Charvel Pro-Mod Plus So-Cal Style 1 HH Evtn6 E

A "hot-rodded" So-Cal in the Pro-Mod spirit

The So-Cal is one of Charvel's iconic shapes: a design inspired by Strat-style guitars but engineered for modern performance. In the Pro-Mod Plus range, this HH version focuses on premium choices aimed at "stage/studio" use: stainless steel frets, ebony fingerboard, versatile electronics via a 5-way selector, and especially an EverTune bridge to lock tuning stability and attack consistency. The Midnight Blue finish and matching headstock enhance its decidedly contemporary look.

For which guitarist and styles?

This Charvel is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a fast, precise, and reliable electric guitar. It excels in modern metal, hard rock, prog, and any situation where definition is crucial (heavy palm-mutes, syncopated rhythms, extended chords). The 5-way selector also offers useful coil combinations to vary textures from sharp to warm, without leaving a simple wiring setup (volume and tone).

Sound characteristics

The alder body provides a natural balance: present mids, firm lows, and clear highs, perfect for staying articulate under gain. The caramelized maple neck enhances stability and attack, while the ebony fingerboard emphasizes precision and quick response, ideal for fast articulation. Regarding pickups, the Nazgul at the bridge delivers a high output level, tight lows, and bite that keeps riffs "tight," while the Sentient at the neck favors clarity and dynamics for leads and chords. The EverTune bridge adds a real plus in consistency: intonation and tuning stability remain remarkably constant, even with aggressive playing.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, prefer electric string sets with gauges .009-.042 (approximately 0.23 mm to 1.07 mm). The guitar comes with a Charvel Multi-Fit gig bag, practical for daily transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Bridge / tailpiece	Evertune
Category	ST	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Color	Blue
Strings	Steel	Finishing	Glossy
Nbr of strings	6	Hardware	Black
Nbrs of frets	22

Body shape	So-Cal	Radius	12" to 16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm (compound)
Material	alder	Truss rod	Dual-Action with Wheel
Body finish	gloss	Hardware finish	Black
Neck material	caramelized maple	Control knobs	Dome-Style
Profile	Thin D-shape	Bridge	EverTune F6 Model
Neck finish	natural satin	Tuners	Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking
Headstock	Licensed Fender Stratocaster	Configuration	HH
Fingerboard	ebony	Bridge pickup	Seymour Duncan Nazgul
Fingerboard inlays	4 mm Pearloid Dot	Neck pickup	Seymour Duncan Sentient
Side dots	Luminlay side-dots	Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Number of frets	22	Selector	5-position blade (1. bridge, 2. bridge outer coil + neck inner coil, 3. bridge + neck, 4. bridge inner coil + neck outer coil, 5. neck)
Fret size	Jumbo Stainless Steel	Case / gig bag	Included Charvel Multi-Fit Gig Bag (reference 299-1414-006)
Nut	Graph Tech TUSQ	Matching headstock	yes
Nut width	1.6875" / 42.9 mm	Country of origin	South Korea