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Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 Relic

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description Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 Relic Overview

The Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 Relic is an electric guitar manufactured in Mexico, designed to replicate the high-performance custom instruments associated with the brand's early 1980s era. It features a maple neck with a compound radius fretboard, high-output humbucking pickups, and a Floyd Rose locking tremolo system. The relic finish is intentionally distressed to simulate decades of stage wear. This instrument is built for rock and metal guitarists seeking classic aesthetics combined with modern hardware stability.

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Does the Charvel San Dimas Style 1 Relic stay in tune with heavy tremolo use?

Yes, it comes equipped with a Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking tremolo system. Combined with a locking nut, this hardware allows for aggressive dive bombs and pitch bends without throwing the guitar out of tune.

What does "Relic" mean for this specific Charvel guitar?

The "Relic" designation means the guitar's alder body and maple neck are factory-finished to look authentically aged and road-worn. This includes deliberate scratches, dings, and oxidized hardware to replicate a vintage instrument.

What kind of pickups are in the Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1?

It features a high-output humbucking configuration, typically using a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge position. This pickup provides the punchy, aggressive tone favored by hard rock and heavy metal players.

Where is the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 manufactured?

The Pro-Mod series is manufactured in Mexico, operating under the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. This allows Charvel to offer their high-performance specs at a more accessible price point than their USA Custom Shop models.

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