Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM BB

Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM BB review

The Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM BB makes a strong visual impression in Blue Burst, with black hardware and a single-ply black pickguard. Its alder body has no separate top, while the caramelized maple neck and fingerboard give the instrument a coordinated, fast-playing look. The specifications position it as a feature-rich electric guitar, with two Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo.

The supplied price is 1085, with no currency stated. The guitar has been available since October 2025, and its item number is 620160. A soft gig bag is included; a hard case is not. That distinction matters, as some owners felt a guitar in this price range should arrive with more substantial protection.

Neck, frets, and setup

The neck and fingerboard are both listed as caramelized maple. The compound fingerboard radius runs from 12 to 16 inches, or 304.8 to 406.4 mm, and the nut measures 42.85 mm wide. The guitar has 22 jumbo frets. In owner feedback, the neck drew consistent praise for feeling fast and comfortable, and one player singled out the revised neck heel as a welcome design feature.

That positive playing impression came with an important qualification: more than one owner reported that the guitar needed significant setup work on arrival. Reported issues included incorrect intonation and buzzing on the low E and A strings around the first and second frets. One buyer also described substantial neck-relief adjustment, severe fret sprout, and discoloration marks on the fingerboard. These are individual reports, not proof that every instrument has the same problems, but they make a careful inspection and setup sensible after delivery.

The published scale length is inconsistent in the supplied specifications. One entry gives 648 mm, while another lists 658 mm. Since these values do not match, buyers should confirm the specification with the seller rather than assume one is correct.

Pickups and controls

The pickup set consists of a Seymour Duncan SH-6N humbucker in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan TB-6 humbucker at the bridge. A single volume control, a single tone control, and a five-way switch handle the basic electronics. The available information does not specify the exact coil combinations assigned to each switch position, so those details are best checked with Charvel or the retailer.

Owners described the guitar as sounding excellent once it was properly set up. That positive feedback supports the appeal of the dual-humbucker layout, but it does not replace an in-person audition. Players who rely on particular pickup switching options should verify how the five-way selector is wired before buying.

Floyd Rose system and hardware

The Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo uses a double-locking design. One owner found the system enjoyable to use and praised its quality. Another reported that strings slipped while tuning before the locking system was secured, and felt the guitar did not hold tuning as well as less expensive instruments with non-locking nuts. Those accounts point to setup and stringing as areas to check, rather than a definitive verdict on tuning stability.

The guitar also has black hardware. The supplied specifications do not give a separate description of the tuners beyond owner comments, and feedback on them was mixed. One player called them average and reported difficulty keeping strings settled during tuning. With a locking tremolo, correct setup and careful tuning procedure matter, so buyers should test the instrument with the nut locked and unlocked where possible.

Verdict

The Charvel PM PLUS SRS SC1 HH FR CM BB offers an eye-catching finish, a comfortable caramelized maple neck, Seymour Duncan humbuckers, and a Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo. Owner feedback suggests it can play and sound very well after adjustment. The main caution is quality control: reports of setup errors, fret sprout, and fingerboard discoloration deserve attention, even if they may not affect every unit.

The included soft gig bag is another point to weigh, particularly for buyers expecting a hard case at this price. Before committing, confirm the scale length, inspect the frets and fingerboard, check intonation and string action, and test the tremolo's tuning stability. A well-finished example could suit a player seeking a fast neck and double-locking tremolo, but the reported inconsistencies make an individual inspection valuable.