[NAMM] Charvel presents 2016 Pro Mod So-Cal

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Charvel has introduced the new, 2016 version of their Pro Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH FR model, with new pickups and rather original colors.

Charvel’s new 2016 version of the Pro Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH FR mostly differs from its predecessors with the inclusion of Seymour Duncan TB-6 Distortion (bridge) and Seymour Duncan SH-6N Distortion (neck) pickups, instead of the previous, more classical JB-'59 association.

Spec list includes:

Alder body with gloss polyurethane finish
2-Piece Maple neck with graphite reinforcement and hand-rubbed urethane finish
Neck Shape: Speed Neck
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
Maple fingerboard with black dot inlays
Fingerboard Radius: 12" to 16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
22 Jumbo frets
Floyd Rose FRT 02000 locking string nut (nut Width: 1.6875"/43 mm)
Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Charvel
Seymour Duncan TB-6 Distortion bridge pickup
Seymour Duncan SH-6N Distortion neck pickup
Volume (push/pull coil split) & Tone controls with Knurled Flat-Top control knobs
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade (splittable)
Floyd Rose FRT-O2000 Double-Locking Tremolo (recessed) bridge
Charvel Branded Die-Cast tuners
1-Ply Black pickguard
Factory-equipped with NPS strings (.009-.042 Gauges)

This model is available in 7 different finishes, ranging from the most 80s-reminding colors (Neon Pink, Neon Yellow, Rocket Red, Slime Green) to the more classic and discreet Metallic Black, Snow White or Specific Ocean. MSRP is $1249.99.