Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM vs Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6
Reasons to Get
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM over Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6
Reasons to Get
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6 over Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM
Other Key Differences
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM vs Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6
Shared Features
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM vs Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6
Common Strengths
- Pickup Alter Switch/Knob
- Locking Tuners
- Luminescent Sidedots
Common Weaknesses
- Neck-Through Build
- Weight Relief
- High-Quality Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- From a High-Quality-Standards Country
- Expensive Wood
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Active/Passive Preamp
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Price History Comparison
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Which One is Better Overall?
After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM is probably the better product overall with its final score of 74 compared to the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6's 71 score, although not by a lot.
The Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM wins when it comes to sound, playability, build quality, value for the money. This means that it wins over the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6 in every aspect.
If you got small hands, none of these instruments will make a big difference when it comes to comfortability.
Which One is Better for Beginners?
If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM is the better choice.
The Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM meets 6 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6 meets only 4. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.
New Player Friendliness
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM- Comfortable shape
- Easy-to-use bridge
- Locking tuners
- Comfortable fretboard
- Tall frets
- Comfortable neck
- Narrow nut
- Short scale
New Player Friendliness
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6- Comfortable shape
- Locking tuners
- Tall frets
- Comfortable neck
- Comfortable fretboard
- Narrow nut
- Short scale
- Easy-to-use bridge
Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM Overview
- From Charvel's 2021 Pro-Mod series
- Made in Mexico
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
- Alder body
- Caramelized Maple neck
- Caramelized Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-COC (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-COC (Humbucker/Active)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Charvel HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail with Brass Saddles bridge
- Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6 Overview
- From Jackson's 2021 Artist Signature series
- Misha Mansoor Signature
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25.5"'' scale
- 20" Fretboard Radius
- Basswood body
- Caramelized Maple neck
- Caramelized Maple fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Jackson Uncovered MM1 (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Jackson Uncovered MM1 (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 5-way Switch
- EverTune F6 Model bridge
- Speed Bolt-On neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
- Weight between 7.95lbs (3.6kgs) and 8.45lbs (3.8kgs)
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Sound Quality Comparison
The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.
Woods Used in Both
Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.
Woods Used in the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM
Alder is the most popular wood that Fender uses in most of their guitars nowadays. Even though they say it's because of its balanced tone with an emphasis in the upper midrange, it probably is because it isn't too expensive, and it's also pretty lightweight—more than Mahogany. Find out more about Alder.
Woods Used in the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6
Basswood is a lightweight type of wood that isn't as expensive as other popular choices for guitar building. It gives more power to the mid-range frequencies. Its color can vary from pale white to light brown. Find out more about Basswood.
Winner: Tie.
Pickup Configuration
Both pickup configurations are HH. Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.
Pickups Quality
The Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM has pickups from a more specialized brand than the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6. Its pickups should simply give you a better, fuller sound, although it all depends on what type of music you're going to play. We recommend these pickups for Hard Rock and similar genres.
You can purchase similar pickups to the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM's and use them on any guitar:
The Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM's pickups are Active while the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6's are Passive.
Passive pickups are what most guitars use. These have a normal output that works well for most genres. However, Active pickups are the preferred choice of heavy metal players because they offer extra output thanks to their 9v battery, which results in a heavier, more distorted sound. Bear in mind that achieving a completely clean tone with them won't be easy. So if you want to also use clean tones, you might want to avoid Active pickups.
Winner: Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM.
Versatility Comparison
Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.
Switch Options
The Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6 gives you 5 switch options while the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM gives you 3. This means that the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6 gives you more options to find the right pickup combination for the type of sound you want to achieve
Both offer you the same type of pickup mod: Multi-Voicing.
Multi-Voicing means the pickups come with multiple ''voices'', which means they can change the tone and gain by a simple switch or knob. Piezo, Fishman and similar are considered multi-voicing pickups.
When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.
Winner: Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6.
Final Sound Quality Scores
Build Quality Comparison
When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM compares to the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6.
Country of Origin
The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM is built in Mexico while the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6 is made in Indonesia.
Mexico has been for a long time where Fender has built their semi-premium series. If you don't want to overpay for a wellp-built instrument, a guitar built in this country by a good brand always offers good value for the money.
Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.
Winner: Tie
Nut Material
If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.
The Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM has a Ivory Tusq nut. Ivory used to be considered the best material for guitar nuts due to its beauty, durability, and the rich harmonics and sustain you could get from a guitar with it. However, the way to obtain it is simply unethical. Enter TUSQ ivory nuts, which are made synthetically to imitate ivory. Technically, it's better than ivory because it is consistent piece-to-piece, while natural materials can vary a lot, even if they're made from the same.
On the other hand, the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6 comes with a Plastic nut. This is a low-quality nut that you might want to consider upgrading soon. Bone and TUSQ nuts are the best for guitars with a fixed or simple tremolo bridge.
Winner: Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM.
Fret Material
Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.
Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.
Winner: Tie.
Bridge
The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.
The Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM's brige is a Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.
On the other hand, the Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6's is a Evertune. It will keep your guitar in tune and intonated until the next string swap. If you really like extremely subtle vibratos, this might not be the bridge for you because you won't be able to perform them as well. However, the fact that you won't need to tune your guitar is a huge advantage that many people will gladly pay the extra price for.
Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.
Winner: Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6.
Tuners
They both have locking tuners. They'll help to keep your guitar in tune because they allow you to tune it without wrapping the strings around the posts. This avoids variations in the tuning due to the strings changing position at the post after a bend. They come at the disadvantage of being slightly heavier than regular tuners. Also, it makes it a lot easier to restring.
Winner: Tie.
Neck Joint
Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.
Both have a Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.
Winner: Tie.
Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM
- Locking Tuners
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Multi-Voicing Pickups
- Luminescent Inlay
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- Made in Mexico
- No Expensive Woods
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6
- Locking Tuners
- Multi-Voicing Pickups
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- Luminescent Inlay
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
Final Build Quality Scores
Playability Comparison
Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.
Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.
Nut Width
The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, both have a nut width of 42.9mm (1.688'').
This is within the most common range of nut widths for a 6-string guitar. It offers a good balance of string separation at the nut. It's the size that most guitarists prefer as it gives them just enough space to play open chords without muting the strings, but without spreading the strings too wide and making bar chords difficult to perform.
Scale Length
The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.
In this case, both have a scale length of 25.5".
This is the scale used in most Stratocasters. It's slightly longer than the typical 24.75'' size found in Les Pauls, and it's one of the main reasons why Stratocasters have such a bright sound in general. A longer scale also means that the strings will have higher tension. This will help you get lower action without suffering fret buzz, which will also be helpful when playing in lower tunings without having to increase your string gauge.
However, this also means that there will be more separation between frets, which can make it more difficult to play. Also, bending the strings will require more strengths due to the increased tension, but remember that a tremolo guitar will offset this difficulty.
Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.
Neck Profile
No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.
In this case, both have different neck shapes:
The Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM has a C type of neck. This is what you'll find in most modern guitars. Most people feel like the thickness of a C neck is simply the less intrusive one for playing fast, while at the same time allowing you to grab the neck easily for resting if you want to.
The Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6, on the other hand, has a D neck. This is a thin and flat neck that is made for playing fast. If you prefer a neck that doesn't get in your way when soloing, this is the shape you should use. Guitarists that prefer to have a bit more grip won't like this type of neck.
Fretboard Radius
Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.
In this case, the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM is the only one with a compound radius. This is a huge win because it will give you the best of both worlds: a more curved radius in the first few frets for chords, and flatter as you come closer to the body for soloing.
Hand Size Comfortability
Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.
After taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that both in this comparison favor small hands .
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM:
Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET6:
Fret Size
Both have a Jumbo fret size. This is one of the tallest frets you can get. You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings. It will give you the best sustain and all types of chords will be easier to play. However, you can end up changing the pitch of your notes if you press too hard, which is something people used to feeling the fretboard do when trying Jumbo frets for the first time.
