Music Zoo "Nitro-Aged" series-- part of a continued collaboration between the Charvel Custom Shop and The Music Zoo.

Rewind:
Charvel guitars were front and center in the 80's heavy metal resurgence which included acts like Ozzy Osbourne and Van Halen. They carved the path for up-and-coming acts such as Ratt, Dokken, Def Leppard and a myriad of other guitar driven bands. Charvels were played in rock clubs from Amsterdam to Hollywood and eventually on big stages like Madison Square Garden and Budakon. These guitars instantly became the new "must have" equipment for young rock guitar players looking to make a name for themselves and their bands.

Charvel guitars were the workhorses that many hit songs were penned including some of the most fierce riffs, licks and heavy metal anthems. The guitars were played often and extensively. A worn, dirty, broken-in Charvel neck was just about as good as it got. This is what many players have searched for as the new "holy grail" of high gain, hotrod guitars.

Fast Forward:
Our expert staff of pro players and guitar techs collaborated with the Charvel Custom Shop to faithfully recreate the look, sound and feel of an old workhorse Charvel. The neck shape is profiled from a guitar in our collection that has long been thought of as our own "best neck ever". The feel is closer to that of an early 60's Fender® neck with a compound radius. By combining a worn-in, well played neck with an "aged" nitrocellulose body finish, we've achieved the perfect mix of fast action, aesthetic charm, and resonant tone.

The Charvel San Dimas® "Nitro-Aged" series is available exclusively from The Music Zoo and can be ordered in different pickup configurations as well as colors and graphics. The sky is the limit. Call us today, and we'll find the perfect, worn-in hotrod Charvel for you.

See below for guitars in process. Shots of finished guitars coming soon..