A brand-new mini-documentary on the creation of Edward Van Halen's iconic Frankenstein guitar has been released and it's a must-see! The video, produced by Simon Alkin and posted on his YouTube channel Icons Remembered, is narrated by Edward himself, telling his own story of the path that led him to create Frankenstein between 1967 and 1977. Alkin said, "Edward Van Halen … [Read more...]
Edward Van Halen’s ‘Frankenstein’ Ranked 3rd Most Iconic Guitar Of All Time
Edward Van Halen's homemade "Frankenstein" guitar placed third on Billboard's recent list of the 100 most iconic guitars of all time. Before we get to what Billboard had to say about Edward's guitar and their rankings, here is how they came up with their list: What is "the greatest"? Iconic, influential, inventive, famous, game changing? Unusual, oddball, beautiful, even … [Read more...]
Idaho Glass Artist Reimagines Iconic Van Halen Guitar
Eddie Van Halen's creative inspiration has reached artists of all kinds, not just musicians. Case in point: Idaho glass artist Cameron Davenport, who has reimagined Eddie's iconic Frankenstrat guitar into glass. In the video above posted to YouTube by Idaho news outlet KREM 2 News, Davenport shares the process behind creating the famous red-black-white guitar, which is in … [Read more...]
Behind Guitar Player’s 2020 Edward Van Halen Tribute Issue [VIDEO]
Credit: Neil Zlozower In the latest episode of Final Resonance TV's "Van Halen Stories" Matt Blackett, a former writer for Guitar Player magazine, gives a detailed account of the creation process behind the final Guitar Player Tribute Issue dedicated to Edward Van Halen titled "A World Without Ed". In his tribute article, Blackett envisions a world … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Says Sophomore Mammoth WVH Album ‘Almost Finished’
The wait for the second Mammoth WVH album may be over soon. Wolfgang Van Halen says his second effort is near completion. In a recent interview with Total Guitar, Wolfgang gave an update on the album, including what we'll expect to hear and what it's like using his father's famous Frankenstein guitar on a few tracks. Here is what Wolfgang had to tell Total Guitar's Amit … [Read more...]
Dutch Abstract Art, Pasadena Hot Rods & Punk Rock Guitars: The Origins Of Eddie’s Striped ‘Frankenstrat’ Design
Eddie Van Halen's classic red, black and white striped guitar affectionally named "Frankenstrat" may be the most recognizable instrument in music history. Rock journalist and author Greg Prato has shared an article he wrote for AllMusic with the Van Halen News Desk that digs deep into the origins of the guitar design. By Greg Prato Much has been said about one … [Read more...]