Other Signature models

[Jacksonguy666]

Given the current state of things, I suspect J/C has made a conscious decision to more heavily weight the artist relations & sig models to the Jackson brand. Jackson is the "new" brand with young blood endorsements & models, while Charvel is being marketed more towards its 80s roots and heritage. Hence, only Warren and (previously) EVH.

Not to mention the fact that Charvel's absence from the market for many years led many former Charvel players to build endorsement deals and strong relationships with other manufacturers. For example, Lynch (ESP), Vai (Ibanez), Jake (ESP), and so on. Not trying to be critical, it's just the fact of how things played out through the years. We should expect that it'll take more years to truly build the brand back. ...And they're off to a good start, so far.

So do you think they will ever return to glory? Or do you feel this is just some short lived reunion only for nostalgic purposes? (Like many bands reunion tours).

[vondran]

Another run of the EVH Art Series, but using the reverse color would be cool. I really loved this one. Also it would be cool to have a Vai green meanie. But that is not likely.

[sharkfinnish]

How are they getting away with a Strat headstock? And is that Warren D himself painting the skull on the 4th one down?!

fender owns jackson/charvel so they can do whatever they please

[m2pmd70]

Read the quoted section, they weren't talking about Fender. They were talking about that performaceguitar company that was linked.

[fatstrat]

I think signature models are great in the sense that they get to do custom stuff that you would have to special order otherwise. not ALL models, but say an yngwie strat. scalloped board. you can always change the pickups. i put a humbucker in the bridge of mine and viola! my custom.

[fatstrat]

also, why the hell is eddie van halen not considered a charvel endorser? he has three models! not to mention all the custom striped ones. he can endorse fender AND charvel. their the same company! put ed's face on the charvel page!

[fullmetalguitar]

also, why the hell is eddie van halen not considered a charvel endorser? he has three models! not to mention all the custom striped ones. he can endorse fender AND charvel. their the same company! put ed's face on the charvel page!

Knowing that Charvel would mostly likely love to have Ed's picture all over their website and promotional materials, it must be Ed that doesn't want that. Even though EVH guitars are made by Charvel, it's his brand that he's promoting and selling. Why promote Charvel when he wants people to buy his EVH guitars?