Peavey Dumps Eddie!

[gigolo]

Originally posted by rockvanhalen66
peavey is still making the dollars with the 5150 and the wolf gang . they will not drop the king .that is some crazy bull shit get real.

You are the crazy bullshit and the one that needs to get real. Peavey owns the rights to the 5150 head. They don't need the ex-king, now booze hound and drug addict to keep screwing up their sales like EVH did at NAMM in 2003. The market for EVH Wolfgang's is saturated, and the guitar is way overpriced for what it is. Sales have been dropping for years. Younger musicians are not going to buy this guitar and this is where sales have to happen for any speciality guitar product.

[gigolo]

Originally posted by Roth kills Sam
Here is another piece of info I was told by a Tech backstage at the first NJ Meadowlands concert:

Ed had the wall of Peavey amps, but was actually playing the Bogner UBERSCHALL head. Reinhold Bogner was the dude that Eddie entrusted to work on his old Marshall Plexi a few years back. The Bogner amps are very killer, high end amps. This is just another piece of info I believe to be true, but I am not claiming to have any secret sources or pretend I have any connections whatsoever. Just an FYI for those interested in Eddie's gear...

I have read that also. Also read that Ed is using a Marshall head hidden back there when he plays his Frankenstrat. Now if he could just play his guitar, everything would be great and ticket sales would increase.

[gigolo]

Originally posted by scottydabodi
Yeah, Jackson/Charvel now has Eddie on Board, but the REAL question is: WHAT AMPS WILL EDDIE ENDORSE? I hope he goes with BLOCKHEAD AMPS, those things are fucking GREAT!! Oh, by the way, Ed, break out your old MXR Phase 90, it rocks ass, and quit fucking around!! Seriously, though, Eddie should endorse Pensa Guitars, Jackson/Charvel couldn't make guitars like that if they tried, and I seen 'em TRY!! Lame... I wonder what Wayne Charvel has to say about this deal...

What do you veterans here think of this post. Pensa are great guitars, that’s for sure.

[Panamark]

I hope Eddie does sign with Fender/Charvel.
Ive never been happy with any Peavey products...

[Don Corleone]

Originally posted by Panamark
I hope Eddie does sign with Fender/Charvel.
Ive never been happy with any Peavey products...

I'd agree with that. I've found most Peavey stuff to be overpriced for what you get. As for the Wolfgang, it's a nice guitar (I've got one), but the EB Music Man EVH blows it away (I've got one of them too)

[justaxxxgirl]

It looks like this gslinger poster was right about the Fender-Charvel deal and Peavey parting company with Eddie.

http://www.evh-guitars.com/

Originally posted by gslinger
Fender ownes Jackson Charvel Guitars that Eddie is going with. Deal was done by Fender executives..gs

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Fender Aquires Jackson Charvel Guitar Co.


Press Release

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is proud to announce today the creation of a new manufacturing subsidiary, to be called Jackson/Charvel Manufacturing, Inc. Consequently, Jackson/Charvel Manufacturing, Inc. has signed a deal to purchase specific assets of the Jackson/Charvel Guitar Company, which was a division of Akai Musical Instruments Corporation (AMIC). The acquisition, effective as of October 25, 2002, will include all existing inventory of products and trademarks relating to Jackson and Charvel.

The industry’s leader in manufacturing and distribution of electric guitars and amplifiers with the Fender® and Squier® brand names, FMIC has continually sought to develop diverse and innovative products. With the addition of Jackson/Charvel Manufacturing, Inc. into the Fender fold, the company has the opportunity to produce and distribute new products, and to welcome a core consumer base geared more towards heavy metal and hard rock styles.

Says Bill Schultz, Chairman and CEO of FMIC, “Throughout our history, we’ve embraced musicians of all styles by offering products to suit their needs. Jackson and Charvel products appeal to musicians that are not traditional ‘Fender’ players, but who want a quality instrument made by people who know what their needs are. We are musicians, we know guitars, and we know how to get them to the guitarists of the world.”

“Both the Jackson and Charvel product lines consist of quality instruments with strong brand recognition and a rightful place in musical instrument history,” adds Schultz. “Many innovative product features and cutting edge artists are associated with these fine instruments, and with the creation of Jackson/Charvel Manufacturing, Inc., we are committed to exceeding their expectations in the areas of quality, service and market support.”

Jackson/Charvel Manufacturing, Inc. will immediately begin to produce Jackson and Charvel products utilizing its existing production facility in Ontario, California for all American-made Jackson and Charvel guitars, as well as its custom orders. Additionally, Jackson/Charvel Manufacturing, Inc. will continue to produce guitars with its overseas manufacturing partners.

FMIC will then sell and distribute the products through a new inside telesales and field sales department under the direction of Jeff Cary, Vice President of Specialty Sales, and will utilize its existing network of global distributors and direct sales offices. AMIC product manager, Donnie Wade, will join Fender and will head up the marketing efforts.

“This is great news for fans of Jackson and Charvel,” says Marketing Manager, Donnie Wade. “The guitars will remain with one of the most prestigious American manufacturers ever, one that is a progressive company and that will maintain the integrity that Jackson and Charvel has built throughout its years.”

Jackson and Charvel’s existing retailers, which number around 400 in the United States, will still be able to carry the products and will be contacted directly by FMIC to ensure a trouble-free change over. Phone calls should be directed to Fender Specialty Sales at (480) 596-9690.

“We have worked very hard over the past seventeen years to build a worldwide distribution network that offers quality instruments and excellent service to retailers and consumers,” says Schultz. “We are all very excited to have Jackson and Charvel within our family, and we look forward to working with the retailers that have supported these instruments throughout their history.”

About Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is the world’s foremost manufacturer of guitars, amplifiers, and related equipment. Since 1946, the name Fender has become synonymous with all things rock ‘n’ roll: from Buddy Holly to Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton to Kurt Cobain and everything in between. Fender’s iconic instruments such the Telecaster®, Stratocaster®, Precision Bass® and Jazz Bass® guitars are known the world over as the instruments that started the rock revolution, and they continue to be highly prized among today’s guitarists and collectors alike. Corporate headquarters are located in Scottsdale, AZ, with manufacturing headquarters and the world-renowned Fender Custom Shop in Corona, CA. FMIC markets using the brand names Fender®, Squier®, Guild®, Benedetto®, Jackson®, Charvel®, Floyd Rose®, and Rodriguez. For more information, contact Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, 8860 East Chaparral Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, (480) 596-9690, or visit our Web site at www.fender.com.

[jacksmar]

Justaxxxgirl- That’s what I was looking for . Thanks for the link.

Bluedog – The Carvin Vai head is the only Carvin I’ve played through so I was very impressed. The guy who owns the damn thing didn’t use it above “5” until I played through it. Loud and consistent, very serious tone.

Gigolo – I’ve not played a Pensa guitar and haven’t had the opportunity to either. You don’t see a lot of them hanging off the rack at the local guitar shop.

Bruce Kulick got me hooked on the Seymor Duncan JB and unless they’re putting that in the EVH Charvel, I won’t pick up that guitar either. The high-end Jackson’s are almost perfect from the factory and you can get whatever pickup you want from them. Bruce Kulick has Zep-like tone on the Union song “do your own thing” and he told me the secret is the Duncan JB. The Marshall he uses is bone stock with a few little effects added after the mix.

http://www.mp3miracle.com/Union/DoYourOwnThing/

Reading that EVH used a bone stock Marshall with the Variac to get his tone has really put a lot of innovation into amp technology these days. So EVH has been an influence on that side of things too. I just can’t see me running out to replace my model 1A Charvel just because EVH has a new product line………………..again.

[BrownSound1]

Brad Starks (webmaster of VH's site) had this to say on one of the mailing lists today:

"So are Peavey and Eddie done, then, or is the Wolfgang line
continuing?"

No, EVH and Peavey are still together.


it's 5150 Time!!!

Brad
The Official Van Halen Web Site

http://www.van-halen.com

[justaxxxgirl]

Originally posted by Brownsound1
Brad Starks (webmaster of VH's site) had this to say on one of the mailing lists today:

"So are Peavey and Eddie done, then, or is the Wolfgang line
continuing?"

No, EVH and Peavey are still together.


it's 5150 Time!!!

Brad
The Official Van Halen Web Site
http://www.van-halen.com

Brad Starks is dead wrong, and is a bigger liar than Sammy Hagar.

My husband and I have been in the music business more years than I would care to every admit, and he has crew chiefed on two Van Halen tours. I know what I am talking about.

[Roth kills Sam]

I don't think anyone would really put a lot of faith in Brad Starks. From what I have heard 1,000 times is just that EVH is contractually obligated to Peavey until the end of this tour. How in the world could he possibly be aligned with stupid Peavey after all of the proof to the contrary? All signs point to a separation from Peavey before the end of 2004

[dlrevh00]

tell me how eddie could be signed to both FMC and Peavey at the same time. If he was still in with Peavey they could make the new tribute guitars with a slightly different headstock. My bet is Ed is History from Peavey

[justaxxxgirl]

Originally posted by Roth kills Sam
I don't think anyone would really put a lot of faith in Brad Starks. From what I have heard 1,000 times is just that EVH is contractually obligated to Peavey until the end of this tour. How in the world could he possibly be aligned with stupid Peavey after all of the proof to the contrary? All signs point to a separation from Peavey before the end of 2004

My husband knows Hartley Peavey well and was very close to his wife Melia Peavey before she passes away March 1998.

No, Eddie's contract with Peavey has expired and they opted not to renew. Van Halen's Tour promoter Clear Channel Entertainment has put heavy pressure on Peavey to play along during this tour. Their parent, Clear Channel Communication is so powerful in the industry, Peavey really had no choice in the matter.

[BrownSound1]

Look, all I'm saying is what Starks said....That's the "official" line, so to speak. As far as Eddie being aligned with two different companies....that happens all the time. At one time, Allen Holdsworth had two different signature guitar pickups out by two different companies. One was Carvin, the other was Seymour Duncan. I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with anyone on the subject...it really makes no difference anyway.

[Roth kills Sam]

Originally posted by Brownsound1
Look, all I'm saying is what Starks said....That's the "official" line, so to speak. As far as Eddie being aligned with two different companies....that happens all the time. At one time, Allen Holdsworth had two different signature guitar pickups out by two different companies. One was Carvin, the other was Seymour Duncan. I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with anyone on the subject...it really makes no difference anyway.

I am not disagreeing with you, just that Brad's info is not credible... he is a sheep!

[justaxxxgirl]

Originally posted by Brownsound1
Look, all I'm saying is what Starks said....That's the "official" line, so to speak. As far as Eddie being aligned with two different companies....that happens all the time. At one time, Allen Holdsworth had two different signature guitar pickups out by two different companies. One was Carvin, the other was Seymour Duncan. I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with anyone on the subject...it really makes no difference anyway.

What did you not understand about what I just said in the above posts, Mr. Roth Army Moderator!

Originally posted by justaxxxgirl
Brad Starks is dead wrong, and is a bigger liar than Sammy Hagar.

My husband and I have been in the music business more years than I would care to every admit, and he has crew chiefed on two Van Halen tours. I know what I am talking about.

Originally posted by justaxxxgirl
My husband knows Hartley Peavey well and was very close to his wife Melia Peavey before she passes away March 1998.

No, Eddie's contract with Peavey has expired and they opted not to renew. Van Halen's Tour promoter Clear Channel Entertainment has put heavy pressure on Peavey to play along during this tour. Their parent, Clear Channel Communication is so powerful in the industry, Peavey really had no choice in the matter.