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Charvel So-Cal Style 1 2H (Black) (No Longer Available)

Item ID: SoCal1BK

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Black

Sorry, the Charvel So-Cal Style 1 2H (Black) is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

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This Guitar is Built from the Ground Up for Great Tone and Feel!

The So-Cal Style 1 2H solidbody electric guitar puts impeccable Charvel quality, massive tone, and killer playability into an affordable axe you just won't want to put down! The So-Cal Style 1 2H features a double-cutaway alder body, 1-piece maple neck with a compound fingerboard radius, and cool black hardware (including a stellar Floyd Rose trem). Two hot DiMarzio humbuckers are onboard, controlled by a volume knob and 3-way selector. When you want serious tone from a no-frills, performance-built guitar that's ready to tear it up, pick up a Charvel So-Cal Style 1 2H!



Charvel So-Cal Style 1 2H Solidbody Electric Guitar Features at a Glance:
  • Color: Black
  • Alder body
  • 1-piece San Dimas Style 1 maple neck, bolt-on
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Compound radius 12"-16"
  • Neck width at nut: 1-11/16"
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • No. of frets: 22
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio ToneZone
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio Evolution
  • Floyd Rose locking trem bridge
  • Grover mini tuners
  • Black hardware
  • One volume control knob, knurled
  • 3-position pickup selector toggle
  • Hardshell case included

The Charvel So-Cal Style 1 2H gives you a classic body style and amazing tone!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number 292-7000-803

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Reviews

Charvel MIJ So Cal

by Trevorr Nourse from Arkansas
May 19, 2011
Music Background: Guitar Player -35 years
I bought my first custom Jackson from the San Dimas Shop. What is amazing to me is the fact this Charvel So Cal plays and sounds better. Don't be afraid to try made in Japn, other than loyalty to the ... read more [+]good old USA. Unless you are looking to purchase a Custom Shop with your own spec's there is no reason not to give this guitar a try.
The guitar arrived in perfect condition, nice that Sweetwater actually goes through the product before shipping out. The string height will need to be adjusted but that is ok. The neck for me is perfect, it looks like someone spent a lot of time on the fret work. Just wonderfully done!! No slop in assembly that I can find.
Now for the tone, very warm when playing clean. Can kind of get a little fender strat tone going. When you roll off the volume it remains clear and doesn't get muddy. I use a EVH 5151III Amp...
As for overdrive and all out in your face drive the guitar is as aggressive as you want it to be. As for the Floyd R, once you get your strings stretched there are no issues with tuning.
Going to buy the San Dimas next for sure.
Great Job Charvel, and Sweetwater for getting it here in perfect condition. Jen Foster - Thanks for putting up with me!! close [-]

Great Rock Guitar!

by Oliver Seal from Mississippi
December 9, 2011
Music Background: Musician
This is a great rock guitar for the money! It is easy to play, sounds great and seems to be well made. When the guitar arrived from Sweetwater the setup was good but the screws and the locking nut wer... read more [+]e loose inside the case. But, luckily the finish on the guitar had not been damaged. close [-]

A great guitar for the price!

by Oliver Seal from Mississippi Gulf Coast
June 13, 2011
Music Background: 40+ years making music
The Charvel So-Cal Style 1 is a great guitar for the price. The neck is much better than expected from a guitar in this price range. It has a compound radius, very detailed fretwork and the unfinished... read more [+] oiled neck makes it very playable. The pickups and switching options make it very versatile. The Tone Zone has always been one of my favorite bridge pickups and the Evolution neck pickups matches up with it nicely; the center switch position selects a single coil from the neck and a single coil from the bridge pickups. The tremolo is a licensed Floyd Rose not an original, it works well and stays in tune, but there is a loose feel to the arm. The case is very nice hard shell case and overall this guitar was a lot more than I expected for a guitar in this price. close [-]
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