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Charvel Pro-Mod DK Satchel Signature Satin WHT
Discover the Charvel Pro-Mod DK Satchel Signature in detail
About Satchel
Steel Panther, who proudly fly the neon-coloured flag of the Sunset Strip glam metal of the 1980s with a healthy dose of satirical arrogance, are a band like no other. They not only summon the spirit of those wild and rough times, but also like to show and tell everyone that they live it every day. And while Steel Panther continue to conquer stages around the world with their explosive live shows, one of the many reasons for the fireworks is the deft work of their guitarist Satchel, whose real name is Russ Parrish. As a graduate of the Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, Satchel was already firmly rooted in the scene before Steel Panther and played in various bands, including a number of tribute acts and his own bands with musicians such as Paul Gilbert and Judas Priest singer Rob Halford.
The fulfilment of a childhood dream
For Satchel, his partnership with Charvel is the fulfilment of a childhood dream. Raised in Redwood City, California, his musical journey actually began with the violin, but he eventually turned to the guitar when he saw Great White supporting Judas Priest. Satchel’s signature axe is fitted with a pair of Fishman Fluence Classic humbuckers that share a single volume control with a special Push/Pull-Dual Voice Activation. With the push/pull control you can access both the standard humbucker sound and a completely different voicing with boosted mids — perfect for switching between rhythm and lead sounds.
New finish to match the Steel Panther look
Satchel has previously been seen playing these guitars in neon yellow, neon green and even Satin Purple, and now we have the new Satchel Signature Pro-Mod DK22 HH FR M in Satin-White Bengal in the range. From the striking Satin White Bengal finish to the versatile Fishman Fluence Classic humbucking pickups, this guitar is ready to bring the house down. In the video below Satchel shows you his new axe in more detail.
- Strings: 6 string
- Country of origin: Mexico
- Strings thickness ex factory: .009 - .042
- Special Features: Fishman Fluence Voicing Switch
- Technology: Solid Body
- Body shape: Modern Strat
- Body Material: Alder
- Neck: Maple graphite reinforced
- Neck Profile: Speed Neck
- Fretboard: Maple
- Fretboard radius: 12" - 16" Compound
- Fretboard Inlays: Black Dots
- Frets: 22
- Neck construction: Bolt on neck
- Scale Length: 25,5" (648 mm)
- Pickup Configuration: H-H (2x Humbucker)
- Neck Pickup: Fishman® Fluence® Classic PRF-CHB
- Bridge Pickup: Fishman® Fluence® Classic PRF-CHB
- Pickup Selector Switch: 3 way toggle
- Pickup type: active
- Controls: 1x volume
- Hardware: Black
- Bridge / Tremolo: Floyd Rose 1000
- Color/ Finish: Satin White Bengal
- Includes: Allen wrench
The company histories of Charvel and Jackson have been closely intertwined since the late 1970s. That's why the Dinky is also based on a Jackson design. These are ST guitars with a slightly smaller and narrower body. This makes the Dinky very comfortable and perfect for fast and dynamic, but also technical play.
Charvel began as a guitar repair shop in Southern California in the late 1970s. This became known because not only guitars were repaired there, but many more popular models such as the Fender Stratocaster were modified and converted into so-called Superstrats. These guitars were particularly well received in the metal scene of the 1980s. When Grover Jackson joined the company in 1978, he quickly began releasing his own guitars under the Charvel name. Until 1986, all Charvel guitars were produced exclusively in California, but to meet high demand, production eventually moved to Japan. In 2002, Fender acquired both Charvel and Jackson from the Japanese company IMC, which purchased the two companies from Grover Jackson in 1989.
Today Charvel produces a number of different series of guitars in both the USA and Mexico. When it comes to Charvel's individual series, everyone will find a suitable instrument. Charvel's range can mainly be divided into three different categories, which can then be divided into several subgroups. These categories are the DK (also called Dinky) series, the So-Cal series and the San Dimas series. The characteristics of the guitars can sometimes be difficult to distinguish. The guitars of the DK or Dinky series, as the name suggests, are smaller and lighter than theguitars of other series. This makes playing for longer periods much more pleasant. The difference between So-Cal and San Dimas is a little harder to define as both ranges come in two styles. Both the So-Cal and the San Dimas are available as ST guitars and T guitars. At first glance, they differ mainly in that the San Dimas guitars do not have a pickguard (“commonly”), and they also differ minimally in the construction/acoustic of the body and in the possible selection of pickups. All Charvel series and styles are also available as Pro-Mod models, which are guitars specially modified for performance optimization.
But Charvel is not satisfied with this huge selection and, in addition to acustom shop, also has signature models from artists such as Jim Root and Jake E. Lee. There is also USA Select. These are handcrafted guitars from the custom shop in Corona, California. One thing can be said: no matter which Charvel guitar you choose, you will receive a quality instrument that you will have fun with for many years.
In addition to electric guitars, Charvel also builds excellent electric basses with the San Dimas Bass PJ and JJ series. The basses come with a mix of DiMarzio and Charvel's own pickups and ensure a really good sound.
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