Charvel Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HH 2PT E QM – Chlorine Burst

Quick Product Summary

The Charvel Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HH 2PT E QM in Chlorine Burst is a premium modern performance guitar built for players who want effortless playability, powerful humbucker tones and far more switching versatility than a conventional dual-humbucker layout.

Its sculpted basswood Dinky body with quilt maple top combines lightweight comfort with striking visual depth, while the Chlorine Burst finish gives the figured top a dramatic stage-ready appearance. A sculpted shredder's cut heel and scalloped lower back bout make access to all 24 frets exceptionally comfortable.

The graphite-reinforced caramelized maple Speed Neck is paired with an ebony fingerboard, rolled edges, 12"-16" compound radius and 24 jumbo stainless steel frets. This is unmistakably a high-performance Charvel neck, equally comfortable for fast alternate picking, wide bends, complex chord voicings and technical lead playing.

Electronics come from Seymour Duncan, with a Full Shred TB-10 bridge humbucker and Alnico II Pro APH-1N neck humbucker. A five-way selector provides full humbucking and split-coil combinations, while a separate mini toggle switches the pickup system between series and parallel operation for an unusually broad range of tones.

Add a recessed Wilkinson WVS130-2P tremolo, locking saddles, locking tuners, low-friction EVH Bourns volume pot, no-load tone control and included Charvel Deluxe Gig Bag, and the DK24 becomes a serious single-guitar solution for demanding live and studio players.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Charvel
Model	Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HH 2PT E QM
Model Number	2972811521
Series	Pro-Mod Plus
Finish	Chlorine Burst
Condition	New
Body	Basswood with quilt maple top
Neck	Caramelized maple Speed Neck
Fingerboard	Ebony
Frets	24 jumbo stainless steel
Pickups	Seymour Duncan Full Shred / Alnico II Pro
Switching	5-way selector plus series/parallel mini toggle
Bridge	Wilkinson WVS130-2P tremolo
Main Appeal	Premium shred playability with unusually versatile HH electronics
Best For	Rock, metal, fusion, progressive, alternative and studio work

What's Included?

• Charvel Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HH 2PT E QM in Chlorine Burst

• Charvel Deluxe Gig Bag

• Wilkinson tremolo arm

• Factory-fitted .009–.042 nickel-plated steel strings

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

Every new guitar sold by Fair Deal Music is checked before leaving us so that obvious functional or setup issues can be identified before dispatch.

For the Charvel DK24, our assessment includes:

• Neck relief and general action

• Fret condition

• Pickup output and balance

• Five-way selector operation

• Series/parallel mini-toggle operation

• Volume and no-load tone controls

• Output connection

• Locking tuner operation

• Tremolo operation

• Bridge and intonation

• General tuning stability

• Overall visual condition

The guitar is checked and set up to a suitable playing condition before leaving Fair Deal Music.

As with any wooden guitar, setup can move slightly during delivery because of changes in temperature and humidity. Small adjustments after arrival can therefore occasionally be required as the instrument settles into its new environment.

Service / Setup Work

The DK24 is checked before dispatch for suitable neck relief, string action, intonation, tuning operation and general playability.

The Wilkinson two-point tremolo, locking saddles and locking tuning machines are also checked for normal operation.

Why Choose The Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH?

Fast Caramelized Maple Speed Neck

The bolt-on caramelized maple neck uses graphite reinforcement for additional stability and a satin natural finish for a smooth playing feel.

Charvel's Speed Neck profile is built around fast modern technique, while rolled fingerboard edges stop the neck from feeling unnecessarily sharp or clinical in the hand.

24 Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets

Stainless steel fretwire is significantly harder than conventional nickel-silver fret material, giving it excellent resistance to long-term wear.

The smooth fret surface also works particularly well for wide bends and vibrato, while the jumbo dimensions reduce the amount of finger contact with the fingerboard during faster playing.

Compound-Radius Ebony Fingerboard

The 12"-16" compound radius becomes progressively flatter as you move towards the upper frets.

Lower positions retain enough curvature for comfortable chord work, while the flatter upper register gives lead players more room for wide bends and fast technical passages.

Seymour Duncan Full Shred Bridge Pickup

The Full Shred TB-10 is designed around clarity and tight low-end response rather than simply maximum output.

That makes it particularly effective for distorted rhythm playing, where fast riffs and extended chord voicings need to remain defined instead of becoming overly thick.

Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Neck Pickup

The Alnico II Pro APH-1N provides a smoother contrast to the bridge pickup, with a warmer response suited to expressive lead playing, cleaner passages and more rounded rhythm sounds.

Together, the two pickups give the DK24 substantially more range than a pair of similarly voiced high-output humbuckers.

Series And Parallel Switching

A dedicated two-position mini toggle changes the pickup wiring between series and parallel operation.

Series operation provides the fuller and stronger response normally associated with humbuckers, while parallel operation creates a leaner, clearer sound with reduced output.

Combined with the five-way selector, this dramatically expands the useful tonal range without adding complicated onboard electronics.

Wilkinson Two-Point Tremolo

The recessed Wilkinson WVS130-2P provides smooth pitch movement while retaining a more familiar feel than a full double-locking tremolo.

Locking saddles and Charvel locking tuners help improve stability while making normal restringing much more straightforward than on a traditional Floyd Rose-style system.

Charvel DK24 HH vs Popular Alternatives

Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH vs Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HSS

The HSS version is the stronger choice for players who frequently need traditional single-coil neck and middle sounds.

The HH model is better suited to players who favour fuller humbucker tones but still want plenty of cleaner and split-style options through the five-way and series/parallel switching.

Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH vs Standard Pro-Mod DK24

The standard Pro-Mod DK24 already provides serious modern playability.

The Pro-Mod Plus moves further towards a premium specification with features such as stainless steel frets, refined body sculpting, upgraded Wilkinson hardware and high-spec electronics, making it especially attractive for frequent gigging and demanding technical playing.

Charvel DK24 HH vs Jackson Dinky

Both share high-performance design DNA, but the Charvel generally combines its technical specification with more traditional hot-rodded guitar influences.

The DK24 is particularly appealing to players who want modern shred capability without necessarily wanting the more overtly metal-focused styling associated with many Jackson models.

Charvel DK24 HH vs Floyd Rose Superstrat

A double-locking Floyd Rose remains hard to beat for extreme dive bombs and the most aggressive tremolo techniques.

The Wilkinson-equipped DK24 is a stronger option for players who want expressive tremolo use while retaining easier string changes, simpler tuning adjustments and conventional nut operation.

Who Is The Charvel Pro-Mod Plus DK24 HH For?

The DK24 HH is particularly well suited to:

• Rock and hard-rock guitarists

• Modern metal players

• Fusion musicians

• Progressive guitarists

• Technical lead players

• Session and studio musicians

• Players who need several humbucker and split-style sounds

• Guitarists who regularly use tremolo

• Musicians wanting 24 stainless steel frets

• Players upgrading from an intermediate superstrat

• Guitarists who want modern performance without a Floyd Rose locking nut

Playing Styles & Applications

The DK24 HH is designed to cover a broad spectrum of modern electric-guitar playing.

For rock and metal rhythm work, the Full Shred bridge pickup provides the attack and low-end control required for fast riffs and heavily driven chord work.

For lead playing, the compound-radius ebony fingerboard and jumbo stainless frets provide an exceptionally smooth platform for wide bends, legato, tapping and high-speed runs.

Switch to the Alnico II Pro neck pickup and the guitar becomes warmer and more fluid, working particularly well for fusion, blues-influenced lead playing and cleaner melodic passages.

The split-coil and parallel combinations become especially useful in the studio. Rather than recording every layer with the same thick humbucker character, you can create brighter and leaner supporting parts without changing guitar.

How Does The DK24 HH Switching System Work?

The five-way selector provides:

• Position 1: Bridge pickup

• Position 2: Outer coils from both pickups

• Position 3: Bridge and neck pickups together

• Position 4: Inside coils from both pickups

• Position 5: Neck pickup

A separate two-position mini toggle then provides another layer of control:

• Down: Series operation

• Up: Parallel operation

This gives the DK24 a particularly broad range of sounds from what initially looks like a straightforward two-humbucker layout.

Full series sounds provide the greatest body and output, while the alternative coil combinations and parallel operation help create cleaner, sharper and more open tones.

For guitarists who need one instrument to cover a full set or recording session, this switching architecture is one of the strongest reasons to choose the HH model.

Series vs Parallel Humbuckers: What's The Difference?

A conventional humbucker generally connects its two coils in series. This provides a relatively strong output with the full midrange and low-end body players typically associate with humbucking pickups.

Switching the coils into parallel retains hum-cancelling operation but produces a clearer, lower-output response.

Parallel tones can be particularly useful for clean passages, effects-heavy playing and layered recording parts where a full humbucker takes up too much space in the mix.

The DK24 lets you move between those characters directly from the guitar, giving the HH configuration considerably greater flexibility.

Looking for advice on choosing between HH and HSS Charvel models, pickup switching or tremolo systems? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Why Choose Stainless Steel Frets?

Stainless steel frets are particularly worthwhile on a guitar designed for frequent, technically demanding playing.

They offer considerably greater resistance to wear than traditional nickel-silver fretwire and provide a very smooth contact surface for bending strings.

For players who practise heavily, gig regularly or use wide bends and vibrato, stainless fretwire can reduce the likelihood of needing fret dressing or replacement as quickly as on a heavily played conventional guitar.

It is one of the specification upgrades that gives the Pro-Mod Plus DK24 genuine long-term ownership value rather than simply looking impressive on paper.

Story & Context

Charvel became closely associated with the rise of the hot-rodded electric guitar during the late 1970s and 1980s, when players increasingly wanted familiar bolt-on guitar construction paired with hotter pickups, faster necks and performance-focused hardware.

That philosophy remains central to the modern brand.

The Dinky format takes the traditional double-cutaway idea and reduces the body dimensions slightly, making the guitar particularly comfortable while providing excellent upper-fret access.

The modern DK24 develops that formula considerably further with 24 frets, compound-radius fingerboards, graphite neck reinforcement and sophisticated pickup switching.

The Pro-Mod Plus series pushes the concept further again, adding premium appointments such as stainless steel frets, refined body sculpting and high-spec hardware while keeping the instrument recognisably rooted in Charvel's high-performance heritage.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HH 2PT E QM
Model Number	2972811521
Series	Pro-Mod Plus
Orientation	Right-Handed
Number of Strings	6
Colour	Chlorine Burst
Body Shape	Dinky
Body Finish	Gloss
Body Material	Basswood
Body Top	Quilt Maple
Neck Material	Caramelized Maple
Neck Construction	Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement
Neck Finish	Natural Satin
Neck Profile	Speed Neck
Fingerboard Edges	Rolled
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Fingerboard	Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	12"-16" Compound
Number of Frets	24
Fret Size	Jumbo Stainless Steel
Nut Material	Graph Tech TUSQ XL
Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Position Inlays	4 mm Pearloid Dot
Side Dots	Luminlay
Truss Rod Adjustment	Heel-Mount Wheel
Headstock	Licensed Fender Stratocaster Shape
Bridge Pickup	Seymour Duncan Full Shred TB-10
Neck Pickup	Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro APH-1N
Pickup Configuration	HH
Pickup Colour	Flat Black
Volume	500K EVH Bourns Low-Friction Pot
Tone	No-Load Tone
Pickup Selector	5-Position Blade
Auxiliary Switching	2-Position Series / Parallel Mini Toggle
Position 1	Bridge Pickup
Position 2	Both Outer Coils
Position 3	Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 4	Both Inside Coils
Position 5	Neck Pickup
Bridge	Wilkinson WVS130-2P Tremolo
Tremolo Type	Recessed Two-Point
Saddles	Locking
Tuning Machines	Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking
Hardware Finish	Chrome
Pickguard	None
Control Knobs	Speed Knobs
Factory Strings	Nickel-Plated Steel .009–.042
Gig Bag	Charvel Deluxe Gig Bag Included

Specification Note

Individual guitar weight can vary naturally between instruments and has not been supplied for the specific guitar.

If exact weight is important to you, contact our team and we can advise on the instrument available.

Compatibility & Recommended Pairings

The DK24 HH works particularly well with:

• High-gain valve amplifiers

• Digital modelling amplifiers and processors

• Overdrive and boost pedals

• Noise gates

• Delay and reverb

• Compression

• Modulation effects

• Pedal tuner

• Quality instrument cable

• Secure guitar strap

Its broad onboard switching also makes it particularly useful with sophisticated modelling rigs where one guitar may need to move between radically different amplifier and effects sounds during a live set.

Power Requirements

The Seymour Duncan pickups are passive, so the Charvel DK24 requires no battery or external power supply.

Connect the guitar to a suitable amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard ¼-inch instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Expert Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Charvel Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HH 2PT E QM in Chlorine Burst is a seriously accomplished modern performance guitar.

The combination of a fast caramelized maple neck, ebony compound-radius fingerboard and jumbo stainless steel frets gives it exactly the fluid playing experience you would expect from a premium DK24, while the Wilkinson tremolo provides expressive pitch control without forcing you into a traditional double-locking setup.

The electronics are what make this HH version particularly interesting. The Full Shred and Alnico II Pro are deliberately different pickups, and the five-way selector plus series/parallel switching turns what could have been a straightforward twin-humbucker guitar into a genuinely versatile studio and live instrument.

Best suited for: Rock, metal, fusion and progressive players who want premium modern playability with a versatile dual-humbucker setup.

Customers usually upgrade from: Intermediate superstrats, traditional twin-humbucker guitars or performance instruments with standard nickel frets and simpler switching.

Most commonly paired with: High-gain amplification, overdrive or boost, delay, reverb and a flexible modeller or pedalboard.

Our tip: Spend time exploring the parallel mode rather than treating the mini toggle as an occasional extra. It gives you noticeably leaner sounds that can make the guitar far easier to place in layered recordings.

Showroom feedback: The DK24 HH manages to feel extremely fast without becoming a one-purpose shred guitar. The pickup switching is unusually useful and gives players far more scope than the basic HH appearance suggests.

Want a closer look before ordering? Ask our team about a video demonstration and we'll be happy to help where possible.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Based in Birmingham, our experienced musician-led team can help whether you're choosing your first Charvel, upgrading to a premium performance guitar or comparing HH and HSS pickup configurations.

Buying from Fair Deal Music gives you:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new and pre-owned musical equipment

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Friendly support before and after your purchase

• Secure online ordering

• UK delivery options

• Decades of experience supplying musicians

• Help choosing suitable amplifiers, pedals, strings and accessories

• New and pre-owned instrument expertise

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We're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.

Simply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.

It's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between this DK24 and the HSS version?

The HH model uses two humbuckers and a sophisticated coil-selection and series/parallel switching system.

The HSS version provides dedicated middle and neck single coils. Choose HH if fuller humbucker sounds are your priority; choose HSS if more traditional single-coil character is essential.

Are the frets stainless steel?

Yes. It has 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, offering a smooth playing surface and excellent resistance to long-term wear.

What does the series/parallel switch do?

Series operation provides the fuller response normally associated with a humbucker. Parallel operation reduces output and creates a clearer, more open sound while retaining hum-cancelling behaviour.

Does the guitar have coil splitting?

The five-way selector accesses specific outer- and inner-coil combinations, giving the guitar brighter split-style sounds alongside the full humbucker positions.

What is a compound-radius fingerboard?

The fingerboard begins with a 12-inch radius near the nut and gradually flattens to 16 inches towards the highest frets. This balances comfortable chord work with easier high-register bends and lead playing.

Is the Wilkinson tremolo a Floyd Rose?

No. It is a recessed two-point Wilkinson system with locking saddles rather than a traditional double-locking Floyd Rose.

It offers smooth tremolo use while retaining easier tuning and restringing.

Does it have locking tuners?

Yes. Charvel-branded locking tuners are fitted as standard.

What does the no-load tone control do?

At its maximum setting, the no-load tone control effectively removes much of the tone circuit's loading from the signal path, allowing a more direct pickup response.

Why does it use a low-friction volume control?

The EVH Bourns low-friction potentiometer turns very easily, making rapid volume adjustments and volume swells particularly comfortable.

Are the side dots visible on dark stages?

The guitar uses Luminlay side markers, designed to improve fretboard visibility in low-light performance environments.

Is this guitar suitable for clean sounds?

Yes. Although it is highly capable with distortion, the coil combinations and parallel switching provide several lower-output, clearer voices that work particularly well for clean and effects-heavy playing.

Can it handle lower tunings?

Yes, but substantial changes in tuning or string gauge may require adjustments to the neck relief, intonation and tremolo balance.

Does it come with a gig bag?

Yes. A Charvel Deluxe Gig Bag is included.