Charvel announces the Jake E Lee Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas® Style 1 HSS HT RW, a collaboration with legendary guitarist Jake E Lee. Inspired by the iconic USA signature model that defined his tone during Ozzy Osbourne’s “Bark at the Moon” and “The Ultimate Sin” eras, this meticulously crafted guitar delivers the same explosive tonal versatility now at an accessible price point. Built to honor Jake E Lee’s enduring legacy and untamed spirit of 1980s hard rock, the Jake E Lee Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HSS HT RW inspires the next generation to own the stage by putting raw power and rock history directly into players’ hands.
“For the signature Charvel, we wanted a more accessible version,” said Jake E Lee. “We want to put it in more hands for aspiring guitar players.”
From Ratt and Rough Cutt to Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands and now, Red Dragon Cartel, guitar virtuoso Jake E Lee has been delivering hard rock’s most defining performances since the 1980s. Throughout his career, Charvel has remained a constant in Lee’s arsenal, a partnership reflected in his iconic signatures including the USA signature Blue Burst, USA signature and Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS HT RW. This latest collaboration brings Lee’s legendary tone to players at an accessible price, a natural extension of Charvel’s commitment to crafting world-class instruments.
“The Custom Shop has always set the standard for what’s possible, and now we’re bringing that same level of craft to players everywhere,” said Peter Wichers, Product Manager of Charvel Guitars. “The Pro-Mod Blue Burst captures the exact visual intensity that made Jake’s guitar iconic under the lights, that deep, electric blue finish, that unmistakable presence, but this is Charvel’s moment to put it in the hands of every player who’s been chasing that sound and look.”
Key features include:
- Alder San Dimas body – The San Dimas® shape is the guitar Jake helped define as a central figure in the Southern California scene, delivering the punchy, balanced tone he’s known for.
- Seymour Duncan® JB (bridge) and DiMarzio® SDS-1 middle and neck single coil pickups – From ferocious high-gain attack with the JB bridge humbucker to expressive, melodic playing through the tailor-made SDS-1 single-coils, this pickup configuration covers every corner of Jake’s dynamic playing style.
- Charvel hardtail bridge – For Jake’s technical demand and vibrato, the hardtail bridge maximizes sustain, resonance and tuning stability.
- Blue Burst Finish – Jake’s original Blue Burst Charvel became an icon during his Ozzy Osbourne years, and its return on this signature is a bold, unmistakable nod to the era that defined his legacy.
