Video: Jake E. Lee Discusses His Signature Model Charvel Guitar
In the video below, which was posted last month by Charvel, guitarist Jake E. Lee discusses his Charvel signature model guitar.
The former Ozzy Osbourne and Badlands guitarist also discusses the roots of his original white Charvel, which started its life as a sunburst Fender Strat.
Lee also discusses his guitar and more in the February 2014 issue of Guitar World. You can read the entire interview right here.
From Charvel:
"With its unmistakable So–Cal ash body contours and lavender–hued Pearl White finish, the same instrument players have long clamored for becomes the first instrument in the Jake E. Lee Signature series."
For more about Charvel's Signature Series, visit charvel.com. For information about Lee's new band, Red Dragon Cartel, visit reddragoncartel.com.
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Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.
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