Charvel American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 Electric Guitar - Velvet Midnight

Serial Number: CH19923 Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz

Authentic 1980 Soul, Modern Precision

Built in Charvel’s Corona, California, workshop, the American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 fuses the brand’s iconic So-Cal design with refined, modern craftsmanship. The alder San Dimas body has anchored Charvel’s sound since the early '80s, delivering a balanced response and natural resonance with a warm midrange punch and crisp high-end clarity that cuts through any mix. Driving that voice is a custom Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge position and a ‘59 humbucker in the neck, pairing high-output bite with creamy vintage warmth. Likewise, the one-piece quartersawn maple neck is faithfully reproduced from authentic 1980 specifications, reinforced with graphite for rock-solid modern stability, and topped with a compound-radius maple fingerboard for nimble leadwork and natural chording. Pro players holds the craftsmanship of Charvel’s Corona builders in high esteem. Each detail poured into this guitar, from the rolled fingerboard edges and the heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel to the inclusion of a Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo, will elevate your playing experience, certifying the American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 as an instrument reverent of its legacy, crafted to deliver the modern enhancements today's players demand.

Vintage-spec tonewoods, modern stability

The foundation of the American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 is its alder body, a Charvel staple since the early ‘80s, prized for its balanced sound, natural resonance, and authoritative voice. A one-piece quartersawn maple neck is attached, carefully reproduced from authentic 1980 specifications to capture the feel that defined Charvel’s earliest Superstrats, topped with a compound-radius quartersawn maple fingerboard. Quartersawn maple is revered for its strength, and Charvel has included graphite reinforcement to further bolster the instrument's stability, ensuring the neck resists twisting and warping while remaining light and preventing neck dive. The result is a playing experience that feels every bit like a vintage San Dimas, but with the reliability of a modern setup.

Custom Seymour Duncan voicing

The American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 draws its sonic versatility from a set of custom Seymour Duncan JB and ’59 humbuckers, finished with distinctive parchment bobbins. In the bridge position, the JB delivers high-output bite with the aggression and harmonic richness to power everything from soaring solos to crushing riffs, while the neck ‘59 answers with creamy vintage warmth for expressive leads and rich rhythms. Together, the pair covers an enormous tonal range, and the streamlined electronics, featuring a single low-friction Volume control and a blade pickup switch, keep the guitar's sonic palette accessible without impeding its performance-focused design.

Built for fearless performance

Every detail of the American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 is engineered for speed, comfort, and expression. The 12-to-16-inch compound-radius fingerboard starts comfortably curved for chording at the nut and flattens toward the upper frets for effortless, choke-free lead work, while jumbo stainless steel frets deliver exceptional note definition and reliable durability. Rolled fingerboard edges make the neck feel broken-in from the first chord, and a truss rod adjustment wheel at the end of the fingerboard allows for fast and tool-free setup tweaks. Best of all, the Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo opens the door to everything from subtle vibrato to full dive-bomb dramatics while locking your tuning down tight, no matter how hard you push it.

Charvel American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 Features:

• USA-made San Dimas blending authentic '80s design with modern performance
• Alder body for balanced response, natural resonance, and crisp clarity
• 1-piece quartersawn maple neck reproduced from 1980 specs with graphite reinforcement
• Custom Seymour Duncan JB and ’59 humbuckers with parchment bobbins deliver sonic versatility
• Streamlined electronics with a single low-friction Volume control and blade switch
• 12-to-16-in. compound-radius maple fingerboard with 22 jumbo stainless steel frets
• Rolled fingerboard edges and Luminlay side dots enhance the playing experience
• Truss rod adjustment wheel for fast, tool-free setup
• Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo for expressive vibrato and unmatched tuning stability

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