Bleeding Through guitarist Dave Nassie is getting set to lead a number of clinics on the East Coast to introduce fans to Charvel’s Desolation series guitars.
At these free events, Nassie will demonstrate what the line can do with in-store performances at each stop. In addition, Nassie will participate in Q&A sessions with those in attendance and sign autographs.
Here is a schedule of the Charvel Desolation clinic tour:
Nov. 15, 6 p.m. – Earle Teat Music, Dover, DE
Nov. 16, 7 p.m. – Hangar 84, Vineland, N.J.
Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. – Bender Music, Elkton, MD
Nov. 18, 6 p.m. – The Guitar Factory, West Seneca, N.Y.
Nov. 19, 2 p.m. – House of Guitars, Rochester, N.Y.
Twisted Sister guitarist Eddie Ojeda still misses his trademark pink-and-black Charvel. Outfitted with a black Strat headstock, the instrument was sold after Twisted Sister broke up in 1987.
Ojeda recently talked about the guitar in an interview with Guitar International, where he also discussed the band’s latest DVD releases, including Double Live (New York Steel 2001/ North Stage 1982) and Marquee Club ‘83.
Here’s Ojeda on his famous Charvel axe:
“That was the first bull’s eye guitar made by Charvel, a new company at the time. That guitar was on the cover of their first catalog too. I never expected the great reaction that it got. It was modeled after our Sound City Cabinets where we painted the speaker cones pink and black.
“I used it so much that it needed to be refretted two or three times. Grover Jackson called me up at one point and said he wasn’t able to refret it again and it was best to retire the guitar. I could have had a new neck put on but at the time I got an offer from a guitar collector who wanted to buy it. I wasn’t with the band anymore and it wasn’t playing right so I sold it.
“I still have the 1985 Twisted Sister logo guitar that was one of the first ones with the pointy headstock and 22 frets. I prefer the 22 over the 21 frets on the bull’s eye guitar. That extra fret makes the difference. I also like the extra room at the top too, versus the 24 frets on my BC Rich.
“The Charvel also had the 12 or 14 radius with the flatness, really made it easy to play. That one never needed to be refretted and still sounds great. The only thing is that the frets board has natural scallops from being used so much. I learned my lesson and will never sell it.”
Peep this video of Charvel axeman and Keith Urban sideman Brian Nutter giving his take on AC/DC’s “Long Way to the Top” during a recent Get Closer world tour show at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit.
Adrenaline Mob guitarist Mike Orlando has formed a new rock band called TRED, along with Blue Öyster Cult bassist Rudy Sarzo, singer Tim “Ripper” Owens and Twisted Sister drummer A.J. Pero.
Orlando announced the news via his website, saying that his new lineup “will definitely have tons of energy, great playing and some kick-ass hard rock.”
The Charvel-wielding guitarist also said the band is preparing to release material early 2012, and that the name of their frontman will be announced shortly.
Weezer axeman Pat Wilson paid a visit to the Artist Showroom in Burbank, Calif. today to pick up a new So-Cal Style 1 guitar. Wilson will be repping the new guitar during the Weezer Cruise, set for January. Watch below as Wilson gives a tour of the Carnival Destiny.
Hell yeah! El Hefe from NOFX with his new Desolation Skatecaster. See him live and up close with his new axe during their upcoming East Coast tour, kicking off Oct. 6 in Boston. More tour dates here.
