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Marco Sfogli’s S1 Powerhouse





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Given his work with artists like James LaBrie, PFM, and Icefish, Marco Sfogli's technical skills call for high-performance tools, which is precisely why he’s partnered with Charvel for his signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 electric guitar. This powerful six-string is a persuasive collection of top-tier hardware, pickups, and tonewoods, with a few signature Sfogli touches that distinguish it from the usual S1 series. A solid alder body delivers the classic sound of California-inspired guitar engineering with added tonal richness and beauty from a quilt maple top. Meanwhile, a caramelized maple neck and fingerboard deliver high-octane playability turbo charged by an ultra-thin Charvel Speed Neck profile, three fiery EMG active pickups, and a compound fingerboard radius for improved verticality. Sweetwater metalheads also love this guitar's modified volume knob placement ? it's located right next to the bridge where Marco likes it, enabling rapid volume swells and quick dynamic shifts at a moment's notice.





HSS perfected





The Marco Sfogli Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1’s HSS configuration and EMG active pickups are ready for anything. The EMG 89 in the bridge delivers just what you need for a top-notch HSS: warm but fierce articulation that's muscular and soulful. Two EMG SA-1 single-coils in the middle and neck positions complement the 89 perfectly with high-output Alnico V single-coil tone, complete with an expressive character defined by smooth creamy high-end and strong low-end definition. Together with a 5-way selector, a coil-split option for the bridge 89, and a recessed double-locking Floyd Rose tremolo system, this guitar is an open canvas for multifaceted expression and unleashed possibilities.





Serial MC23002376


Serial MC23002376


Stable caramelized tonewood





The Marco Sfogli Signature Pro-Mod’s neck is hands down one of the best necks a guitarist can ask for. The classic, fast feel of maple feel has been made even better through Charvel's caramelization process that removes excess moisture from the wood; without excess moisture, you get a more naturally playable neck that's incredibly resilient. Caramelized necks have bold stability and aren’t prone to the same issues as a standard neck when zipping across the country or between climates. Feel wise, this caramelized neck rocks an extra-thin profile, a Charvel Speed Neck, with rolled fingerboard edges for a broken-in feel you’d expect from a vintage instrument. The neck also features a 12-16-inch compound radius, a must-have for hot-rod players who need ideal anchor space at either end of the neck.





Charvel Pro-Mod Series





Charvel's Pro-Mod series guitars rock classic Charvel style, born in Southern California more than three decades ago. These axes are packed with the hot-rodded, high-performance features artists rely on: classic body styles, premium tonewoods; unfinished oiled necks; smooth, rolled fingerboard edges; scorching pickups; rock-solid bridges; and more. Take it from the guitar aficionados at Sweetwater: get your hands on a Pro-Mod, and you won't let go.





Serial MC23002376


Serial MC23002376


Charvel Marco Sfogli Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 Electric Guitar Features:


Signature S1-style guitar designed in collaboration with Marco Sfogli


Classic alder body with an unmistakable California sound


Quilt maple top for added tonal depth and a premium look


Versatile HSS setup with a 5-way blade selector for a wide palette of tones


Active electronics including 1 EMG 89 bridge humbucking pickup and 2 EMG SA-1 single-coils


Coil-split option for the running the bridge 89 in authentic single-coil mode


Caramelized maple fingerboard with low moisture content for better cross-climate stability


Compound-radius fingerboard makes fretting easy and smooth and both ends of the neck


Marco Sfogli's unique volume knob placement facilitates fast volume swells and level adjustments


Recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo with locking nut delivers powerful bends but with a low profile and a contoured ergonomic trem arm


Closed-back die-cast tuning machines ensure exceptional tuning stability


Artist signature print on the back of the headstock