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| EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote | Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | EVH | Charvel |
| Year: | 2022 | 2021 |
| Configuration: | HH | HH |
| Strings: | 6 | 6 |
| Made in: | Indonesia | Mexico |
| Series: | Wolfgang Standard | Pro-Mod |
| Colors: | Natural | White, Blue, Black Satin |
| Left-Handed Version: | No | No |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Solid Body | Solid Body |
| Body Material: | Basswood | Alder |
| Bridge: | EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Special Locking Tremolo | Charvel HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail with Brass Saddles |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Tuners: | EVH-Branded | Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking |
| Fretboard: | Baked Maple | Caramelized Maple |
| Neck Material: | Baked Maple | Caramelized Maple |
| Decoration: | Black Dot | 4mm Pearloid Dot |
| Scale Size: | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Shape: | Wolfgang Backshape | Charvel Speed |
| Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.88'' (22.4mm) | 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) |
| Frets: | 22 Jumbo Nickel Silver | 24 Jumbo Nickel Silver |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12" to 16" | 12" to 16" |
| Nut: | Locking | Ivory Tusq |
| Nut Width: | 41.3mm (1.625'') | 42.9mm (1.688'') |
| Electronics | ||
| Bridge Pickups: | Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive) | Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-COC (Humbucker / Active) |
| Middle Pickup: | ||
| Neck Pickup: | Direct Mount EVH Wolfgang Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive) | Fishman Fluence Open Core PRF-COC (Humbucker / Active) |
| Switch: | 3 Way | 3 Way |
| Knobs: | Dome | Dome |
| Pickup Mods: | None | Multi-Voicing |
| Volume Controls: | 1 | 1 |
| Tone Controls: | 1 | 1 |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | No |
| Hardware Color: | Black | Chrome |
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Reasons to Get
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote over Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM
Reasons to Get
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM over EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote
Other Key Differences
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote vs Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM
Shared Features
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote vs Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM
Common Strengths
- High-Quality Nut
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Top Pickup Brand
Common Weaknesses
- Neck-Through Build
- Weight Relief
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- High-Quality Frets
- From a High-Quality-Standards Country
- Strap Lock
- Expensive Wood
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Active/Passive Preamp
Price History Comparison
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Hand Size Comfortability
And after taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM favors large hands more than the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote. But it's still more comfortable for people with small hands, as you can see in the score meter below.
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote:
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM:
Beginner Friendliness
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 EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote 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
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote- Comfortable fretboard
- Tall frets
- Narrow nut
- Comfortable neck
- Comfortable shape
- Short scale
- Locking tuners
- Easy-to-use bridge
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
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 the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote
Roasted Maple is just maple without a finish. It's technically cheaper than regular maple, but it doesn't have any extra disadvantages because of this. The color is darker, and it's lighter weight and very stable even when there's a lot of humidity.
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.
Woods Used in the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM
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.
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.
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
Both come with very good pickups from at least one of the specialized brands in the market. With pickups like these, you probably won't need an upgrade anytime soon.
However, the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote has a slight sound quality advantage when taking into account other factors like the type of pickups, magnet, position, etc.
We found the same or similar pickups to the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM's online:
The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote's pickups are Passive while the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM's are Active.
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: EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote.
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
Both are equal when it comes to the pickup switching option.
Only the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM comes with some kind of pickup modification: 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: Tie.
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 EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote compares to the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM.
Country of Origin
The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote is built in Indonesia while the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM is made in Mexico.
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.
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.
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 EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote has a Locking nut. Instead of a regular nut, this guitar has a locking system that will lock down the strings at the nut, preventing it from getting out of tune. It removes one of the disadvantages of tremolo bridges, tune stability.
On the other hand, the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM comes with 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.
Winner: Tie.
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 EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote's brige is a Floyd Rose. This is a double-locking bridge system that allows you to perform techniques like dive bombs and pinch harmonics. The locking nut allows your guitar to stay in tune even after the most intense tremolo usage. The disadvantage is that it takes more work to change the strings and set up everything correctly.
On the other hand, the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM's 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.
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: EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote.
Tuners
The Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM has the best tuners of the two because they are 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.
Nevertheless, the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote has a locking nut, so it should have even better tune stability and doesn't need locking tuners.
Winner: Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM.
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:
EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote
- Locking Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- Retainer Bar
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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
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, the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM has the wider nut with 42.9mm (1.688'') vs 41.3mm (1.625''). This is a 1.6mm (0.063'') difference
This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.
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.
Both the EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Bocote and the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 24 HH HT CM have a C-shaped 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.
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.
Both have a compound radius. This means both offer you the best craftsmanship when it comes to fretboard design. You'll have an arc to help you play chords close to the nut, while also having a flat design at the higher frets for faster soloing and easier bends.
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.
