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Steel Panther might be playing their glam metal revival for laughs, but there's nothing satirical about Satchel's guitar chops - and his signature Charvel proves that serious performance capability can coexist with completely over-the-top '80s aesthetics.
That tiger-striped finish over alder Dinky body isn't subtle, and it's not trying to be. When you're channeling the Sunset Strip's golden era of hairspray and high-gain mayhem, your guitar needs to look the part. But here's what separates this from mere costume jewelry: those sharper-radius top edges and compound 12"-16" fingerboard radius serve real musical purposes. You get comfortable chording in the lower positions and effortless single-note work as you move up the neck.
The Fishman Fluence Classic humbuckers with dual voice functionality are where this guitar gets genuinely smart. Voice one delivers vintage PAF warmth that sits beautifully in a mix, while voice two provides hot-rodded aggression without the noise and muddiness that plague traditional high-output pickups. That push-pull volume control makes switching between voices seamless during performance - crucial when your setlist demands both ballad sensibilities and full-throttle metal assault.
The Floyd Rose 1000 series tremolo handles everything from subtle vibrato to those dive-bomb theatrics that made '80s metal so distinctive. Combined with die-cast tuners and graphite neck reinforcement, you get the tuning stability needed for aggressive tremolo work without constant retuning breaks.
That bolt-on maple neck with Stratocaster headstock keeps things familiar and comfortable, while the 22 jumbo frets provide the real estate needed for extended-range soloing. The compound radius means you're never fighting your instrument whether you're executing complex rhythm patterns or soaring melodic passages.
This guitar understands something important: looking outrageous doesn't mean sacrificing musical functionality. Satchel needed an instrument that could handle both the technical demands of serious rock guitar and the visual requirements of his band's theatrical approach. The DK22 delivers exactly that combination without compromising either element.
Finish Style: Satin
Series: Charvel Pro-Mod, Charvel Artist Signature
Color Family: Purple
Fretboard Material: Maple
Body Shape: S-Style
Number of Strings: 6-String
Neck Material: Maple
Offset Body: Non-Offset Body
Artist: Satchel
Bridge/Tailpiece Type: Locking Tremolo Bridge
Body Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Pickup Configuration: HH
Wood Top Style: Opaque
Model Family: Charvel Dinky
Nut Width: 1.6875"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Neck Construction: Bolt-On
Number of Frets: 22
