Charvel Custom Shop USA San Dimas IM

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Charvel Custom Shop USA San Dimas IM

Charvel

Custom Shop USA San Dimas IM

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Product Info

Article Number: 601148
Brand: Charvel
Model: Custom Shop USA San Dimas IM
Price: $5,718.90

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This Custom Shop San Dimas IM is a serious instrument – a modern take on a classic Charvel feel. The Wolfgang pickups give it a real bite and sustain, perfect for rock and metal players who appreciate a fast neck and rock-solid hardware. It's a premium-priced guitar designed for players who demand top-tier quality and performance.

Product Description

  • Charvel Custom Shop USA San Dimas IM
  • Electric Guitar
  • Custom Shop special model
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Mother-Of-Pearl 1/4" Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Thickness at 1rd fret: 20 mm / 12th fret: 22 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 1 EVH Wolfgang USA Chrome Cover bridge humbucker (bridge) and 1 EVH Wolfgang USA Chrome Cover neck humbucker (neck)
  • Black/White/Black pickguard
  • 1x EVH 500 k Low-Friction master volume control
  • 1x 250 k Tone control
  • 5-Way switch
  • Floyd Rose Tremolo
  • Chrome hardware
  • Gotoh machine heads
  • Strings: 009" - 042"
  • Colour: Blue Ice Metallic
  • Includes certificate and case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
  • • EVH Wolfgang pickups provide high-output, articulate tones for aggressive playing.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck offers a snappy feel and fast action, characteristic of Charvel.
  • • Custom Shop build quality ensures meticulous attention to detail and exceptional playability.
CONS
  • • The tremolo system requires diligent setup to maintain tuning stability.
  • • The neck profile, while comfortable for many, might be too thin for some players.
  • • The tonal palette, while versatile, leans toward high-gain styles limiting some clean tones.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple with Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlays
Pickups EVH Wolfgang USA Humbuckers (Bridge & Neck)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.51")
Frets 22 Jumbo
Bridge Floyd Rose Tremolo
Weight 8.2 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's thinner and more modern; the 80s necks were often chunkier, this one prioritizes speed and comfort for contemporary playing.
It's a licensed Floyd Rose tremolo, offering similar functionality and adjustability at a slightly lower cost.
A high-gain amp with good clean headroom will really showcase the pickups' versatility, though a classic Marshall-style amp will be a natural pairing.

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