Desolation Revealed

[sonikk71]

Where are they made Bionic?

I know I am not Bionic but here is a quote from the website...

"Introducing the Charvel® “Pro Mods.” Modified for higher performance, these guitars are carefully crafted in Japan and offer extreme fit, finish and playability at a stunning value."

[shreddermon]

Do not want.

[dg]

The double cutaway and Skatecaster don't look like copies of anything to me, and their singlecut is neckthrough with 24 frets, compound radius fretboard, floyd or fixed bridge. A hotrodded LP. They're still making the promods and will probably keep up with wildcards, so I don't see a whole lot to complain about. I'm definitely going to try out the new models first chance I get. The ones with the features I'm interested in are a little heavy on the bling for me, but I'll have to see in person. I'm willing to bet that these things are going to be very good players, regardless.

[BenoA]

Guy... quick note... the price we are quoting on the webite are MSRP Only. Pro-Mods have not gone up!

Where are they made Bionic?

[sonikk71]

Guy... quick note... the price we are quoting on the webite are MSRP Only. Pro-Mods have not gone up!

Ahh ok thanks...I stand by my comments on the new line though. :P

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

It's interesting they have neck through, set neck, and bolt-on configurations of basically the same guitar.

[Bionic]

Guy... quick note... the price we are quoting on the webite are MSRP Only. Pro-Mods have not gone up!

[sonikk71]

Not impressed. Was hoping for more of what Charvel is known for, instead I got a bunch of "other company" copies. Also, why did the price on the pro mods go up? They move production to Japan and the price goes up? I could get the San Dimas all day long for 899 to 999 just a couple years ago it seemed. Bad moves Fender. I hope this doesn't mean the "Charvel Experiment" by Fender music is over and we are going to see the brand head in a direction contrary to what it has been doing the last few years. I was actually liking the new Charvel stuff till now. I say all that as a hard to please, dyed in the wool, oldschool Jackson/Charvel guy. I have been playing Charvels and Jacksons for 25 years. My first guitar was a Charvel model 2. I still have all my Charvels and Jacksons. I have never sold one. So its not like I am just some young punk with no respect for the brand. I criticize because I care.

[slayer]

They are both fugly

[BenoA]

Very interesting !

My only gripes are the over-abuse of binding around the body (à la ESP/LTD Deluxe) and EMG active PUs on the FR models. But I bet some will be very happy with these new models.

The DC-1 FR model is growing on me and makes a very nice alternative to a Wolfgang/Axis...

Good job Charvel!

[markD]

hmmm, interesting. they sure are covering the price spectrum. all-in-all, i think those might do rather well! personally, i wouldn't mind getting a hold of a skatecaster with a floyd...

[church2224]

I like the Singlecuts they got. Looks good to me.

[bertmacklin]

I like the skatecaster alot. Especially the flat gray.

I'm not a fan of the abalone, the ones with MOP inlays are pretty cool

Still wish they would bring back the style 2

[thetruthguy]

Let the talk about the new geetars begin

I personally like the double cutaway with FR. Very cool designs .... far cry from what Charvel is known for but still, very cool