Van Halen Frankenstein Electric Guitar

Object Details

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

Credit Line

Gift of Eddie Van Halen through Jeff Cary, Senior Vice President, Fender Musical Instruments Corp.

2007

ID Number

2010.0246.01

accession number

2010.0246

catalog number

2010.0246.01

Van Halen, Edward

E.L.V.H., Inc.

Object Name

guitar

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

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Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments

Music & Musical Instruments

National Museum of American History

subject

Music

Record ID

nmah_1397533

Metadata Usage (Object Detail Text)

CC0