When Guitar World connects with Steel Panther axeman Satchel via video conference, he’s keen to show off his latest acquisition: a custom Eddie Van Halen tribute model inspired by the late guitarist’s instantly recognizable striped signature guitars.
As Satchel explains, a “very awesome” fan of the band approached the Charvel endorsee, offering to build it for nothing in return – one of many perks that come with the job. New instruments aside, Satchel is talking to us today to promote the band’s latest record, On the Prowl, which features yet more fiery fretwork and ’80s-inspired tongue-in-cheek hilarity. Naturally, we had to find out more…
