Charvel Standard Series San Dimas Style-2 SD2 HH HT - Satin Gray

San Dimas: Charvel's DNA, featured in the Standard Series

The name "San Dimas" directly refers to Charvel's founding spirit: performance-oriented guitars inspired by modified instruments tailored to the demands of rock and metal guitarists. The Standard Series embraces this philosophy while making it more accessible, without diluting the essentials: modern ergonomics, quick playability, and craftsmanship designed for efficiency.

This San Dimas Style-2 SD2 HH HT follows a clear brief: go straight to the point. With its hardtail string-through-body bridge, deliberately streamlined electronics, and neck designed for speed, it establishes itself as a reliable working guitar, made for rehearsing, recording, and performing on stage with an instrument that responds instantly.

Who is it for, and what styles? An electric guitar made to play "tight"

The Charvel SD2 HH HT is aimed at motivated beginners who want to start on a stable and inspiring guitar, as well as intermediate and advanced players seeking a simple, snappy, and high-performance instrument. Its "Speed Neck," jumbo frets, and compound radius facilitate both clean bends and fast licks, offering a very forgiving modern feel.

In terms of repertoire, it excels wherever attack and precision are required: rock, hard rock, metal, punk, alternative, shred. The choice of a hardtail bridge reinforces a clear, percussive rhythmic approach (firm palm mutes, defined riffs), while maintaining the comfort needed for fast, singing leads.

Powerful and clear tone: humbuckers, hardtail, and immediate response

With its HH configuration, the SD2 HH HT targets a dense sound, solid in the lows and very usable with distortion. The Charvel Custom humbuckers deliver a generous output level: the amp is easily driven, riffs remain tight, and definition stays present in the mix even at high gain. The 3-position selector switch allows quick toggling between the bridge pickup's bite, the balanced middle position with both pickups, and the warmer character of the neck pickup.

The minimalist wiring (a single volume control) contributes to this straightforward feel: fewer intermediaries, more response. You play, the guitar follows. This is a real asset for those who manage dynamics with the pick attack, guitar volume, and right-hand technique rather than with numerous controls.

The craftsmanship complements this character. The nyatoh body provides a balanced foundation, with present mids that help the guitar "cut" through the mix. The Charvel HT6 hardtail bridge in string-through-body configuration enhances attack and promotes firm sustain: notes start quickly, stay stable, and maintain good hold under saturation. Finally, the graphite-reinforced neck and locking tuners add a very appreciated "locked-in" feel: more secure tuning, reliable intonation, and a sense of control when playing intensifies.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original balance, choose electric guitar strings in gauge .009-.042 (nickel plated steel), matching the supplied setup. A standard strap fits the original strap buttons, and stiffer picks will highlight the attack and precision of the hardtail, especially on tight rhythm parts.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Color	Grey

Body shape	San Dimas Style 2	Side dots	white
Body style	solid body	Nut	black plastic
Body wood	nyatoh	Nut material	black plastic
Body material	nyatoh	Nut width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Body finish	satin	Scale length	25.1" / 638 mm
Headstock	Licensed Fender Telecaster	Truss rod	dual-action with wheel
Neck construction	bolt-on with graphite reinforcement	Truss rod adjustment	heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel
Neck wood	nyatoh	Bridge	Charvel HT6 string-through-body hardtail
Neck finish	oiled	Hardware finish	black
Neck shape	Speed Neck with Rolled Fingerboard Edges	Tuners	Charvel-branded die-cast locking
Fingerboard material	amaranth	String guide	Fender standard string guide
Fingerboard radius	12"-16" (compound radius) / 304.8-406.4 mm	Pickup covers	black
Number of frets	22	Control knobs	dome-style
Fret size	jumbo	Pickup selector tip	black
Inlays	offset white dot	Strap locks	standard