Frankenstein Eddie Van Halen on Frankenstein, and why he never apologized for modding 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 Watch Wolfgang Van Halen Play "Eruption" on the Original Frankenstein in Newly Released Studio Footage Wolfgang released the footage – which was shot in 2015 – to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the recording of the iconic instrumental. Here’s Why Eddie Van Halen was a Guitar Gear Pioneer A master of technique and tone, the six-string innovator turned us on to the Strat ‘bucker and Floyd Rose. Latest Frankenstein Wolfgang Van Halen Used the Original Frankenstein on Mammoth WVH's Debut Album By Jackson Maxwell published 26 May 21 "It’s kind of terrifying holding it," Wolfgang said of the legendary custom instrument. Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1“When I got the role of Keith Partridge, they knew I could play and sing because I played Voodoo Child before my screen test”: David Cassidy on seeing Hendrix, learning from the session guitar greats, and jamming with Paul McCartney and John Lennon2“A bombshell guitar that can front any band”: Martin and Reverb unite for an exclusive non-cutaway Grand Performance acoustic 3“I was inspired by one of my favorite players, Mr. Paul Gilbert”: Matteo Mancuso pays homage to one of his heroes with new track, Paul Position 4“A vintage-sounding, modern-featured roaring head inspired by the legendary 1967/1968 Plexi Super Lead 100”: Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way 5“All these pieces of wood gradually become in harmony with each other over years of playing”: David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-18
Wolfgang Van Halen Used the Original Frankenstein on Mammoth WVH's Debut Album By Jackson Maxwell published 26 May 21 "It’s kind of terrifying holding it," Wolfgang said of the legendary custom instrument.