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Description
Step back in time with the Charvel San Dimas 1983, a tribute to the era that defined rock and roll. This solid body electric guitar combines vintage aesthetics with modern playability, making it a favorite among musicians who crave both style and substance. Its Floyd Rose Original tremolo system is a standout feature, offering unparalleled tuning stability and the freedom to dive into expressive whammy bar techniques without a hitch. With its classic San Dimas body shape, this guitar is both a nod to the past and a tool for the future, ready to handle anything from soaring solos to chunky rhythm sections.
Crafted from solid alder, the San Dimas 1983 delivers a balanced tone that's versatile enough for a wide range of music genres. The bolt-on maple neck provides a smooth playing experience with a comfortable profile that suits both shredders and rhythm players alike. Equipped with Seymour Duncan JB and '59 humbucking pickups, it offers a powerful and dynamic sound that captures every nuance of your playing.
Key Features:
- Solid alder body with classic San Dimas shape
- Bolt-on maple neck with a comfortable profile
- Seymour Duncan JB and '59 humbucking pickups
- Floyd Rose Original tremolo system for stable tuning
- 22 jumbo frets for easy bending and fast playability
- Volume and tone controls with a three-way pickup switch
- 25.5-inch scale length, ideal for a wide range of musical styles
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Bruce Kulick mostly played this guitar during the Animalize Tour in Kiss. It was also stolen with the purple custom Charvel. The guitar had a single EMG 81 pickup (As seen up close in the photo) and Original Floyd Rose finished in black. Bruce said of this guitar on his official website brucekulick.com “My first tour with KISS “Animalize” started in 1984, continuing into 1985. One of the most featured guitars I performed with was a Blue Charvel made in San Dimas, CA. All Charvel guitars from this era were made to order. They had all the features to be a perfect fit for KISS in 1984. I found a blue San Dimas Charvel, used, right in the window of Sam Ash in NYC about a month before heading to Europe with the band.
In the new age of “Whammy Bar Super Strat” guitars, the Blue Charvel was amazing. It had an EMG pickup, a black Floyd Rose, a split coil switch, and featured a rosewood fingerboard, with a flame maple neck. The body, was a gorgeous blue finish. The logo on the headstock had gold lettering, and I believe it was built in 1983. Sadly it was stolen from the KISS warehouse in NYC around 1988.“
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