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Built to Withstand a Full-scale Metallic Assault





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Built to withstand Angel Vivaldi’s prog-tinged, neoclassical metallic assaults, the Charvel Angel Vivaldi Signature DK24-7 NOVA is a beast of a 7-string electric guitar. Its classic Jackson Dinky body contours comfortably against your body, while its custom-shaped, graphite-reinforced neck encourages fast, furious, and precise playing. The DK24-7 NOVA’s 12"-16" compound-radius fretboard flattens out nicely in the upper registers, giving technical players the speed and expression they need for bends, runs, and vibrato. A pair of DiMarzio humbucking pickups delivers a wide sonic range, from fusion to prog and beyond. To top it all off, the Angel Vivaldi Signature DK24-7 NOVA is equipped with a Gotoh Custom 7-string 510 tremolo system to texturize chords and leads without jeopardizing your tuning. The Angel Vivaldi Signature DK24-7 NOVA packs as much phenomenal force as the man who inspired it.





Diverse DiMarzio pickup set





If you’re a single-guitar performer like many of us are at Sweetwater, you’ll particularly love the Angel Vivaldi Signature DK24-7 NOVA’s diverse tonal potential. The DiMarzio Tone Zone is a brilliantly high-output pickup, yet it delivers tremendous dynamic range ? pick softer, and the notes are cleaner and quieter, then throw on some harder shredding, and you’ll get a ton of fat power. DiMarzio’s Air Norton began as a bridge humbucker for high-gain amps with a distinctive sound, but it soon found favor as a pretty cool neck pickup as well. The magnetic structure is designed to reduce string pull, which improves sustain, and it yields picking attack and dynamics that are easily controlled and expressive.





Fast, stable, comfortable reinforced maple neck





The Charvel Angel Vivaldi Signature DK24-7 NOVA’s neck and fretboard are spec’d to meet the demands of technical players. Its custom-shaped maple neck is graphite-reinforced for a lifetime of rock-solid dependability. A heel-mounted spoke wheel facilitates speedy truss rod adjustments, while four heavy-duty bolts provide superior sound transmission from the neck to body. Fretside, this electric guitar’s compound-radius fingerboard flattens out to a 16" radius in the upper registers and comes fitted with 24 jumbo frets for maximum speed and control. Rolled fingerboard edges keep thumbs and fingers comfortable during play.





Gotoh Custom 7-string 510 tremolo





The Angel Vivaldi Signature DK24-7 NOVA’s recessed Gotoh Custom 7-string 510 tremolo bridge sits nice and flush with this 7-string electric guitar’s body to provide texture when you need it, and a relatively low profile when you don’t. This vintage-style tremolo system keeps tuning stable, even for all-out dives.





Charvel Angel Vivaldi Signature DK24-7 NOVA Features:


Contoured Jackson Dinky body provides exceptional fret access


Custom-shaped, graphite-reinforced maple neck is fast and stable


Heel-mounted spoke wheel facilitates speedy truss rod adjustments


12"-16" compound-radius rolled-edge fingerboard is built for speed and comfort


DiMarzio humbucking pickups and 5-position blade switch yield a wide range of scorching tones


Gotoh Custom 7-string 510 tremolo bridge texturizes without detuning


Eye-grabbing reverse Fender Stratocaster headstock, Cascading Black Dot fingerboard inlays, and gold hardware