Charvel Custom Shop Masterbuilt Joe Williams Star - Glow Bolt #JW0128

Charvel Custom Shop Masterbuilt Joe Williams Star, Maple Fingerboard, Custom "Glow Bolt" Artwork by Brian Bock

Where do you go when your dream guitar is a Charvel® and money is no object? To Charvel’s U.S.A. Custom Shop. They build the very best of the top-line best for the world’s greatest artists, and also for you. Many of the talented craftsmen who founded the shop are still a part of their valued team, creating the epitome of Charvel style and performance.

Master Builder Joe Williams

Promoted to a Master Builder in 2018, Joe Williams first came to Charvel/Jackson in 2005 from a vintage guitar shop, where he repaired and set up used guitars.

His passion for tinkering with guitars started much earlier. Williams began playing guitar at age 13, when his parents-assuming it was only a phase-got him an inexpensive Squier beginner instrument. An enterprising teen, Williams quickly taught himself to modify and improve his $100 guitar to sound and feel like his friend's high-performance Charvel.

Williams was well versed in guitar craft by the time he arrived at Charvel and Jackson, where he did wiring and setup work. His attention to detail drew the attention of acclaimed Senior Master Builder Mike Shannon, and Williams was subsequently given sole responsibility for custom assembly work. Under Shannon's expert wing, Williams slowly worked his way backward through the production process-from final assembly to buffing and polishing to mill work.

"The most rewarding aspect of my position is being a player and the builder," Williams said. "Getting to feel and hear the difference of each build; knowing what went into it having done each step and learning from each variance of the process is a privilege."

We are proud to include a full professional setup to factory spec before delivering your new Charvel. Our world-class techs will dial in your instrument to make sure the playability is maximized!