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Charvel's New Star

Charvel's Star body profile returns with the new Desolation Star DST-1 FR 12-Jan-12

Charvel has introduced the Desolation Star DST-1 FR, which features the return of Charvel's classic Star body profile. Other features include a through-body maple neck, compound radius (12"-16") rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and Charvel "shark tooth" inlays, EMG 85 (neck) and 81 (bridge) humbucking pickups with black bezels and three-way toggle switching, single domed metal volume control knob, Floyd Rose locking tremolo, sealed die-cast tuners and black nickel hardware.

The guitar is available in Black and Snow White gloss finishes with matching headstock. Flame maple-top models are also available with multi-ply binding (body, neck and headstock) in Trans Red, Trans Black and Trans Blue Smear gloss finishes with matching headstock.


Pricing and Availability:
From $799.99 to $933.32

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InventingTheSteel 16-May-12 09:53 PM

Where can i buy one of these?


CrushedJustice 12-May-12 02:16 AM

Tried out one of these desolations and not bad at all almost on par with my RR24 and I love the 3pc raw maple neck thru


evilryu10 11-May-12 06:54 PM

jacksons are mostly made in japan, those are made in china.


CrushedJustice 03-May-12 04:52 AM

Now I want this guitar... Knowing Charvel and Jacksons are made in same factory I wouldn't have to worry about the quality of the guitar! It would work perfectly with my RR24


raabecoda 29-Apr-12 02:02 AM

I highly recommend Charvel!


MrByniss 15-Apr-12 08:36 PM

i watch this just for the GT-OD .


VanishaGlamChick6 03-Apr-12 08:00 PM

It´s sad they´re making such beautiful guitars in China , i mean , Korea and Indonesia are way better for imports the quality just can´t compare to chinese made guitars ... I´ve always loved the Star , let´s see if there will be a pro mod ( japanese made ) for it in the future , or even a Korean made one ...


darkgladiator27 23-Mar-12 10:51 AM

can't find one in italy :(


XengulfedinflamesX 29-Feb-12 11:08 PM

i know that.


MatKiller1197 29-Feb-12 10:43 PM

no i mean the ltd new one its 750 not so much expensiver 


XengulfedinflamesX 29-Feb-12 10:26 PM

I know. But they're a little more expensive and they're hard to get to in the States.


thecharvelshredder 29-Feb-12 04:07 AM

That's how I feel about my Charvel Model 2. Never played anything I liked more than it.


MatKiller1197 29-Feb-12 01:49 AM

you can save and buy the new gus 600 which has the new sd gus g blackouts


mgdth502 29-Feb-12 01:19 AM

I have the Roope Latvala ESP RS-II model,1 of 2 let into the states. I have to say it is the best feeling/sounding guitar I have played! No way that thing is overpriced. Gibson Les Paul Customs are overpriced. No model from all the brands of guitars I've owned in ten years of playing has felt, played or sounded like a high end ESP. I highly recommend ESP over a post-80's Charvel!


XengulfedinflamesX 26-Feb-12 06:44 PM

OK, selling my LTD Gus-200 and im saving up for this one! Looks and sounds badass!!


P4nzerk93 23-Feb-12 09:53 AM

That shape is awesome! Roope Latvala from Children Of Bodom but it is ESP and totally overpriced. I might consider buying this if I get a job someday..


MatKiller1197 22-Feb-12 08:01 PM

come on do it already


ticklefarmer 19-Feb-12 08:07 AM

My transparent blk star will be here monday .. Will review !!


BrianOravetz 19-Feb-12 04:10 AM

These are made in Japan,and the quality is exceptional bro.I have a SoCal, and am waiting for the Desolation DS1 to arrive in the mail because of how well done my Socal is.It isn't a matter of money,I could buy a top line LP, but these things play so damn well; and really are a great buy. Give one a try.


ilias666metalordie 18-Feb-12 09:40 AM

aa dn t 3era..ok 


CategoryV 18-Feb-12 06:34 AM

Yeah, the random star is back - great to see But FAIL that the input jack is in the lower part...the upper should have been way better if you play the axe on your left leg...sigh.


ZurabMelua 17-Feb-12 11:55 PM

Made my mind up, I'm buying this guitar!


DaveNassie 17-Feb-12 03:57 PM

Thanks for checking out the vid. I have a couple clinics coming up at the end of the month. Please check the dates below. February 28, 2012 Ted Brown Music 6:00PM 2600 North Columbia Ctr Blvd #102 Richland, Wa 99352 (509) 783-3481 March 1, 2012 Ted Brown Music 7:00PM 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. Tacoma, Wa 98409 (253) 272-3211


DaveNassie 17-Feb-12 03:56 PM

Thanks for checking out the vid. I have a couple clinics coming up at the end of the month. Please check the dates below. February 28, 2012 Ted Brown Music 6:00PM 2600 North Columbia Ctr Blvd #102 Richland, Wa 99352 (509) 783-3481 March 1, 2012 Ted Brown Music 7:00PM 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. Tacoma, Wa 98409 (253) 272-3211


MatKiller1197 16-Feb-12 11:03 PM

oxi re amerikh menw den kserw and uparxoun authorized dealers gia charvel sthn ellada


DH31701 16-Feb-12 07:04 PM

Guys,you really shouldn't judge a guitar by it's manufactured country,for instance every Indonesia made X series Ibanez kick RG Prestiges ass,why??because they have better pickups and mahogany body instead of the basswood ones found on cheap guitars,good wood and pickups makes good sound,not because thier made in Japan or the US,Also a good example,Edwards they're considered to be a mid-high end guitar, but they are in fact made in China but constructed in Japan


ilias666metalordie 16-Feb-12 05:48 PM

3ereis mipos pou8ena a8ina poulane charvel na paw n dokimasw?


MatKiller1197 16-Feb-12 12:05 AM

subbed for the new line cause i love them


MatKiller1197 16-Feb-12 12:05 AM

den kserw re mpes sto ebay teleia com kai exei ekei kapoies foto tou laimou... ase molis epsaksa kai einai arketa leptoi


ilias666metalordie 12-Feb-12 12:14 PM

is the neck thick?


thelolguy007 10-Feb-12 08:58 PM

Japan :)))  China :((((((


MegaCon1990 10-Feb-12 07:11 AM

so what? ive played the entire desolation series and they are awesome! its like playing a custom jackson guitar due to the fretboard radius and they have high quality hardware. in fact ive already ordered one since im impressed with them


sukkahiki666 05-Feb-12 02:46 PM

Yeah but they are made in China:(


petehawthorneuk 01-Feb-12 06:01 PM

Absolutely stunning ~ love the new Charvel series!


urnnandape 31-Jan-12 08:03 AM

CHINA!!! UGHHHHH!!!!!!


hatekillwar 29-Jan-12 10:33 PM

he look like scott ian


chazfusionmetal 28-Jan-12 06:34 AM

Neat guitar... I think it's kinda cool that this Charvel has the classic/trademark Jackson-styled headstock. I was lookin' thru a Jackson/Charvel catalog from 1990 and man those axes must have been sweet to play. Back then you probably didn't have 2 rob a bank to get a top-notch USA model either.


MertKaraoglu 26-Jan-12 02:52 PM

Are japaneese?


666jony666 23-Jan-12 02:25 PM

Holy shit Charvel?!?! Youve brought your fucking A game for 2012!


Sodacake 20-Jan-12 11:43 PM

those particular charvels don't come with passive pickups you ape.


metallica5252 19-Jan-12 03:36 AM

sounds like every other axe with EMG pickups, compressed and harsh..Demo a guitar with passives for once.


RobinStrower 18-Jan-12 04:21 PM

Sounds fucking insane. Great video

Cheers, Robin :o)


heyZeck 12-Jan-12 12:16 AM

Where can I get one of these?


YeBlackKnight 10-Jan-12 11:29 PM

By Lemmy's Lumps! A most beastial weapon, indeed!

This post now concludeth!


NOCTURNE54G 10-Jan-12 10:52 PM

GREAT GUITARS I HAVE A MOD.6 1986 WITH KHALER TREMOLO 10/10


theycalledmebob 10-Jan-12 07:44 PM

yay pointy headstock


 
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