Charvel San Dimas Style 1

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[@addictedtogear]

The pickups in the guitar are not both JB's according to the Charvel site. They should be a JB in the bridge and a 59 in the neck. Also its not orange its red. Charvel calls it Rocket Red.

[@PhillipMcKnight]

yes, they fixed it after this video went up. It is Orange the Rocket red name is to insenuat the Road Flare Red on the old Ibanez guitars. It looks like a road cone.

[@stafford1787]

ADDICTED TO GEAR it's called rocket red yes but it's definitely orange in person . I personaly have the neon yellow and it's yellow .

[@dalepal]

It appears to be an excellent quality guitar. I like the spindle truss rod, coil split, and the tone knob with bypass features.

[@pedrovandrade]

Do a shootout between this and the ibanez. Would be nice to hear about build quality, tone and bridge differences

[@WickedFesterBand]

I have an OLP (Licensed Ernie Ball copy) and that wheel truss rod adjustment is the way to go! I wish all my guitars had them.

[@ibanez2010]

I have the hardtail version in Cobalt Blue. Holy smokes this thing rips! Best neck and fretwork I've ever had the joy of playing.

[@Claimjumper55]

I have the 2015 model which I got on a Black Friday deal for $498. Although I have the same pickups (JB/59), I only have the volume knob and there's no coil split. Mine also doesn't have the relocated truss rod access. The new updates are nice but I'm really happy with mine, especially at that price.

[@robin_graves561]

I got one of these used at the start of the pandemic (early 2020) with my Trump bucks...Slime Green!! This guitar slays! The neck is hands down the nicest neck I've ever played. 🤘

[@ClintCurtis]

I have the So Cal in Rocket Red as well! Question: this is is the first spoke wheel truss rod I've owned, is it supposed to have a little play when adjusting? Mine seems to turn a little bit before "catching" the truss rod, or tension.

[@JgHaverty]

HERESY! Road flare red trumps rocket red all day haha I own an rg550RFR, fiesta red strat, and this same charvel. The color is just OBNOXIOUS... I LOVE IT! Was with my wife in guitar center and she points and goes "ooh thats totally you". I turned my head, and oh my god. I played it, probably for like 2 hours and wound up purchasing it. One of my favorite guitars of all time to be honest. What blew my mind is how tame the fiesta red looks compared to the other two. Almost brown for lack of better words. Its definitely a shredder. I imagine its fine for other styles, but the "80s" thing is definitely what this guitar is all about lol.

[@dava4444]

Hey Philip. subbed today, been watching your vids. thanks for the reviews man.. flip you are the ONLY reviewer to talk about neck shape, even showing us in a few of your vids i've seen so far. PLEASE give us a spin of the neck.. if you did that in every review..oh man! perfect! thanks for the tips info and guitar fun! peace. (WHY DOES NO ONE ELSE DO THIS? we can see the size of the plectrum and can make a educated guess to the neck feel!)

[@BretAmes]

I Love your videos mate. Thanks to your information and reviews, I bought a Charvel Pro Mod San Dimas SD1 2H FR in Rocket Red Printer Cartridge. I absolutely Love it. I read some reviews which rated it highly, then saw your video and just fell in love and had to have one. I play it almost every time I look at it :) God Bless You, from London Uk.

[@alanohagan6999]

Hey man, I literally just found this channel and I'm loving it

[@paradisepythons4054]

wow, great features. I love that you can turn the tone knob on or off.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

I really love the colors . I only wish they still used the top mounted floyds like on the MIJ

[@PhillipMcKnight]

me to. that was the only thing I didn't love.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

It's funny you traded a strat to get the charvel and I just traded a charvel to get an American strat lol

[@boboliver5907]

+Robert Baker There's a lot of the top mounted ones on ebay

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Yeah I had one of the MIJs for a few years and actually just sold it

[@boboliver5907]

+Robert Baker I was interested in the Charvel super stock so cal in silver sparkle but you have to take the neck off to adjust the truss rod and I owned a few guitars like that and it's a pain in the ass. If it wasn't for that I would of pulled the trigger...

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Love the guitar! Go 80's! I would like to suggest a video comparing this guitar to the orange Ibanez focusing on sound, features, and more importantly, build quality. Another person posted this idea and I'd like to also suggest it.

[@gregggrimm]

Hey Phil - thanks for the rundown - can't wait to till you ship mine out!

[@reso1349]

My style II pagan gold (tele looking) does not have the exposed truss rod adjustment, the neck must come off to adjust, I'm glad they made this change. I must say that mine is the most stable guitar I have ever owned.

[@caleshtcincredibles]

I have an FR version , I think it's an excellent guitar, with overdrive and distortion it is a true 80s glamrock machine, but it cleans up nicely, volume / tone nobs are very responsive and it really sustains like no other guitar I own . Love the next and jumbo frets too. For the price you get way more guitar than you are paying for !Mine is Seafoam Green ....

[@JeBrown101]

Cool vid and nice playing. I bought the same guitar a few months ago and am very happy with its sound and feel. Any suggestions on how best to clean the maple veneer fret board? I've never had a veneer before. Cheers!

[@dpease2011]

I purchased my first Charvel yesterday, a 1986 model 4 w/Original tweed case. Love the feel of the neck and the tone. Do you think changing pickups in an American Strat to JB’s would give it the same tone as the San Dimas?

[@Gloveberg1]

Long live the 80's!!!!!!!!

[@funyun000]

Hey could you please do a video discussing princeton? im thinking about getting one for home use, im mainly a funk player.

[@ptraides8223]

Hey should I get this or the new Jackson soloist sl2q. I played the Jackson and it felt amazing but I'm worried about the double distortion pickups. I like playing Iron Maiden and 80's rock so the charvel would be perfect but I haven't been able to try it anywhere. What do you think I should get?

[@jamminjay]

What do you think between this and the EVH Wolfgang Special? Are they kind of the same sound, vibe, etc?

[@garykiser1363]

Okay, I have the amps. Just telling you what I had to go with the 5150 pedal and the guitars in question. The striped series or the San Dimas? With the pedal can I still get close to EVH sound and still play 80,s rock too on the charvel? Should I get the striped series Evh guitar?

[@sourayanbiswas4591]

Is this guitar's body larger or smaller than the Kramer Baretta Vintage size/dimension wise? Thanks

[@MrDustinbagz333]

I got a Mexican strat recently but I saw these charvels and I kind of wish I had gotten that instead. The specific ocean one which is kind of aqua green with black pick guard and hardware. It's a beauty

[@THPDCF]

i think i just fell in love with that guitar

[@BigHairyGuitars]

08:29-08:59 made me SO happy!!! Oh... also, I'll probably have to buy one of these now. Sheesh.

[@PhillipMcKnight]

+Michael Nielsen Get Red. LOL

[@VMinoda]

Phil, would you recommend this Charvel over a PRS SE CU24 Floyd to someone looking to buy a Floyd-equipped guitar?

[@addictedtogear]

What mesa amp are you using in this video?

[@ManGobio]

Philip: I have always wondered...since I have never had a San Dimas in mi hands...if the shape is exactly the same as that of a Stratocaster. Are there any differences in size or form between these two types of guitars? Thickness? Weight? Thank you.

[@KipCount]

How is the coil split single coil sound on the bridge and neck pickup? Does it compare at all to a typical Fender Strat tone?

[@Shred.Krueger]

Hey Phillip.... thanks for the demo. How would you compare the neck to an MM Axis or strat? Is it wider or?

[@garykiser1363]

Okay, so I want something with a Floyd to play Van Halen and 80's stuff. I can't decide on a stripe series guitar or one of these. I want the brown sound or close to it. Was going to get either a 5150 amp or the new pedal too. Now leaning towards the pedal. I have a peavy delta blues 210 which sounds great and a fender deluxe reissue for amps btw. So which guitar? You have had both. Thanks!

[@PhillipMcKnight]

+Gary Kiser If it helps I love the pedal. We also are blowing out all the peavey on Reverb. Peavey Classic 50 4x10 for $599 and Open Box Delta Blues for $399.99. We are no longer caring peavey.

[@phenixreturns]

hi i have the old model (2014 with only one knob) and about the new one : the neck is different now : 2 pieces the pickups are on the body for more sustain the coil split exists no loud tone so, what's the best model ?

[@chrisschneider5480]

Phillip, would you say you got the color of this one accurate in this video? I've been on the lookout for one of these but my local guitar shops do not have em in stock. I've seen the "rocket red" looking all kinds of colors - ranging from "orangey" to more "red" - but it really looks fluorescent in your vid - which is what I'm hoping for for "rocket red"

[@eddiem4868]

I give you props for having the courage to let go of stuff . I do not have enough courage to let go of my music stuff I buy

[@nathansongne9790]

Whoah! The guy behind Mike in that picture you showed is the Heavy Metal Adele guy! Way cool!!

[@NateB1976]

+Nathan Songné from Frog Studios doing all the metal covers.

[@J-Finelli231]

Is this guitar rocket red or Orange? I haven’t seen anything in Orange so I’m confused

[@heyimjoshnicetomeetya]

p.s Would this be good for alt rock cause i am OBSESSED with bands like Green Day, Paramore, New Found Glory, Sum 41, Blink 182, All Time Low, etc.

[@7Roeth]

These guitars are so cool.

[@ultimatemetalguitartones]

Hey man, amazing clip as always! How does this compare to the Japan made ones? I ve the opportunity to buy either a new one or a used esp m II for the same money. Thx!

[@bailey12444]

Sounds and looks amazing, thanks 🙏

[@allenhowell3453]

The best guitar configuration I think is humbucker bridge then single, single like the Andy Timmons axe. These guitar configurations are hard to find but the best setup your gonna get.

[@WFKTHETHIRD]

Nice review...I want the Trans Purple myself...

[@DiedrichKnickerbocker1783]

Dumb questions, but here goes. Is the ofr bright chrome or satin? Is the nut a R2 or R3

[@jeffreyclogston4903]

you mentioned that the neck is different? how does this compare to the MIJ and the previous MIM necks?

[@greghilinski6571]

Great review but are these guitars all shred machines? i seem to remember the original guitars as a super stratocaster but not as much shred.

[@MyVantasticLifeVoyage]

The Charvel website lists the pickups as JB and 59. I just got mine yesterday in black burst. Packing needs improvement my box was crushed and there is no padding inside the box. My trem mounting hole post was actually sticking through the box. I was pissed when I saw it. So far I couldn’t find any physical damage to the guitar and it works as it should. I recently received a MIM stratocaster that was packed the same way. C’mon guys!

[@juanitocarlo]

Phil, thank you for your videos, they are so amazing. I must ask, what mic do you use in your videos? You sound like youre in the same room.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

I love these except for two minor things. I wish they had a non recessed Real floyd. otherwise great.

[@MrCalifornia0]

Great video. What set up? I see the Boogie but wanted the complete set up. Thanks!

[@psychojackjack2139]

Are the frets filed good on each side so they aren't sharp?

[@Lavabug]

I cannot stop looking at that RG550

[@AlexH4774]

Who don't you marry it? (No, but seriously though, it does look wonderful)

[@Bill-bj9yx]

please help..., are these charvel pro mod san dimas mim single or dual action truss rods?

[@timbowers4250]

What you said about the neck difference on the hardtails. I've looked on Charvels website and it doesn't say anything about neck differences on the two. Can you clarify that for me please?

[@rollingstart_90s]

+Philip McKnight How would you compare the new 2016 versions/models to the previous 2015 models? What I am most interested about, it the body wood. Is it heavier or lighter compared to last year? I did not quite like the soft, not very dense alder they had in 2014/2015. Does not give you that spanky, chrystal clear strat tone acustically.

[@akilkalel]

Hey Phil, what is your opinion of purely Basswood bodies? I have a few Jacksons/Charvels with Basswood-only bodies. Recently my ears have been loving less and less Basswood, even though at first I loved them. I was just curious to know the opinion/taste of someone like you who owns a guitar star when it comes to Basswood bodies. Also, what do your clients like?

[@PhillipMcKnight]

+Bram V I also have a few guitars with basswood. I think it sounds fine. Pick ups do so much of the sound, but sometimes a guitar doesn't speak to you. You can not fight it. Eddie Van Halen likes Basswood. The wolfgangs sound great.

[@akilkalel]

Cool thanks for the reply!

[@JPDESS]

Hi Phil, can you explain us what is the double locking floyd rose tremolo is ? Thanks

[@gunnerdesron]

What locking tuners will fit this guitar?

[@sneaky_general]

Aw man I'm loving this one in slime green.

[@electricritual4197]

Is this basically a EVH striped with two pups with more controls? Same parent company Fender. I think it would be plausible and save production cost. If so are the pups and tremolos the same?

[@pupstop1]

Phil, did you say the Charvel has a basswood body? Or were you talking about the Ibanez? On the charvel website it is saying those are alder, just curious, Thx

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Ibanez is basswood. charvel is alder

[@bluematrix5001]

Hi Philip, once I played a San Dimas 2005 and LOVED the neck, do u think the New San Dimas may have that amazing neck? was so easy and comfy to play with those San Dimas.

[@RRW276]

Hi... quick question: is the fretboard satin/bare. Or does it have a thick poly coat like on the Fender Standard series? Thanks!

[@PhillipMcKnight]

it is satin no finish

[@Melonos]

Hey Phil, how does this compare to an EVH Striped series ?

[@christosfragias592]

Hope they will make these in a hard tail version. I prefer HT's as you retain more wood and not subject to a temperamental Floyd Rose. Still a lovely recreation of a classic 80s icon.

[@okayestguitarist]

Hey dude! Thanks for the shoutout! I just posted my video right when you did. Great minds, right?!? ....so you said both are JB's. When I look at all stats they all say JB in bridge and 59 in neck. Where did you find both JB's? Maybe I'm looking at the wrong model? Thanks, man!!

[@bluehappyscrap]

AWESOME!💯 what strings on your charvel?

[@dr.williambrice24]

Sold a mint condition MIJ about 4 years ago, ferrari red, still regret it. Charvels are super cool.

[@Cousin_Gregg]

it's probably my monitor, but I'm seeing both your orange guitars looking like a brighter, more vibrant red... So maybe I need to see these in person... road trip to AZ?

[@ChristianIce]

+Chase Rogers It could very well be. I remember at some point Ferrari start making his cars more orange because they would look actually red on tv :)

[@Ron_Padgett]

+Chase Rogers It's funny the two guitars he's calling orange actually have red names, lol, the Ibanez color is called road flare red, and the charvel is rocket red. In real life they do look more like neon orange type color.

[@ChristianIce]

KesX Considering that orange is red+yellow, that monitors are RGB, and that the new generations are including "yellow" to make the image better... :)

[@Cousin_Gregg]

Yep... all the more reason to check these out in person

[@JgHaverty]

I own both, the charvel is DEFINITELY orange. Its called "rocket red", but its super orange in person. The RFR is very hard to describe to be honest, but is definitely more "red" than the charvel. Road flare red is almost impossible to photograph well, pictures really dont give an accurate portrayal of what it is in person.

[@MetalOctane]

Great new colors, improved electronics, much better truss rod adjuster, graphite reinforcement rods in the neck! It does appear, however, the necks are no longer quartersawn, bummer. According to the Charvel website, the neck pickup is the Duncan 59 and the Floyd is the FRT-O1000 model. The So-Cal version still retains the Duncan Mayhem pickup set (Distortions), and has the Floyd FRT-O2000 model. Contemplating selling my 2014 So-Cal for one of these..... decisions, decisions.

[@skatarest77]

+T Rex Whats the advantage of a quatersawn?

[@LarryMar]

Update: The 2018-2019 models are JB in bridge and '59 in neck. Both split and they have a no-load tone control. I got one. ''love''

[@tigerbalm666]

I like it, Andy San Dimas pronstar!

[@toadamine]

Nice review brother, good info.

[@dtmateo]

Hi there! Would you know if the neck of the previous model would fit in the body of this? Thanks.

[@m-funkshun]

2016 was the best color year for the Charvel Pro Mod lineup.

[@gmlasam]

Sweetwater is has this in clearance for $648 new shipped! I just ordered the transparent flamed blue with the fixed bridge.

[@alwaysrockn2009]

I wasn't able to find orange on Charvel's website. Is the color actually 'rocket red?'

[@PhillipMcKnight]

yes.

[@alwaysrockn2009]

+Phillip McKnight how do these rate compared to the Jackson's Professional series that were made in Japan back in the mid 90's?

[@PhillipMcKnight]

+alwaysrockn2009 That is tough, Im going to say no. The older Japan made guitars have those really amazing necks. This is really close and in some small ways better,, but over all the old Japan guitars are hard to beat.

[@whrmheadroom]

Hey Phillip McKnight, I thought those guitars came with a Floyd Rose 2000 series

[@mitchdion7122]

22 fret high e... easy accessibility to bend?

[@Gibbo1050]

Nice tone. Reminded me of Vais Eat and Smile sound. I think that was recorded using a Charvel (green meanie?)

[@MattSmithMe]

Wasn't he using Performance Guitars then?

[@ShaneGelven]

The green looks nice to me.

[@paulboomer4794]

Did you say it had medium Jumbo frets? I thought they were supposed to be jumbo. Beautiful guitar!

[@PhillipMcKnight]

+jim leiss Yes, They are jumbo. They feel great.

[@paulboomer4794]

+Phillip McKnight Thanks!

[@timo9748]

Just got this guitar with a hardtail a few days ago. Been playing steel panther the whole time, it's a bitchin guitar!

[@user-nh8cf9nr1j]

Hey Phil, do you still have this guitar, and if so, are you willing to sell it?

[@avielkharrat5788]

The sound is HUGE!

[@enthused7591]

Do you know offhand if these are incredibly rare now in the bright colors? I can't find a single one for sale in orange, yellow, pink, or anything on any website.

[@ZackRamsey14]

No, these are incredibly hard to come by now and the prices are usually over a grand :(

[@MayonesPlayer]

yeah both pick ups are JB! interesting choice for the neck!

[@PhillipMcKnight]

+Nicholas Galati That was a mis print on the Charvel website so it is a JB & 59

[@MayonesPlayer]

+Phillip McKnight haha oh the classic set then! can't go wrong with that!! I'm actually tempted to try one of these out!

[@tedapollol7435]

No gig bag at all ?

[@jkdsteve]

The colours this year are incredible, is that the 25W Boogie you are playing through?

[@PhillipMcKnight]

yes, Mesa Mark 25 mini

[@carlosmatos9848]

I wonder if the neck from my MIJ So Cal would drop right into a San Dimas body?

[@brucelk19]

I hope I can get one of these one day

[@smiljanicn]

Very much like Jackson DK2M, the neck/body and pickups are the same by spec. Also sound is pretty much the same. 1:28, behind Mike is Leo from FrogLeapStudios :).

[@boboliver5907]

It's supposed to have a JB and a 59 in the neck. That's a Floyd Rose 1000 series which are good but just not quite as good as the full blown German ones. Stay away from the Floyd Rose Specials, they work fine but just poor quality..I have owned a couple San Dimas guitars and they are pretty sweet.

[@HiredGoonage]

Yeah man, JB in the bridge and 59 in the neck, they are not both JB's

[@tigerbalm666]

This is a better guitar than the even an Amer Strat. This is like driving a new Porsche vs a Ford T Bird...

[@tvelt17]

I believe you were right the first time. Charvel had said at NAMM that they were JB and '59 although I think the website says they're both JBs.

[@PhillipMcKnight]

+tvelt17 It is driving me crazy The printed catalog shows JB 59

[@Ron_Padgett]

+Phillip McKnight I got the yellow one from Sweetwater and they said it was a JB/59. I guess the only way to know for sure is take them out and look lol.

[@obicross]

is it heavy?

[@enthused7591]

Hey Phil, I know this is an older video, but by chance do you still have a red or yellow neon San Dimas? I'm getting a little desperate and this is my dream guitar. Trying to find one that someone would be willing to sell. I have Paypal, an Ebay account with 500+ feedback and I'm in Florida. Would definitely pay a fair price.

[@heyimjoshnicetomeetya]

at 0:08-0:10 You pretty much just used part of an awesome pop punk riff I want to write