Industry Jul 24, 2026
Wayne Charvel, Guitar Pioneer, 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 Guitars and a pioneering luthier, has died at the age of 85. He was known for building guitars for prominent musicians, including members of Deep Purple, ZZ Top, and Eddie Van Halen. Charvel is credited with starting the "hot-rod" guitar revolution.
Originally reported by MusicRadar.