Some info on Early San Dimas Pointys

[halford]

Hi Guys,

Can anyone give me any info on Viv Cambells San Dimas he used in Dio's early years?

The white one with the skulls.

I know its a Early 80's Charvel San Dimas Pointy with Ebony Board.

Not fussed about what pickups he used but i read on this board he had invaders.

Anything else i have missed?

Looking at finding one

Also, anyone have any info on new 2008/09 San Dimas Pointys? i cant find anything anywhere. Someone mentioned this on another board.

Thanks!

Halford

[surfdork]

They are done making production run pointies...you'd have to order one thru the custom shop if you wanted a new one. I'd look for one from a few years ago...a white one, then have the paint done.

[halford]

Hey man, thanks for the info!

Finally some helpful info.

When were the pointys last in production? 2005?

Did they make white ones with Ebony or Maple fretboards with one Hum?

Thanks

Halford

[neilli]

I think it was 2006 that saw the manufacture of the last production pointies, and yes, they would have made single hums in white with ebony and maple boards....

[halford]

I think it was 2006 that saw the manufacture of the last production pointies, and yes, they would have made single hums in white with ebony and maple boards....

Awsome!

Thanks for that info... guess i can look out for a re-issue too now

[Psh511]

Wasnt Viv's a dinky body??

[DonP]

And was it an Invader pickup or a Full Shred?

[halford]

Wasnt Viv's a dinky body??

Im not sure...was it?

Whats the difference between the two?

Thanks

Halford

[halford]

And was it an Invader pickup or a Full Shred?

In the Nightswan he has the Full Shred.

Apprently reading from this board he used a Invader back in the day.

But thats just what i read

[Ben...]

A dinky body is 7/8th the size of a regular strat-style body.

[halford]

A dinky body is 7/8th the size of a regular strat-style body.

That seems like a very small difference?

Thanks for the info

[scotty]

I think it was 2006 that saw the manufacture of the last production pointies, and yes, they would have made single hums in white with ebony and maple boards....

So how many years was that production line? 2001-2006? When I bought me pointys I loved them. And it was as close as I was going to get to the San Dimas guitars I always wanted 20+ years ago. I was wondering if they would hold their value. Hell even if they don't I will still love my Charvel Pointys.

[halford]

So how many years was that production line? 2001-2006? When I bought me pointys I loved them. And it was as close as I was going to get to the San Dimas guitars I always wanted 20+ years ago. I was wondering if they would hold their value. Hell even if they don't I will still love my Charvel Pointys.

id like to know also about when they were made.

Do you have pics of your pointys?

[dg]

If the question is specifically about the "Standard" and "Traditional" model production guitars, then the answer is '05 & '06. Prior to that, there were pointies at NAMM shows, a few customs, and the limited bullseye run from '02.

[DonP]

Guitar in question is in this video. Dio - We Rock

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szcVWTyrq_Q

Love the close-up during the solo (NOT!)

Looks like a painted neck as well?

At 3:09 it looks like he has a DiMarzio X2N. My eye sight isn't so hot. Maybe it's an Invader with the pole pieces blurred together?