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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.

Features

  • Aged Model: yes
    Vintage look, higher quality, unmistakable character.
  • Neck Profile: EVH® Modified "C" Backshape
    Better playability and fast fretboard feel.
  • Technology: Solid Body
    Clear, focused, powerful sound with higher sustain
  • Neck construction: Bolt on neck
    A little less sustain, but very percussive.
  • Scale: 25" (635 - 659 mm)
    Classic scale length of ST-style guitars
  • Fretboard: Maple
    Bright and clear sound reproduction, good articulation and presence, balanced sound.
  • Fretboard radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius
    Fast and precise playability in the upper fretboard.
  • Body Material: Basswood
    Light weight, bright tone.
Product information
General Information
  • Strings: 6 string
  • Country of origin: Mexico
  • Strings thickness ex factory: .009 - .042
  • Factory stringing: EVH Nickel Plated Steel
  • Special Features: Custom EVH Frankenstein Control Guard, Heavy Relic finish, Jumbo frets
Body
  • Technology: Solid Body
  • Body shape: ST-Style
  • Body Material: Basswood
  • Body finish: High Gloss
Neck
  • Neck: Maple, Quartersawn
  • Neck Profile: EVH® Modified "C" Backshape
  • Neck finish: Satin
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Fretboard radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius
  • Fretboard Inlays: Black Dots
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Nut material: Floyd Rose Locking
  • Frets: 22
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Fret material: Nickel silver
  • Neck construction: Bolt on neck
  • Scale Length: 25,5" (648 mm)
Electronics
  • Pickup Configuration: H-S (1x Humbucker, 1x Single Coil)
  • Bridge Pickup: EVH Wolfgang Humbucker
  • Pickup Cover: Black
  • Pickup Selector Switch: 3-way switch
  • Pickup type: passive
  • Controls: 1x volume
Hardware
  • Hardware: Aged Chrome
  • Tuning Machines: EVH-Branded Gotoh
  • Pickguard: Black 3-Ply
  • Pot Caps: Aged White
  • Bridge / Tremolo: EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo mit EVH D-Tuna
Finish
  • Color/ Finish: Blueburst
  • Aging: Heavy Relic
Includes
  • Includes: Gigbag
About EVH

Electric guitars from the master himself

Welcome to the world of EVH, the brand that represents the legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Eddie Van Halen, known as one of the most influential guitarists of all time, has created EVH, a brand that reflects his innovative strength and his love of music. Eddie Van Halen stands not only for brilliant and epochal guitar solos, but also for the legendary instruments on which he presented his groundbreaking guitar playing.

Early in his career, he built his own guitars, such as the legendary Frankenstein. He later teamed up with Peavey to develop the groundbreaking 5150 guitar amp. A few years ago, Eddie entered into a cooperation with Fender, which resulted not only in the third version of the 5150 guitar amp, but also in various versions of his perfectly designed and crafted Wolfgang electric guitars.