EVH Eddie Van Halen Striped Series Electric Guitar

EVH Eddie Van Halen Striped Series Electric Guitar, Black and Yellow, Full Straight Back

EVH Eddie Van Halen Striped Series Electric Guitar, Black and Yellow, Headstock Left Front

EVH Eddie Van Halen Striped Series Electric Guitar, Black and Yellow, Body Straight Front

EVH Eddie Van Halen Striped Series Electric Guitar, Black and Yellow, Body Left Front

EVH Eddie Van Halen Striped Series Electric Guitar, Black and Yellow, Body Straight Back

EVH Eddie Van Halen Striped Series Electric Guitar, Black and Yellow, Headstock Straight Back

zZounds Gear Experts Say...

Each Striped Series guitar is modeled after one of Eddie Van Halen's homemade masterpieces -- with an EVH locking tremolo and D-Tuna for easy drop D tuning.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
EVH Wolfgang pickups	Voiced by Eddie Van Halen himself; dynamic and hot
Floyd Rose locking tremolo with EVH D-Tuna	Built-in "drop-D" lever on tremolo bridge
Quartersawn neck	Strong straight grain; sweet tone
Basswood body	Big, warm midrange tones

Overview

If Eddie Van Halen could have ordered his dream guitar in the late '70s, what would it have looked like? EVH has answered this with the Eddie Van Halen Striped Series of guitars -- delivering an unblemished modern take on the guitar hero's most iconic axes.

Striped and Set Up Like Eddie's

Countless aspiring shredders took to their axes with paint cans after Van Halen erupted on the scene. While it might have been a fun DIY project, it's now much easier for EVH luthiers to do the work for you when you order a brand-new, professionally made version of Eddie's "Frankenstein." EVH has also fitted this version with a quartersawn maple neck for the same look as his iconic guitar. One of the most subtle touches is the single volume knob -- it's labeled as a tone knob, just like on the original.

Upgrades Add Tonal Range

The EVH Eddie Van Halen Striped Series guitars build upon the legend's original homemade guitar with modern features. EVH has issued his own branded locking tremolo system for players embarking on warbling whammy dive bombs. The bridge comes equipped with the D-Tuna system -- a best friend for players who instantly want to drop their low E string down a whole step for heavier chugging. The sole pickup is an EVH Wolfgang humbucker in the bridge position. Naturally, these guitars were developed with help from Eddie Van Halen himself, who oversaw 80 pickup prototypes before approving the type featured in Striped Series guitars.

Straightforward, Unchained Sound

… read more Wolfgang pickups are known for their bright, aggressive sounds and ability to clean up the sound when the volume is decreased. The pickup on the Eddie Van Halen Series guitar is directly mounted into the body, making for more resonant tones and less tonal interference.

Check out the Striped Series in action as we run through our top 5 Van Halen solos:

Features:

- Basswood body
- Hand-rubbed oil finish
- Quartersawn maple neck with compound radius maple fretboard
- Thumbwheel adjustment on truss rod
- EVH Wolfgang pickup is directly mounted to body in bridge position
- EVH locking tremolo
- D-Tuna system in bridge for easy switch to drop-D tuning
- Single volume knob
- EVH die-cast tuners

Van Halen enthusiasts: you no longer have to inhale paint fumes or piece together parts to get the sound and look that launched millions of record sales.

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Specs

- Body: Basswood Stratocaster-style
- Neck: Quartersawn maple
- Fingerboard: Maple fingerboard
- Radius: Compound radius; 12-16 inch
- Frets: 22 Jumbo
- Inlay: Black dot
- Pickup: Wolfgang humbucker
- Controls: Single volume knob
- Nut: Floyd Rose locking nut
- Bridge: EVH-branded locking tremolo
- Tuners: EVH die-cast tuners

Other:
- Vintage-style strap buttons
- Thumbwheel truss rod adjustment
- EVH neck plate
- Bar string retainer
- Hardware: Chrome
- Finish: Hand-rubbed oil finish

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black and Yellow: Shipping Weight: 10.75 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 42 x 15 x 5 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 5107902528
White and Black: Shipping Weight: 10.75 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 42 x 15 x 4 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 5107902576
Red, Black, and White: Shipping Weight: 10.5 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 42 x 15 x 4 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 5107902503
Satin Crop Circles (Black and White): Shipping Weight: 12.75 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 42 x 15 x 4 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 5107902386
5150: Shipping Weight: 10.75 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 42 x 16 x 5 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 5107902515

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-856-9801
Email: consumerrelations@evhgear.com
Web: https://www.evhgear.com/support

EVH's Description

EVH Striped Series Electric Guitar

Reminiscent of the iconic striping on Eddie's "Frankenstein" guitar, the EVH Eddie Van Halen Striped Series Electric Guitar features a quartersawn maple neck, 22 fret maple fingerboard with compound radius, EVH-branded locking trem and nut and the D-Tuna system for instant D-Tuning of your low E for when you need to drop into some heavy riffs at a moment's notice. The simplicity of the direct-mount Wolfgang humbucking pickup with a single volume knob (labeled 'TONE') offers the tonality you expect from an EVH guitar.

Features:

- Basswood Strat-style Body
- Quartersawn Maple Neck
- Thumbwheel truss rod adjustment
- 22 Fret, Maple Compound radius fingerboard
- Direct-Mount Wolfgang Humbucker Pickup
- EVH-branded locking tremolo

Reviews

(28 ratings)

Submitted April 24, 2020 by Corey Blanks in Cleveland, OH

"EVH Striped Series, White and Black"

Overall:

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I approached this guitar with the same expectations I would have had for any Mexican made Fender. MAN, was I wrong! I ordered it as a second to my Gibson SG Standard. I wanted something a bit more Shreddy and I figured it would be a guitar I played sparingly when I had the urge to rip an 80's hard rock solo. Beyond that, it would make a pretty accent piece. HOLY **** this thing blew me away.The finish is excellent, definitely a poly coat but it doesn't have that inch-thick clear coat that most Fender Strats seems to have. It feels thinner for sure.My neck was perfect, I see a fair amount of complaints towards the fret ends sticking out, but I got lucky I guess. It feels better than any American special or standard strat that I've played. It's more like a 60's slim profile Gibson but MUCH smoother thanks to the lack of finish. The fretboard is perfect for chording and flattens out nicely around the 12th fret.I didn't have any issues with intonation or the Floyd Rose positioning out of the box, however it came with 9 gauge strings which are too flimsy for me, especially tuned down a half step as it arrived. Swapping for 10's and intonation for standard tuning was a breeze. D-Tuna works perfectly. you just have to make sure the bridge rests on the body when not in use.Lastly, the pickup. I'm not even sure how to describe it. It's extremely hot but also perfectly articulate. Every note rings, harmonics jump off of the strings, there is no muddiness regardless of volume, and yet it… read more isn't shrill or biting like a Dimarzio. The low friction volume pot feels very well built and I have no concerns about it wearing out. I don't know what magic they are using but this pick up cleans up without adding unwanted low end when rolled back.I was really expecting a sub-$1k import guitar to feel and sound like a sub-$1k import guitar. What I got was something far more versatile and of a higher quality than a lot of American Fender's I've played. It's not just a gimmick to sell that EVH paint job, this thing delivers in every way that counts.

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