Best Rosewood Fretboard Charvel Electric Guitars in 2026

Here you'll find the best Rosewood fretboard Charvel electric guitars. Since the ban of Brazillian Rosewood, this has become a rare and expensive wood. It's not usually used for guitar bodies because of this, and also because it's heavy. Instead, it's used mainly for fretboards. Sometimes it's also used for necks because it's an extremely hard wood (even harder than maple). Its tonality tends to favor warm tones.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Charvel USA Select San Dimas Style 1 HSS HT

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Playability 69
Sound 80
Build quality 73
Value for money 63
Overall Score 74

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Charvel's 2016 USA Select series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Quartersawn Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: DiMarzio HS-2 DP116 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio HS-2 DP116 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Charvel Hardtail bridge
  • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Charvel-Branded Die-Cast tuners
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  • From Charvel's 2016 USA Select series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Quartersawn Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: DiMarzio HS-2 DP116 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio HS-2 DP116 (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Charvel Hardtail bridge
  • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Charvel-Branded Die-Cast tuners
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Charvel USA Select San Dimas Style 1 HSS HT Specifications
Charvel USA Select San Dimas Style 1 HSS HT
General
Brand: Charvel
Year: 2016
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: USA Select
Colors: Black, Red, White Satin, Purple Satin
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Charvel Hardtail
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Charvel-Branded Die-Cast
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Decoration: White Dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Charvel Speed
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: DiMarzio HS-2 DP116 (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio HS-2 DP116 (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 0
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Charvel USA Select San Dimas Style 1 HSS HT
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    2. Charvel Prashant Aswani Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal PA28

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    Charvel Prashant Aswani Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal PA28
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    Playability 71
    Sound 72
    Build quality 71
    Value for money 75
    Overall Score 71

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    • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
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    • From Charvel's 2023 Artist Signature series
    • Made in Mexico
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Charvel PA28 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Charvel PA28 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Wilkinson WVS 130 CR 2-Point Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
    • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking tuners
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    • From Charvel's 2023 Artist Signature series
    • Made in Mexico
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Charvel PA28 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Charvel PA28 Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Wilkinson WVS 130 CR 2-Point Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
    • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo frets
    • Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking tuners
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    Charvel Prashant Aswani Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal PA28 Specifications
    Charvel Prashant Aswani Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal PA28
    General
    Brand: Charvel
    Year: 2023
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Mexico
    Series: Artist Signature
    Colors: Gray
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Wilkinson WVS 130 CR 2-Point Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking
    Fretboard: Rosewood
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Cream Dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Charvel Speed
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm)
    Frets: 22 Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Charvel PA28 Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Charvel PA28 Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Charvel Prashant Aswani Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal PA28
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • Made in Mexico
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      3. Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature

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      Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature
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      Playability 60
      Sound 75
      Build quality 77
      Value for money 61
      Overall Score 71

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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      • From Charvel's 2017 Artist Signature series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Ash body
      • Quartersawn Maple neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Hardtail Bridge with Black Base Plate bridge
      • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Gotoh with Pearl Buttons tuners
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      • From Charvel's 2017 Artist Signature series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Ash body
      • Quartersawn Maple neck
      • Rosewood fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
      • Middle pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
      • Neck pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
      • 1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
      • 5-way Switch
      • Hardtail Bridge with Black Base Plate bridge
      • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
      • 21 Medium Jumbo frets
      • Gotoh with Pearl Buttons tuners
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      Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Specifications
      Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature
      General
      Brand: Charvel
      Year: 2017
      Configuration: HSS
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: Artist Signature
      Colors: White
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Ash
      Bridge: Hardtail Bridge with Black Base Plate
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Bolt-On
      Tuners: Gotoh with Pearl Buttons
      Fretboard: Rosewood
      Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
      Decoration: White Dot
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Charvel Speed
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm)
      Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
      Nut: Bone
      Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker / Passive)
      Middle Pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil / Passive)
      Neck Pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil / Passive)
      Switch: 5
      Knobs: Bell
      Volume Controls: 1
      Tone Controls: 0
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black & Chrome
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Neck-Through Build
      • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
      • No Weight Relief
      • No Luminescent Inlay
      • No Tremolo
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        4. Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst

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        Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst
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        Playability 69
        Sound 72
        Build quality 71
        Value for money 52
        Overall Score 70
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        • From Charvel's 2017 Artist Signature series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Poplar body
        • Quartersawn Maple neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Customized Seymour Duncan JB Alnico II (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Middle pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
        • 5-way Switch
        • Charvel Hardtail bridge
        • Jake E Lee Custom Bolt-On neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Gotoh Die-Cast tuners
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        • From Charvel's 2017 Artist Signature series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" Fretboard Radius
        • Poplar body
        • Quartersawn Maple neck
        • Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Customized Seymour Duncan JB Alnico II (Humbucker/Passive)
        • Middle pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
        • Neck pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
        • 1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
        • 5-way Switch
        • Charvel Hardtail bridge
        • Jake E Lee Custom Bolt-On neck
        • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
        • Gotoh Die-Cast tuners
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        Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst Specifications
        Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst
        General
        Brand: Charvel
        Year: 2017
        Configuration: HSS
        Strings: 6
        Made in: United States
        Series: Artist Signature
        Colors: Blue Burst
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Poplar
        Bridge: Charvel Hardtail
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Bolt-On
        Tuners: Gotoh Die-Cast
        Fretboard: Rosewood
        Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
        Decoration: White Dot
        Scale Size: 25.5"
        Shape: Jake E Lee Custom
        Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 12"
        Nut: Plastic
        Nut Width: 40.1mm (1.58'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Customized Seymour Duncan JB Alnico II (Humbucker / Passive)
        Middle Pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil / Passive)
        Neck Pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil / Passive)
        Switch: 5
        Knobs: Bell
        Volume Controls: 1
        Tone Controls: 0
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Nickel
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Charvel Jake E Lee USA Signature Blue Burst
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • No High-Quality Nut
        • No Neck-Through Build
        • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
        • No Weight Relief
        • No Luminescent Inlay
        • No Tremolo
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          5. Charvel Jake E Lee Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS HT RW

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          Charvel Jake E Lee Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS HT RW
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          Playability 69
          Sound 75
          Build quality 63
          Value for money 72
          Overall Score 69

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (17 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
          • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (4 votes)
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          • From Charvel's 2022 Artist Signature series
          • Made in Mexico
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Alder body
          • Maple neck
          • Rosewood fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Middle pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
          • 5-way Switch
          • Hardtail Bridge with Black Base Plate bridge
          • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
          • 21 Jumbo frets
          • Charvel-Branded with Pearl Buttons tuners
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          • From Charvel's 2022 Artist Signature series
          • Made in Mexico
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Alder body
          • Maple neck
          • Rosewood fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Middle pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 0 tone Bell knobs
          • 5-way Switch
          • Hardtail Bridge with Black Base Plate bridge
          • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
          • 21 Jumbo frets
          • Charvel-Branded with Pearl Buttons tuners
          • Side-By-Side Comparison
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          Charvel Jake E Lee Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS HT RW Specifications
          Charvel Jake E Lee Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS HT RW
          General
          Brand: Charvel
          Year: 2022
          Configuration: HSS
          Strings: 6
          Made in: Mexico
          Series: Artist Signature
          Colors: White
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Alder
          Bridge: Hardtail Bridge with Black Base Plate
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Bolt-On
          Tuners: Charvel-Branded with Pearl Buttons
          Fretboard: Rosewood
          Neck Material: Maple
          Decoration: White Dot
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: Charvel Speed
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm)
          Frets: 21 Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
          Nut: Plastic
          Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 (Humbucker / Passive)
          Middle Pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: DiMarzio SDS-1 DP111 (Single Coil / Passive)
          Switch: 5
          Knobs: Bell
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 0
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Charvel Jake E Lee Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS HT RW
          • Expensive Wood
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Compound Radius Fretboard
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Made in Mexico
          • No High-Quality Nut
          • No Neck-Through Build
          • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
          • No Weight Relief
          • No Luminescent Inlay
          • No Tremolo
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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