Industry Jul 24, 2026
Wayne Charvel, Guitar Innovator, Dies at 85
The Charvel founder and legendary custom builder for guitar's biggest names has died, aged 85
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Wayne Charvel, the founder of Charvel and a pioneer in guitar customization, has passed away at the age of 85. He was known for building guitars for prominent musicians and initiating the "hot-rod" guitar modification trend. Originally reported by MusicRadar.