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Lot #575
Eddie Van Halen

'Frankenstrat' Art Series guitar played by EVH at the Toyota Center in 2008

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'Frankenstrat' Art Series guitar played by EVH at the Toyota Center in 2008

Stage-used Charvel EVH Art Series electric guitar with black and white stripe pattern, played during a Van Halen concert at the Toyota Center by Eddie Van Halen, who has signed the body in silver ink, "Houston, TX—1-28-'08, Van Halen 2008, Eddie Van Halen." EVH Art Series back plate features an edition number of "159." Includes a handsome custom hardshell carrying case with large "EVH" logo to inner lining. In fine condition. Designed by the master himself, the Charvel EVH Art Series guitar is based on Eddie Van Halen's original Frankenstein guitar, which was the musician's attempt to merge the sound of a classic Gibson guitar with the physical attributes and tremolo bar functionality of a Fender Stratocaster. The striped finish was the result of Van Halen painting the guitar differing colors, applying strips of masking tape after each coat, and then peeling to reveal his Shelleyan monstrosity. Accompanied by a photo of EVH playing the guitar on stage, as well as a certificate of authenticity signed by Van Halen, who affirms that he played guitar "159" on "January 28, 2008; Houston, TX." A phenomenal stage-used axe once wielded by the legendary Eddie Van Halen.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #558 - Ended June 12, 2019





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