Charvel Jake E Lee Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 and Satchel Signature Pro-Mod DK22 review

This pair of signature hot-rodded S-styles were inspired by the '80s but are 100 per cent relevant today, offering a speedy ride and stunning tones at a sensible price

The 2022 Charvel Jake E Lee and Satch Pro-Mod signature guitars offer to sophisticated – and hair metal friendly – takes on the classic Superstrat archetype.
(Image: © Charvel)

Guitar World Verdict

The refreshed Charvel Jake E Lee and Satchel Signature Pro-Mod guitars are lean, mean six-string machines with street-lethal tones and looks that kill.

Pros

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    Both hugely playable.

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    Cool aesthetic.

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    The Jake E. Lee model has powerful warmth and punch.

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    The Satchel offers heaps of sounds from minimalist controls.

Cons

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    Bengal tiger stripes is a strong look.

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Paul Riario
Paul Riario

GW's gear editor is a Superstrat aficionado who is well placed to review these signature Charvels. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of hot-rodded, high-performance electric guitars, was a massive fan of the original USA Jake E. Lee model, and owns enough Aqua Net to look the part when playing the Satchel.

The hair metal Eighties was a time when you could’ve easily identified a famous guitarist simply by looking at his guitar. Having one with a flashy finish or decked out with hot-rodded modifications almost seemed a requisite in order to stand out among the growing hordes of competing ax-slingers. 

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