TDC Wayne Charvel

Dave Scepter said:
Nah, I actually know the answer, I was just trying to strike up a conversation šŸ˜‚..Ā  That's a California Woody... The Monster is a unfinished mahogany body as opposed to alder or ash... both unfinished "oil rubbed" to let the body breathe... Rock Legends are custom painted šŸŽØĀ 

That's a killer guitar you have there... Lemme know if you ever decide to sellĀ 

In other words, Dibs! šŸ˜‚
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I couldn't remember offhand. Ā I'm becoming my dad with names. Ā I did catch it on a special they were having around Christmas that year. Ā I don't recall the exact price, but it was surprisingly affordable for being built by Wayne himself. Ā 

 
I would wager it is not to far from the truth as I have read similar accounts over the years. To me this was one of Eddies contributions to rock guitar. The man was, well, The Man. šŸ˜ŽšŸ‘ā¤ļøšŸ

 
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RobB said:
A candy red or Pelham blue would look good with that binding.

Are you going to use one of those locking nut replacements? Or, just install a standard OFR?
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I dunno šŸ˜• that's part of my problem, I kinda wanna keep it era specific stock form and also Floyd Rose trems don't play very nicely with 2 3/16th heel width... decisions, decisions šŸ¤”Ā 

 
RobB said:
Maybe then a Brass Factory bridge, and one of those doohickeys that convert an OFR nut shelf to a standard nut?
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Yep, that's actually the direction I'm thinking, or maybe a non-fine tuner Floyd?.. Actually, I just need a piece of matching rosewood to make a nut slot

 
Closest I've ever been to having a Charvel is one of these, Wayne-designed. Interesting guitars.

Looks very much like this:

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Not sure how long he lasted there, or if it was just a contract gig, or what the real story was with them. He certainly had a profound effect on the guitar world.Ā 

When I worked in a store here like 25 years ago, we had a 'Wayne' guitar that was covered in a shell material. I remember it being rather cool.Ā 

 
Tortious said:
Closest I've ever been to having a Charvel is one of these, Wayne-designed. Interesting guitars.

Looks very much like this:



Not sure how long he lasted there, or if it was just a contract gig, or what the real story was with them. He certainly had a profound effect on the guitar world.Ā 

When I worked in a store here like 25 years ago, we had a 'Wayne' guitar that was covered in a shell material. I remember it being rather cool.Ā 
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He really did make some interesting guitars in the years after he sold the company to Grove Jackson. I still remember how gutted people were when his home burned in 2018, as it contained a lot of truly unique items, and also probably pretty much meant the end of his guitar building days. When you lose all of your stuff and equipment its hard to start from scratch in your 70s.

 
tbonesullivan said:
I still remember how gutted people were when his home burned in 2018, as it contained a lot of truly unique items, and also probably pretty much meant the end of his guitar building days.Ā 
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Yep, the entire community of Paradise, CA, ceases to exist, thanks to our gas/elec utility, PG&E. They were responsible for two other major wildfires that year. Fuck them.Ā 

 
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From his son Michael:

As many of you already know, my father, Wayne R. Charvel, passed away peacefully on Sunday.
My father was unexpectedly rushed to the emergency room. It was completely unexpected, and everything happened so quickly. I immediately flew to Arizona to be with him, and our family was by his side. On Sunday morning, while I was holding his hand, my dad peacefully went home to be with the Lord.
It still doesn't seem real.
Many of you knew him as a legendary guitar builder, craftsman, and musician. I was blessed to simply call him Dad. Of everything he accomplished in his life, what meant the most to me was that he was a loving father.
Our only focus was spending every possible moment with him and supporting one another as a family. Because of that, we weren't able to let everyone know right away, and I apologize for the delay.
Thank you to everyone who has called, texted, emailed, and shared your prayers and kind words. They have meant more than you know. I may not be able to respond to every message for a while, but please know that I truly appreciate each and every one of them.
Please continue to keep my mom, our family, and everyone whose lives Dad touched in your prayers.
Rest in peace, Dad. I love you, and I will miss you every day.

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Dave Scepter said:
I've had this old 78-80 Charvel made DiMarzio stamped Star and strathead neck that I've been wanting to put together but can't decide a proper era correct finish that would pay proper homage to his legacy

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I would go sonic blue nitro. Ā Or one of the rare occasions black might be cool. Ā  Finish check itā€¦ Ā crĆØme rings and a nice brass Charvel nos style bridge. Ā  Phenolic nut. Ā That would kick aaashhh. Ā  Ā 

 
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