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NAMM 2016: Charvel stand in pictures

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By Guitarist, Total Guitar ( Total Guitar, Guitarist ) published 22 January 2016

Stunning So Cal shred machines

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Introduction

Introduction

NAMM 2016: Charvel has enjoyed something of renaissance in recent years, partly due to the 2002 Fender buyout and partly, we suspect, due to the renewed popularity of rock music, neon guitars and outrageous fretboard theatrics.

We were on hand at Charvel's show booth to bring you a floor-eye view of the firm's 2016 offerings and stunning custom builds...

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San Dimas HSS 7-string Mahogany

San Dimas HSS 7-string Mahogany

Master-built by 'Red' Dave Nichols. Features quarter-sawn maple neck and premium mahogany body.

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Style 2 Roasted Pine

Style 2 Roasted Pine

Master-built by Chip Ellis, featuring a roasted reclaimed pine body and tarnished copper hardware, including Bigsby tailpiece.

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Surfcaster Roasted Pine

Surfcaster Roasted Pine

Master-built by Chip Ellis, featuring a roasted reclaimed pine body and tarnished copper hardware, including Bigsby tailpiece.

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San Dimas 3 Tite

San Dimas 3 Tite

Master-built by 'Red' Dave Nichols. Features alder body with quilt maple top and bolt-on wenge neck.

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San Dimas 2H

San Dimas 2H

Master-built by 'Red' Dave Nichols. Features alder body, quarter-sawn maple neck. Finished in 'Bengal Yellow'.

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San Dimas 2H Blue Sparkle

San Dimas 2H Blue Sparkle

Master-built by 'Red' Dave Nichols. Features alder body, quarter-sawn maple neck and ebony fingerboard.

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San Dimas HS

San Dimas HS

Master-built by 'Red' Dave Nichols. Features custom paint by Brian Bock, alder body and a quarter-sawn maple neck.

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San Dimas 2H HT

San Dimas 2H HT

Features quarter-sawn maple neck and premium mahogany body. Finished in Lime Green Metallic.

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San Dimas Birdseye Top

San Dimas Birdseye Top

Master-built by 'Red' Dave Nichols. Features custom paint by Brian Bock, alder body and a quarter-sawn maple neck.

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Dinky Killer Koa

Dinky Killer Koa

Master-built by 'Red' Dave Nichols. Features zebrawood neck, koa body and Floyd Rose bridge.

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San Dimas HS Honeyburst

San Dimas HS Honeyburst

Features birdseye maple neck and premium mahogany body in Honeyburst finish.

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San Dimas HSS

San Dimas HSS

Features premium ash body, birdseye maple neck and rosewood fingerboard.

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San Dimas HSH Quilt Top

San Dimas HSH Quilt Top

Master-built by 'Red' Dave Nichols. Features alder body, quilt maple top and bolt-on wenge neck.

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San Dimas 7-string

San Dimas 7-string

Master-built by 'Red' Dave Nichols. Features korina body, walnut top and Bare Knuckle Coldsweat 7 pickups.

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Pro Mod So-Cals

Pro Mod So-Cals

Four Pro Mod So-Cal electrics with HH Seymour Duncan pickup configurations and neon finishes. MSRP $1,249.

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Dinky Hardtail

Dinky Hardtail

Custom Select special edition, featuring basswood body, quarter-sawn maple neck and flame maple top.

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San Dimas HSS

San Dimas HSS

Custom Select special edition, featuring alder body with quilt maple top, quarter-sawn maple neck and Transparent Purple finish.

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Dinky Red Crackle

Dinky Red Crackle

Custom Select special edition, featuring Select alder body, quarter-sawn maple neck and ebony fingerboard.

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