 tremolo and locking tuners. According to Graph Tech, the material includes PTFE, the slipperiest substance on earth, which helps minimize friction, while the nut’s construction enhances harmonic content. Well, that’s the claim from Graph Tech, anyway.
For ambitious modders, one worthwhile upgrade might be adding a Graph Tech TUSQ XL Sleek String Tree, which would further reduce string drag and take tuning reliability to the next level, especially during heavy tremolo use. I’ve already changed this and you’ll see the new String Tree on the photos of this entry.

Strap buttons.
Another small but meaningful upgrade would be swapping out the stock strap buttons for a strap-lock system. While the standard Charvel strap buttons are perfectly functional — and even slightly wider and sturdier than the average ones you’ll find on many mid- to lower-tier instruments — they still don’t offer the same level of security and peace of mind that most gigging players expect from a true top-tier stage guitar. I’m currently waiting on a set of Gotoh locking strap buttons to arrive. These are minor tweaks, but they’d help push an already outstanding instrument into near-perfect territory.

Electronics

One area where the Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM truly shines is in its pickup selection and wiring — not just because it’s loaded with premium Seymour Duncan pickups, but because of the thoughtful, unique way they’re configured. This guitar isn’t just about raw power; it’s about offering a wide, usable tonal spectrum. The combination of a coil-splittable humbucking bridge, a punchy single-coil middle, and a warm, vintage-voiced neck humbucker, paired with a 5-way blade selector and no-load tone control, gives you access to everything from full-throttle overdrive and distortion at the bridge to mellow, more nuanced tones in the neck and in-between positions. It’s a setup that doesn’t just cover the basics — it expands them, letting players jump from aggressive metal leads to bright, chiming Strat-like cleans with just a flick of the switch. This wiring scheme and pickup configuration make the DK24 a sonic Swiss Army knife ready for nearly any musical situation.

Pickups:

Bridge: Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B

Tight, articulate, and focused on the upper mids, this pickup delivers precise, cutting riffs and solos that punch effortlessly through any mix. It’s not just aggressive — it has enough output to lightly push your amp even on clean settings, adding a natural edge and growl without relying on pedals or extra gain. And if you crank things up, it handles high-gain, ultra-heavy riffs with ease. Thanks to the 25.5″ scale length, it also thrives in lower tunings, giving you all the punch and upper-mid bite you need to cut through the mix for shredding and beyond.

Middle: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6

A hot-rodded single-coil with punch and clarity, it retains that unmistakable Strat-like chime and snap but with extra muscle. Uniquely, on this guitar, the middle pickup is never used alone — it’s always paired in a way that blends Fender-style sparkle without copying it outright, giving it its own character. Plus, thanks to the clever wiring, it always operates hum-canceling, so you dodge the dreaded 60Hz single-coil hum while keeping bright, bell-like tones in your palette.

Neck: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro APH-1N

Smooth, warm, and vintage-voiced, this pickup is built for expressive, creamy leads, jazzier clean tones, and soulful neck pickup blues. It brings a richness and roundness that beautifully balances the more aggressive bridge and the snappy middle, giving you a true full-spectrum instrument.

The HSH configuration gives you an incredible tonal range: you get fat, high-output humbuckers for metal and rock, plus a hot single-coil for spank and sparkle. With the 5-way switch, you can combine inner coils, outer coils, and split sounds to get Strat-like in-between tones or full humbucking muscle.

Controls: 500K EVH Bourns Low-Friction Volume, No-Load Tone Control

The 500K EVH Bourns low-friction volume pot is a premium feature that really elevates the playing experience. Standard volume pots often have a bit of resistance when you turn them, which can make fast volume swells or subtle adjustments feel sluggish or imprecise. In contrast, the low-friction Bourns pot glides smoothly and effortlessly, allowing players to perform rapid pinky volume swells, violin-like fade-ins, or quick volume kills without fighting stiff hardware. The 500K rating also matters: it’s ideal for high-output humbuckers, preserving brightness and clarity, whereas lower-value pots (like 250K) tend to roll off some of the high-end sparkle.

The no-load tone control is another clever upgrade. When turned to the maximum “10” position, the pot physically disconnects itself from the circuit, removing any load or resistance and letting the pickup’s full, natural tone come through with maximum brightness and clarity — essentially giving you the purest, most uncolored signal path possible. When you dial the tone knob back down, it re-engages smoothly, letting you roll off highs and shape your tone as needed. This combination of components offers precision, flexibility, and a level of tonal transparency usually found only on boutique or custom shop guitars.

Many players tend to leave their volume and tone controls maxed out at 10, never really exploring what these knobs can offer — but for me, that’s missing out on a huge part of the guitar’s voice. On this guitar, the real magic lies in the range of colors, dynamics, and overdrive I can shape right from the instrument itself. With the volume control, I can dial in just the right amount of grit or saturation, backing off for cleaner passages or cranking it up when I need full punch. Even more impressively, the tone knob gives me access to an incredibly broad tonal palette. For example, when I play something like Samba Pa Ti by Santana, I might start the song with the volume around 5 and the tone rolled down to 3 for a warm, mellow vibe. Then, when it’s time for the solo, I push the volume up to 10, open up the tone, and let the guitar sing. And when I want maximum brightness and clarity, I engage the no-load tone control — and just like that, I get the purest, most unfiltered signal. For me, this level of control is a huge deal; it lets me shape the exact sound I want, moment to moment, even within a single song.

Price

The Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM typically sells for around $1,150 USD new. This is definitely not a beginner’s guitar — it’s designed for experienced, discerning players who are willing to invest in an instrument that needs no upgrades to deliver professional-level tone, premium hardware, and top-tier electronic components right out of the box. While it’s by no means a cheap guitar, the value for money is impressive. Just adding up the aftermarket cost of its Gotoh tremolo, locking tuners, TUSQ nut, and premium Seymour Duncan pickups brings you close to $500 — the price of an entire high-end Squier on its own. On top of that, you get a carbon-reinforced caramelized maple neck, a difficult-to-execute metallic finish, and expert craftsmanship not from a mass-production line in Asia, but from Charvel’s Ensenada, Mexico plant, known for its elevated quality control (especially impressive given how good Asian-made guitars are these days). So, spending $1,150 on a guitar from a highly reputable brand — one that doesn’t even produce entry-level models and comes with serious pedigree — for one of the most versatile, comfortable, and best-sounding guitars available? That’s a smart investment, no doubt about it.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Versatile HSH Pickup Configuration
  Offers a wide tonal palette, from heavy rock and metal to bright, articulate cleans, making it ideal for players who cover multiple genres.
• Factory-Loaded Seymour Duncan Pickups
  High-end pickups straight from the factory mean you avoid the common need for immediate aftermarket upgrades to get pro-level sound.
• Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo with Locking Tuners
  Provides smooth action, excellent tuning stability, and expressive playability without the complexity or maintenance demands of a Floyd Rose system.
• Graph Tech TUSQ XL Nut
  Enhances tuning stability, reduces friction, and improves tone transfer across the strings, elevating overall performance.
• Roasted Maple Neck with Graphite Reinforcement
  Offers exceptional stability against humidity and temperature changes, making it road- and studio-ready.
• Low-Friction Volume and No-Load Tone Control
  Enables smooth volume swells and ensures the brightest, clearest tone when the tone knob is fully open — a feature usually found only on boutique guitars.
• Excellent Playability
  With a slim speed neck, rolled edges, compound-radius fretboard, and jumbo frets, it’s built for comfort and fast movement across all 24 frets.
• Thoughtful Ergonomics
  Details like the sculpted back, rear-angled input jack, and Luminlay side dots show Charvel’s attention to practical, player-focused design.
• Attractive Finish and Hardware
  The Metallic Mystic Blue, caramelized maple, and gold hardware create a striking, premium visual statement without being overly flashy.

Cons

• Nickel Silver Frets Instead of Stainless Steel
  While durable, they lack the extended lifespan and slick feel of stainless steel — a noticeable omission at this price point.
• Classic Strat Headstock Might Feel Out of Place
  For players seeking a sharp, modern aesthetic, the classic Fender-style headstock might feel visually out of sync with the sleek superstrat body — though it remains faithful to Charvel’s heritage.
• Stock Knobs and Strap Buttons Could Be Better
  The plastic Strat-style knobs and standard strap buttons are functional but underwhelming, especially compared to the rest of the guitar’s premium hardware.
• Not Ideal for Extreme Tremolo Abuse
  While the Gotoh 510 is an outstanding tremolo system, it’s not designed for the extreme, bottomless dive bombs that a double-locking Floyd Rose can pull off — something worth noting for players who rely on that kind of range. That said, the Gotoh is no slouch; it delivers remarkably smooth action and excellent tuning stability for everything short of full-on whammy bar acrobatics.
• Higher Price Point
  With a street price over $1,150, it’s firmly in the mid-to-premium tier, putting it out of reach for beginners or casual players.

Final Verdict

The Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM isn’t just another guitar with a long string of letters and numbers in its name — it’s a statement piece built for serious players. This isn’t a budget-friendly model; it’s an investment in top-tier components, expert craftsmanship, and a design philosophy that balances modern performance with thoughtful, player-focused details.

What truly sets this guitar apart isn’t just the impressive specs on paper — it’s how seamlessly everything comes together. It’s clear that the team behind this model didn’t just cobble together parts to slap on a “Pro” label. This instrument feels meticulously engineered, purpose-built to satisfy demanding professionals — the kind of players who understand both the cost and the value of premium materials, precise construction, and hardware that holds up under real-world stage and studio conditions.

In a world where “Pro” has become an overused marketing buzzword slapped onto phones, tablets, and watches, the Charvel DK24 truly lives up to the name. But make no mistake — the “Pro Mod” label is Charvel’s way of saying “made in Mexico.” This guitar delivers the tone, playability, versatility, and reliability expected from a genuine professional-grade instrument.

At the end of the day, this Charvel DK24 stands out by combining modern superstrat speed, premium Seymour Duncan pickups, top-tier hardware, and pro-level details — unmatched in its price range.

Epilogue: Modding an Almost Perfect Guitar

As I mentioned earlier, this Charvel is almost perfect in every way. The room for improvement was minimal—honestly negligible—but I wanted to go the whole nine yards and push it to its absolute best.

I swapped out the stock string tree for a Tusq XL, upgraded the Strat-style plastic knobs with a pair of gold-toned Gotoh dome metal knobs, and, last but not least, installed a Gotoh locking strap system, also in gold. These small upgrades cost me around $60 and were, naturally, super easy to install. The result? The guitar now looks even more stunning. The metal knobs and strap buttons subtly elevate the aesthetic, adding a luxurious feel without crossing into gaudy territory.

I’ll admit: the Tusq XL string tree doesn’t look as fancy as the original gold-colored retainer. In fact, it kind of resembles a plain white plastic part. But this upgrade wasn’t about looks—it was a functional choice aimed at squeezing just a bit more tuning stability out of an already very stable guitar.

Some people say there’s no such thing as a perfect guitar. But with these minor tweaks, I feel like I’ve gotten as close as I could hope for. It reminds me of that beautiful line Pablo Milanés once sang about a loved one: “She’s not perfect, but she’s close to what I simply dreamed of.”

A stunning DK body. A beautifully roasted maple neck. Effortless playability. Premium Seymour Duncan pickups. Flawless electronics. What more could I possibly want? Well… maybe stainless steel frets, if I’m being picky. Will I swap them in? Probably not — that’s major surgery for a guitar that, honestly, doesn’t need it.

But for now, with these modest upgrades, this is officially my go-to guitar. A historically significant and respected brand. A killer look. Dreamlike playability. Glorious tone. Rock-solid tuning stability. And all at a price that’s reasonable, thanks to having an instrument crafted outside the U.S.—in fact, arguably better built than many already excellent Indonesian-made guitars.

What can I say? After all these years, this guitar is truly… a dream come true.

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Specs

General

• Model Number: 2969414527
• Series: Pro-Mod
• Country of Origin: Mexico (Ensenada plant)
• Orientation: Right-handed
• Color: Mystic Blue
• Body Shape: Dinky

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Neck Material: Caramelized Maple (roasted maple)
• Neck Construction: Bolt-on with graphite reinforcement
• Neck Finish: Hand-rubbed satin urethane
• Neck Shape: Speed neck with rolled fingerboard edges
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Caramelized Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 12″-16″ compound radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Size: Jumbo
• Fret Material: Nickel silver
• Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ® XL
• Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)
• Position Inlays: 4mm Pearloid Dot
• Side Dots: Luminlay®
• Truss Rod Nut: Heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel
• Headstock: Licensed Fender® Stratocaster® shape
• Neck Plate: None — 4-bolt sculpted heel

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HSH
• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Full Shred™ SH-10B
• Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Custom Flat Strat® SSL-6
• Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Alnico II Pro™ APH-1N
• Controls:
  • 500K EVH® Bourns® Low-Friction Volume Pot
  • No-Load Tone Control
• Pickup Switching: 5-position blade
  • Position 1: Full Bridge Pickup
  • Position 2: Bridge Inner Coil + Middle Pickup
  • Position 3: Both Inner Coils
  • Position 4: Neck Outer Coil + Middle Pickup
  • Position 5: Full Neck Pickup

Hardware

• Bridge: Gotoh® Custom 510 Tremolo (2-point)
• Tuning Machines: Charvel®-branded die-cast locking
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Control Knobs: Stratocaster®-style skirt knobs
• Switch Tip: Black
• Pickguard: None
• Strap Buttons: Standard

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Nickel-plated steel (.009-.042 gauge)
• Case/Gig Bag: Optional (not included by default)