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A Throwback to Charvel’s Glory Days





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Hearkening back to the glory days when Charvel guitars were made exclusively in Japan, the Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT Electric Guitar delivers scorching tone with dreamlike playability and resonant, durable tonewoods. Fitted with two Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a Duncan single-coil in the middle position, everything from ferocious solos to crystal cleans is within reach with a mere flick of a 5-way pickup selector. Accented with an eye-catching figured walnut top, the MJ DK24’s mahogany body produces incredible sustain and resonance. You’ll love the graphite-reinforced wenge neck topped with a silky smooth ebony fingerboard, perfect for shredding up and down the guitar’s 24 frets. The MJ DK24 is also outfitted with a Gotoh 510 tremolo and Charvel locking tuners, resulting in a comfortable, dependable, and versatile fire breather of an axe.





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Top-notch tonewoods deliver exceptional sound and stability





Sweetwater guitarists took one look at the Charvel MJ DK24 and immediately knew one thing: this guitar sports some serious high-quality tonewoods. Mahogany is a mainstay for guitar bodies everywhere, possessing great sustain and resonance along with a warmer tone and fantastic high-end response. The sharp-looking figured walnut top adds a dose of character to this impressive instrument, and unique carves in the back and heel allow for comfortable access to the MJ DK24’s higher register.





Seymour Duncan pickups for searing tone





Sharp looks aside, the Charvel MJ DK24’s searing Seymour Duncan pickups are ready to bite. Switch to the Custom Seymour Duncan Full Shred SH-10B in the bridge and get ready to rip through rock and metal riffs, with a tight low end and scooped mids producing thick, beefy tone and excellent clarity.The Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 Single-Coil also delivers ? flip over to the middle position and bask in its awesome power, which is punchy and bold enough for solos and single-note leads. The Custom Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro APH-1N in the neck rounds out the DK24, possessing the natural tone and softer attack ideal for rolled-off crunch and shimmering cleans.





First-class premium features





Brimming with premium features, it’s clear that the Charvel MJ DK24 was meticulously crafted down to the tiniest detail. The 5-way pickup selector offers a gamut of tones, making this guitar versatile enough for any genre and playing situation imaginable. Charvel-branded Gotoh locking tuners, paired with a Gotoh 510 tremolo, handle bends and dives with ease, providing you with rock-solid tuning stability.





Charvel: a history of high quality





Charvel’s MJ series takes it back to the late ’80s when the manufacturer’s guitars were made exclusively in Japan. Nearly four decades later, Charvel seeks to reproduce the exceptional quality of its Japanese instruments, complete with head-turning good looks and top-of-the-line components and features.





Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT Electric Guitar Features:


Brand-new MJ line hearkens back to Charvel’s days in Japan


Resonant mahogany body with striking figured walnut top


Graphite-reinforced wenge neck for increased durability


Fast-playing ebony fingerboard


Back and heel carves for easy access to upper frets


Seymour Duncan pickups produce full-range sound


5-way pickup selector for wide tonal variety


Gotoh locking tuners and Gotoh 510 tremolo add exceptional tuning stability