Charvel Custom Shop SD 1H FR Bloody Bengal C20028

Serial: C20028
Weight: 7lbs 15.7oz

The Charvel Custom Shop SD 1H FR Bloody Bengal is a team-built San Dimas electric guitar that combines bold 1980s-inspired styling with a stripped-down, high-performance configuration. Featuring an alder body with a custom Snow White and Black Bengal tiger graphic, a one-piece flame maple neck, and a single Seymour Duncan Blackouts active humbucker, this Custom Shop San Dimas is designed for players who prioritize aggressive tone and fast, responsive playability. A top-mounted Floyd Rose tremolo, 22 jumbo stainless steel frets, and Gotoh locking tuners complete the performance-focused hardware package, while the hand-rubbed neck finish and carefully selected Custom Shop appointments give this instrument a distinctive feel.

The alder body features the classic San Dimas shape with traditional arm and belly contours for comfortable playing. Its Bloody Bengal graphic combines a Snow White base with contrasting black tiger stripes, creating a striking appearance inspired by the custom-finished guitars of the 1980s. A urethane topcoat protects the graphic while maintaining the instrument's bold visual character. The single-humbucker configuration eliminates unnecessary controls and pickup combinations, leaving a direct signal path built around one powerful bridge pickup. With no pickguard and rear-loaded electronics, the guitar maintains a clean, streamlined appearance that keeps the focus on its custom graphic and performance-oriented design.

The one-piece flame maple neck features traditional bolt-on construction with a vintage-style truss rod and a comfortable, slim profile measuring .775" at the third fret and .850" at the 12th fret. Its oil and hand-rubbed urethane gel finish provides a smooth, natural playing feel that contrasts with the gloss-finished body. The integral maple fingerboard features a 12"–16" compound radius, offering comfortable chord work near the nut and a flatter playing surface for wide bends and technical lead passages higher up the neck. Twenty-two jumbo stainless steel frets provide a smooth playing surface with excellent wear resistance, while black 1/4" dot inlays and matching black side dots maintain the guitar's understated fingerboard appearance. A koa truss rod plug and koa stringer add distinctive Custom Shop details to the flame maple neck.

A single Seymour Duncan Blackouts active humbucker provides the Bloody Bengal with its powerful, aggressive amplified voice. Positioned at the bridge, the Blackouts pickup delivers high output, tight low-frequency response, and strong articulation suited to modern hard rock and metal. Its active design provides consistent performance with reduced unwanted noise, making it particularly effective for high-gain amplification. The electronics are intentionally straightforward, featuring a single master volume control with a black dome knob and no tone control or pickup selector. This simplified arrangement provides immediate access to the guitar's full output while allowing players to make quick volume adjustments during performance.

The Charvel Custom Shop SD 1H FR is equipped with a top-mounted Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo featuring a 37mm tremolo block and R3 locking nut. This setup provides expressive pitch control for dive bombs, vibrato, and other tremolo techniques while helping maintain tuning stability. Black Gotoh locking tuning machines simplify string changes, and a black string retainer bar maintains proper string alignment behind the locking nut. The natural-finished licensed Fender Stratocaster headstock features a black Charvel logo and Custom Shop branding, complementing the black hardware and tiger-stripe graphic. Built by the Charvel Custom Shop team, this Bloody Bengal San Dimas combines premium materials, aggressive electronics, and classic hot-rodded guitar design. A molded hardshell case and Charvel Custom Shop certificate are included.

Highlights

• Charvel Custom Shop team-built San Dimas with custom Snow White and Black Bloody Bengal tiger graphic

• One-piece flame maple neck with hand-rubbed finish, 12"–16" compound radius, and 22 jumbo stainless steel frets

• Seymour Duncan Blackouts active bridge humbucker with single master volume control

• Top-mounted Floyd Rose tremolo with 37mm block, R3 locking nut, and Gotoh locking tuners

• Koa truss rod plug and stringer, natural Stratocaster-style headstock, and included Custom Shop certificate

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: San Dimas

• Body Style: Solidbody Electric Guitar

• Body Material: Alder

• Body Construction: Solidbody

• Body Contours: Arm and Belly Contours

• Finish: Bloody Bengal

• Graphic: Bengal Tiger Stripes

• Primary Color: Snow White

• Accent Color: Black

• Topcoat: Urethane

• Body Binding: None

• Pickguard: None

• Control Cavity: Rear-Loaded

• Neck Joint: Standard 4-Bolt

Neck

• Neck Material: One-Piece Flame Maple

• Neck Construction: Bolt-On

• Neck Profile: Custom Shop

• Neck Thickness at 3rd Fret: .775"

• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .850"

• Neck Finish: Oil and Hand-Rubbed Urethane Gel

• Fingerboard Material: Flame Maple, Integral One-Piece Construction

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"–16" Compound

• Fingerboard Inlays: 1/4" Black Dots

• Side Dots: Black

• Number of Frets: 22

• Fret Size: Jumbo

• Fret Material: Stainless Steel

• Scale Length: 25.5"

• Nut Width: 1 11/16"

• Fingerboard Width at Heel: 2 1/4"

• Nut Type: Floyd Rose R3 Locking

• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style

• Truss Rod Plug: Koa

• Neck Stringer: Koa

• Fingerboard Binding: None

• Headstock Binding: None

• Headstock Shape: Licensed Fender Stratocaster

• Headstock Finish: Natural

• Headstock Logo: Black Charvel

• Custom Shop Logo: Black

Hardware

• Bridge: Top-Mounted Floyd Rose Tremolo

• Tremolo Block: 37mm

• Locking Nut: Floyd Rose R3

• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Locking

• Hardware Finish: Black

• String Retainer: Black Bar

• Control Knob: Black Dome

• Output Jack Plate: Black Oval

• Strap Buttons: 17mm Black

• Tremolo Cavity Cover: Standard Floyd Rose

• Factory String Gauge: .009–.042

• Factory Tuning: E Standard (E A D G B E)

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts Humbucker

• Pickup Configuration: H

• Pickup Type: Active Humbucking

• Pickup Position: Bridge

• Pickup Cover: Black

• Pickup Mounting: Direct/Clean Mount

• Controls: Master Volume

• Control Knob: Black Dome

• Tone Control: None

• Pickup Selector: None

• Battery Compartment: Single 9V Battery Box

• Output Jack: Side-Mounted

Miscellaneous

• Brand: Charvel

• Series: Custom Shop

• Model: San Dimas SD 1H FR

• Finish: Bloody Bengal

• Serial Number: C20028

• Builder: Charvel Custom Shop Team Built

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Number of Strings: 6

• Body Material: Alder

• Neck Material: Flame Maple

• Fingerboard Material: Flame Maple

• Scale Length: 25.5"

• Pickup Configuration: Single Humbucker

• Included Case: Molded Hardshell Case with Foam End Caps

• Included Documentation: Charvel Custom Shop Certificate

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is an independent Charvel dealer with locations in Addison, Southlake and Fort Worth, Texas. We offer free nationwide shipping on new instruments and multiple financing options.