The VHND's Eric Senich talked with Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen authors Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill for an exclusive, in-depth discussion of Eddie Van Halen's legendary career! Throughout the interview Tolinski and Gill give their insight and opinions on a wide range of EVH topics including: Eddie's childhood days overcoming his shynessHis relationship … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth On The Frankenstein Guitar Design & Eddie Van Halen’s Business Ingenuity
David Lee Roth, in his own inimitable way, has taken fans down Van Halen memory lane. This story includes a plain white guitar, some tape, some paint and a whole lot of Eddie Van Halen ingenuity! In the video above titled "Separated At Birth?", Dave explains the history of Eddie's iconic red, white and black striped guitar along with a photo of a DLR painting. You may … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview: ‘Eruption: Conversations With Eddie Van Halen’ Authors Brad Tolinski & Chris Gill
Brad Tolinki (L), Chris Gill (R) The Van Halen News Desk had the chance to talk with Brad Tolinski & Chris Gill, authors of the much-anticipated book Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen, which is released today! Tolinski and Gill collected over 50 hours of unreleased interviews with Eddie - most conducted at his legendary 5150 studios in Los Angeles … [Read more...]
Jerry Cantrell On The Stolen EVH Guitar That Found Its Way Back Home
Imagine Eddie Van Halen giving you an EVH guitar only to have it stolen. That's exactly what happened to Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell but, thankfully, this story has a happy ending. Even better, Cantrell was able to share the good news with Eddie himself. Back in 1991 Alice in Chains was chosen as the opening act for Van Halen. Cantrell said Eddie ended up … [Read more...]
Former Eddie Van Halen Guitar Tech Tom Weber On How To Set Up An EVH Frankenstein Guitar [VIDEO]
Wanna learn how to set up your own guitar like Eddie Van Halen's iconic Frankenstein guitar? Who better than Eddie's long-time guitar tech to show you how! Weber, who worked as Eddie's principle guitar technician between 2007 and 2020, recently hosted a video for FiveStarGuitars to show guitarists his tricks of the trade and how he sets up an EVH Frankenstein Custom … [Read more...]
Watch: ‘Panama’ Cover By Guitarist Sophie Burrell
Meet Sophie Burrell. She is currently Britain's rising star of the guitar and, as you're about to find out, well versed in Van Halen. Burrell releases a series of videos on YouTube featuring covers of classic guitar rock songs; among them are nearly a handful of Van Halen songs. Her most recent (above) is of "Panama". Burrell, now 21, has gone from launching her own … [Read more...]
New EVH Guitar Lineup Announced In Honor Of Eddie Van Halen
EVH has announced a new lineup of guitars in honor of Eddie Van Halen, including new models for the 5150 Series, Wolfgang Special and Wolfgang WG Standard. Here are the details coming from EVH's press release: 5150 SERIES — Engineered for speed, comfort and full-throttle attitude, the reimagined EVH 5150 Series models are an iconic blast from the past that blend … [Read more...]
Guitar.com Rembers Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Endless Pursuit Of Perfection’
Guitar.com has posted a tribute to Eddie Van Halen and his endless pursuit of guitar perfection. Writer Tony Bacon began by honoring Eddie's dedication to the instrument he loved. That dedication would go on to influence an entire generation of musicians, industry insiders and manufacturers: "Eddie Van Halen didn't just amaze his fellow guitarists with the remarkable … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Skateboard!
EVH Gear has released something quite unexpected… a 5150 Skateboard! Ready to ride right out of the box, but feel free to hang it in the man cave... Made of high quality, durable recycled aircraft aluminum. Made in the USA by Aluminati, this striking skateboard features Eddie Van Halen’s red, black and white stripes and the 5150 logo on the tail. Don't miss your chance to … [Read more...]
Best EVH Videos from NAMM 2020
Here's the best videos showcasing EVH Gear's all-new lineup at the Winter NAMM Show. Most notably the new EVH Striped Series Frankie. … [Read more...]
EVH Unveils Striped Series Frankie
Widely regarded as the most recognizable electric guitar ever, Eddie Van Halen’s iconic and revered Frankenstein™ guitar now comes your way with a price tag the everyday musician can afford in the form of the EVH® Striped Series Frankie. Sporting Eddie’s famed red with white-and-black-striped paint job and a worn-in reliced look, the all-new Frankie features a basswood … [Read more...]
EVH Commemorates 40th Anniversary of Van Halen II with ’79 Bumblebee Tribute Guitar
A very exclusive limited edition of Eddie Van Halen's '79 Bumblebee guitar is now in production. EVH unveiled the new '79 Bumblebee tribute model at Summer NAMM over the weekend. The recreation of the historic black-and-yellow striped guitar celebrates the 40th anniversary of Van Halen II, and subsequent world tour. Only 50 instruments will be produced worldwide, featuring all … [Read more...]