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Beautiful quilted top
Designed with a quilted maple top, this beautiful and eye-catching wood adds a touch of elegance to the guitar's appearance. Not only does it enhance the visual appeal, but it also contributes to the overall tone and resonance of the instrument. The quilted maple provides a unique and vibrant character sonically, making it perfect for a wide range of musical styles.
This is complemented by an alder body. The MJ San Dimas offers excellent tonal balance and resonance. This is a popular tonewood known for its warm and well-rounded sound. It provides a solid foundation for the overall harmonic and ensures that each note rings out with clarity and sustain. From crunchy riffs to soaring solos, the alder body of this guitar delivers a rich and dynamic harmonic that will impress any musician.
Make your solos stand out
Equipped with a Gotoh GE1996T double-locking tremolo bridge, this Charvel allows you to dive, flutter, and perform expressive tremolo techniques with ease. Its double-locking design ensures excellent tuning stability, even during aggressive playing. This bridge allows you to adjust the string tension, providing the flexibility to explore a wide range of musical styles without compromising on tuning integrity. Perfect for those who love to add a touch of flair to their playing.
Speed neck built for shredding
The MJ San Dimas Style features a maple neck with a "speed neck" profile. Designed for fast and comfortable playing, this neck allows for effortless navigation across the fingerboard. The rolled edges provide a smooth and comfortable feel, ensuring that your experience is as enjoyable as possible. From complex solos to laying down tight rhythms, this careful construction enables you to play with speed and precision.
Tones that cut through the mix
Loaded with high-quality Seymour Duncan pickups, the MJ San Dimas Style 1 offers a versatile range of tones suitable for any playing style. The bridge position features a Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 pickup, delivering high-output voicings with a perfect balance of warmth, clarity, and aggression. In the middle position, you'll find a custom Flat Strat SSL-6 single-coil pickup that offers smooth and vibrant tones. Furthermore, its neck position houses a Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2N pickup, delivering rich and warm harmonics, ideal for smooth leads and expressive chords. And with its 5-way switching and comprehensive control layout, you have the flexibility to sculpt your sound to perfection.
Premium hardware components
Also adorning this model are top-of-the-line hardware and accessories to ensure reliable performance and enhance your playing experience. The tuning machines are Gotoh Die-Cast, providing smooth and accurate tuning stability. Its chrome hardware adds a sleek and stylish look to the guitar, while the Gotoh tremolo arm allows for precise control over vibrato. What's more, the Dunlop dual-locking strap buttons ensure that your guitar stays securely in place during even the most energetic performances.
Specifications
Body and Bridge
- Top Material: Quilted Maple
- Body Material: Alder
- Shape: San Dimas Style 1
- Colour: Caribbean Burst
- Bridge: Gotoh GE1996T Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: Speed Neck w/ Rolled Fingerboard Edges
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 12-16" Compound
- Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Inlays: Black Dot
- Truss Rod: Dual Action w/ Wheel
- Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mount Adjustment Wheel
- String Nut: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking
- Nut: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking
- Nut Width: 42.86mm
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4
- Middle Pickup: Custom Seymour Duncan Flat Strat SSL-6 Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2N
- Controls: Volume, Tone, 5-Way Switching
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat Top
- Switch Tip: Black
- Pickup Covers: Black
- Hardware: Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh Die-Cast
- Tremolo Arm: Gotoh
- Strap Buttons: Dunlop Dual-Locking
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Case: Charvel Multi-Fit Hardshell