Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR MPL MN Pelham Green

A San Dimas "Pro-Mod": The Charvel Spirit, Modern Version

The Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 follows Charvel's performance-oriented formula: a bolt-on base inspired by classic models but optimized for modern playing. Everything here is designed for speed, precision, and tuning stability, featuring a "superstrat"-style ergonomics and electronics calibrated to effortlessly cover everything from hard rock to metal.

Who is it for, and what styles?

This Charvel is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists who want a responsive instrument capable of handling aggressive playing and advanced techniques (alternate picking, legato, tapping, Floyd vibrato). It excels in hard rock, metal, modern rock, and fusion, while remaining credible for more open tones thanks to coil splitting.

Sound

The alder body provides a natural balance: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, perfect for maintaining definition under gain. The Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 at the bridge delivers a powerful and cutting sound, ideal for riffs and solos that need to "cut through the mix." At the neck, the Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N offers a rounder and more articulate response, great for singing leads and thick cleans. The push/pull volume control allows switching to single coils (split) for airier tones, and the no-load tone control lets the signal pass more directly when fully open.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel, a 9-42 electric string set (nickel-plated steel) is the safest choice. For transport, the recommended options are perfectly suited: Charvel Hardshell case (reference 009-0915-000) or Gig Bag (reference 007-6756-000).

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Alder
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Green
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Black
Nbrs of frets	22

Body shape	San Dimas	Nut width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Wood	alder	Hardware finish	black
Body finish	glossy	Bridge	Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (recessed)
Attachment	bolt-on (Charvel)	Tuners	Charvel-branded die-cast
Material	maple	Control knobs	Knurled Flat-Top
Reinforcements	graphite rods	Pickup configuration	HH
Finish	hand-applied satin urethane	Bridge pickup	Seymour Duncan JB TB-4
Headstock	Licensed Fender Stratocaster	Neck pickup	Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N
Inlays	Black Dot	Controls	volume (push/pull coil split), no-load tone
Number of frets	22	Selector switch	3 positions (Position 1 bridge pickups, Position 2 inner coils of both pickups, Position 3 neck pickup); with split engaged: Position 1 outer coil of bridge, Position 2 outer coils of both pickups, Position 3 outer coil of neck
Fret size	jumbo	Original strings	Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042)
Radius	12" to 16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm (compound)	Case / gig bag	optional Charvel Hardshell (reference 009-0915-000); optional Gig Bag (reference 007-6756-000)
Truss rod	dual-action with thumbwheel (heel-mount)	Country of origin	Mexico
Nut	Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking