Charvel DK24 2PT HH Pro-Mod MN Malibu Sunset

A DK24 Pro-Mod Designed for Modern Performance

With the Pro-Mod series, Charvel emphasizes fast playability, meticulous finishes, and electronics more flexible than traditional HH configurations. This DK24 HH 2PT CM fully embodies this philosophy: a solid body electric guitar with a sleek and effective look, optimized for demanding guitarists who want to switch from heavy saturated tones to snappier textures without changing instruments.

Who It's For and Suitable Styles

This Charvel is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a fast neck feel and a responsive instrument. It excels in modern rock, metal, progressive, fusion, and shred, while remaining comfortable when cleaning up the sound and articulating chords. The overall comfort and 24 frets also make it an excellent base for soloing, technical licks, and performance-oriented standard tunings.

The Sound

The alder body provides a very versatile balance: present mids, good definition, and a consistent response, perfect for modern saturations that need to stay clear. The caramelized maple neck and fingerboard enhance attack and precision, with a sharp edge that helps palm mutes cut through the mix and notes stay clear during fast passages.

Regarding pickups, the Seymour Duncan Full Shred TB-10 at the bridge aims for clarity and gain sustain, with tight lows and excellent string separation. At the neck, the Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro APH-1N delivers a rounder, singing response, ideal for expressive leads and softer tones. The 5-position selector allows exploration of coil combinations (inner/outer) for finer textures, and the mini series/parallel switch adds further variations, from denser to more open sounds. All are controlled by a low-friction volume and a No-Load tone control to maintain transparency when the tone is rolled off.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup, favor a set of electric guitar strings in .009-.042 gauge (nickel plated steel), perfectly suited to the balance and playing comfort intended for this model.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Alder
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Gradient
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	24

Format	Dinky	Bridge	Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo
Style	solid body	Tremolo arm	Gotoh
Wood	alder	Tuners	Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking
Finish	gloss	String guide	Fender Standard String Guide
Headstock	Licensed Fender Stratocaster	Pickguard	none
Neck wood	caramelized maple	Pickup covers	black
Neck finish	hand-rubbed urethane	Knobs	Strat-Style Skirt
Profile	Speed Neck with Rolled Fingerboard Edges	Selector tip	black
Construction	bolt-on with graphite reinforcement	Hardware finish	chrome
Radius	12" to 16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm	Neck plate	none, 4 screws, sculpted heel
Inlays	4 mm Pearloid dots	Strap locks	standard
Side dots	Luminlay	Original strings	Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042)
Number of frets	24	Configuration	HH
Truss rod	dual-action with adjustment wheel	Bridge pickup	Seymour Duncan Full Shred TB-10
Truss rod adjustment	Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel	Neck pickup	Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro APH-1N
Nut	Graph Tech TUSQ XL	Controls	volume (500K EVH Bourns Low Friction Pot), No-Load tone
Nut width	1.69" / 42.86 mm	Selector switch	5 positions (1: bridge, 2: two outer coils, 3: bridge + neck, 4: two inner coils, 5: neck)
Nut material	Graph Tech TUSQ XL	Auxiliary switching	2-position mini switch (down: all series, up: all parallel)