Description
The Charvel American Neo-Classic San Dimas SD1 HH HT in Gloss Black embodies the unmistakable spirit of Charvel's original high-performance guitars while elevating the design with premium American craftsmanship and modern refinements. Built in the USA as part of the American Neo-Classic Series, this instrument blends the fast-playing feel and aggressive voice that defined the golden age of hot-rodded guitars with the reliability and precision demanded by today's players. Whether you're covering classic rock, hard rock, metal, fusion, or blues, this San Dimas is engineered to inspire confidence on any stage or in any studio.
The alder body provides a balanced tonal foundation with punchy mids, tight low end, and articulate highs that respond beautifully to everything from sparkling clean passages to high-gain lead work. A Seymour Duncan JB humbucker in the bridge delivers the legendary output, harmonic richness, and sustain that have made it a favorite for decades, while the Seymour Duncan '59 in the neck produces warm cleans and smooth, expressive lead tones. The versatile five-way blade switch unlocks multiple coil-split combinations, giving you everything from thick humbucker power to convincing single-coil textures. A Charvel hardtail bridge maximizes sustain and tuning stability, making this an outstanding choice for players who prefer a fixed bridge with rock-solid performance.
The quartersawn maple neck features Charvel's celebrated Speed Neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges, creating an effortlessly comfortable playing experience from the first fret to the twenty-second. Graphite reinforcement adds exceptional long-term stability, while the 12 to 16-inch compound radius maple fingerboard offers comfortable chording near the nut and unrestricted bends higher up the neck. Twenty-two jumbo stainless steel frets provide outstanding durability and a smooth, precise feel, while the heel-mounted truss rod adjustment wheel allows quick setup changes without removing the neck. Luminlay side dots ensure excellent visibility on dark stages, making this guitar equally ready for rehearsals, recording sessions, and demanding live performances.
Finished in timeless Gloss Black with parchment pickup bobbins and elegant gold hardware, this San Dimas delivers a bold, understated aesthetic that never goes out of style. The licensed Fender Stratocaster headstock pays tribute to Charvel's earliest instruments, while the streamlined single-volume control layout keeps your focus exactly where it belongs, on your performance.
The American Neo-Classic San Dimas SD1 HH HT combines vintage-inspired character with modern reliability, delivering the speed, versatility, and craftsmanship that have made Charvel a favorite among serious players for generations. Cream City Music is proud to offer this exceptional USA-built instrument to guitarists seeking uncompromising performance and enduring style.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Shape: San Dimas Style 1
- Finish: Gloss
- Color: Gloss Black
- Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Shape: Speed Neck with Rolled Fingerboard Edges
- Fingerboard Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" to 16" Compound Radius
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement
- Number of Frets: 22
- Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Inlays: Black Dot
- Side Dots: Luminlay
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action with Heel-Mount Adjustment Wheel
- Tuners: Charvel-Branded Die-Cast
- Bridge: Charvel Hardtail
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Pickup Covers: Parchment
- Control Knob: Dome-Style
- Switch Tip: Parchment
- String Tree: Vintage-Style Disc
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Controls: Master Volume (500K EVH Bourns Low Friction Pot)
- Switching: 5-Position Blade Switch
- Case Included: Charvel Multi-Fit Hardshell Gig Bag
Sku: 2865071303
