Charvel Pro-Mod Plus So-Cal SC1 Style 1 HH FR EBO Candy Apple Red

A Modernized So-Cal, True to Charvel's "Performance" DNA

The So-Cal Style 1 is one of Charvel's iconic shapes: a guitar designed for speed, precision, and efficiency on stage. This Pro-Mod Plus version takes the concept further with player-oriented details (more ergonomic heel, recessed neck screws, Luminlay markers), while retaining a proven foundation: alder body, bolt-on neck, and hardware ready for heavy attacks.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

This Charvel is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an uncompromising electric guitar for punchy rock, hard rock, metal, shred, and anything requiring a sharp attack and excellent tuning stability. The 5-way selector also offers finer combinations, useful for switching from tight rhythms to more open sounds without changing guitars.

The Tone

The alder body provides a very effective balance: firm lows, present mids, and a clear attack, ideal for maintaining definition under distortion. The pair of Seymour Duncan Distortion pickups (bridge and neck) delivers a high output level with controlled compression and generous sustain for leads. The ebony fingerboard adds a quick response and precise feel under the fingers, especially appreciated on fast passages. Finally, the Floyd Rose 1500 facilitates expressive playing (vibrato, dive bombs) while maintaining tuning stability, provided it is properly set up like any locking system.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup, a set of electric strings in 09-42 gauge (nickel-plated steel) is the safest choice. A standard strap is compatible with the original strap buttons, and a quality jack cable is recommended to preserve the attack and dynamics of these high-output pickups.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Alder
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Red
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Gold
Nbrs of frets	22

Body finish	gloss	Hardware finish	gold
Body shape	So-Cal Style 1	Pickguard	1-ply white
Headstock	Fender Stratocaster licensed	Pickup covers	Parchment
Neck material	caramelized maple	Control knobs	dome style
Neck finish	hand-applied satin polyurethane	Pickup selector tip	Parchment
Neck construction	bolt-on with graphite reinforcement	Neck plate	4 screws (recessed screws)
Radius	compound radius 12" to 16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm	Strap buttons	standard
Fingerboard material	ebony	Bridge pickup	Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6
Fingerboard inlays	4 mm pearloid dots	Neck pickup	Seymour Duncan Distortion SH-6N
Side markers	Luminlay	Pickup configuration	HH
Number of frets	22	Controls	volume, tone
Fret size	jumbo	𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵: 𝟱-𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲
Truss Rod	double-action with adjustment wheel	▸ Position 1	bridge
Nut	Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking	▸ Position 2	outer coil of bridge pickup + inner coil of neck pickup
Nut width	1.6875" / 42.9 mm	▸ Position 3	bridge + neck
Nut material	Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking	▸ Position 4	inner coil of bridge pickup + outer coil of neck pickup
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	▸ Position 5	neck
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo	Aesthetic finish	matching painted headstock
Tremolo arm	Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking	Ergonomics	ergonomic heel
Tuners	Charvel, die-cast