Charvel launches a new Desolation series of electric guitars with design previously unseen in their catalog, killer features, amazing sound and more tonal and stylistic versatility than ever before to suit a wider range of players worldwide.
Currently, the line consists of ten models "marked by devastating tone": Four single cutaway "DS" models, three double cutaway "DC" models and three "SK" Skatecaster models styled after legendary Charvel Surfcaster series from the early 90`s.
All models feature double humbucking pickups combined with three-way toggle switches, mahogany bodies and necks, black nickel hardware and multiple choices of solid and transparent finishes (transparent finishes are on flamed maple veneer).
The Charvel Desolation DS-1 FR is a single cutaway carved top guitar with a neck-through designed mahogany body. It has active Seymour Duncan Blackout pickups, Floyd Rose tremolo, rosewood fingerboard with compound radius, 24 jumbo frets, Charvel locking tuners mounted 3-a-side on the headstock, black nickel hardware, bound neck with scalloped heel, abalone body and headstock binding, abalone "keystone" inlays. Finishes on this guitar include Flat Black and Trans Black options.
The Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST is a single cutaway carved top guitar with a neck-through designed mahogany body. This model offers active Seymour Duncan Blackout pickups, 24 jumbo frets, rosewood fingerboard with compound radius, Charvel tuners mounted 3-a-side on the headstock, black nickel hardware, bound neck with scalloped heel, abalone body and headstock binding, Charvel bridge specially designed for compound radius fingerboards, abalone body and headstock binding, abalone "keystone" inlays. Five finishes are available on this model: Flat Black, Blue Smear, Trans Black, Trans Red and Snow White.
The Charvel Desolation DS-2 ST is a single cutaway carved top guitar with a mahogany body and mahogany set neck. It comes with 24 jumbo frets, active Charvel humbucking pickups, rosewood fingerboard with compound radius, bound neck with scalloped heel, abalone body and headstock binding, black nickel hardware, Tune-O-Matic bridge with Stoptail specially designed for compound radius fingerboards, Charvel tuners mounted 3-a-side on the headstock, abalone body and headstock binding, abalone "keystone" inlays. Available in Trans Black, Flat Black, Blue Smear and Trans Red.
The Charvel Desolation DS-3 ST is a single cutaway carved top guitar with a mahogany body and mahogany bolt-on neck. It comes with passive Charvel humbucking pickups, 24 jumbo frets, 12" radius rosewood fingerboard, Charvel tuners mounted 3-a-side on the headstock, black nickel hardware, neck with scalloped heel, abalone body and headstock binding, abalone "keystone" inlays. Black and Trans Red finishes are available.
The Charvel Desolation SK-1 FR brings an updated Surfcaster shape from the early `90s with a solid mahogany body and neck-through design. This model features active EMG 81/85 humbucking pickups, Floyd Rose tremolo, rosewood fingerboard with compound radius, 24 jumbo frets, Charvel locking tuners mounted 3-a-side on the headstock, black nickel hardware, bound neck with scalloped heel, abalone body and headstock binding, abalone "keystone" inlays. It comes in Flat Black or Trans Black.
The Charvel Desolation Skatecaster SK-1 ST brings an updated Surfcaster shape from the early `90s with a solid mahogany body and neck-through design. Features include active EMG 81/85 humbucking pickups, specially designed Charvel bridge for compound radius fingerboards, rosewood fingerboard with compound radius, 24 jumbo frets, Charvel tuners mounted 3-a-side on the headstock, black nickel hardware, bound neck with scalloped heel, abalone body and headstock binding. It comes in Flat Gray, Flat Black, Trans Red, Blue Smear and Trans Black.
The Charvel Desolation Skatecaster SK-3 ST brings an updated Surfcaster shape from the early `90s with a solid mahogany body and bolt-on mahogany neck. Features include dual passive Charvel humbuckers, Charvel bridge specially designed for compound radius fingerboards, rosewood fingerboard with compound radius, 24 jumbo frets, Charvel tuners mounted 3-a-side on the headstock, black nickel hardware, bound neck with scalloped heel, abalone body and headstock binding, abalone "keystone" inlays. Available in Flat Black, Flat Gray and Trans Red.
The Charvel Desolation DC-1 FR is a double cutaway guitar with a solid mahogany body and neck-through design. It has active EMG 81/85 humbucking pickups, Floyd Rose tremolo, rosewood fingerboard with compound radius, 24 jumbo frets, Charvel locking tuners mounted 3-a-side on the headstock, black nickel hardware, bound neck with scalloped heel, abalone body and headstock binding, abalone "keystone" inlays. Finishes on this guitar include Flat Black and Trans Black options.
The Charvel Desolation DC-1 ST is a double cutaway guitar with a solid mahogany body and neck-through design. It has active EMG 81/85 humbucking pickups, specially designed Charvel bridge for compound radius fingerboards, rosewood fingerboard with compound radius, 24 jumbo frets, Charvel tuners mounted 3-a-side on the headstock, black nickel hardware, bound neck with scalloped heel, abalone body and headstock binding. Finishes on this guitar include Flat Black, Trans Red, Blue Smear, Black and Trans Black.
The Charvel Desolation DC-2 ST is a double cutaway guitar with a solid mahogany body and set mahogany neck. It comes with 24 jumbo frets, active Charvel humbucking pickups, rosewood fingerboard with compound radius, bound neck with scalloped heel, abalone body and headstock binding, black nickel hardware, Tune-O-Matic bridge with Stoptail specially designed for compound radius fingerboards, Charvel tuners mounted 3-a-side on the headstock, abalone body and headstock binding, abalone "keystone" inlays. Flat Black, Transparent Black, Transparent Red and Blue Smear finishes available.
