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EVH Frankenstein
EVH Frankenstein electric guitars are more than just instruments, they are living legends! Inspired by Eddie Van Halen's iconic "Frankenstrat", which he built and modified himself at the beginning of his career, every Frankenstein guitar embodies Eddie's pursuit of perfection and tireless innovation. With or without the characteristic stripe pattern of Eddie's original guitar, the Frankenstein definitely rocks!
Olli - himself a big fan of Eddie van Halen - grabbed the Frankenstein guitars and brought them to our video studio for you. You can find the result further down on this page.
Overview of all EVH Frankenstein models:
Know-how
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The EVH Frankenstein - a piece of rock music history
There are very few guitars out there that are as famous as Eddie Van Halen's favorite 6-string sidekick, lovingly known as "Frankenstein." This guitar was Eddie's attempt to combine the sound of a classic single-cut solid body guitar with the physical attributes and tremolo bar functionality of a Fender Stratocaster. The EVH Frankenstein "Frankie" Series is a civilian variant of Eddie Van Halen's iconic red, black, and white Frankenstrat guitar - complete with a worn-in relic finish.
Construction and parts
Crafted from a solid piece of basswood, this solid-body electric guitar offers a throaty, growling sound that lets you blast through a groovy rhythm section with ease. A Wolfgang humbucker mounted directly on the body provides Eddie's classic sound, especially if you use it with a high-gain amplifier.
Equipped with a slim, quartersawn maple neck and a flat maple fingerboard with a compound radius, this guitar was born for shredding. The Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo Bridge with EVH D-Tuna lets you mimic Eddie's signature trem work with ease and gives you instant access to Drop D tuning. The EVH Frankenstein Series models are full of classic Van Halen vibe, but most importantly, they offer killer tone and lightning-fast playability.
Perfect for real Van Halen fans
The Frankenstein guitars are a must-have for every Van Halen fan and anyone looking for a powerful and unmistakable sound. Whether on stage or in the studio, with an EVH Frankenstein electric guitar you hold a piece of rock history in your hands and can experience the legendary Van Halen sound for yourself. You get the full dose of Van Halen tone when you connect your Frankenstein guitar to an amplifier from the EVH 5150 series. These were also designed by Eddie Van Halen and are available in various price ranges.
Eddie's Frankenstein Strats in Olli's studio!
In our video for the EVH Frankenstein series, Olli gets down to business and talks about the origins of the legendary Frankenstein guitar. Find out what makes the guitars special and what Olli thinks of the Jump radio version without guitar solo in our video.
Have fun!
