Wayne Charvel

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L-R Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth of Van Halen performs live at The Oakland Coliseum in 1977 in Oakland, California
How Charvel spawned a custom shop revolution – and became the premier guitar maker in the age of shredders

By Eric Kirkland Published

Wayne Charvel's namesake brand started life as a small parts and repair facility and ended up building guitars played by the biggest virtuosos on the planet

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Wayne Charvel
Wayne Charvel, legendary luthier who built guitars for Eddie Van Halen and gave rise to the Superstrat, dies aged 85

By Matt Owen Published

The revered guitar builder was one of the most influential modders and makers of his time, and sparked the custom shop revolution

Electric Guitars
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Wayne Charvel’s Home and Workshop Destroyed in California Wildfire

By Richard Bienstock Published

The iconic guitar builder helped to usher in Eighties “superstrat” era.

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