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Sean Long’s Axe of Choice





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Sean Long, lead guitarist for British metalcore group While She Sleeps, collaborated with Charvel to create his ultimate metal machine: the San Dimas Style 1 Sean Long Signature electric guitar. This solidbody electric guitar has a contoured alder body for lightweight comfort throughout a long set. It comes loaded with an EMG 57/66 set for tones that slice cleanly through the mix, regardless of gain level. Other premium features include graphite neck reinforcement, a compound-radius maple fingerboard, jumbo frets, a hardtail bridge, and locking tuners. Sean’s San Dimas Style 1 signature guitar also comes with personalized touches, including custom pickup colors and the While She Sleeps logo on the back of the headstock. Players searching for a heavy-hitting axe will find enlightenment with the Charvel San Dimas Style 1 Sean Long Signature electric guitar!





Tap into furious sonics





“If you want to dive into an array of angry sonic dimensions, in my eyes the 57/66 is unbeatable in doing so.” ? Sean Long (While She Sleeps)





Serial MC232397


Serial MC232397


Rip through the mix with EMG pickups





The EMG 57/66 pickup combo is well loved here at Sweetwater. You get a 57 in the neck for unmistakable PAF-style tones. Meanwhile, the 66 bridge humbucker delivers the bite you need with clarity to spare. Together with a cranked amp, these pickups turn the Sean Long’s San Dimas Style 1 signature guitar into a sonic flamethrower. It’s the perfect match for heavy riffing, sharp-as-glass leads, and everything in between.





Your fingers will fly over this maple neck





Sean Long’s fretboard pyrotechnics are undeniably impressive. His signature Charvel San Dimas Style 1 signature guitar has a specially carved neck to help him reach new heights every time he takes a solo. The comfortable profile provides you with a solid foundation. What’s more, there’s a compound-radius fingerboard that transitions from a 12-inch radius to a 16-inch radius as you work your way up the neck. Combined with the expertly dressed jumbo frets, the compound radius fingerboard gives you the right feel for every playing position.





Serial MC232397


Serial MC232397


Hardtail bridge for ultra-stable tuning





Heavy-hitting music can wreak havoc on your tuning stability ? especially if you’re playing a guitar with a tremolo tailpiece. That’s one of the reasons why Sean specified that his signature guitar comes equipped with a Charvel compensated hardtail bridge. The string-through-body bridge design effectively transfers vibrations through the guitar, leading to improved sustain and resonance. Since there are no tremolo springs to deal with, you’ll be rewarded with unreal tuning stability that lasts longer than ever before.





Charvel San Dimas Style 1 Sean Long Signature Electric Guitar Features:


Signature guitar from Sean Long of While She Sleeps


Alder body offers a balanced sound


Maple neck and fingerboard sit comfortably in your hand


Compensated hardtail bridge for reliable tuning throughout your set


EMG 57 and 66 pickups produce clear, heavy tones


Graphite neck reinforcement promotes stability when moving between climates


Compound-radius fingerboard and expertly dressed jumbo frets play like a dream