Charvel American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 Floyd Rose Maple Guitar with Case
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Charvel American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 Floyd Rose: Eighties Soul, Tomorrow's Stability
Some guitars chase trends. This one set them. The Charvel American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 Floyd Rose fuses authentic 1980 super-strat DNA with modern muscle, so you get that legendary feel without a single ounce of vintage flakiness. We started with the classic alder San Dimas body—balanced, resonant, and packed with warm midrange punch and crisp high-end clarity that slices through any mix with authority. This is the gateway guitar for players who want classic Charvel attitude and rock-solid reliability in one irresistible package.
A Neck That Feels Like an Old Friend, Built to Last
Comfort and speed should never fight each other, and here they don't. The one-piece quartersawn maple neck is faithfully reproduced from authentic 1980 specs, then reinforced with graphite for stability that laughs at temperature swings and aggressive playing. The 12"–16" compound radius fingerboard starts comfy for chording down low and flattens out up high for effortless, choke-free bends. Add 22 jumbo stainless steel frets, rolled fingerboard edges that feel like a glove, and Luminlay side dots that guide your hands on dark stages, and you've got a neck begging you to play faster, cleaner, and longer. The end-mounted truss rod wheel makes setup tweaks lightning fast, too.
Pickups and a Tremolo Built for Total Domination
Plug in and prepare for serious tonal range. The Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge delivers high-output bite for soaring solos and crushing riffs, while the creamy '59 in the neck serves up expressive vintage warmth for leads and rich rhythms. A 5-way blade switch unlocks coil-split combinations between the two, giving you fat humbucker grunt, glassy in-between quack, and everything in between—all governed by a single low-friction volume pot that keeps your controls clean and out of the way. Down at the bridge, the top-mount Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo locks your tuning dead-on through unlimited dive bombs and shimmering flutters. Abuse the bar all night; it stays in tune.
Step Into Sonic Excellence
The San Dimas Style 1 Floyd Rose is authentic Charvel craftsmanship meeting tomorrow's innovation, and it refuses to compromise on either. It looks sharp, plays impossibly fast, and stays in tune no matter how hard you push it. Whether you're tracking in the studio or owning the stage, this is your ticket to expressive, high-energy playing. Grab yours today, tuck it safely into the included Charvel Multi-Fit hardshell gig bag, and go make some serious noise.
Charvel San Dimas Style 1 Floyd Rose Features
Iconic Tone Machine: Alder San Dimas body delivers balanced response, warm mids, and crisp, cutting highs.
Legendary Feel, Modern Stability: One-piece quartersawn maple neck with graphite reinforcement nails authentic 1980 specs while staying rock-solid.
Comfort-to-Speed Fingerboard: A 12"–16" compound radius keeps chords comfy and bends effortless up high.
Frictionless Fretting: 22 jumbo stainless steel frets with rolled edges provide smooth playability and exceptional note definition.
Versatile Voice: Seymour Duncan JB bridge and '59 neck pickups cover creamy vintage warmth to high-output bite.
Smart Switching: A 5-way blade switch unlocks coil-split combinations for a broad palette of tones.
Clean, Simple Control: A single low-friction volume pot keeps pure tone at your fingertips.
Bulletproof Tuning: Top-mount Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo handles dive bombs and flutters without falling out of tune.
Stage-Ready Sight Lines: Luminlay side dots keep you oriented under any lighting.
Ready to Roll: Includes a Charvel Multi-Fit hardshell gig bag for safe, easy transport.
Charvel American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 Floyd Rose Maple Guitar with Case Specifications
Charvel American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 Floyd Rose Maple Guitar with Case Specifications
Product Specifications
Series: American Neo-Classic Series
Model Name: American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 SD1 HH FR MPL
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck: Quartersawn Maple, Bolt-on
Neck Finish: Natural Satin (tinted)
Fingerboard: Quartersawn Maple, 12”-16” Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Frets: 22, Jumbo Stainless Steel
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Nut (Material/Width): Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking, 1.6875” (42.86 mm)
Tuning Machines: Charvel-Branded Die-Cast
Scale Length: 25.5” (64.77 cm)
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Top-Mount)
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan ‘59 SH-1N
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade Position 1. Bridge, Position 2. Bridge Outer Coil and Neck Inner Coil, Position 3. Bridge and Neck, Position 4. Bridge Inner Coil and Neck Outer Coil, Position 5. Neck
