Charvel is knocking it out of the park,with these Pro Mod Series.You get a lot of guitar,with good quality,for a reasonable price. Now,if they could offer a couple more colour options for the DK24 H-S-S/H-S-H models,that would've been nice. Also,the neckjoint on the DK 24 models is so much more comfy,then the blocky Fender style joint.I know the purists will rebell,but a San Dimas,with the DK24 neck joint would be amazing.
It’s absolutely gorgeous I got the neon pink one when it came out a few years ago. I’m very jelly over the ebony fretboard looking forward to more videos of u tearing shit up on this one mate.
Some people simply “have it”. You do!! Killer playing. Love the guitar. That color, and the ebony board are perfect together. Keep on burning up the fretboard. Be well.
Usually a HUGE fan of the maple necks/fingerboards. Between this purple one and your silver flake one.....I may reconsider. I'm looking to buy a new guitar in the next month and am searching for Charvels specifically because of your channel. Thanks for the inspiration!
Found one of these on eBay and got it for $510! Just got it and it's in perfect condition! The purple is just gorgeous and I've been wishing for ebony ever since the USA models came out about 10 years ago! 🤘
I just ordered this exact guitar today and also the SoCal black & white. I always wanted a B&W SoCal and I loved the tone & color of this one so I grabbed both from Sweetwater today. Got a good deal as well on both.
I really love that purple monster because it bites. oh yeah another thing i like to watch this chanel. one of my favorites off all time! thank you cameron.
Wow Cam, I love that ebony fretboard! Between the dark fretboard and that purple finish, it has an overall look that reminds me of something Jake E. Lee would play. I have an old Gibson Explorer with an ebony fretboard I totally adore! It's my favorite guitar in my collection. I bought it new in 1980 and, although I've bought and sold many guitars since then, I could never sell this one!!! Back to the fingerboard... ebony is just so smooth!!! And you're right, each note within a chord can be heard, even with the gain turned up pretty high. Congrats on this new Charvel. (Sounds good too!)
Great job as always, Ibhave a Jackson PC1 ninja with ebony fretboard and the sound and feel is amazing, Cam can you discuss your tapping technique in a future video, thanks.
Great review & yes that purple is stunning. Let's get to the nuts of it. We need Cameron Cooper Skype Lessons or Hangout Lessons. When are these happening? Are they happening?
Seriously, that tone is to die for. I think A Charvel and A Yamaha THR10X is a bloody good combination........ I just wish I had the money for them. Oh well, I can dream. Great demo, Cam.
Lights, camera, action. There's a star above your door. Have your machine call my machine, we'll do lunch on the cutting floor! Great tune, always love when you play songs off of that record.
Just got this guitar today and love it. Just a shame the store i bought it from don't know what they are doing, FR was sitting at about a 35 degree angle so had to set it up myself.
I just got this guitar except mine has a black pick guard. I love it. Since i havent played in 20 years, i needed something easy to play. It is like in Goldilocks. Just right.
@@CameronCooper i figured that out on the next video i watched from Anderton's. Either way, i am happy. It was used, and still seemed easier to play to me than the wolfgang. The serial number says mc191606. Is that a 2019 then?
YOU ARE THE MAN CAM!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩 Just wondering if you are using the Yamaha THR10X for this vid? I am about to buy one hopefully today! 😁 Lol Love the New Guitar, am looking at getting the exact same one as it meets all my needs & dreams too. 😍 Hehe 😅 Keep up the good work Bro and Much Love from New Zealand! 👍🏽😊
Love these videos. These Charvel San Dimas guitars are great for 80s metal for sure. Wondering how they sound for harder 80s metal like Metallica or Megadeth or these guitars more for VH, Motley Crue, etc? Let me know your thoughts. TIA.
Love the color. I only like ebony boards on Les Paul customs.. I want a raw maple neck on Charvels and Fenders.Just my thing.Your dog is even saying change to a maple board at 6:27.
Jesus, that's a lot of guitar for the money. Really wish they offered the SoCal with this pickup combo but tempted to buy it, sell the pickups and replace with JB/59. Probably wouldn't cost much or anything.
Sounds great man, I just ordered mine a week ago, in the tobacco burst. Can not wait. Got ask what amp you're playing through? Sounds incredible BTW, your playing and the amp!
MR. COOPER - Nice Playing I still think - that the blue San Dimas - Japan - you have - sounds better. I say that because I`m in the middel of a deal - where i can by the same model from 2010 in Candy Red, and want to ask you - if it is the originals pickups you have in yours - the blue one ?
Hey Cameron,Awesome review, as usual. So you've been gushing about the DK24 2 points, and now you have the San Dimas purple. So which one is your favorite at the moment? Also, how do you contrast the full shred with the JB in the bridge? Thanks!
I love them both equal, they both do what I want from a guitar very well. I'm a San Dimas guy by enlarge because of the locking trem and JB in the bridge. However the DK24 2pt can pull off sounds a San Dimas can't quite master while having the same awesome feel of the San Dimas. If you're after a jack of all trades guitar the DK24 2pt is the way to go, if you prefer a rocking guitar and occasionally dabble with single coil voicings the San Dimas is your option. Either way, both are great guitars! It comes down to what kind of player you are and your taste finishes. :)
Is there a big sound difference overall between this and the maple fretboard model? I hear this one as having a slightly more modern sound versus the maple fretboard models having a little more California vibe. But I’m listening on headphones.
Hi Cam, how would you compare this to your Neon Pink with the Maple Neck? Guess that Ebony Fingerboard adds a little different Flavor to the overall Sound ?
I got to check out these Charvel guitars. What’s the neck like are they just like a fender strat or are they true to Charvel? I am a big fan of the Jackson guitars from the 90s.
have they fixed the back of the neck finish at the headstock join and neck pocket, mine were a-symetrical and fret buzz on E. Also for locking tuners mine loses tune quite quickly for a HT. My frets are sharp from 15+, not a huge deal but for a $1000 AU guitar expect a bit more. I'm thinking of putting sperzel tuners on mine
Cameron, so the Neck Scale and Radius did not change???? also...you do not like the DinKy models??? any sound and feeling differences for you between the Dinky and the San Dimas?
The Neck scale is just like a regular strat. It has a compound radius spanning from 12-16inches meaning the fretboard gets flatter as you go up the neck - therefore it does change. By the way, I own 3 of the DK models and love them all! The DK24s are more versatile and perhaps a little more comfortable to play but at the same time I adore the San Dimas and So Cal just as much.
Hi! Who does the adjust settings on your guitars (i.e.: The floyd rose system, string action, pickups and more). Thanks, Cam! Another great Charvel guitar as usual!
recently, i found a charvel with hardtail and h/s config of jb tb-04 and stk-6 in my local store. would you recommend it for a versatile usage, like from blues to prog. and alt. rock. otherwise, i’m thinking of getting a g2622 gretsch. thanks!
So be honest! when you first pulled it out of the box and started playing it what did you need to do to get it in shape? Major Fret job? Floyd rose needs better setup? Nut to high? Thanks!!!
Absolutely nothing... I leave all my guitars exactly as they are when they come out the box. Why try and fix something that's not broken? So many people try and tweak their guitars thinking it will make them play better and they mess up their guitar. Then they blame the guitar for the issues caused by needless tweaking
@@CameronCooper Most of time they have a high fret, and I like to shred so I need low action, so adjusting the floyd and the neck is a no brainer! Most beginners need low action to chord better thus they tweak it, but the difference is I know what im doing.
@@rockstaradventures1 But if you know how to play, you shouldn't have to adjust anything at all but instead, make it work. I never touch my guitars for that matter.
Hi Cam, firstly your channel is awesome. I find it really informative and interesting. After watching your videos on the pro mod DK24 HSH orange and the San Dimas Style 1 2019 purple, it has rekindled my love for Charvel. I have a MIJ model 4 which I bought brand new in 1986. I haven’t played the guitar in 20 years as I’ve been playing Les Paul’s and strats since, but after looking at your reviews, I took it out of its case, set it up and restrung it and it’s awesome. I had totally forgotten how good it was. I’m considering the pro mod DK24 HSH or the 2019 San Dimas style 1 but to throw a cat amongst the pigeons, today my friend offered me a USA select San Dimas style 1 HSS HT satin white. It’s about the same price as the other 2 MIM guitars €1000 or £860. I’d really appreciate your opinion and advice. £860 for New Mexican or 2nd hand USA. Fantastic channel. Cheers Ed
Great playing as always, that axe suits you nicely!
Thank you Angel! That's why I kept it. ;)
Love the fact that the dog came up mid shred and needed some petting lol
Charvel is knocking it out of the park,with these Pro Mod Series.You get a lot of guitar,with good quality,for a reasonable price.
Now,if they could offer a couple more colour options for the DK24 H-S-S/H-S-H models,that would've been nice.
Also,the neckjoint on the DK 24 models is so much more comfy,then the blocky Fender style joint.I know the purists will rebell,but a San Dimas,with the DK24 neck joint would be amazing.
I agree. A few more candy colors (green) would have been great and I'd have one on order. Perhaps there's some more colors coming late.
I would love the DK 24 with an HH option in more colors as well, black and white would nice...
My only request outside more color options would be to still be able to get one without a recessed trem...
Brian Detherow I'm with ya there.
Around 5:25...Sounded like a Blues Saraceno lick...Awesome playing Cam!
Just bought my san da mas tele ... awesome playability... awesome sound ... out of the box. OFF THE HOOK!
I'mma just use this guy as my go-to for Charvel demos
Beautiful metal-flake purple on that Charvel!
Thats a really nice guitar, one of the best Charvel have put out in my opinion, they nailed everything on this one. Nice playing as usual as well.
It’s absolutely gorgeous I got the neon pink one when it came out a few years ago. I’m very jelly over the ebony fretboard looking forward to more videos of u tearing shit up on this one mate.
Love the DLR Jason Becker riff! Charvel should pay you for promoting their product as well as you do!
0:46 is totally a paul gilbert inspired lick.
Sounds fantastic man, really great playing!
Some people simply “have it”. You do!! Killer playing. Love the guitar. That color, and the ebony board are perfect together. Keep on burning up the fretboard. Be well.
Sounds glorious Cam! And looks friggin awesome too!
Nice opening riff by Jason becker, hope your a fan..
Lil Aint Enough Album = one of the last guitar hero albums
only recently started viewing your vids...what fantastic playing!!...love all the guitars too..
Thanks so much! :)
Finally got mine today, just wow!
Usually a HUGE fan of the maple necks/fingerboards. Between this purple one and your silver flake one.....I may reconsider. I'm looking to buy a new guitar in the next month and am searching for Charvels specifically because of your channel. Thanks for the inspiration!
Found one of these on eBay and got it for $510! Just got it and it's in perfect condition! The purple is just gorgeous and I've been wishing for ebony ever since the USA models came out about 10 years ago! 🤘
Love the purple finish - 80s approved! What are you running the guitar through? Sounds fantastic.
I'm gonna guess a THR10X..
Yamaha THR10X. :)
@@CameronCooper Ahh.. very nice tone, may have to check that out if my current rig ever stops working 👍
Love these guitars. Fantatic sound & playability. Great demo Cameron............
considering this very model right now...thanks for the video and excellent playing Cameron. 👍
Your dog is digging it!
It’s showtime!!
Great tone. My dog always comes and watches me when I play too.
That split sound is epic
I just got this same guitar. Love it. Great playing man. Love your videos.
Beautiful color, beautiful feeling & tech ! Great tone man, lovely cute dog :)
Love the purple...obviously
Great Playing!!!
I just ordered this exact guitar today and also the SoCal black & white. I always wanted a B&W SoCal and I loved the tone & color of this one so I grabbed both from Sweetwater today. Got a good deal as well on both.
That's fantastic man! I know you'll love them they're insane guitars!
Just got me one 5/14/2020 should have it on 5/15/2020 love your playing man !! Love purple, also have the neon yellow one !! Thanks for your demo !!
They need to start using SS frets. Schecter in this price range uses SS frets. It's not going to cost them anything extra to use SS.
6:28 is when you need to stop playing and say “who’s a very good boy”
I really love that purple monster because it bites. oh yeah another thing i like to watch this chanel. one of my favorites off all time! thank you cameron.
PURPLELICIOUS! MY FAVORITE COLOR TOO!
I tried one today. It was quite nice.
Awesome as always
Sounds amazing and looks amazing! By hearing the intro i can hope that there will be a Jason becker riff lesson video coming in the near future? 😉
Epic stuff Cam keep up the good work dude :)
Wow Cam, I love that ebony fretboard! Between the dark fretboard and that purple finish, it has an overall look that reminds me of something Jake E. Lee would play. I have an old Gibson Explorer with an ebony fretboard I totally adore! It's my favorite guitar in my collection. I bought it new in 1980 and, although I've bought and sold many guitars since then, I could never sell this one!!! Back to the fingerboard... ebony is just so smooth!!! And you're right, each note within a chord can be heard, even with the gain turned up pretty high. Congrats on this new Charvel. (Sounds good too!)
Great job as always, Ibhave a Jackson PC1 ninja with ebony fretboard and the sound and feel is amazing, Cam can you discuss your tapping technique in a future video, thanks.
Love it! Can you do an updated video showing us all of your guitars that you have now? Pleeeeez 🤘
I’m thinking about buying one of these later this year
The satin burgundy is so classy
Stop tempting me!!! That color. ❤️
Great review & yes that purple is stunning. Let's get to the nuts of it. We need Cameron Cooper Skype Lessons or Hangout Lessons. When are these happening? Are they happening?
Damn. You know a guitar is good, when the dog gets excited 🐶😀 I will definitely try one of these when I get the chance. Greetings from Lotasticland
Dog certainly seems to approve!? Looks and sounds great.
Seriously, that tone is to die for. I think A Charvel and A Yamaha THR10X is a bloody good combination........ I just wish I had the money for them. Oh well, I can dream. Great demo, Cam.
Holy Sh!t that outro was ridiculous. That was awesome. I wanted more 😀
Here's the whole thing ua-cam.com/video/Oxpp2DtcO6A/v-deo.html
I love this dude great licks as always man
I found this guitar last year and purchased it. It is awesome and I do not think it is made anymore. Out of stock everywhere.
They make colours for a year at a time
Great job with the riffs runs etc keep them coming.
Amazing guitar, A matching headstock would have been nice.
Lights, camera, action. There's a star above your door. Have your machine call my machine, we'll do lunch on the cutting floor!
Great tune, always love when you play songs off of that record.
Jason Becker ... Legend.
Just got this guitar today and love it. Just a shame the store i bought it from don't know what they are doing, FR was sitting at about a 35 degree angle so had to set it up myself.
That finish is ouuhhhh
Fantastic job. Thanks a lot
the charvel is the guitar of my dreams ... some day I'll have mine ... I guess hahaha ... greetings man!!!
I just got this guitar except mine has a black pick guard. I love it. Since i havent played in 20 years, i needed something easy to play. It is like in Goldilocks. Just right.
Awesome Shawn! You bought the So Cal which is subtly different. It has different pickups
@@CameronCooper i figured that out on the next video i watched from Anderton's. Either way, i am happy. It was used, and still seemed easier to play to me than the wolfgang. The serial number says mc191606. Is that a 2019 then?
YOU ARE THE MAN CAM!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩
Just wondering if you are using the Yamaha THR10X for this vid? I am about to buy one hopefully today! 😁 Lol
Love the New Guitar, am looking at getting the exact same one as it meets all my needs & dreams too. 😍 Hehe 😅 Keep up the good work Bro and Much Love from New Zealand! 👍🏽😊
Good luck mate, cant get them anymore in Australia, hopefully you have better luck over the ditch.
Love these videos. These Charvel San Dimas guitars are great for 80s metal for sure. Wondering how they sound for harder 80s metal like Metallica or Megadeth or these guitars more for VH, Motley Crue, etc? Let me know your thoughts. TIA.
Cheers! These guitar can do pretty much anything you want if you can play it :)
Holly mannnn what is this?
Very nice
Your fingers is very coo coo for my eyes hahaha
Hugs since Brazil
🇧🇷🎸✌🏻
Sounds great
Have you trued the 59 pickup in the bridge?
Love the color. I only like ebony boards on Les Paul customs.. I want a raw maple neck on Charvels and Fenders.Just my thing.Your dog is even saying change to a maple board at 6:27.
Jesus, that's a lot of guitar for the money. Really wish they offered the SoCal with this pickup combo but tempted to buy it, sell the pickups and replace with JB/59. Probably wouldn't cost much or anything.
Nicly played, its a great sounding guitar, love he ebony board. The only thing would be a swap to dimarzio’s for me,
Sounds great man, I just ordered mine a week ago, in the tobacco burst. Can not wait. Got ask what amp you're playing through? Sounds incredible BTW, your playing and the amp!
OMG that lick at 8:30 !!!!
very nice!
I really want it! One of my favourite colors!
Great tone! what did u use?
That dog is adorable
cam looking for a charvel, do you prefer the san Dimas with the Floyd or the red DK24 with the caramelised neck
cheers
Dan
MR. COOPER - Nice Playing
I still think - that the blue San Dimas - Japan - you have - sounds better.
I say that because I`m in the middel of a deal - where i can by the same
model from 2010 in Candy Red, and want to ask you - if it is the originals
pickups you have in yours - the blue one ?
Hey Cameron,Awesome review, as usual. So you've been gushing about the DK24 2 points, and now you have the San Dimas purple. So which one is your favorite at the moment? Also, how do you contrast the full shred with the JB in the bridge? Thanks!
I love them both equal, they both do what I want from a guitar very well. I'm a San Dimas guy by enlarge because of the locking trem and JB in the bridge. However the DK24 2pt can pull off sounds a San Dimas can't quite master while having the same awesome feel of the San Dimas. If you're after a jack of all trades guitar the DK24 2pt is the way to go, if you prefer a rocking guitar and occasionally dabble with single coil voicings the San Dimas is your option. Either way, both are great guitars! It comes down to what kind of player you are and your taste finishes. :)
Is there a big sound difference overall between this and the maple fretboard model? I hear this one as having a slightly more modern sound versus the maple fretboard models having a little more California vibe. But I’m listening on headphones.
Hi Cameron, how would you compare this and the Wolfgang in terms of fatness? Which is bigger sounding? Thanks. Ciao.
It’s Showtime!!!!
Hi Cam, how would you compare this to your Neon Pink with the Maple Neck? Guess that Ebony Fingerboard adds a little different Flavor to the overall Sound ?
I got to check out these Charvel guitars. What’s the neck like are they just like a fender strat or are they true to Charvel?
I am a big fan of the Jackson guitars from the 90s.
Great-looking guitar. I wish they would use the body contouring from the Style 2s (neck on the Style 1s though.
Great sound, 09-42 strings?
have they fixed the back of the neck finish at the headstock join and neck pocket, mine were a-symetrical and fret buzz on E.
Also for locking tuners mine loses tune quite quickly for a HT.
My frets are sharp from 15+, not a huge deal but for a $1000 AU guitar expect a bit more.
I'm thinking of putting sperzel tuners on mine
Cameron, so the Neck Scale and Radius did not change???? also...you do not like the DinKy models??? any sound and feeling differences for you between the Dinky and the San Dimas?
The Neck scale is just like a regular strat. It has a compound radius spanning from 12-16inches meaning the fretboard gets flatter as you go up the neck - therefore it does change. By the way, I own 3 of the DK models and love them all! The DK24s are more versatile and perhaps a little more comfortable to play but at the same time I adore the San Dimas and So Cal just as much.
@@CameronCooper Great! thanks
So great! How do you record the Yamaha amp for your videos?
Very nice.
I play a lot of hair metal. What do you think would be better, a San dimas or co cal?
Cam sir, awesome again as usual!! Is your email the same as it was that you sent to neogeofanatic for your collaboration?
Hi Gene. I have replied to your email. :)
Hi! Who does the adjust settings on your guitars (i.e.: The floyd rose system, string action, pickups and more). Thanks, Cam! Another great Charvel guitar as usual!
Generally I do it but charvels come with an awesome set up most of the time straight from the factory
@@johncooper6265 Thank you, John!
recently, i found a charvel with hardtail and h/s config of jb tb-04 and stk-6 in my local store. would you recommend it for a versatile usage, like from blues to prog. and alt. rock. otherwise, i’m thinking of getting a g2622 gretsch. thanks!
Yes the Charvel would cover those no problem at all. :)
Greetings quick question can you pull back on the bar?
So be honest! when you first pulled it out of the box and started playing it what did you need to do to get it in shape? Major Fret job? Floyd rose needs better setup? Nut to high? Thanks!!!
Absolutely nothing... I leave all my guitars exactly as they are when they come out the box. Why try and fix something that's not broken? So many people try and tweak their guitars thinking it will make them play better and they mess up their guitar. Then they blame the guitar for the issues caused by needless tweaking
@@CameronCooper Most of time they have a high fret, and I like to shred so I need low action, so adjusting the floyd and the neck is a no brainer! Most beginners need low action to chord better thus they tweak it, but the difference is I know what im doing.
@@rockstaradventures1 But if you know how to play, you shouldn't have to adjust anything at all but instead, make it work. I never touch my guitars for that matter.
Hi Cam, firstly your channel is awesome. I find it really informative and interesting. After watching your videos on the pro mod DK24 HSH orange and the San Dimas Style 1 2019 purple, it has rekindled my love for Charvel. I have a MIJ model 4 which I bought brand new in 1986. I haven’t played the guitar in 20 years as I’ve been playing Les Paul’s and strats since, but after looking at your reviews, I took it out of its case, set it up and restrung it and it’s awesome. I had totally forgotten how good it was. I’m considering the pro mod DK24 HSH or the 2019 San Dimas style 1 but to throw a cat amongst the pigeons, today my friend offered me a USA select San Dimas style 1 HSS HT satin white. It’s about the same price as the other 2 MIM guitars €1000 or £860. I’d really appreciate your opinion and advice. £860 for New Mexican or 2nd hand USA. Fantastic channel. Cheers Ed
I cannot decide between charvel san dimas, schecter sun valley super shredder, ibanez rg550 or evh striped wolfgang.
That's the one I want! How many Charvels do you own Cameron, and how many guitars in total?
Nice🎸! How many charvel guitars do you have?🎸
Probably as many as he wants he's one of their ambassadors it seems He's listed on their site
Hey Cameron, what’s the polyurethane like on the back of the neck? It says online it’s hand rubbed, so I was hoping it’s not too thick.
Theres viturally nothing there it's so smooth as if there's no finish there. If you pick one up it feels like a guitar you've owned for years
You should do a full cover of Summer Nights
What is the backing track that you are using? Where did you get it?