“I think of this guitar simply as a new member of the GG signature family, rather than as a ‘budget’ version. “We actually discovered a couple of subtle ways to improve on the original design by incorporating some strategically placed foam, but in more general terms I was keen to retain as many of the original US features as possible, so the functionality and quality of the guitar wouldn’t be compromised in any way.” It’s pretty much neutral across all the frequencies, so it’s a good all-rounder.” The ash top doubtless contributes a little extra ‘shimmer’ to the tone, but mostly I’m hearing basswood characteristics in the MJ guitar. In a new interview with Guitarist, Govan walks us through how the new MJ San Dimas SD24 CM differs from the pricier USA HSH model, as well as some of his thoughts that went into designing the instrument: “Tonally, I’d say that the new model sounds closer to the basswood/maple version. ![]() READ MORE: Epiphone’s first-ever “youth-sized” guitars are the Power Players Les Paul and SG.Guitar virtuoso Guthrie Govan has revealed that the stability of his latest signature Charvel San Dimas is what makes it his weapon of choice while he’s out on the road.
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