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Key Features
- A model of Charvel quality and Govan's unparalleled expertise
- Reach the upper frets effortlessly thanks to a specially contoured heel
- Sonic versatility is offered by custom pickups, a 5-way blade, and 2-way toggle
- Boasts the sound and feel of a guitar with years of history thanks to its caramelised neck
Charvel Guthrie Govan MJ San Dimas SD24 CM, Three-Tone Sunburst Overview
The Charvel Guthrie Govan MJ San Dimas SD24 CM is a guitar fit for a king. Or Guthrie Govan. Combining the legendary status of Charvel with Govan's preferred premium features, this beast of a guitar boasts a basswood body and an ash top, showcased with striking three-tone sunburst finish. Strum with ease and fingerpick with intricacy, granted by the sleek design and smooth playability of this iconic instrument.
The beautifully crafted maple neck and fretboard have been perfected with a caramelised heat and drying treatment, resulting in a guitar that sounds and feels as though it has a wealth of history behind it. And thanks to a specially contoured heel, you can slide right to the top frets quickly, easily, and like your fingers are floating on air. You'll then be able to sculpt your sound with incredible precision thanks to custom HSH pickups, a 5-way blade switch, and a 2-way toggle. Experience Charvel's legacy in all its glory and bask in the musical greatness that can meet all the demands of even Guthrie Govan.
Product Ref: 186160
Full Description
View Full DescriptionA dazzling caramelised neck and fretboard
Meticulous craftsmanship and incredible attention to detail is evident on this dazzling guitar. As well as its beautifully sleek and comfortable basswood body and ash top, a caramelised maple neck promises a smooth playing experience. Slide in seamless fashion across its satin finish whilst the maple fretboard lies exquisitely under your fingertips. And it doesn’t stop there. Thanks to a caramelised treatment - the process of heating and drying - both the neck and fretboard boast all the qualities of an instrument with history behind it. The Govan guitar might feel old, but it has life in it just waiting to be unleashed.
Exceptional versatility
Achieve a sound that has the approval of a legend, and yet still be able to delve into all the tone shaping possibilities you could ever ask for. Specially wound Charvel custom pickups allow for just that. They are arranged in a HSH configuration for a full array of humbucking/single coil tones; glistening clarity and delicious dynamics will flow in abundance. A 5-way blade switch lets you choose between the pickups with ease, whilst a 2-way mini toggle engages single-coil simulation in the humbuckers. Volume and tone controls, a recessed Charvel tremolo bridge, and die-case locking tuners then provide all the versatility and ruggedness that Govan needs.
Guthrie Govan
Guthrie Govan is an English guitarist known for his work with bands such as The Aristocrats, Asia and The Fellowship, as well as his collaborations with Steven Wilson and Hans Zimmer. Proficient in a wide variety of different styles, Govan is often praised for his control of the guitar and impressive technical ability. In 1993 Govan was voted Guitarist Magazine’s “Guitarist of the Year” with his instrumental piece “Wonderful slippery Thing”, and subsequently he submitted a transcription to Guitar Techniques, where he has since been a contributor to the magazine. Govan’s guitaring career is further supported by his tuition, teaching at the guitar institute in Acton, Thames Valley University and Brighton Institute of Modern Music. Guthrie clearly has an impressive resume, and with this guitar, he now has an equally impressive companion.
Specifications
- Product Code: 2925414588
Body
- Body Top: Ash
- Body Back & Sides: Basswood
- Finish: Satin
- Shape: San Dimas Style 1
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Caramelised Maple
- Construction: Bolt-On With Graphite Reinforcement
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: Speed Neck With Rolled Fingerboard Edges
- Fingerboard Material: Caramelised Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius
- Number Of Frets: 24
- Scale Length: 648mm
- Inlays: Crème Dots
- Side Dots: Luminlay
- Nut Width: 42.86mm
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Charvel Custom Humbucking
- Middle Pickup: Charvel Custom Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: Charvel Custom Humbucking
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Control Knobs: Dome-Style Luminlay Numbered
- Pickup Switch: 5-Position Blade
- Auxiliary Switching: 2-Way Mini-Toggle
- Bridge: Recessed Charvel Locking Tremolo
- Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ XL
- Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh Locking
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.10-.046 Gauges)
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Case: Charvel Style 1/2 Economy Case (Included)
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