Frankenstein

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Eddie Van Halen performs onstage with Van Halen at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois on April 26, 1979

New Eddie Van Halen-narrated documentary details how he got hooked on modding guitars – and subsequently created Frankenstein

By Phil Weller published

The free-to-watch mini-doc finds the guitarist talking about his earliest guitars, and his quest for his one true guitar love

Guitarists
EVH Frankenstein

EVH breaks its colorway trend with Vintage Sunburst, Silver, and Blue finishes for the Frankenstein

By Phil Weller published

The limited edition finishes are ideal for those looking for a more subtle slice of the acrobatic guitar hero, with his choice specs remaining otherwise untouched

Guitars
Eddie Van Halen performs onstage with Van Halen at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois on April 26, 1979

Eddie Van Halen on Frankenstein, and why he never apologized for modding

By Jackson Maxwell published

Always keen to take his sound into new territory, the late guitar hero never viewed any guitar – even the none-more-iconic Frankenstein – as a great treasure, never to be altered or touched

Guitarists
Wolfgang Van Halen plays the original Frankenstein guitar at 5150 Studios in Los Angeles

Watch Wolfgang Van Halen Play "Eruption" on the Original Frankenstein in Newly Released Studio Footage

By Jackson Maxwell published

Wolfgang released the footage – which was shot in 2015 – to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the recording of the iconic instrumental.

Guitarists
Eddie Van Halen, 1979

Here’s Why Eddie Van Halen was a Guitar Gear Pioneer

By Christopher Scapelliti published

A master of technique and tone, the six-string innovator turned us on to the Strat ‘bucker and Floyd Rose.

Guitars
Wolfgang Van Halen (left), and a replica of Eddie Van Halen's legendary Frankenstein guitar

Wolfgang Van Halen Used the Original Frankenstein on Mammoth WVH's Debut Album

By Jackson Maxwell published

"It’s kind of terrifying holding it," Wolfgang said of the legendary custom instrument.

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