This is the other bolt-on offering from Charvel's Desolation series which I've tried recently. It's the DST-3 FR. A very minimal set-up in terms of electronics but some of us are indeed in need of such fundamental feature. I'm totally happy with everything this guitar has to offer, even the uncelebrated Boo Heung Bo humbucker there did well in terms of distortion but don't expect too much from it in other applications. Despite the quasi-outrageous body outline, the Desolation Star is well-balanced when played sitting down/ strapped on. Applause to the manufacturer for giving us a healthy piece of rosewood (at least the one I handled) which makes fretting a joy, couldn't be more pleased with the supper upper fret access as well. Despite a rather meagre promo price of $527, the bridge is a Floyd Rose Thousand series (it's a 2000 model in this one) & withstood fierce whammy manipulations.
At the end of the day, this Desolation Star would have a limited following by virtue of its lone humbucker in there but for those keen in the Star outline, be informed that Charvel offers the dual humbucking version as well.
A complementary bag is offered by City Music for all the Charvels in store except the Desolation Start models, that's my only gripe with this guitar.
6 comments:
hmmm roope latvala wannabe :) nice~
Charvel/ Jackson started this design, not any other manufacturer
cheaper alternative to gus g's ESp,. have you tried LTD gus-200 sub? i saw one in davis last summer was shy o try it haha
Yes. But not into signature models...
no bag... i hope they have hardcase for star shape guitar
news from City Music: the bags for the Star models will be available soon but not within the next few weeks, so if you decide to purchase this one, they will box it up for you :-)
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