electric · superstrat
So-Cal Style 1
| Maker | Charvel |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | electric · superstrat |
| Introduced | 1980s |
| Price | USD 999.99 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1974 |
| Status | current |
The Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 is Charvel's production take on the hot-rodded S-style, aimed at players who want a locking tremolo and dual humbuckers straight out of the box.
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Why it matters
The So-Cal name comes from the Southern California scene Charvel grew out of, and the Pro-Mod line applies that styling to a stock guitar rather than a custom order. It sits above the entry point of the Charvel range and below the USA-built models, which is a competitive spot against similar imports from other brands. The outline stays close to a plain S-style, so it suits players who want the hardware without the pointy shape.
Note
The classic LA-shred Charvel silhouette.
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- Locking tremolos add setup work and restringing time
- HH and HSH versions sound different enough to try both
- Finishes change often, so secondhand listings may not match current colours
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Jimmy Franklin · 2021-03 · 61,310 views
“The look and sound EXACTLY how you want a Charvel to sound, EVEN IN 2021.”
An owner's rundown of the five things he likes about his Charvel So-Cal and the one he does not.
Clint Curtis · 2017-06 · 42,073 views
“2016 Charvel Pro Mod So Cal Review & Sound Demo Using Guitar Rig 5.”
Sound demo of a 2016 Charvel Pro Mod So Cal covering clean and dirty settings.