Essential Information About the Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24-7 HH 2PT EB "Celestial Silk" Guitar
- 7-string designed for speed: Dinky body shape in basswood, bolt-on caramelized maple neck reinforced with graphite, ebony fingerboard with 12"-16" compound radius (304.8 to 406.4 mm), and 24 jumbo stainless steel frets for precise playing across the entire neck.
- Very wide tonal palette: Seymour Duncan Full Shred TB-10 (bridge) and Alnico II Pro APH-1N (neck) pickups in direct mount, with 5-position selector switch and mini-toggle for series/parallel wiring.
- Stage-optimized controls: EVH Bourns 500K low-friction volume pot, "no-load" tone control, and Speed Knobs for quick, clean, and effective adjustments.
- Premium stability and comfort: Gotoh Custom 510 2-point recessed vibrato, locking tuners, sculpted heel, rolled fingerboard edges, Luminlay side dots, and included Charvel Deluxe Gig Bag.
A "hot-rodded" Super-Strat at the heart of the Pro-Mod Plus series
With the Pro-Mod Plus DK24-7, Charvel extends its "hot-rodded" DNA: the Super-Strat spirit, but with modern choices designed for demanding guitarists. The ergonomics (sculpted heel, fast fingerboard, stainless steel frets) and performance-oriented electronics place this model at the crossroads of studio and stage. The "Celestial Silk" finish completes the package with a strong visual identity, matching its temperament.
Who is it for and what styles?
This 7-string electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert musicians seeking smooth playability and clear response, even in lower tunings. It excels in modern metal, prog, djent, heavy rock, and fusion, while remaining credible on clean tones and more "pop/funk" rhythms thanks to the coil combinations of the 5-position selector and series/parallel wiring.
Tone
Basswood provides a balanced midrange and quick attack, ideal for tight riffs and precise transitions. At the bridge, the Seymour Duncan Full Shred TB-10 stands out with pronounced definition, firm lows, and clear highs: perfect for articulated palm muting and modern distortion. At the neck, the Alnico II Pro APH-1N delivers a rounder, singing texture, very pleasant for lead and expressive clean tones. The direct mount enhances attack feel and projection, while the mini-toggle series/parallel and 5-position selector (with internal/external coils) multiply tonal colors without losing coherence. The 500K EVH Bourns volume and "no-load" tone preserve brightness when the tone is fully open.
Recommended compatible accessories
7-string electric guitar string sets with ball ends (nickel-plated steel): you can adjust the gauge according to your tuning and desired tension, while remaining compatible with a Gotoh 510-style vibrato. The included Charvel Deluxe Gig Bag means no additional case is necessary to get started.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Shape: Dinky
- Style: Solid Body
- Body wood: basswood
- Body finish: gloss
- Color: "Celestial Silk"
Neck
- Construction: bolt-on neck, sculpted 4-bolt heel
- Neck material: caramelized maple, graphite reinforcement
- Profile: Speed Neck, rolled fingerboard edges
- Neck finish: natural satin
- Fingerboard: ebony
- Radius: 12"-16" / 304.8 to 406.4 mm (compound)
- Frets: 24 jumbo stainless steel
- Inlays: 4 mm pearloid dots; Luminlay side dots
- Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ XL
- Nut width: 1.75" / 44.45 mm
- Truss rod: dual-action, adjustment wheel at heel
- Headstock: Fender Stratocaster licensed
- Number of frets: 24
Hardware
- Bridge: Gotoh Custom 510 recessed vibrato (2-point)
- Vibrato arm: Gotoh
- Tuners: Charvel locking
- Hardware finish: chrome
Electronics
- Configuration: HH
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Full Shred TB-10 (direct mount)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro APH-1N (direct mount)
- 5-position selector: 1. Bridge; 2. Outer coils; 3. Bridge + neck; 4. Inner coils; 5. Neck
- 2-position mini-toggle: down = all series; up = all parallel
- Controls: volume (EVH Bourns 500K low friction), "no-load" tone
- Knobs: Speed Knob
Miscellaneous
- Orientation: right-handed
- Original strings: nickel-plated steel (.009-.054)
- Case: Charvel Deluxe Gig Bag included
- Product reference: Pro-Mod Plus DK24-7 HH 2PT EB, Ebony Fingerboard, Celestial Silk