Primed for Prismatic Pitch-warping Wizardry Built to withstand Angel Vivaldi's prog-tinged, neoclassical metallic assaults, the Charvel Angel Vivaldi DK24-7 is a tone titan of 7-string sonic spell casting. With its classic Jackson Dinky–inspired design boasting comfort-focused contouring and its custom-shaped, graphite-reinforced neck supporting all manner of high-flashpoint fretboard fireworks, this iteration of the icon's axe ups the ante of pitch-warping possibilities. In contrast to its “Nova” siblings, Charvel endowed the DK24-7 with a Gotoh GE1996T series double-locking tremolo, giving players of the utmost technical, experimental, and sound-shaping persuasions the keys to unmatched aural augury. The 7-string's 12–16-inch compound-radius fretboard flattens out nicely in the upper registers, giving yourself and Sweetwater's more-technical players the requisite runway for a palette of pliable performance power, from elegant expression to voltaic vibratos. A pair of DiMarzio humbucking pickups delivers a wide sonic range, from fusion to prog and beyond. Simply put, the Charvel Angel