Charvel Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR M – Satin Black – Ex Display

Please Note: This item is Ex Display. It is in Excellent condition. There is a tiny dent to the edge and some finish flaws to the edge as photographed. Shows some small signs of use.

Quick Product Summary

The Charvel Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR M in Satin Black is a stripped-back, high-performance electric guitar developed around the uncompromising playing style of Slipknot guitarist Jim Root.

Rather than loading the guitar with unnecessary controls, Charvel keeps the specification focused: a mahogany San Dimas body, fast graphite-reinforced maple neck, compound-radius maple fingerboard, two custom EMG Jim Root Signature Daemonum active humbuckers, one volume control and a Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo.

The result is a guitar built primarily for powerful rhythm work, heavy tuning, articulate high-gain tones and fast lead playing. The Daemonum pickups combine the strength and consistency associated with active electronics with a responsive feel intended to retain picking dynamics rather than simply compressing everything into one high-output sound.

A scalloped lower back bout improves upper-fret access, while rolled fingerboard edges, 22 jumbo frets, Luminlay side dots and a heel-mounted truss rod wheel add practical features for serious players.

Finished almost entirely in Satin Black with black hardware, this is an understated but unmistakably aggressive signature Charvel.

This individual guitar is offered in Ex Display condition and includes the dedicated Charvel Multi-Fit Hardshell Gig Bag.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Charvel
Model	Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR M
Model Number	2965801803
Series	Artist Signature / Pro-Mod
Finish	Satin Black
Condition	Ex Display
Body	Mahogany
Neck	Graphite-reinforced maple
Fingerboard	Maple
Pickups	2 x EMG Jim Root Signature Daemonum
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1500 Series
Controls	Master Volume
Included	Charvel Multi-Fit Hardshell Gig Bag
Main Appeal	Focused high-gain signature guitar with minimal controls
Best For	Metal, hard rock, heavy rhythm work and high-performance playing

Ex Display Condition Report

Condition: Ex Display

This Charvel Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas is being offered as Ex Display rather than factory-sealed new stock.

No specific cosmetic marks, faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing, so none have been assumed.

The guitar is checked by Fair Deal Music before leaving us so its electronics, hardware, tremolo system and general playing condition can be assessed before dispatch.

For additional reassurance on an individual Ex Display instrument, ask our team about a video demonstration of the exact guitar before ordering.

What's Included?

• Charvel Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR M in Satin Black

• Charvel Multi-Fit Hardshell Gig Bag – 0994742100

• Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo arm

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

No specific cosmetic marks or wear have been supplied for this Ex Display guitar.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for the listing.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

Before leaving Fair Deal Music, this guitar is checked for general playing condition and correct operation.

Our assessment includes:

• Neck relief and string action

• Fret condition

• Pickup output and balance

• Three-way pickup switching

• Master volume operation

• Active electronics

• Output connection

• Floyd Rose locking nut

• Tremolo operation

• Bridge balance and intonation

• Tuning machine operation

• General tuning stability

• Overall structural condition

• Visual condition

As with any wooden guitar, setup can shift slightly during transport because of changes in temperature and humidity.

Service / Setup Work

The Jim Root San Dimas is checked and set up to a suitable playing condition before leaving Fair Deal Music.

Neck relief, action, intonation, electronics, tuning operation and Floyd Rose function are assessed before dispatch.

The floating tremolo is balanced around the installed string gauge and tuning. Moving to substantially heavier strings or a different tuning can require changes to tremolo spring tension, neck relief and intonation.

Why Choose The Charvel Jim Root Signature San Dimas?

Mahogany San Dimas Body

Where many hot-rodded S-style guitars use alder or basswood, the Jim Root model starts with mahogany.

It provides a substantial platform for the powerful active electronics while retaining the familiar balance and accessibility of the San Dimas Style 1 shape.

A scalloped lower back bout also removes unnecessary bulk around the upper-fret area.

Jim Root Signature EMG Daemonum Pickups

The dual EMG Jim Root Signature Daemonum open-coil humbuckers are central to the guitar's personality.

These active pickups were developed around Root's requirement for a huge, authoritative heavy sound while retaining more touch response than players might expect from traditional active electronics.

That makes them particularly effective for heavily distorted rhythm work where definition matters, but they also respond to changes in picking attack and guitar volume.

Deliberately Minimal Controls

There is no tone control and no collection of additional switching options.

You get:

• One master volume

• One three-way pickup selector

For players who want their guitar to stay out of the way during a performance, that simplicity is a major advantage.

Fast Maple Speed Neck

The bolt-on maple neck is graphite reinforced and shaped to Charvel's Speed Neck profile.

Rolled fingerboard edges create a smoother feel along the sides of the neck, while the hand-rubbed satin urethane finish helps reduce the sticky sensation that some gloss-finished necks develop under the fretting hand.

12"-16" Compound-Radius Maple Fingerboard

The fingerboard begins with a 12-inch radius towards the nut before progressively flattening to 16 inches higher up.

That combination allows comfortable lower-position riffing and chord work while providing a flatter upper register for wide bends, fast lead lines and technical playing.

Floyd Rose 1500 Series Tremolo

A premium Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo provides substantial pitch range.

The strings are locked at both the bridge and nut, allowing deep dives, pull-ups and repeated vibrato techniques while maintaining strong tuning stability when correctly set up.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Jim Root San Dimas vs Standard Charvel San Dimas HH FR

A conventional San Dimas HH FR normally gives the player a broader control layout and more traditionally voiced passive pickup options.

The Jim Root Signature is the stronger choice if you want active EMG power, deliberately minimal controls and a guitar focused heavily around modern high-gain playing.

Jim Root Satin Black vs Jim Root Satin White

The Satin Black model uses a maple fingerboard and provides the darkest, most stripped-back visual treatment of the two signature San Dimas options.

The alternative Satin White version offers a contrasting visual identity and different fingerboard specification.

If the all-black aesthetic and bright, immediate feel of maple appeal to you, this is the natural choice.

Jim Root San Dimas vs Charvel DK24

A DK24 is generally better suited to players who want 24 frets and a more feature-rich modern performance platform.

The Jim Root San Dimas intentionally keeps things simpler with 22 frets, two active humbuckers, one volume and a three-way switch.

Choose the Jim Root if focus and simplicity matter more than maximum switching versatility.

Jim Root San Dimas vs A Fixed-Bridge Metal Guitar

A fixed bridge is easier for musicians who constantly move between tunings.

The Floyd Rose-equipped Charvel is better suited to players who stay primarily in one setup and want access to dramatic tremolo techniques alongside high-gain rhythm performance.

Who Is It For?

The Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas is particularly well suited to:

• Metal guitarists

• Slipknot and Jim Root fans

• Hard-rock players

• High-gain rhythm guitarists

• Players who prefer active pickups

• Guitarists who want minimal onboard controls

• Floyd Rose users

• Touring and live musicians

• Players who value fast upper-fret access

• Guitarists looking for a serious signature model rather than a decorative artist association

Playing Styles & Applications

Heavy rhythm guitar is the most obvious strength of this Charvel.

The bridge Daemonum pickup works exceptionally well for palm-muted riffs, tight alternate picking and heavily distorted chord work, where excessive low-end softness can quickly make a guitar disappear inside a dense mix.

The neck pickup provides a fuller voice for sustained lead playing while still retaining enough definition for technically demanding passages.

The Floyd Rose opens the door to more extreme lead techniques, harmonics, dives and pitch manipulation, while the fast compound-radius neck gives the guitar the physical playability needed to keep up.

Although this is clearly a metal-focused instrument, reducing amplifier gain reveals that the Daemonum pickups are more responsive than a simple maximum-output design. Their touch sensitivity gives the guitar more usable range than its aggressive appearance initially suggests.

Active vs Passive Pickups: Which Is Right For Heavy Guitar?

Active pickups use onboard electronics powered by a battery to create a strong, consistent output with controlled noise and a predictable response into high-gain amplifiers.

This can be particularly useful for modern metal because tight rhythm sounds require note definition even when substantial distortion is being used.

Passive pickups require no battery and often provide a more traditional dynamic response. The Jim Root Daemonum system aims to bridge some of that gap, combining active power with a design intended to remain responsive to the player's attack.

If your priority is clarity and authority through heavy amplifier gain, the Daemonum-equipped Charvel is a particularly strong option.

Looking for advice on choosing between active and passive pickups, Floyd Rose systems or different Charvel models? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Is A Floyd Rose Suitable For Lower Tunings?

Yes, provided the guitar is correctly set up for the chosen tuning and string gauge.

A floating Floyd Rose balances the tension of the strings against springs inside the rear tremolo cavity. If you make a substantial change to tuning or string gauge, that balance changes too.

For players who stay in one main tuning, the system can provide excellent tuning stability and expressive pitch control.

If you change constantly between several substantially different tunings during a performance, a fixed bridge is generally more convenient.

Story & Context

Jim Root has been closely associated with Slipknot's guitar sound for more than two decades, with his playing built around extremely heavy rhythm tones, unusual textures and a direct performance style.

His Charvel signature model reflects that approach rather than simply adding his name to an existing guitar.

The control layout is deliberately reduced to a master volume and pickup selector, while the custom EMG Daemonum pickups were developed specifically around his requirements.

Charvel's San Dimas platform is also a natural foundation for the design. The shape grew from the Southern California hot-rodded guitar movement, where players wanted familiar bolt-on instruments modified with faster necks, more powerful pickups and high-performance tremolo systems.

The Jim Root model takes that original hot-rod principle and redirects it towards contemporary heavy music.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR M
Model Number	2965801803
Series	Artist Signature
Orientation	Right-Handed
Number of Strings	6
Finish	Satin Black
Body Shape	San Dimas Style 1
Body Finish	Satin
Body Material	Mahogany
Body Contouring	Scalloped Lower Back Bout
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Construction	Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement
Neck Finish	Hand-Rubbed Satin Urethane
Neck Profile	Speed Neck
Fingerboard Edges	Rolled
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Fingerboard	Maple
Fingerboard Radius	12"-16" Compound
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Jumbo
Nut	Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking
Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Position Inlays	Black Dot
Side Dots	Luminlay
Truss Rod	Dual-Action
Truss Rod Adjustment	Heel-Mount Wheel
Headstock	Licensed Fender Stratocaster Shape
Bridge Pickup	EMG Jim Root Signature Daemonum Open-Coil Active Humbucker
Neck Pickup	EMG Jim Root Signature Daemonum Open-Coil Active Humbucker
Pickup Configuration	HH
Pickup Colour	Zebra Black / White
Controls	Master Volume
Pickup Selector	3-Position Blade
Electronics	Active
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Tuning Machines	Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking
Hardware Finish	Black
Pickguard	None
Control Knob	Strat-Style Skirt
Switch Tip	Black
String Retainer	Floyd Rose Retainer Bar
Factory Strings	Nickel-Plated Steel .009–.042
Case	Charvel Multi-Fit Hardshell Gig Bag Included

Specification Note

Individual guitar weight has not been supplied for this Ex Display example.

No specific cosmetic marks, faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for the listing, so none have been assumed.

If exact weight or a closer inspection of this individual guitar is important to you, contact our team before ordering.

Power Requirements

The EMG Jim Root Signature Daemonum pickups are active and require battery power.

Battery Type: 9V battery
Electronics: Active
Connection: Standard ¼-inch instrument cable

To maximise battery life, unplug the guitar cable when the instrument is not in use. Leaving a cable connected can keep the active circuit engaged and gradually drain the battery.

Keeping a spare quality 9V battery in your guitar case is sensible for rehearsals, recording sessions and live performances.

Compatibility & Recommended Pairings

The Jim Root Signature San Dimas works particularly well with:

• High-gain valve amplifiers

• EVH 5150-style amplification

• Modern amp modellers

• Noise gates

• Overdrive or clean boost pedals

• Delay and reverb

• Pitch and modulation effects

• Quality instrument cable

• Secure guitar strap

The Charvel Multi-Fit Hardshell Gig Bag is already included, providing lightweight structured protection for transport and storage.

Fair Deal Music Expert Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Charvel Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR M is refreshingly focused.

There is no unnecessary switching, elaborate tone circuit or feature added simply to make the specification list longer. The mahogany body, fast maple neck, EMG Daemonum pickups and Floyd Rose are all there to serve one main objective: powerful, controlled high-performance electric guitar playing.

The Daemonum pickups are a particular highlight. They deliver the authority expected from active electronics but are designed to retain enough response to picking dynamics to stop the guitar feeling lifeless.

For metal players who like simple controls, aggressive tones and a properly equipped tremolo guitar, it is a very strong package.

As an Ex Display example, it also offers an attractive route into this signature model for players considering an alternative to factory-sealed stock.

Best suited for: Metal and hard-rock players wanting active EMG power, Floyd Rose performance and a fast, minimalist Charvel.

Customers usually upgrade from: Intermediate metal guitars, passive HH superstrats or lower-spec Floyd Rose instruments.

Most commonly paired with: High-gain amplification, noise gate, overdrive or boost and delay for lead work.

Our tip: Don't automatically run the amplifier with maximum gain. The Daemonum bridge pickup already provides a strong signal, and reducing amp gain slightly can produce a tighter, clearer rhythm sound.

Showroom feedback: The absence of a tone control and additional switching makes immediate sense once you start playing. This is a guitar designed to keep the player's focus on the riff rather than the control layout.

Ask our team about a video demonstration of this exact Ex Display guitar if you'd like a closer look before ordering.

Why Buy Ex Display From Fair Deal Music?

An Ex Display guitar can be an excellent way to access a desirable instrument while considering an alternative to factory-sealed stock.

At Fair Deal Music, Ex Display instruments are checked before leaving us so that their electronics, hardware and general playing condition can be assessed prior to dispatch.

You also have access to our experienced team if you need advice about its exact condition, Floyd Rose setup, active pickups or whether the guitar suits your playing style.

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.

Based in Birmingham, our experienced musician-led team can help whether you're choosing your first Charvel, moving into active pickups and Floyd Rose hardware or building a complete modern high-gain guitar rig.

Buying from Fair Deal Music gives you:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new, Ex Display and pre-owned musical equipment

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Friendly support before and after your purchase

• Secure online ordering

• UK delivery options

• Decades of experience supplying musicians

• Help choosing suitable amplifiers, pedals, strings and accessories

• New and pre-owned instrument expertise

Trade In. Trade Up. Save More.

Thinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.

We're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.

Simply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.

It's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Jim Root Charvel different from a standard San Dimas?

The signature model uses a mahogany body, active EMG Jim Root Daemonum pickups, an intentionally minimal one-volume control layout and Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo, creating a guitar particularly focused on modern high-gain playing.

Are the EMG Jim Root Daemonum pickups active?

Yes. They are active humbuckers and require battery power.

Does the guitar have a tone control?

No. Jim Root's specification keeps the controls deliberately simple with one master volume and a three-way pickup selector.

What does the three-way selector control?

Position one selects the bridge pickup, position two combines bridge and neck, and position three selects the neck pickup.

Is the Floyd Rose double locking?

Yes. The Floyd Rose 1500 Series locks the strings at both the bridge and nut.

Can the Floyd Rose pull notes sharp as well as dive down?

Yes. The floating system supports both downward and upward pitch movement when correctly set up.

Is the fingerboard ebony?

No. The Satin Black HH FR M model uses a maple fingerboard.

What does the compound fingerboard radius do?

The fingerboard moves from 12 inches near the nut to 16 inches towards the upper frets, combining comfortable lower-position playing with a flatter surface for bends and technical lead work.

Are the fretboard side markers illuminated?

The guitar uses Luminlay side dots, designed to remain easier to locate in low-light stage environments.

Is this guitar only useful for Slipknot-style metal?

No. It is clearly optimised for heavy music, but the responsive Daemonum pickups and fast San Dimas platform work for a broad range of modern rock and metal styles.

Is it suitable for lower tunings?

Yes, but any substantial tuning or string-gauge change can affect the balance of the floating Floyd Rose and may require a setup adjustment.

Why does it have locking tuners when it already has a Floyd Rose locking nut?

The locking tuners make string installation quicker and reduce unnecessary wraps around the tuner posts. The locking nut remains responsible for locking the strings during normal Floyd Rose operation.

Does the guitar come with a case?

Yes. A Charvel Multi-Fit Hardshell Gig Bag is included.

What does Ex Display mean?

This individual instrument has been designated Ex Display rather than factory-sealed new stock. No specific cosmetic faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.