A documentary film tells the story of Wayne Charvel, a musician who opened a guitar repair shop in his garage in 1973, catering to Fender Guitars. He later moved to San Dimas, California, and created custom guitars for renowned musicians, including Deep Purple's Richie Blackmore, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, and Van Halen's Michael Anthony. The shop gained popularity, and eventually, Eddie Van Halen became a customer, leading to the creation of iconic guitars. The film features new interviews with the artists, sharing their personal stories and experiences with Charvel.
The Original Charvel Gang
In 1973, Wayne Charvel's garage guitar repair shop in San Dimas, California, evolved from a small Fender-fixing business to a thriving custom guitar and hot rod shop, crafting one-of-a-kind masterpieces for clients.