We’re excited to announce that Saturday, May 1 will be Charvel Day at The Music Zoo.  It’s going to be a total Charvel/Jackson takeover – VIPs from Charvel and Jackson are flying out from California (including Masterbuilder Mike Shannon), we will have literally hundreds of new Charvel and Jackson guitars on display and for sale, and there will be tons of free giveaways, including a Custom Shop San Dimas that we will raffle off that carries a retail value of $5,950.00!  Follow the jump for a preview of some of the guitars that Charvel is bringing for the event, the incredible giveaway guitar, and all the details of the event.  We’d love to see you there!

The event will take place at The Music Zoo (directions and map) and will be from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, May 1.  This event is free and open to the public.  You will have the chance to get up close and personal with more amazing Charvel/Jackson guitars than you’ve probably ever seen in one place.  We will also have the following special guests coming in especially for the event:

Nick Bowcott, Artist Relations Manager/Marketing
Mike McGregor, Charvel Product Manager
Mike Shannon, Charvel/Jackson/EVH Custom Shop Builder
Mike Kotzen, Charvel/Jackson Custom Shop Sales Manager
David Waters, District Sales Manager

These guys are all Charvel/Jackson experts and are all be happy to talk shop about Charvel/Jackson products, discuss any ideas about custom guitars, and even give quotes on custom guitars on the spot.  It’s going to be a fun hang, full of great guitars and free giveaways.  At 4pm we will start the raffle that will include the free Custom Shop San Dimas guitar, the details of which are as follows: Charvel Custom Shop San Dimas Motor Series “Route 66”, Artwork by Dan Lawrence, Colored Pencil, Serial C8391, 7lbs 13oz.  It’s awesome.  Get there early to make sure you have time to register to win.  Below is a gallery of just some of the guitars we expect Charvel and Jackson to bring with them from California.  Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions at all about Charvel/Jackson Day at The Music Zoo.  Don’t miss this unique event!

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