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CharvelAmerican Neo-Classic San Dimas SD1 HH HT Electric Guitar - Velvet Midnight

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Charvel American Neo-Classic San Dimas SD1 HH HT Electric Guitar - Velvet Midnight
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Built around a fixed Charvel hardtail bridge, the Velvet Midnight SD1 HH HT keeps the San Dimas layout focused on direct attack and tuning stability. Its alder body carries a JB TB-4 at the bridge and a ’59 SH-1N at the neck, with a five-way selector that also opens up two mixed-coil voices. The satin, graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck pairs a 12–16 inch compound radius with 22 jumbo stainless-steel frets. Locking tuners and the supplied Charvel Multi-Fit hardshell gig bag round out a performance-minded package.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players who want fixed-bridge response for tight rhythm parts and articulate lead lines.
  • Moving between full humbucker and mixed-coil pickup combinations from one five-way switch.
  • Quick string changes using the sealed die-cast locking tuners.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who need a tremolo bridge for bar-based pitch effects.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Charvel American Neo-Classic San Dimas SD1 HH HT Electric Guitar - Velvet Midnight construction detail

Detail 01

Fixed Charvel hardtail bridge

Keeps the bridge setup centered on immediate attack and tuning stability.

Detail 02

Five-way pickup selector

Offers bridge, neck, both-pickup, and two mixed-coil selections.

Detail 03

12–16 inch compound-radius fingerboard

The radius becomes flatter farther up the neck for bends and lead work.

Detail 04

Dual-action truss rod with wheel

Neck-relief adjustments are accessed at the fingerboard end.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This is a right-handed, fixed-bridge model rather than a tremolo-equipped San Dimas.
  2. 02It leaves the factory with nickel-plated steel .009–.042 strings.
Charvel American Neo-Classic San Dimas SD1 HH HT Electric Guitar - Velvet Midnight close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Which pickups are fitted?

A Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 humbucker is at the bridge, and a Seymour Duncan ’59 SH-1N humbucker is at the neck.

02Does it include a bag?

Yes. A Charvel Multi-Fit hardshell gig bag is included.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Configuration
HH
4 detailsPlayability
Orientation
Right handed
Number of Frets
22
Number of Strings
Nickel-plated steel .009–.042
Scale Length
25.5"
5 detailsBody & build
Fingerboard Material
Quartersawn maple
Color
Purple
Body Material
Alder
Body Shape
San Dimas Style 1
Neck Wood
Quartersawn maple
6 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Korena Special
false
Product Type
Electric guitar
Tier
new
Source Id
site51500000479750
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