Charvel has updated its Pro-Mod Plus DK24 series with a spec sheet built entirely around fast necks, high fret access, and pickups that can handle both metal rhythm work and cleaner lead tones. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changed and which configuration might suit your playing:
The Build: Shredder’s Cut Neck And A Slim Dinky Body
Every Pro-Mod Plus DK24 starts with a slim Basswood Dinky-style body. The neck joint uses Charvel’s Shredder’s Cut design, which contours the lower back of the heel so your hand doesn’t get blocked out when you’re reaching for the upper register.
The neck itself is bolt-on Caramelized Maple with graphite reinforcement rods running through it for added stability under string tension. It’s finished in satin with a natural lacquer on the back for a fast, low-friction feel.
On top of that sits an Ebony fretboard cut with a compound radius that flattens from 12″ at the nut to 16″ up the neck — tighter for chording near the headstock, flatter for bending without fretting out higher up. Charvel has fitted 24 jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges, which should hold up well under heavy bending and string-bending duty.
Pickups: Two Setups On Offer
Charvel is offering the Pro-Mod Plus DK24 in two pickup configurations, both built around Seymour Duncan hardware. The HH models pair a Seymour Duncan Nazgûl at the bridge with a Sentient in the neck position, both direct-mounted. It’s a combination designed to handle heavy rhythm tones without losing clarity on cleaner leads.
The HSS models swap in a Seymour Duncan Full Shred TB-10 humbucker at the bridge, with a Seymour Duncan SSL-6 in the middle and an SSL-6 RWRP (reverse-wound/reverse-polarity) in the neck position. That layout adds single-coil options into the mix alongside the humbucker, giving players more tonal range for different set needs.
Hardware Options Across The Range
The Pro-Mod Plus DK24 lineup splits further based on hardware and finish. Some models come with a quilted maple top for a more upscale look compared to the standard finish options. On the bridge side, there are three routes:
- A Charvel HT6 hardtail bridge with string-through-body construction, found on some HH models
- A recessed Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo with a matching Floyd Rose 1500 Series locking nut, aimed at players who want dive-bomb capability
- A recessed Wilkinson WVS130-2P tremolo with locking saddles, used on the HSS models and offered in two new colors
The Wilkinson setup gives you tremolo movement without the string-changing hassle that comes with a fully locking Floyd Rose system, while the Floyd Rose option is built for players who want the full range of dive bombs and pull-ups.
Check out the entire line here.
