Van Halen Frankenstein Electric Guitar
- subject
- Music
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
- user
- Van Halen, Edward
- maker
- E.L.V.H., Inc.
- Credit Line
- Eddie Van Halen through Jeff Cary, Senior Vice President, Fender Musical Instruments Corp.
- Physical Description
- red (overall color)
- black and white (overall single or multi-hued designation)
- wood (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- plastic (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 39 in x 12 3/4 in x 5 in; 99.06 cm x 32.385 cm x 12.7 cm
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Description (Brief)
- This guitar was played by Dutch-American musician Edward “Eddie” Van Halen (b. 1955) while on tour in 2007. It is a replica of the guitar invented by Van Halen in 1977 and named “Frankenstein” by fans. The self-taught performer’s colorful, virtuosic style has made him the premier guitarist of his generation and one of the most emulated musicians in rock history. In 1974, brothers Eddie and Alex formed the band Van Halen, whose innovative California influenced heavy metal continues to attract global audiences.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 2007
- Object Name
- guitar
- ID Number
- 2010.0246.01
- accession number
- 2010.0246
- catalog number
- 2010.0246.01
