The EVH Frankenstein "Frankie" Series electric guitar is a modern marvel inspired by Eddie Van Halen's legendary "Frankenstein" guitar. A meticulous reproduction, this instrument combines the iconic red, black, and white aesthetics with a relic'd finish to provide a truly authentic look and feel. Eddie's vision to merge the tonal characteristics of a classic single-cut solid body guitar with the tremolo bar functionality of a Fender Stratocaster comes to life in this series.
Key Features
Build and Materials:
-
Body: Crafted from solid basswood, delivering a powerful, resonant tone with robust mids that cut through any mix.
-
Neck: Quartersawn maple neck designed for durability and stability, featuring a fast-playing compound-radius relic'd maple fingerboard.
Hardware:
-
Pickups: Direct-mount Wolfgang humbucker captures Eddie's quintessential tone, ideal for high-gain amps.
-
Bridge: Floyd Rose tremolo system with D-Tuna, enabling effortless dive bombs and instant Drop D tuning.
-
Controls: White Stratocaster-style skirt knobs for intuitive control.
Additional Features:
-
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm) for a familiar feel and playability.
-
Fingerboard: Scalloped lower back bout for effortless upper fret access.
-
Frets: 22 jumbo frets with black dot inlays.
-
Locking Nut: Floyd Rose locking nut for superior tuning stability.
-
Adjustments: Heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel for easy neck tweaks.
The EVH Frankenstein "Frankie" Series electric guitar not only pays homage to Eddie Van Halen's innovative spirit and iconic sound but also ensures exceptional playability and versatility for modern guitarists. Whether you are emulating Eddie's famous riffs or creating your own signature sound, this guitar is a worthy companion.
Specifications
Available Colors |
Blueburst, Silverburst, Vintage Sunburst |
Model / Series |
EVH Frankenstein |
Neck Construction |
Bolt-On |
Neck Finish |
Heavy Relic Lacquer |
Neck Shape |
EVH Modified "C" Backshape |
Scale Length |
25.5" (64.77cm) |
Fingerboard Material |
Maple Fretboard |
Fingerboard Radius |
12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8mm to 406.4mm) |
Nut Material |
Floyd Rose Locking |
Position Inlays |
Black Dot |
Truss Rod |
Dual-Action with Wheel |
Truss Rod Nut |
Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel |
Hardware Finish |
Aged Chrome |
Tuning Machines |
EVH-Branded Gotoh |
Pickguard |
Custom EVH Frankenstein Control Guard |
Control Knobs |
White Stratocaster-Style Skirt (Labeled "Tone") |
Bridge Pickup |
EVH Wolfgang Humbucking |
String Material |
EVH Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) |
Case/Gig Bag |
EVH Wolfgang/Striped Series Gig Bag (p/n 022-7742-100) |