Okay. Current run Charvels. Tell me what you know about them.

[Aceman]

612 with a glorious neck.

I had a Yamaha 712....that neck. I shouldn't have sold that guitar. I feel you bro!

[Aceman]

Definitely worth it. I know three guys with them. One (my other guitar player) is a long time Ibanez guy and he loves his. They are solid players.

Charvel Pro Mod San Dimas

[Mononoaware]

I've always been an Ibanez guy, but I'm beginning to branch out in my middle age. I don't think it's that my taste have changed, so much as solidified, and I'm not sure Ibanez is offering much that hits the nail on the head for me any more. To wit:

-Strat-profile necks with a flatter (12-16") fretboard
-25.5" bolt-on neck
-22 taller frets
-HH configuration
-reliable trem of some sort
-comfy, ergonomic body
-classy, simple-ish finishes (not a fan of flame maple, etc.)
-under $1000 if possible
-not a metal guy; blues, fusiony-rock, and hard rock

For reference, my personal faves right now are my Satriani Prestiges and a Yamaha 612 with a glorious neck.

This has got me looking at Charvels, which I know next to nothing about.

What say you? Worth my time to investigate? Or better stuff out there at this price point? And personal experiences welcome!