Charvel - Wayne Charvel Since 1978

Wayne Charvel Since 1978

Wayne Charvel has resurfaced in the realm of guitar manufacturing with varying degrees of success several times since selling the brand in 1978.

Wayne created a namesake model offered through Gibson, the "Gibson W.R.C. Signature Model" - of which only a limited number were made, but this saw little recognition and was short-lived due mainly to a lawsuit filed by Jackson. The Gibson W.R.C. models were made from 1987–1988 and were offered in three standard colors: red, black, and white. Of several hundred produced, 200 were 'show case' models that featured Wayne Charvel's signature on the bell and were accompanied by a letter from Wayne. The WRC model came with a tan faux leather case with hot pink interior and combination locks. The earlier models were equipped with a Kahler Spyder tremolo, while later models featured a Floyd Rose Original. All featured a maple bolt-on neck with ebony fingerboard.

Today, Wayne and his son Michael own and operate Charvel Music, a full line music store in Paradise, CA, and currently manufacture guitars as a joint venture under the name Wayne Guitars.