Vivian Campbell with Dio in 1984 using a flat black Charvel

[Chubtone]

Here's a video clip that I have never seen before with Viv using a Charvel I never saw him use before. I wonder if the new 8th batch Charvel wildcard was inspired by this one because they seemed to have copied it.

 

[rupe]

Vivian Campbell...isn't he the guy from Thin Lizzy?

It's been speculated that the flat black guitar is one of the album cover graphic guitars prior to receiving it's carnival air brush treatment.

 

[again with this]

I really have a thing for black guitars.

 

[EXPcustom]

I hate the way FMIC wont allow you to order "Artist Similar" guitars from the Charvel/Jackson custom shop anymore.

I remember a bunch of guys from the JCF were going to do a bunch of limited runs on Jake E lee Chavels, I got in on the sub camo run and had a spot for the Vai Green Meanie then FMIC stepped in and shut us down and any further "artist similar" orders.

 

[Chubtone]

Charvel 8th Batch, last batch. Featuring the one you've been waiting for, FLAT BLACK! As used by Vivian Cambell in 1984 for one show in Holland, world famous guitar hero for the late Ronnie James Dio, now with Def Leppard, get it while you can before it's too late!

Did I mention that this 8th batch, last batch of Charvels also helps to grow hair and can give you a boost in the male enhancement department? I await your frantic phone call within minutes Mr. Barzini.

 

[Badronald]

Charvel 8th Batch, last batch. Featuring the one you've been waiting for, FLAT BLACK! As used by Vivian Cambell in 1984 for one show in Holland, world famous guitar hero for the late Ronnie James Dio, now with Def Leppard, get it while you can before it's too late!

Did I mention that this 8th batch, last batch of Charvels also helps to grow hair and can give you a boost in the male enhancement department? I await your frantic phone call within minutes Mr. Barzini.

I'll take 2!

 

[Loudness250]

Charvels aside, That clip ROCKS!

 

[hank]

I really have a thing for black guitars.

same here, just not flat

especially flat/matte/satin black with maple fretboard. But where's the hardtails

 

[reverymike]

Has Viv made a public statment regarding Dio's passing yet? I haven't seen one.

 

[Chubtone]

Has Viv made a public statment regarding Dio's passing yet? I haven't seen one.

I wondered about that too.

 

[squealie]

Has Viv made a public statment regarding Dio's passing yet? I haven't seen one.

RIP Ronnie... but if I were Viv, I'd be hard pressed to show much love after this surfaced...

 

[reverymike]

That video is partially why I was asking!

I know they had quite a bad relationship, so I was curious if he was going to say anything publicly.

I guess not.