Industry Jul 23, 2026
Wayne Charvel, Superstrat 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 visionary luthier who pioneered the Superstrat guitar and built instruments for artists such as Deep Purple, ZZ Top, and Eddie Van Halen, has died at the age of 85. His work is credited with initiating the hot-rod revolution in guitar building. Originally reported by MusicRadar.