Eddie Van Halen's Original 'Frankenstein' Guitar & 1978 Rig Exhibit

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A Tribute to EVH's Iconic Frankenstrat The EVH Striped Series Frankie is a tribute to (although not quite a re-creation of) Eddie Van Halen's iconic red, black, and white Frankenstrat guitar — complete with a worn-in relic'd finish.

Eddie Van Halen Frankenstrat Fender Custom Masterbuilt EVH Reverb

Eddie Van Halen's primary instrument from 1977 to 1983, known by such common monikers as 'Frankenstrat', 'Frankenstein', or, simply, 'Ed's Baby', is perhaps the most iconic and valuable electric guitar in modern history.

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The EVH Frankenstein Relic electric guitar is a stunning tribute to one of the most iconic guitars in rock history - Eddie Van Halen's legendary "Frankenstein." This remarkable instrument, also known as the "Frankenstrat," was the result of Van Halen's relentless pursuit of the perfect tone and feel.

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Eddie Van Halen - Guitar World, Nov. 2006 According to Eddie, he made some requests for the body to be modified by Charvel. I went to Charvel and had them rout a body out for just one pickup and one volume knob. I had to cut my own pickguard to cover everything up because it was originally a three-pickup Strat body.

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Interview Guitar World, Nov. 2006In loving memory of Eddie Van Halen (26/01/1955 - 06/10/2020), one of the Greatest guitar players in the world!

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Eddie Van Halen was the main songwriter in Van Halen—let alone one of the band's two namesakes—but he'll forever be known as one of the greatest guitar players in rock history. Learn more about how Eddie developed fretboard finger tapping and his own guitar, the Frankenstrat.. Eddie wore out the original Frankenstrat a long, long time.

Eddie Van Halen's Original 'Frankenstein' Guitar & 1978 Rig Exhibit

This 2018 Super '78 Eruption guitar is an exact replica of the original configuration of Eddie Van Halen's "Frankenstein" guitar, which he constructed himself from various spare guitar parts. His original decoration used white spray paint for the body with black intersecting stripes.

Eddie Van Halen, "Eruption," and the Frankenstrat Spinditty

Eddie Van Halen's "Frankenstrat" is one of the most iconic guitars in rock music, a symbol of Van Halen's innovative spirit and quest for the perfect sound. Its creation story is a fascinating combination of experimentation, innovation, and sheer audacity that embodies the spirit of rock 'n' roll. The Birth of the Frankenstrat

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The Frankenstrat, also known as " Frankie ", is a guitar created by Eddie Van Halen. Its name is a portmanteau of Frankenstein, the fictional doctor who created a monster by combining body parts of the recently deceased, and the Stratocaster, a model of electric guitar made by Fender.

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While you will never be able to buy the original Frankenstrat, the EVH Striped Series Frankie Electric Guitar is part of the affordable Striped Series from EVH and a guitar that truly replicates the Frankenstrat. While earlier models brought the ubiquitous look to many, this model is the best tribute to the original to date.

Two of Eddie Van Halen's FrankenstratStyle Guitars to Be Auctioned

After previewing its newest trio of electric guitars earlier this year, EVH has now officially launched its Frankenstein Relic Series with three six-strings that take apart the iconic striped colorway of Eddie Van Halen's original model.

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Features The true origins and evolution of Eddie Van Halen's legendary Frankenstein guitar By Chris Gill published 4 October 2021 How the most famous guitar in rock history took shape and spawned a mythology all of its own (Image credit: Fin Costello/Redferns)

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EVH has decided to put an interesting spin on a classic model, as they revisited the iconic "Frankenstrat" model from Eddie Van Halen, using it as a blueprint for 3 new guitars.. These models are.

EVH Frankenstein Replica Guitar Eddie Van Halen

So in 2007, Eddie Van Halen and the master builders of the Fender Custom Shop in Corona, Calif., joined forces to bring you EVH® brand guitars, amps and musical products, beginning with a most eagerly awaited musical event: the unveiling of a very special 300-instrument limited edition run of the Eddie Van Halen Frankenstein™ replica guitar.

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Widely regarded as the most recognizable electric guitar ever, Eddie Van Halen's iconic and revered Frankenstein™ guitar now comes your way with a price tag the everyday musician can afford in the form of the EVH® Striped Series Frankenstein™ "Frankie.". Sporting Eddie's famed red with white-and-black-striped paint job and a worn-in reliced look, the all-new Frankie features a basswood.