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“I am a guitarist and Jackson Charvel electric guitars have always been in my guitar arsenal and close to my heart. I built this site to share with you, my passion for these legendary instruments”.
Henrik H.
Working in the studio, another musical interest of mine.
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Jackson Custom Shop Graphics Gallery
300+ images from the Jackson Custom Shop, showing some awesome graphics work, mostly by Mike Learn, performed on a bunch of breathtaking Jackson Custom Shop guitars! Various NAMM pics + more as well.
The original Jackson Professional Series
Knowing how the first Japanese Jackson import guitars came around is quite interesting, so here's the full story on the original Jackson Professional Series from Japan, introduced in 1990 and terminated in 1995.
Charvel Model Series imports from 1986 paved the way for these Jackson imports, inseparable in history, so expect to find a bit of Charvel history here as well. Read more » History of the first Japanese made Jackson guitars.
New Guitar Gallery online!
Check the New Catalog Scans if you want to test drive the new Database. Both HTML and Flash versions are available for your browsing pleasure.
Try the FLASH version here.
Try the HTML version here
Guide to the first Charvel imports from Japan
Here's your chance to date and verify any of the legendary Japanese made Charvel guitars, built for the Jackson / Charvel company by the Japanese Chushin Gakki factory back in 1986 thru 1991.
These guitars have proven themselves to be a fantastic alternative to the higher priced USA Jacksons and Charvels and having played both, you probably realize how great these vintage Japanese guitars really are.
Read more » Charvel Japanese Guitars 1986-1991.
My wife, the Luthier
A 9-page story filled with great pictures, describes to you in detail, how this "abortion" of a Charvel Model 6 guitar was brought back to life and transformed into a unique customized Charvel.
David P. Wescott co-worked on this project with his wife Lisa, creating a stunning guitar and a great article to read!
Quick modification of a Floyd Rose
Have you ever considered how the tremolo block on your Floyd affects tone?
Guitarist Drew Lankford swapped his for a heavier brass type block and wrote this review and installation guide.
DL: - Ok, this one is most definitely going into the "holy crap" category. HUGE difference!!
Read the complete article Floyd Rose Tremolo Block Upgrade.
Charvel 750XL
Charvel 750XL section has just been updated with more guitars and lots of new pictures.
Everything you wanted to know about the top model of the 1989 Charvel Import line. Huge Charvel 750XL Serial Gallery now online too.
Jackson Rhoads Professional
Get a quick overview of the original Japanese made Jackson Rhoads Professional Series guitars, made in 1990 thru 1995. Also, see here a quick guide on how to read the Serial Numbers on this particular run of guitars.