Charvel Desolation Skatecaster SK-1 ST

The Desolation Skatecaster SK-1 ST is a modernized take on the highly distinctive Charvel Surfcaster of the early 1990s, with a solid mahogany body and neck-through design. Features include a bound mahogany neck, compound radius (12”-16”) rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and abalone “keystone” inlays, abalone body and headstock binding, EMG® 85 (neck) and 81 (bridge) active humbucking pickups with three-way toggle switching, single control knob (volume), Charvel bridge specially designed for compound-radius fingerboards, black nickel hardware, three-on-a-side locking Charvel tuners, and solid and trans finishes.

The Charvel Desolation series introduces entirely new designs not previously seen in Charvel’s 30-year history, offering more tonal and stylistic options for discerning players everywhere.

Charvel Skatecaster SK-1 ST features:

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Abalone “Keystone” Position Inlays

Abalone Body and Headstock Binding

2-Ply Black/White Fretboard Binding

Matching Headstock Colors

Flame Maple Headstock Overlay on Transparent Colors

Active EMG Pickups

Radius-Compensated Bridge for Compatibility with Compound Radius Fretboards

Modern Lightweight Design

3-Over/3-Under Tuning Machine Array

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