Charvel launches new seven-string, upgraded version of Angel Vivaldi’s signature Nova guitar 

Charvel launches new seven-string, upgraded version of Angel Vivaldi’s signature Nova guitar 

Charvel has partnered with virtuoso Angel Vivaldi on a new version of his signature Nova guitar – the Angel Vivaldi Signature Pro-Mod Nova-7 NAT.
This new seven-string guitar is the result of a close collaboration with Vivaldi, and offers a natural finish with gold hardware. It’s described as “perfect for the modern shredder” by the brand, and follows on from a number of six- and seven-string versions of the original Nova, which was first launched in 2019.

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The Pro-Mod Nova-7 NAT is inspired by Vivaldi’s explorations into Latin fusion, funk, and acoustic works. It hosts premium features including a modified Dinky caramelised basswood body capped with a flame maple top, and three-ply body binding.
It also has a sculpted heel for upper fret access, while a tilt-back reverse seven-string Fender Stratocaster headstock provides “ideal string tension”. Its 12”-16” compound radius maple fingerboard has rolled edges, 24 jumbo frets, cascading black dot inlays and a Gotoh locking nut.
Furthermore, its bolt-on maple neck is custom-shaped to Vivaldi’s preferences with graphite reinforcement, a satin back finish, Luminlay side dots, and a heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel.
The guitar has a HH pickup configuration consisting of a DiMarzio Tone Zone bridge pickup and DiMarzio Air Norton neck pickup, both decorated with gold covers. There’s five-way blade pickup switch, dome-style volume and tone knobs, a recessed Gotoh GE1996T-7 double-locking tremolo bridge, and Charvel-branded die-cast tuners.
Take a look at the guitar and hear how it sounds below:

“This Nova is eight years in the making and sports some pretty considerable upgrades that will really take things up a notch,” comments Vivaldi. “The natural finish really reminds me that it just isn’t a piece of gear, it’s like this living breathing part of the creative process for me…it just feels free, no resistance, no restrictions.”
Peter Wichers, Product Manager of Charvel Guitars, adds: “This collaboration allows us to merge Angel’s signature playing techniques with Charvel’s legendary craftsmanship, resulting in an instrument that serves both traditional and modern progressive players.
“Angel embodies the virtuosic technique and forward-thinking approach that has defined Charvel for decades. His musical versatility, technical precision and innovative vision perfectly align with our commitment to creating instruments that push boundaries.”
The Angel Vivaldi Signature Pro-Mod Nova-7 NAT is priced at £1,499/$1,999.99. Find out more via Charvel.
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