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expirediconian | Staff posted Jan 26, 2024 10:26 PM

EVH Striped Series '78 Eruption Electric Guitar (White with Black Stripes Relic)

$999

$1,900

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Adorama has EVH Striped Series '78 Eruption Electric Guitar (White with Black Stripes Relic) on sale for $999. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Product Features:
  • EVH Wolfgang Humbucking Bridge Pickup
  • Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement Neck Construction
  • 12-16" Compound Fingerboard Radius
  • Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel Truss Rod Nut
  • Single Wing with Tall Metal Spacer String Trees
  • Large '70s-Style Licensed Fender Strat Headstock
  • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Fender Strat Synchronized Tremolo with 43mm Brass Block Bridge
  • Vintage-Style Tremolo Arm
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Neck Construction: Bolt-On
  • Body Material: Basswood
  • Fingerboard Material: Maple Fretboard
  • Pickup Configuration: H

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $440.99 less (30.5% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1439.99 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
  • Warranty:

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Written by iconian | Staff
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Adorama has EVH Striped Series '78 Eruption Electric Guitar (White with Black Stripes Relic) on sale for $999. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Product Features:
  • EVH Wolfgang Humbucking Bridge Pickup
  • Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement Neck Construction
  • 12-16" Compound Fingerboard Radius
  • Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel Truss Rod Nut
  • Single Wing with Tall Metal Spacer String Trees
  • Large '70s-Style Licensed Fender Strat Headstock
  • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Fender Strat Synchronized Tremolo with 43mm Brass Block Bridge
  • Vintage-Style Tremolo Arm
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Neck Construction: Bolt-On
  • Body Material: Basswood
  • Fingerboard Material: Maple Fretboard
  • Pickup Configuration: H

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $440.99 less (30.5% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1439.99 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
  • Warranty:

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Jan 26, 2024 11:24 PM
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atheliteJan 26, 2024 11:24 PM
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It was $750 the last time Adorama had it on sale. 🫤
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Jan 26, 2024 11:28 PM
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klesmanaJan 26, 2024 11:28 PM
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Quote from athelite :
It was $750 the last time Adorama had it on sale. 🫤
No that was the striped series not the Eruption versions which have non-locking trem
Jan 26, 2024 11:46 PM
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ChristianC6872Jan 26, 2024 11:46 PM
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It's around that price in Europe permanently, just like the 5150 and the Frankenstein
Jan 27, 2024 12:53 AM
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atheliteJan 27, 2024 12:53 AM
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Quote from klesmana :
No that was the striped series not the Eruption versions which have non-locking trem
Last edited by athelite January 26, 2024 at 05:01 PM.
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Jan 27, 2024 1:04 AM
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JennyBeckJan 27, 2024 1:04 AM
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I bought that Floyd Rose version in the link and it's a great guitar. The difference is that the 78 Eruption in today's deal is closer (but still not identical) to how Ed's Frankie was at the time. It's got a different trem, different neck & different headstock to the FR-equipped Striped Series but at the end of the day it's still just a slightly more faithful version of the original than the Striped series in the link..
Last edited by JennyBeck January 26, 2024 at 05:16 PM.
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Jan 27, 2024 1:12 AM
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klesmanaJan 27, 2024 1:12 AM
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Quote from JennyBeck :
I bought that Floyd Rose version in the link and it's a great guitar. The difference is that the 78 Eruption in today's deal is closer (but still not identical) to how Ed's Frankie was at the time. Different trem, different neck, different headstock to the FR Striped Series but at the end of the day it's still a 'version' of the original and not an exact copy..
Yep I got a bumblebee striped series and it's a great guitar!
The Eruption version also has lacquer finish and reliced hardware in addition to what you listed. It wasn't worth it at full price, but at this price it's tempting!
Jan 27, 2024 1:25 AM
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JennyBeckJan 27, 2024 1:25 AM
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Quote from klesmana :
Yep I got a bumblebee striped series and it's a great guitar!
The Eruption version also has lacquer finish and reliced hardware in addition to what you listed. It wasn't worth it at full price, but at this price it's tempting!
Thanks for that, I knew there was more! If I hadn't already bought the other B&W then I'd have been kind of tempted by this too, though I'm not really a fan of the bigger Strat headstocks. But as you say, this is a very tempting deal compared to MSRP!

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Jan 27, 2024 3:40 AM
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starkey0417Jan 27, 2024 3:40 AM
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I do not even care how good or bad of a deal this is. It's a F**KING black and white Frankenstrat!!!!!! I miss the King EVH.
Jan 27, 2024 12:39 PM
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g10nyJan 27, 2024 12:39 PM
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Nothing like Eddie Van Halen's birthday as pretext to sell more stuff in his name, may he rest in peace.
Jan 27, 2024 5:53 PM
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nocturnalmerkinJan 27, 2024 5:53 PM
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I really want the red and white striped series. The fender trem on this without locking tuners will be very frustrating to keep in tune when dive bombing. Unless they are locking tuners and they don't mention it. I've never had a trem set up as non-floating, obviously this was one of Eddie's requirements. Only downside (for me anyway) is you can't play the solo to Night Rangers Don't tell me you love me since you can't "pluck" a non-floating trem. Not that I could ever play it right anyway, Brad Gillis is another one of my childhood guitar heroes.
Jan 27, 2024 6:49 PM
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aierecJan 27, 2024 6:49 PM
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600 bucks deal!
Jan 28, 2024 12:28 AM
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9db9a024-e82d-42bd-97c2-8ebe84Jan 28, 2024 12:28 AM
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For the love of God, where the f is this made? And who sends out a $1900 msrp guitar with a gig bag? Cheap.
Jan 28, 2024 9:15 PM
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kmanrzJan 28, 2024 9:15 PM
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Quote from JohnnyHot :
For the love of God, where the f is this made? And who sends out a $1900 msrp guitar with a gig bag? Cheap.
Made in Mexico
These are $1600 normally ..
btw my EVH Frankie relic didn't even come with a big bag!

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