2021 Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass

[P Cheen]

Well, this came as a surprise. A blast from the past! A San Dimas (pretty much a P bass) line of basses from Charvel’s Pro-Mod line.
From what I’m seeing, the 4 string models are (reverse) PJ and the 5 are JJ and 35” in scale length. They go for $899-999. Very tempting price point. They also have active 3-band EQs and a compound radius of 12-16”.
These are probably made in Mexico too, like the Pro-Mod guitars.

My favorite is this Lambo Green Metallic V:

Release date seems to be late Feb- early March.

 

[bass.slinger]

They are made in Mexico and looks like they have thin necks. Looks like a BA II copy bridge with MIJ Fender tuners. Will be curious to see if they are the same or better built than MIM Fenders.

 

[bass.slinger]

Too bad they do not make a US version...

 

[songwriter21]

Too bad they do not make a US version...

I was hoping for at least Korea. Meh.

 

[P Cheen]

They are made in Mexico and looks like they have thin necks. Looks like a BA II copy bridge with MIJ Fender tuners. Will be curious to see if they are the same or better built than MIM Fenders.

The BAII is the one that Kluson makes, pretty good quality if you ask me. And I’ve owned both Fender Hi-Mass and Kluson Hi-Mass.

IME with the Pro-Mod guitars, they are better quality than the Player Series. I didn’t own either, just from a small sample size in my local music shop.

 

[P Cheen]

I was hoping for at least Korea. Meh.

I’m a BIG fan of the WM factory in South Korea too, but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the Mexico plant. The Pro-Mod series seems to be better quality than the Fender Player Series.

 

[PWRL]

Out of the various newly-announced basses I've heard of so far, this one appeals to me the most.

 

[P Cheen]

Out of the various newly-announced basses I've heard of so far, this one appeals to me the most.

Me too. The reverse P in the 4 and the 35” scale in the 5 is the most appealing for me. Can’t get a production Fender 5er in 35”!

 

[sometimes]

35" was what I was hoping they'd try on the five string Ultra basses. I'd really like to try one of these, either the 4 or the five. I only wish the hardware wasn't gold. Not a fan of gold hardware, but if I really liked how it played, I'd overlook that. Can I assume the string spacing at the bridge would be 19mm.

 

[bass.slinger]

So, the Charvel versus a Fender Boxer reissue?

 

[Killing Floor]

People don’t recognize how utterly cool creamy goodness pickup covers look.
I dig it.

 

[P Cheen]

So, the Charvel versus a Fender Boxer reissue?

Pretty much. But these Charvels have a 3-band EQ. The Fender Boxer only has that special tone control that does something.

 

[selowitch]

So, the Charvel versus a Fender Boxer reissue?

The Charvel has the cool roasted maple neck and that nifty truss rod adjustment wheel at the heel, both of which I like. The Boxer lacks a five-string version.

If there are basses of this Charvel model that are under 9lbs., I may well be interested.

 

[Uncle Johnson]

My favorite is this Lambo Green Metallic V:

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Release date seems to be late Feb- early March.

Mine too. Definetly getting one as soon as they ship these.

 

[Davey28]

Definetly getting one as soon as they ship these.

Same here! The blue one is coming home as soon as they are released.

 

[P Cheen]

Mine too. Definetly getting one as soon as they ship these.

Shame I’m so impatient. I have extra funds after selling my Ibanez EHB and a Squier... looks like I’m buying something else right now but will definitely get the San Dimas V when it’s available.

 

[80jazz]

I do not need one of these, but reading that the 5-string basses are 35 inch scale makes me really consider getting one.

 

[mmbongo]

Dang. Wish they had a passive option. Wish they had a 5 string P/J.

 

[trickyric]

when will they be available?

 

[ric4682]

Man, these are so cool. I may be in the market for a fiver soon and these are definitely on the list.