Named after its birthplace in San Dimas, California, the San Dimas® Style 1 guitar was born from the demand of a flashy new early - '80s generation of highly talented Southern California guitarists. They wanted instruments with high - performance features. Even today, our Charvel San Dimas Style 1 guitars are at the forefront of guitar technology and innovation, and are the top choice for some of the world's best guitar players.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: San Dimas® Style 1
- Body Material: Quilt Maple (Top), Alder (Body)
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Neck Profile: Speed Neck with Rolled Fingerboard Edges
- Fretboard Material: Maple
- Fretboard Radius: 12' - 16' Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm)
- No. of Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot
- Pickup: Seymour Duncan® JB™ TB - 4 (Bridge), Custom Seymour Duncan® Flat Strat® SSL - 6 Single - Coil (Middle), Seymour Duncan® Jazz™ SH - 2N (Neck)
- Bridge: Gotoh® GE1996T Series Double - Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009 - .042 Gauges)
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh® Die - Cast
Using this Charvel electric guitar is a breeze. First, make sure the guitar is properly tuned using the Gotoh® Die - Cast tuning machines. You can easily adjust the pitch of each string to get the right sound. When you start playing, the Seymour Duncan pickups give you a wide range of tones, from bright single - coil sounds to powerful humbucker tones.
For the tremolo system, be gentle when using it. The Gotoh® GE1996T Series Double - Locking Tremolo allows you to add vibrato to your playing, but too much force can cause it to go out of tune.
When it comes to maintenance, keep the guitar clean. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove sweat and dirt. Check the strings regularly. When they start to sound dull or lose their tension, it's time to replace them with new nickel - plated steel strings. Also, make sure the frets are in good condition. If you notice any rough edges, you can use a fret file to smooth them out gently. And store the guitar in a case when you're not using it to protect it from scratches and damage.
