Key Features
- Caramelised ash body and flame maple fretboard offer a wealth of sound
- Versatility comes as second nature with the Charvel Custom MF pickups
- A split-coil design gives you even more tonal possibilities
- Add individual flair with a locking tremolo system
SOLD Charvel USA Guthrie Govan HSH, Caramelized Ash Overview
He wouldn't have anything but the best. And Guthrie Govan has made sure you don't have to either. With the Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature HSH Electric Guitar, you can have all the same tools as the skilled master guitarist himself. Crafted from a caramelised ash body and a flamed maple neck and fretboard you will have vintage tones as well as a visually stunning look. And it's versatile. Three Charvel custom MF pickups in an HSH setup give you dynamic tones, while the toggle switch has a split-coil mode which takes your tonal range even further.
Add flair. It's his guitar but your style. The locking tremolo lets you experiment with smooth pitch shifting and dive bombs. And you don't have to worry about your strings falling out of tune after because the Sperzel locking tuners will keep your intonation locked tight. It doesn't matter what your style is. This guitar will respond to any genre making sure that your performance is always at its peak. That's the way Govan wanted it.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionStunning ''Caramelized'' Flame Maple Construction
Unrestricted access. Because you shouldn't have to compromise on playability. This guitar's caramelised ash San Dimas body has a contoured heel which gives you better access to those higher frets. So your solos have never been easier. And the two-piece flamed maple neck has been treated with a "caramelised" heat and drying process that makes it sound and feel much older. This means you'll get that experienced tone right from the box.
And they've broken the mould. The 12"-16" radius of the flame maple fretboard is unusual for a San Dimas guitar and spans two octaves. Imagine what you could with that range. And it's had the same caramelised treatment as the neck. It's home to 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, special maple dot inlays with ebony borders, and Luminlay side-dots that emit light for the darkest of stages. This fretboard has everything it could possibly offer to make your performance sound and feel luxurious. It's part of the reason Guthrie Govan is so good.
A versatile nature
Govan's the name. Versatility is the game. From electronic dance with The Young Punx to funky jazz with The fellowship and then just straight-up rock with Asia, Govan is a very versatile musician. So it makes sense that his signature guitar is too. Three specially wound Charvel custom MF pickups are arranged in an HSH configuration and can be controlled by five-way switching. This is how you get the expansive tonal openness and dynamic sensitivity that Govan demands.
And it gets even more dynamic. A two-way mini toggle switch means you can engage single-coil simulation in the bridge and neck humbucker positions. Because sometimes you just need that three single-coil setup to hit the right tone. Plus it doesn't matter if you're playing a dark dingey stage or Wembley arena at night because the Luminlay numbers on the volume and tone controls allow you to see your settings even in dark environments.
Add your own personality
It's essential for any serious guitarist. It makes injecting your own personal flair easy. With the Charvel locking tremolo, you have the freedom of creativity right at your fingertips as you perform the most audacious of vibrato effects. Divebomb and pitch shift as much as you like. And there no need to worry about the impact because your strings will go back to perfect tuning thanks to the Sperzel locking tuners. So you'll know that you still sound great even after your insane whammy bar antics.
About Guthrie Govan
Guitarist magazine’s 1993 “Guitarist of the Year” A musical magician. And a guitar genius. Guthrie Govan has certainly carved his place in the guitarist hall of fame. Working with the like of the Aristocrats, Asia, the Young Punx, and the Fellowship, as well as collaborating with artists and composers, like Steven Wilson and Hans Zimmer - he'll have impacted your life even if you don't know it. This guitar has taken everything that Govan represents and offered it to you. Versatility, passion, and quality.
Specifications
- Product: Charvel USA Guthrie Govan HSH
- Code: 2865434700
Body
- Body Material: Caramelized Ash
- Body Shape: San Dimas Style 1
- Body Finish: Satin
- Colour: Natural
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Caramelized Flame Maple
- Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed Satin Urethane
- Neck Shape: Speed Neck with Rolled Fingerboard Edges
- Fingerboard Material: Caramelized Flame Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
- Fingerboard Inlays: Ebony Ring with Maple Dot Center
- Number of Frets: 24
- Fret Size: Jumbo Stainless
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Sperzel Locking
- Bridge: Recessed Charvel Locking Tremolo Bridge
- Control Knobs: Dome-Style Luminlay Numbered
- Pickup Configuration: HSH
- Bridge Pickup: Charvel Custom MF Humbucking
- Middle Pickup: Charvel Custom MF Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: Charvel Custom MF Humbucking
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade and 2-Position Toggle with Multiple Switching Options
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Case: Charvel Hardshell (included)
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