Charvel Pro Mod DK24
Ibanez Premium AZ42P1
| Specification | Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 | Ibanez Premium AZ42P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Type | Solidbody | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | Pro-Mod DK24 | AZ Premium |
| Body Material | Alder | American Basswood |
| Body Finish | Satin | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Color | Matte Blue Frost | Black |
| Neck Material | Caramelized Maple | Roasted Maple |
| Neck Shape | Charvel Speed Neck | AZ Oval C |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-on | Bolt-on |
| Radius | 12"-16" compound | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Caramelized Maple | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Dots | Mother-of-Pearl Dots |
| Number of Frets | 24, Jumbo | 24, Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Scale Length | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" | 1.653" |
| Nut Material | GraphTech Tusq XL | Graph Tech NuBone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Gotoh Custom 510 Tremolo | Gotoh T1502 Tremolo |
| Tuners | Charvel Die-cast Locking | Gotoh MG-T Locking |
| Neck Pickup | Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro APH-1N | Seymour Duncan Hyperion Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | Seymour Duncan Custom Full Shred SH-10B | Seymour Duncan Hyperion Humbucker |
| Controls | 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone | 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone |
| Switching | 2-way mini toggle (series/parallel), 5-way blade | 2-way mini toggle alter switch, 5-way blade |
| Strings | Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042 | .010-.046 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Sold Separately | Gig Bag |
Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 and Ibanez AZ42P1 Price Tracker
Prices updated Fri, August 21st, 2026.
Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT Electric Guitar - Matte Blue Frost
$999.99
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Differences Between the AZ42P1 and Pro-Mod
- The Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 has an Alder body and a satin finish, whereas the Ibanez Premium AZ42P1 features an American Basswood body with a gloss polyurethane finish.
- The DK24's neck is made of caramelized Maple with a Charvel Speed Neck shape, while the AZ42P1's neck is also Maple (roasted) but with an AZ Oval C shape.
- Fingerboard material differs; the DK24 uses caramelized Maple, while the AZ42P1 opts for Rosewood.
- The DK24's nut is GraphTech Tusq XL, contrasting with the AZ42P1's Graph Tech NuBone nut.
- The DK24 is equipped with a Gotoh Custom 510 tremolo bridge, whereas the AZ42P1 utilizes a Gotoh T1502 tremolo.
- Tuners on the DK24 are Charvel Die-cast Locking, while the AZ42P1 uses Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners.
- The DK24 employs a 2-way mini toggle for series/parallel selection, in addition to its 5-way switching, give you plenty of texture to work with. The AZ42P1, however, features a dyna-MIX10 switching system with a mini-toggle and 5-way blade for 10 different pickup combinations.
Similarities Between the two Guitars
- Both guitars are solidbodies with a modern design.
- Both have a bolt-on neck.
- Both models utilize a 5-way blade pickup switch.
- They are equipped with high-quality Gotoh tremolo bridge hardware.
- Both have Seymour Duncan humbuckers
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