Iconic Tribute to a Rock Legend
With its relic’d red, black and white striped finish, dummy neck pickup and angled bridge humbucker, the Striped Series Frankie looks like it was plucked straight from Eddie’s hands in the early ’80s. Details like the “TONE” volume knob, mismatched pickguard holes and five-way blade selector jammed in the middle position have been painstakingly recreated to capture Frankenstrat’s rebellious spirit. This is a guitar that demands to be played loud and proud.
Built for Speed and Expression
The Striped Series Frankie’s quartersawn maple neck and 12″–16″ compound-radius fingerboard were designed for shredding at breakneck speeds. Jumbo frets and an oiled neck back allow for silky smooth bends and rapid-fire legato runs. A sturdy Floyd Rose tremolo lets you dive bomb and squeal on command, while the D-Tuna quickly switches between standard and drop D tunings. Express yourself without limits on this guitar.
Raw, Snarling Tone
At the heart of the Striped Series Frankie’s tone is the direct-mount EVH Wolfgang humbucker, wound to Eddie’s exacting specifications. This pickup unleashes Eddie’s signature lead tone, with stinging highs, snarling mids and thick lows. Run through a single volume control, this guitar provides instant access to that unmistakable brown sound that ruled the ’80s. The lightweight basswood body resonates freely, amplifying your playing with clear, balanced tone.
A Timeless Classic Reborn
Nearly 40 years after Eddie Van Halen built his iconic Frankenstrat, EVH has crafted the ultimate tribute in the Striped Series Frankie. With its relic’d finish, era-correct details and raw, powerful tone, this guitar lets you channel Eddie’s pioneering spirit. Experience the style and sound that changed rock music forever—only from EVH. The Striped Series Frankie electric guitar belongs in the hands of any serious Van Halen fan or shred guitarist.
Weight: 6lbs 15oz
- Relic electric guitar modeled after Eddie Van Halen’s “Frankenstein”
- Frankie details include dummy Strat neck pickup and five-way blade
- Basswood body with striped finish, relic’d with cosmetic wear and tear
- Graphite-reinforced maple neck and fingerboard
- EVH D-Tuna system allows easy flipping into Drop-D and back
- Single open-coil EVH Wolfgang humbucker bridge pickup for pure sound
- Floyd Rose locking tremolo system
- Custom black Frankie pickguard with trademark mismatched holes
- Master volume knob, deliberately mislabeled “tone” to match original
Body
- Body shape: Double cutaway
- Body type: Solidbody
- Body material: Solid wood
- Body wood: Basswood
Neck
- Neck wood: Maple
- Joint: Bolt-on
- Scale length: 25.5″
- Truss rod: Carbon graphite
- Neck finish: Oil
Fingerboard
- Material: Maple
- Radius: Compound
- Fret size: Jumbo
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: Dot
- Nut width/material: 1.687″ (42.8 mm)
Electronics
- Configuration: H
- Bridge: Proprietary open-coil humbucker
- Control layout: Master volume
Hardware
- Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
- Bridge design: Locking 2-point tremolo
- Tailpiece: Vibrato
- Color: Chrome
Other
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Orientation: Right handed
All instruments are setup and inspected before shipping. We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.
Plek add-ons are non-refundable once completed. In the event of a return, a refund will be issued minus the cost of the Plek and any other add-on services.
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