The Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSS 2PT CM in Satin Shell Pink is a modern high-performance Dinky that combines exceptionally fast playability with a versatile HSS pickup arrangement and premium Gotoh tremolo hardware.

Its sculpted alder body, graphite-reinforced caramelized maple Speed Neck and 12"–16" compound-radius caramelized maple fingerboard create a fast, comfortable platform for everything from technical lead work to clean rhythm playing. The combination of a Seymour Duncan Full Shred bridge humbucker with two Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 single coils gives it considerably more tonal range than a conventional shred-focused guitar.

This pre-owned example is presented in Very Good Condition, showing some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership.

The tremolo arm is missing, the rear tremolo-cavity backplate is missing, and no case or gigbag is included.

At A Glance

Detail	Specification
Brand	Charvel
Series	Pro-Mod
Model	DK24 HSS 2PT CM
Finish	Satin Shell Pink
Body	Alder
Neck	Caramelized Maple
Fingerboard	Caramelized Maple
Radius	12"–16" Compound
Frets	24 Jumbo
Pickup Layout	HSS
Bridge Pickup	Seymour Duncan Full Shred
Middle Pickup	Seymour Duncan SSL-6
Neck Pickup	Seymour Duncan SSL-6 RWRP
Bridge	Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo
Condition	Very Good
Tremolo Arm	Missing
Rear Backplate	Missing
Included	Guitar Only – No Case
Main Appeal	Modern HSS performance guitar with premium tremolo and fast neck

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSS 2PT CM is presented in Very Good Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.

Important Missing Components

Two factory components are not included:

• Tremolo arm is missing
• Rear tremolo-cavity backplate is missing

Neither prevents the guitar from being played normally, although a replacement tremolo arm will be required to operate the Gotoh bridge conventionally.

What's Included?

✔ Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSS 2PT CM Satin Shell Pink

✘ No Case Included
✘ No Gigbag Included
✘ Tremolo Arm Missing
✘ Rear Tremolo-Cavity Backplate Missing

Condition Notes

• Very Good overall condition
• Cosmetic signs of previous use consistent with careful ownership
• Satin Shell Pink finish
• Tremolo arm missing
• Rear backplate missing
• No case or gigbag included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Charvel has been assessed for general operation and playability.

Checks include:

• Bridge humbucker operation
• Middle single-coil operation
• Neck single-coil operation
• 5-way selector
• Master volume
• No-load tone control
• Output jack
• Neck condition
• Caramelized maple fingerboard
• Frets
• Graph Tech nut
• Locking tuners
• Gotoh Custom 510 tremolo
• Tremolo saddles
• General hardware
• Overall playability

The missing tremolo arm and rear cavity cover are disclosed separately rather than being absorbed into the general condition grade.

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Tremolo setup
• Hardware
• General playing feel

Because the Gotoh 510 is a floating tremolo system, changing string gauge or tuning may require adjustment to the bridge spring tension and setup.

What Makes The Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSS 2PT CM Special?

The DK24 platform was designed to combine the speed associated with Charvel's traditional high-performance guitars with a considerably broader tonal range and more contemporary ergonomics.

The sculpted Dinky body, shredder's-cut heel and scalloped lower back bout provide excellent upper-fret access, while the caramelized maple neck, compound-radius fingerboard and 24-fret layout make the guitar particularly comfortable for technical playing.

The HSS pickup configuration is equally important. Rather than restricting the guitar to high-output humbucker sounds, the two SSL-6 single coils add genuine Strat-style clarity and response, making the DK24 capable of handling clean, funk, blues, fusion and pop tones alongside rock and metal.

Key Features & Benefits

Alder Dinky Body

The compact alder Dinky body offers a familiar solidbody tonal foundation while remaining comfortable both seated and standing.

Its ergonomic contouring includes:

• Sculpted body profile
• Scalloped lower back bout
• Shredder's-cut neck heel
• Deep upper-fret access

Caramelized Maple Speed Neck

The bolt-on neck is made from caramelized maple and reinforced with graphite rods.

The heat-treatment process helps increase stability while giving the neck its distinctive darker appearance.

The Speed Neck profile is designed for fast movement without forcing the hand into an excessively flat or uncomfortable shape.

Graphite Neck Reinforcement

Graphite reinforcement helps increase neck stability, particularly useful for an instrument intended for regular transport, stage use and changing environments.

Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel

Rather than requiring access at the headstock, the DK24 uses a heel-mounted adjustment wheel, allowing convenient neck-relief adjustment.

12"–16" Compound-Radius Fingerboard

The caramelized maple fingerboard becomes progressively flatter as you move towards the upper frets.

This allows:

• Comfortable chord work lower down the neck
• Fast lead playing higher up
• Easier wide bends
• Lower-action potential
• Reduced risk of choking during bends

24 Jumbo Frets

The DK24 provides a full 24-fret, two-octave range.

Jumbo fretwire offers a substantial playing surface for:

• Bending
• Vibrato
• Legato
• Tapping
• Technical lead work

Luminlay Side Dots

Luminlay side markers improve fret-position visibility under low stage lighting.

Seymour Duncan Full Shred Bridge Humbucker

The bridge position uses a Seymour Duncan Full Shred humbucker.

It is voiced for:

• Tight bass response
• Clear attack
• Strong harmonic definition
• Detailed high-gain rhythm work
• Articulate lead playing

Despite its name, the Full Shred is not limited to extreme music and remains clear across cleaner and mid-gain settings.

Seymour Duncan SSL-6 Middle Pickup

The middle position uses a Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 single coil.

It produces a stronger and fuller response than a lower-output vintage Strat pickup while retaining the attack and openness associated with a true single coil.

Seymour Duncan SSL-6 RWRP Neck Pickup

The neck pickup is a reverse-wound/reverse-polarity version of the SSL-6.

It provides:

• Rounded clean tones
• Strong single-note definition
• Strat-style neck sounds
• Blues and fusion tones
• Excellent response to modulation and delay

Five-Way Pickup Switching

The five-way selector gives the DK24 considerably more tonal variety than a conventional HSS guitar.

Factory switching provides:

1. Full bridge humbucker
2. Bridge inner coil + middle pickup
3. Bridge outer coil + neck pickup
4. Middle + neck
5. Full neck pickup

This gives the instrument access to both powerful humbucker sounds and brighter split/single-coil combinations.

EVH Bourns Low-Friction Volume Pot

The volume control uses a 500K EVH Bourns low-friction potentiometer.

Its smooth rotational feel is particularly useful for:

• Fast volume changes
• Swells
• Cleaning up overdriven sounds
• Live dynamics

No-Load Tone Control

The tone control functions conventionally through most of its range.

At its maximum setting, the no-load circuit effectively removes the tone control from the signal path, allowing the pickups to operate with less loading for maximum clarity.

Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo

The recessed Gotoh Custom 510 is a high-quality two-point floating tremolo designed for smooth pitch control and stable operation.

It provides:

• Upward and downward pitch movement
• Smooth return-to-pitch response
• Precise saddle adjustment
• Comfortable low-profile feel

Important

The tremolo arm is missing from this guitar.

A compatible Gotoh replacement arm will therefore be required to use the vibrato system normally.

Charvel Locking Tuners

Charvel-branded locking tuners simplify restringing and help keep string wraps to a minimum.

Combined with the Gotoh two-point bridge and properly cut Graph Tech nut, they contribute to stable tremolo operation.

Missing Rear Backplate

The rear tremolo-cavity backplate is missing.

This leaves the tremolo springs and cavity visible from the back of the guitar.

It does not prevent normal playing or setup adjustment, and some players deliberately leave tremolo cavity covers removed for quicker access, but the missing plate is clearly disclosed as it is not the original complete factory configuration.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

DK24 HSS vs Traditional Stratocaster

Both offer HSS-style versatility, but the DK24 adds:

• 24 frets
• Compound-radius fingerboard
• Sculpted upper-fret access
• Higher-output pickups
• Locking tuners
• Recessed Gotoh tremolo
• Graphite neck reinforcement

It is substantially more performance-focused than a traditional Strat.

DK24 HSS vs Superstrat With Floyd Rose

A Floyd Rose provides extreme tremolo movement and double-locking stability but requires more involved restringing and setup.

The Gotoh 510 provides a more conventional non-locking approach with smoother everyday adjustment while still allowing expressive floating-tremolo use.

HSS vs HH Configuration

An HH model prioritises humbucker power and lower-noise operation.

The HSS configuration retains a powerful bridge humbucker but adds more authentic single-coil sounds at the middle and neck positions.

Who Is It For?

Fusion players – Fast playability and broad pickup selection work particularly well for dynamic clean-to-gain playing.

Rock guitarists – The Full Shred bridge pickup provides plenty of attack for overdrive and distortion.

Technical players – 24 frets, compound radius and excellent upper-fret access make demanding lead work considerably easier.

Session musicians – HSS versatility allows one guitar to cover a broad range of tones.

Modern Strat players – The DK24 provides familiar single-coil territory with significantly more performance-focused ergonomics.

Players who use floating tremolos – The Gotoh 510 offers expressive pitch control without requiring a locking nut.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Rock
• Fusion
• Progressive rock
• Modern metal
• Hard rock
• Blues
• Funk
• Pop
• Indie
• Alternative
• Instrumental guitar
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Technical lead playing
• Effects-based rigs

Why Choose A DK24?

The DK24 combines several features normally spread across very different guitar designs.

It retains familiar bolt-on construction and genuine single-coil sounds but adds the fret access, compound radius and premium tremolo hardware associated with modern high-performance guitars.

The result is particularly useful for musicians who do not want to choose between a traditional Strat-style instrument and a dedicated shred guitar.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Charvel
Series	Pro-Mod
Model	DK24 HSS 2PT CM
Model Number	2969433519
Finish	Satin Shell Pink
Body Shape	Dinky
Body Material	Alder
Body Finish	Satin
Neck Material	Caramelized Maple
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Neck Reinforcement	Graphite
Neck Profile	Speed Neck
Neck Finish	Hand-Rubbed Satin Urethane
Fingerboard Material	Caramelized Maple
Fingerboard Radius	12"–16" Compound
Fingerboard Edges	Rolled
Number of Frets	24
Fret Size	Jumbo
Scale Length	25.5" / 648mm
Nut	Graph Tech TUSQ XL
Position Inlays	Pearloid Dots
Side Dots	Luminlay
Pickup Configuration	HSS
Bridge Pickup	Seymour Duncan Full Shred
Middle Pickup	Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6
Neck Pickup	Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 RWRP
Controls	Volume, No-Load Tone
Volume Pot	500K EVH Bourns Low-Friction
Pickup Switching	5-Way Blade
Bridge	Gotoh Custom 510 Recessed Tremolo
Tremolo Arm	Missing
Tuning Machines	Charvel-Branded Locking
Hardware Finish	Chrome
Rear Tremolo Backplate	Missing
Electronics	Passive
Included	No Case or Gigbag
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Missing Parts Note

This guitar is missing two factory components:

Tremolo Arm

The Gotoh tremolo remains installed and can be set up normally, but a compatible replacement arm is required to operate the vibrato by hand.

Rear Backplate

The plastic plate covering the rear tremolo spring cavity is missing.

The springs and claw are therefore visible and directly accessible.

Neither missing item prevents normal amplified guitar operation, but both are specifically disclosed so the buyer knows the exact condition before purchase.

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required.

The Seymour Duncan pickups and guitar electronics are completely passive.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 4.5/5

The Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSS 2PT CM in Satin Shell Pink is an exceptionally capable modern electric that successfully combines fast, technical playability with genuine single-coil versatility.

Its caramelized maple Speed Neck, compound-radius fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets and sculpted Dinky body make it particularly comfortable for demanding lead playing, while the Seymour Duncan Full Shred and twin SSL-6 pickups provide enough tonal range to cover rock, fusion, blues, funk, pop and higher-gain styles.

The Gotoh Custom 510 tremolo and locking tuners add a premium feel to the hardware package.

This example is presented in Very Good Condition. Buyers should note that the tremolo arm and rear tremolo-cavity backplate are missing, and no case or gigbag is included.

For a player prioritising performance and versatility over complete accessory originality, it remains a particularly strong pre-owned Charvel.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Pre-owned guitars should be represented as the individual instruments they are.

Every used guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed, with significant missing components and condition points clearly identified.

On this Charvel, the missing tremolo arm, missing rear backplate and absence of a case are all clearly disclosed before purchase.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging new and pre-owned musical equipment.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
• Birmingham's largest independent music store
• 6,000+ Trustpilot reviews
• Expert musician-led advice
• Extensive experience with pre-owned guitars
• Pre-owned instruments individually assessed
• Missing components clearly disclosed
• Clear condition grading
• Secure ordering
• Fast UK delivery
• Large Birmingham showroom
• Friendly support before and after purchase

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Frequently Asked Questions

What condition is this Charvel DK24 in?

It is presented in Very Good Condition, showing some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.

What is the exact finish?

The factory finish is Satin Shell Pink.

What body wood does it use?

It has an alder body.

What does CM mean in the model name?

CM denotes the guitar's caramelized maple neck and fingerboard specification.

What neck does it have?

It uses a graphite-reinforced caramelized maple Speed Neck.

What is the fingerboard radius?

It has a 12"–16" compound radius.

How many frets does it have?

It has 24 jumbo frets.

What pickups are fitted?

It uses a Seymour Duncan Full Shred bridge humbucker, SSL-6 middle single coil and SSL-6 RWRP neck single coil.

What does HSS mean?

HSS means the guitar has one humbucker and two single-coil pickups.

Does it have coil-split sounds?

Yes. The factory five-way switching uses individual bridge humbucker coils in some positions to provide additional combined sounds.

What tremolo does it have?

It uses a recessed Gotoh Custom 510 two-point tremolo.

Is the tremolo arm included?

No. The tremolo arm is missing.

Can a replacement tremolo arm be fitted?

Yes. A compatible replacement Gotoh arm can be sourced, although the correct fit should be confirmed before ordering.

Is the rear tremolo cover included?

No. The rear tremolo-cavity backplate is missing.

Does the missing backplate affect playability?

No. The guitar can be played normally without it. It simply leaves the rear tremolo cavity exposed.

Does it have locking tuners?

Yes. It has Charvel-branded locking tuning machines.

What does the no-load tone control do?

At its maximum setting, the tone control effectively removes itself from the circuit, allowing the pickups to operate with minimal loading and maximum brightness.

What is the scale length?

It uses a standard 25.5" scale length.

Is it suitable for metal?

Yes. The Full Shred bridge pickup, fast neck and 24-fret layout make it particularly capable for modern rock and metal.

Is it good for clean and funk tones?

Yes. The two genuine single coils and combined pickup settings provide much brighter and more percussive sounds than a conventional dual-humbucker shred guitar.

Does it require a battery?

No. The electronics are passive.

Does it come with a case?

No. No case or gigbag is included.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like to see the Satin Shell Pink finish, missing backplate area and individual condition or hear the pickup combinations before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment.