In a bold new chapter of collaboration, Charvel and genre-blurring shred maestro Angel Vivaldi have unveiled the latest evolution in high-performance guitars: the Angel Vivaldi Signature Pro-Mod Nova-7 NAT. Dressed in a stunning natural finish with Gold hardware, this 7-string sonic weapon is the culmination of eight years of development between Vivaldi and the team at Charvel — a celebration of artistry, precision, and raw tonal force.
Since bursting onto the scene with his vividly arranged instrumental-prog rock, Vivaldi has become a modern icon, known for his technical wizardry and genre-defying compositions. His playing stretches from Latin fusion to funk to atmospheric cleans — and this latest signature model was designed to go wherever his creativity leads. In Vivaldi’s words, it’s a “living, breathing part of the creative process… no resistance, no restrictions.”
The Pro-Mod Nova-7 NAT delivers in every department. Built on a modified Dinky platform, its Caramelized Basswood body is capped with a striking Flame Maple top and 3-ply binding that makes the natural finish pop with elegance. The sculpted heel and tilt-back reverse 7-string licensed Fender Stratocaster headstock ensure comfort and optimal string tension, even during the most intricate solos and dives.
Underneath the elegant surface lies a performance powerhouse. A bolt-on Maple neck custom-shaped to Vivaldi’s specs is strengthened with graphite reinforcement and features a silky satin back finish for speed and smoothness. The 12″-16″ compound radius Maple fingerboard boasts rolled edges, 24 jumbo frets, cascading black dot inlays, Luminlay side dots, and a heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel.
Tone-wise, the Pro-Mod Nova-7 NAT is designed to punch. The HH pickup configuration pairs a DiMarzio Tone Zone 7 in the bridge with a DiMarzio Air Norton 7 in the neck — both gold-covered to match the instrument’s classy aesthetic. This setup delivers powerful lows, harmonically rich mids, and crystal clarity across the range, whether you’re riffing with surgical precision or gliding through melodic clean passages.
Controlling it all is a five-way blade switch, with dome-style volume and tone knobs for easy on-the-fly shaping. The recessed Gotoh GE1996T-7 double-locking tremolo bridge lets you divebomb and flutter with unshakable tuning stability, while the Gotoh locking nut and Charvel-branded die-cast tuners complete the modern hardware arsenal.
Peter Wichers, Charvel Product Manager, sums it up best: “Angel embodies the virtuosic technique and forward-thinking approach that has defined Charvel for decades. This collaboration merges his signature playing with our legendary craftsmanship to create an instrument that pushes boundaries.”
Priced at $1,999.99 USD, the Angel Vivaldi Signature Pro-Mod Nova-7 NAT is as much a professional tool as it is a work of art — ready to elevate your playing to uncharted sonic territory. Get it here.
