This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a one-on-one course taught by Michael Charvel, son of the legendary Guitar Builder Wayne R. Charvel, founder of Charvel M.F.G.
With individual hands-on training, learn how to professionally assemble a high-quality concert-ready solid body electric guitar.
Learn the same tips and tricks that we use on our Wayne Guitars.
The 5-day Course includes a high-quality, professional-grade concert-ready solid-body electric guitar that you, the Student, fully assemble under Michael Charvel's instruction.
The Course also includes:
With individual hands-on training, learn how to professionally assemble a high-quality concert-ready solid body electric guitar.
Learn the same tips and tricks that we use on our Wayne Guitars.
The 5-day Course includes a high-quality, professional-grade concert-ready solid-body electric guitar that you, the Student, fully assemble under Michael Charvel's instruction.
The Course also includes:
- A U.S.A. made G&G hardshell wood case.
- A Certificate of Completion signed by Michael Charvel.
- A picture of the Student holding their completed guitar with Michael Charvel.
- And Knowledge you can use for the rest of your life!
Learn the same techniques WAYNE CHARVEL, and MICHAEL CHARVEL use to make their guitars play like butter!!!
Guitar Specifications
Body: Alder wood, finished in High Gloss Black.
Neck: Maple/Maple fretboard, 22 frets, 25 1/2" scale length. Hand-rubbed oil finish.
Hardware color: Chrome.
Pickups: Seymour Duncan U.S.A made TB4 Bridge humbucker and, Seymour Duncan U.S.A. made 59 Neck humbucker.
Bridge: German-made Floyd Rose locking bridge.
Case: U.S.A Made G&G hardshell wood case.
Neck: Maple/Maple fretboard, 22 frets, 25 1/2" scale length. Hand-rubbed oil finish.
Hardware color: Chrome.
Pickups: Seymour Duncan U.S.A made TB4 Bridge humbucker and, Seymour Duncan U.S.A. made 59 Neck humbucker.
Bridge: German-made Floyd Rose locking bridge.
Case: U.S.A Made G&G hardshell wood case.
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FOR SELECT STUDENTS ONLY!!!!
Students will be accepted (or not) based on a small questionnaire and video interview at Michael Charvel’s discretion.
Testimonial's
It was a rewarding experience at Michael Charvel's Guitar Course to build my very own guitar. The detailed practical instruction was
comprehensive as Michael left no stone unturned.
I learned a lot of valuable information.
This Course was well worth every penny!!!
Michael's laid-back, enjoyable manner, and patience
made the Course a wonderful experience.
David Wilson, Guitar Gear Owner.
comprehensive as Michael left no stone unturned.
I learned a lot of valuable information.
This Course was well worth every penny!!!
Michael's laid-back, enjoyable manner, and patience
made the Course a wonderful experience.
David Wilson, Guitar Gear Owner.
What a great experience; I learned so much about guitars. Michael Charvel taught me a lot. The class went very well my guitar plays like butter!
I recommend it to anybody that loves guitars, especially nicely crafted guitars. It was a dream come true.
Carl Smith.
Dear Michael,
I have been playing guitar for around 40 years now. I've been buying, selling, and collecting (I currently have approximately 50 guitars at home). I've purchased some from well-known Rock Stars. I learned so much from your course, even with all that experience. It was an excellent investment and a lot of fun, and the result is a guitar that is Custom built and plays and sounds better than anything in my collection.
It was truly amazing. To see and learn the attention to detail that a true master craftsman puts into building a quality instrument. The level of professionalism and passion afforded these guitars is a truly eye-opening experience and well worth the course investment. It makes one appreciate the methodology behind building a quality custom guitar.
The course is in-depth. It covers neck adjustments, fretwork, how to wire, how to adjust the Floyd Rose, set-ups, and much more. The attention to detail is extraordinary.
So yes, I highly recommend this unique course; you will have the best guitar you've ever played, practical knowledge you can use repeatedly, and good memories that will last a lifetime.
I just wanted to say thank you, Michael Charvel, for the Wayne Guitar building course. I love the results! I had a lot of fun listening to all your antidotes and stories from over the years.
Vincent Woodhall
Michael Charvel Russ Parrish, Atomic Punks
Michael, Wayne Charvel, Eddie Ojeda: Twisted Sister
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Michael Charvel has worked side by side for thirty-five years under his father's guidance. "Wayne Charvel founder of Charvel M.F.G, world-renown guitar builder for the stars."
Michael has performed work for the following Rock Stars and many other satisfied Wayne Guitar customers: Eddie Van Halen - Van Halen Jim Root - Slip Knot Eddie Ojeda - Twisted Sister Oz Fox -Stryper Brian Young - The Atomic Punks, David Lee Roth Band Russ "Satchel" Parrish - Steel Panther, Atomic Punks. Erik Ferentios - Ratt Maurice Huffman - Big Mo Blues Band Visions a Tribute to Rush Lance Turner - The Atomic Punks Curt Mitchell - Learn to Burn Danny Greenberg - Bangalore Choir Charlie Daniels Chelsea Constable Dave Murra - Iron Maiden Warren De Martini - Ratt 
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Michael Charvel Warren De Martini: Ratt
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Michael Charvel and Brian Young David Lee Roth Band Michael and Wayne Charvel, Curt Mitchell
Below are pictures of some Wayne Guitars Built by Wayne Charvel for Eddie Van Halen in 2002 and featured in the Hard Rock Cafe. Custom paint/graphics by Michael Charvel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I change the headstock to that famous 50's shape headstock?
A: No. When you take the guitar home, it is your guitar. If you modify it to resemble a trademarked headstock, you risk a possible trademark infringement lawsuit from the trademark owner or owners.
Q: Can I put the Wayne logo, Wayne headstock design, or Wayne neck plate on it?
A: No. Same reason as above.
Q: Do you offer custom engraving on the neck plate?
A: No. The neck plate that is on the guitar is blank. Once you finish the course and take your guitar home, you can engrave the neck plate.
Q: Can I get a discount if I bring my pickups, bridge, or other hardware?
A: No. The pickups, bridge, tuners, etc., are carefully selected to guarantee the best guitar build. You can replace parts at your home if you choose to, but no discounts are offered.
Q: Can I get a different color than black?
A: Yes. You can get any color you want, as long as it is black.
Q: Can I get it in a different pickup configuration?
A: No. The guitar is only available in a double humbucker configuration.
Q: Can I get different pickups other than the Seymour Duncans?
A: No. You can replace the pickups after the course when you get the guitar home.
Q: Can I change the body or neck wood?
A: No. All guitar woods have been carefully selected with no substitutions.
Pricing Information
This once-in-a-lifetime offer is limited to select students. It is a 5-day one-on-one course with Michael Charvel and is $5999.99. Included is a high-quality solid body guitar that you, the student, assemble under Michael Charvel's instruction. The guitar you build will be a high-quality, concert-ready, professional guitar.
Also included is a G&G hard-shell wood case, a picture of the student holding their finished guitar with Michael Charvel, a certificate of completion signed by Michael Charvel, and the knowledge you can use for the rest of your life.
Reserve your spot now with a 10% partial payment. The remaining balance is due two weeks before attending the course. Call or email to reserve your spot with Michael Charvel.
Phone: 530-809-1945
email: Charvels@sbcglobal.net
Trades? Sometimes we consider exchanges for guitars, amplifiers, and recording gear to trade. Let us know if you have some equipment you think we might be interested in. Click the link below to view some of the gear we're interested in. ://www.wayneguitars.com/wanted-gear-trades.html
Also included is a G&G hard-shell wood case, a picture of the student holding their finished guitar with Michael Charvel, a certificate of completion signed by Michael Charvel, and the knowledge you can use for the rest of your life.
Reserve your spot now with a 10% partial payment. The remaining balance is due two weeks before attending the course. Call or email to reserve your spot with Michael Charvel.
Phone: 530-809-1945
email: Charvels@sbcglobal.net
Trades? Sometimes we consider exchanges for guitars, amplifiers, and recording gear to trade. Let us know if you have some equipment you think we might be interested in. Click the link below to view some of the gear we're interested in. ://www.wayneguitars.com/wanted-gear-trades.html