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The Charvel Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR M captures the brutal tone and attitude of legendary Stone Sour and Slipknot guitarist Jim Root in a no-nonsense 6-string package! This guitar’s mahogany body is outfitted with two EMG active Jim Root Daemonum humbuckers ? an incredible design that combines the power of Jim’s go-to 81/60s with the flexibility of EMG’s Retro Active pickups. A spartan setup of a single volume knob and a 3-way switch keep things simple on stage, while the Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-locking Tremolo offers maximum tuning stability with even the sharpest of dive bombs. What’s more, the Charvel Speed Neck’s rolled fingerboard edges and 12-16-inch compound radius deliver the high-performance feel that’s made Charvel a metal mainstay for decades.





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Jim Root Daemonum humbuckers





A longtime champion of EMG’s pickups, Jim Root spent over three years tweaking and tuning Daemonum humbuckers, and Sweetwater guitarists have found that they're worth the wait! These pickups are designed to combine the sheer power of Jim’s go-to 81/60 set with the flexibility of EMG’s Retro Active humbuckers. The result is a pair of stud-pole humbuckers that are driven through an active preamp, unleashing an assault of aggressive chug tones and clear, percussive cleans. Exceptional control and a touch-sensitive response ? Jim Root’s EMG Daemonum pickups combine the best qualities of the active and passive pickup worlds.





Serial MC24002293


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Fast, stable, comfortable reinforced maple neck





The Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod Sand Dimas Style 1 HH FR M’s neck and fingerboard are spec’d to meet the technical demands of this guitar’s namesake, and it more than delivers! The Charvel Speed Neck is built for a lifetime of rock-solid dependability and performance, while offering a lightning-fast playing feel when moving up and down the neck. A heel-mounted spoke wheel facilitates speedy truss rod adjustments, while four heavy-duty bolts provide superior sound transmission from the neck to body. The compound-radius fingerboard flattens out to an arrow-straight 16 inches in the upper registers and comes fitted with 22 jumbo frets for maximum speed and control. Finally, rolled fingerboard edges keep thumbs and fingers comfortable during play.





The Pro-Mod story





Charvel's Pro-Mod series guitars rock classic Charvel style, born in Southern California more than three decades ago. These axes are packed with the hot-rodded, high-performance features artists rely on: classic body styles, premium tonewoods, unfinished oiled necks, smooth, rolled fingerboard edges, scorching pickups, rock-solid bridges, and more. Take it from the guitar aficionados at Sweetwater: get your hands on a Pro-Mod, and you won't let go.





Serial MC24002293


Charvel Jim Root Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR M Features:


Designed to the specs of legendary Slipknot and Stone Sour guitarist Jim Root


Mahogany body delivers a warm tone and long sustain


Maple neck with rolled fingerboard edges for smooth playing


High-performance Charvel Speed Neck profile that offers an exceptionally fast feel


Compound 12-16-inch radius fingerboard offers unmatched playability up and down the neck


EMG Jim Root Signature Daemonum active humbucking pickups deliver both percussive cleans and Jim’s iconic metal aggression


Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-locking Tremolo goes from subtle vibrato to screeching dive bombs while remaining perfectly in tune