Charvel guitars, originally a separate company later acquired by Jackson, are known for high-performance, retro Super Strat designs with features like bolt-on maple necks, flat fretboards with large frets, and modern bridge systems for aggressive playing styles. Common specifications include alder or basswood bodies, double-locking tremolo bridges such as the Floyd Rose, and humbucking/single-coil pickup configurations, though specific features vary significantly across the brand's diverse historical and modern lineups.