Charvel Style 1 FR San Dimas HH Pro-Mod PF Relic Weathered Black
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A San Dimas Pro-Mod Relic: The Charvel Spirit, High-Performance Version
The San Dimas embodies Charvel's DNA: a silhouette inspired by classic "superstrats," optimized for speed and efficiency. This Pro-Mod Relic embraces this concept with a deliberately aged finish while incorporating components designed for stage and studio use. The result: a guitar with a lived-in look but a decidedly modern behavior, ideal for guitarists who want character without compromising playability.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This Charvel is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced players (and pros) seeking a responsive electric guitar capable of handling energetic playing. It excels in modern rock, hard rock, metal, fusion, and all approaches requiring sustain, easy-to-produce harmonics, and excellent tuning stability with vibrato.
Sound
The combination of an alder body and two humbuckers delivers a tight, balanced, and punchy sound: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs even under gain. The bridge pickup (Seymour Duncan JB type) provides attack, bite, and harmonics for tight rhythms and leads that cut through the mix, while the neck pickup (Seymour Duncan '59 type) offers a rounder, singing response, perfect for expressive solos and thick cleans. The 3-position selector allows instant switching between tones, and the No-Load tone control (when fully open) helps retain maximum brightness and dynamics. With the Floyd Rose 1000, the guitar maintains excellent tuning stability even during extreme vibrato use.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of this guitar, a set of electric guitar strings in .009-.042 gauge (or equivalent depending on your tuning), a strap, and plectrums suited to your attack style form a simple and reliable base. For Floyd Rose maintenance and adjustments, a small tool kit (hex keys) can also be handy.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Alder |
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Floyd |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Aged |
| Fingerboard | Pau Ferro | Hardware | Black |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Type | solid body electric guitar | Nut width | 1.6875" / 42.86 mm |
| Wood | alder | Nut | Floyd Rose locking type |
| Finish | Relic / distressed (aged look) | Bridge / Tremolo | Floyd Rose 1000 |
| Profile | "Speed Neck" | Tuners | Charvel oil-bath |
| Construction | bolt-on neck | Pickup configuration | HH |
| Number of frets | 22 | Pickups | Seymour Duncan humbuckers |
| Fret type | jumbo | Selector | 3-position switch |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | volume, tone (No-Load function) |
| Radius | 12" to 16" / 304.8 to 406.4 mm (compound) | Orientation | right-handed |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Charvel Style 1 FR San Dimas HH Pro-Mod PF Relic Weathered Black suitable for metal?
The HH configuration with Seymour Duncan humbuckers, combined with the alder body, delivers tight lows and clear highs under gain. The JB-style bridge pickup promotes attack and harmonics for tight rhythm playing.
Which Floyd Rose is equipped on this San Dimas?
The Floyd Rose 1000 is designed to maintain tuning stability during intensive use of the vibrato.
Is the neck designed for fast playing?
A bolt-on maple neck with a "Speed Neck" profile equips this guitar. Its 648 mm scale length and compound radius from 12 to 16 inches support technical playing on the 22 jumbo frets. The fingerboard is made of Pau Ferro and the nut measures 42.86 mm.
What pickups and controls are available?
Two Seymour Duncan humbuckers are selected by a 3-way switch. Controls include one volume and one No-Load tone control, which preserves maximum brightness when rolled off.
Which strings should be used with the Floyd Rose?
An electric string set of .009-.042 gauge is recommended, with possible adjustment depending on the tuning used. Hex keys facilitate maintenance and adjustments of the Floyd Rose.
