This Charvel Super-Stock San Dimas Style 1 H FR EB in Diamond Life is a stripped-back high-performance guitar combining classic hot-rodded Charvel DNA with an unmistakable distressed black-and-yellow diamond finish.

Built around an alder body, graphite-reinforced maple neck and ebony fingerboard, it keeps the electronics deliberately simple with a single Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 bridge humbucker and one volume control.

A recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo, compound-radius fingerboard and jumbo frets make it equally focused on aggressive rhythm work, expressive tremolo techniques and fast lead playing.

This pre-owned example is presented in Excellent Condition, weighs 7.54 lbs, and is supplied with a hardcase.

At A Glance

Detail	Specification
Brand	Charvel
Model	Super-Stock San Dimas Style 1 H FR EB
Model Number	2965202300
Finish	Diamond Life
Body	Alder
Finish Type	Distressed Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck	Maple
Neck Reinforcement	Graphite
Fingerboard	Ebony
Radius	12"–16" Compound
Scale Length	25.5"
Frets	22 Jumbo
Pickup	Seymour Duncan JB TB-4
Configuration	H
Control	Master Volume
Switching	None
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1000 Series
Hardware	Black
Weight	7.54 lbs
Condition	Excellent
Included	Hardcase

Condition Overview

Excellent Condition

This Charvel Super-Stock San Dimas Diamond Life is presented in Excellent Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Excellent Condition means the guitar shows only very light evidence of previous use while remaining exceptionally well presented and fully functional.

Distressed Finish Note

The worn appearance of the body is intentional.

Charvel applies a distressed nitrocellulose lacquer finish to the Diamond Life model, including simulated wear designed to give the guitar the appearance of an extensively played instrument.

Factory-created ageing should therefore not be confused with genuine damage or neglect.

What’s Included?

✔ Charvel Super-Stock San Dimas Style 1 H FR EB Diamond Life
✔ Hardcase
✔ Floyd Rose Tremolo Arm

No additional accessories are included unless pictured or stated.

The supplied hardcase has not been confirmed as the original Charvel case, so no claim of originality is made.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Charvel has been checked for general operation and playability.

Assessment includes:

• Seymour Duncan JB pickup operation
• Master volume control
• Output jack
• Neck condition
• Ebony fingerboard
• Frets
• Floyd Rose locking nut
• Floyd Rose tremolo
• Tremolo arm
• Tuning machines
• General hardware
• Structural condition
• Overall setup
• General playability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Floyd Rose setup
• Hardware
• General playing feel

Changing string gauge or tuning substantially may require corresponding adjustment to the Floyd Rose setup.

What Makes The Charvel Super-Stock Diamond Life Special?

The Super-Stock San Dimas Style 1 H FR EB takes the classic Charvel hot-rod formula and strips it back to the essentials: one powerful bridge humbucker, one volume control and a double-locking tremolo.

The aggressive Diamond Life finish adds a visually distinctive black-and-yellow distressed treatment, while the ebony fingerboard, compound radius and Seymour Duncan JB make the guitar a serious performance instrument rather than simply a graphic model.

Alder Body

The body is constructed from alder.

Alder provides a balanced tonal foundation with:

• Clear attack
• Present midrange
• Controlled low frequencies
• Strong note separation
• Excellent response with humbuckers

It is a natural fit for the direct, high-output character of the Seymour Duncan JB.

Diamond Life Distressed Nitro Finish

The body uses a distressed black nitrocellulose lacquer finish with a bold yellow diamond graphic.

The factory ageing creates:

• Worn-looking finish areas
• Simulated playing wear
• Vintage-inspired character
• A deliberately road-used appearance

The effect is integral to the model.

Maple Neck

The bolt-on neck is made from maple and reinforced with graphite.

Graphite reinforcement helps improve stability, particularly useful for a guitar designed around:

• Aggressive tremolo use
• Touring
• Fast playing
• Regular setup changes

Hand-Rubbed Neck Finish

The back of the neck uses a hand-rubbed urethane finish.

This produces a smoother, faster feel than a heavily glossed neck and reduces drag during rapid position changes.

Ebony Fingerboard

The ebony fingerboard provides a dense, smooth playing surface with a quick and precise response.

It features:

• White dot inlays
• 22 jumbo frets
• 12"–16" compound radius
• 25.5" scale length

12"–16" Compound Radius

The fingerboard becomes progressively flatter towards the upper frets.

This offers:

• Comfortable lower-register chord work
• Easier bending higher up the neck
• Fast lead playing
• Lower-action potential
• Reduced risk of bends choking out

22 Jumbo Frets

The guitar uses 22 jumbo frets.

Their larger size suits:

• Wide bends
• Vibrato
• Legato
• Shred techniques
• Hard-rock rhythm work

Seymour Duncan JB TB-4

The only pickup is a Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 bridge humbucker.

The trembucker-spaced JB is one of the most established high-output rock pickups, known for:

• Strong upper-mid presence
• Harmonic richness
• Tight rhythm tones
• Singing lead sustain
• Excellent response to high gain

It works especially well for classic rock, hard rock, metal and lead-oriented playing.

Single Volume Control

The electronics are deliberately simple:

1 x Master Volume

There is:

• No tone control
• No pickup selector
• No additional switching

This keeps the signal path straightforward and puts the emphasis firmly on the bridge pickup and amplifier.

Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo

The guitar uses a recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo.

The system provides:

• Strong tuning stability
• Wide pitch movement
• Dive bombs
• Pull-ups
• Harmonic effects
• Fine tuning at the bridge

A Floyd Rose locking nut secures the strings at the headstock end.

Recessed Bridge Routing

The tremolo is recessed into the body.

This allows movement in both directions, giving access to downward and upward pitch changes.

Charvel Die-Cast Tuners

The guitar uses Charvel-branded die-cast tuning machines.

Once the Floyd Rose nut is locked, tuning adjustments are primarily made using the bridge fine tuners.

Licensed Fender Stratocaster Headstock

The maple neck features Charvel's familiar licensed Fender Stratocaster-style headstock, maintaining the classic hot-rodded aesthetic associated with the brand.

Weight

7.54 lbs

This is the actual measured weight of this individual guitar rather than a generic manufacturer figure.

It provides a comfortable balance between solid feel and manageable weight for extended live use.

Super-Stock Philosophy

The Super-Stock range takes traditional Charvel performance concepts and gives them more unusual visual treatments.

On the Diamond Life model, that means:

• Distressed nitro finish
• Bold yellow diamond graphic
• Single JB humbucker
• Ebony fingerboard
• Floyd Rose tremolo
• Minimalist controls

The result is deliberately closer to a customised hot-rod guitar than a conventional production instrument.

Who Is It For?

Hard-rock players – The JB bridge humbucker and Floyd Rose are natural partners for driven amplifiers.

Metal guitarists – High-output pickup response and locking tremolo suit aggressive playing.

Lead players – Compound radius and jumbo frets provide a fast, expressive platform.

Players who prefer simple electronics – One pickup and one control eliminate distractions.

Charvel enthusiasts – The Super-Stock range offers a distinctive take on the classic San Dimas formula.

Players who like aged finishes – The distressed Diamond Life treatment provides road-worn character from the factory.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Hard rock
• Heavy rock
• Classic rock
• Metal
• Glam metal
• Shred
• Instrumental rock
• Alternative rock
• High-gain rhythm
• Technical lead guitar
• Studio recording
• Live performance

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Charvel
Model	Super-Stock San Dimas Style 1 H FR EB
Model Number	2965202300
Finish	Diamond Life
Body Shape	San Dimas
Body Material	Alder
Body Finish	Distressed Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Neck Reinforcement	Graphite
Neck Finish	Hand-Rubbed Urethane
Fingerboard	Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	12"–16" Compound
Scale Length	25.5" / 648mm
Frets	22
Fret Size	Jumbo
Inlays	White Dot
Nut	Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking
Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.86mm
Pickup Configuration	H
Bridge Pickup	Seymour Duncan JB TB-4
Electronics	Passive
Controls	Master Volume
Pickup Switching	None
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Bridge Routing	Recessed
Tremolo Arm	Floyd Rose 1000 Series
Tuning Machines	Charvel-Branded Die-Cast
Hardware Finish	Black
Weight	7.54 lbs
Included	Hardcase
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent

Distressed Finish & Condition Note

The Diamond Life finish is intentionally distressed at the factory.

Wear built into the nitrocellulose finish forms part of the original design and should not automatically be regarded as damage.

The Excellent Condition grading describes this individual guitar relative to its factory-aged specification.

Floyd Rose Setup Note

The Floyd Rose is sensitive to changes in:

• String gauge
• Tuning
• Spring tension
• Action

Significant alterations may require the tremolo to be rebalanced and the guitar re-intonated.

This is normal for a floating double-locking tremolo system.

Hardcase Note

A hardcase is included.

The case has not been confirmed as the original Charvel case, so it is represented simply as a hardcase.

Power Requirements

None.

The Seymour Duncan JB humbucker and volume control are passive.

No battery or external power supply is required.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

The Charvel Super-Stock San Dimas Style 1 H FR EB Diamond Life is a wonderfully uncompromising hot-rodded guitar.

Its alder body, graphite-reinforced maple neck, ebony fingerboard, Seymour Duncan JB and recessed Floyd Rose provide exactly the sort of high-performance foundation expected from Charvel, while the single-volume layout keeps the electronics refreshingly direct.

The heavily distressed Diamond Life nitro finish gives this model a visual identity all its own without compromising the serious specification underneath.

At 7.54 lbs, it remains comfortable for longer sessions and live use.

Presented in Excellent Condition and supplied with a hardcase, this is a particularly strong option for rock, metal and lead players who appreciate stripped-back Charvel performance.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed so its actual condition, measured weight and included accessories are represented clearly.

On this Charvel, the Excellent condition grade, 7.54 lbs measured weight and included hardcase are all clearly stated, while its intentional factory distressing is distinguished from genuine wear.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
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• Pre-owned instruments individually assessed
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• Friendly support before and after purchase

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Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out what your current gear could be worth towards this Charvel Super-Stock San Dimas Diamond Life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What condition is this Charvel in?

It is presented in Excellent Condition, showing only very light evidence of previous ownership beyond its intentional factory-distressed finish.

What does Diamond Life refer to?

Diamond Life is the model's distinctive black finish with bold yellow diamond graphics and factory-applied distressed appearance.

Is the finish genuinely worn?

Much of the worn appearance is deliberate factory distressing applied to the nitrocellulose lacquer.

What is the body made from?

It has an alder body.

What is the neck made from?

The neck is made from maple with graphite reinforcement.

What fingerboard does it have?

It has an ebony fingerboard.

What is the fingerboard radius?

It uses a 12"–16" compound radius.

How many frets does it have?

It has 22 jumbo frets.

What is the scale length?

It uses a 25.5" scale length.

What pickup is fitted?

It uses a single Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 humbucker in the bridge position.

Does it have a neck pickup?

No. It is intentionally a single-pickup guitar.

Does it have a tone control?

No. It has a single master volume control.

Does it have a pickup selector?

No. With only one pickup, no selector is required.

Does it have a Floyd Rose?

Yes. It uses a recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo.

Is the tremolo arm included?

Yes.

Can the Floyd Rose pull notes sharp as well as lower them?

Yes. Its recessed routing allows both upward and downward pitch movement.

What tuners does it have?

It uses Charvel-branded die-cast tuning machines.

How much does it weigh?

This individual guitar weighs 7.54 lbs.

Are the electronics active?

No. They are completely passive.

Does it need a battery?

No.

Does it come with a case?

Yes. A hardcase is included.

Is the case original?

The supplied hardcase has not been confirmed as the original Charvel case, so no claim of originality is made.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like to see the Diamond Life distressed finish and individual condition or hear the Seymour Duncan JB before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment.