Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Sep 27, 2024
expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Sep 27, 2024

EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar (Various Colors)

+ Free Shipping

$749

$1,700

55% off
Adorama
22 Comments 18,650 Views
Visit Adorama
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Adorama has EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar (Various Colors) on sale for $749. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Available Colors:About this Item:
  • 12 to 16" Compound Radius and Maple Fingerboard
  • 22 Jumbo Frets and Black Dot Inlays
  • Bolt-On Quartersawn Maple, EVH Modified "C" Backshape and Basswood Body
  • EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo with EVH D-Tuna Bridge
  • EVH-Branded Gotoh Tuners
  • 25.5" (64.77cm) Scale Length
  • Includes Wolfgang/Striped Series Gig Bag
  • EVH 2 Year Limited Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff

Original Post

Written by iconian | Staff
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Adorama has EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar (Various Colors) on sale for $749. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Available Colors:About this Item:
  • 12 to 16" Compound Radius and Maple Fingerboard
  • 22 Jumbo Frets and Black Dot Inlays
  • Bolt-On Quartersawn Maple, EVH Modified "C" Backshape and Basswood Body
  • EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo with EVH D-Tuna Bridge
  • EVH-Branded Gotoh Tuners
  • 25.5" (64.77cm) Scale Length
  • Includes Wolfgang/Striped Series Gig Bag
  • EVH 2 Year Limited Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff

Original Post

Written by iconian | Staff

Community Voting

Deal Score
+18
Good Deal
Visit Adorama

Price Intelligence

Model: EVH Frankenstein Series Relic Electric Guitar - Black

Deal History 

Sale Price
Slickdeal
  • $NaN
  • Today

Current Prices

Sort: Lowest to Highest | Last Updated 5/17/2025, 02:34 PM
Sold By Sale Price
Adorama$1,699.99
Leave a Comment
To participate in the comments, please log in.

22 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Sep 28, 2024
29 Posts
Joined Jul 2020
Sep 28, 2024
MerryGuitar2624
Sep 28, 2024
29 Posts
Are these really $1500 brand new? What's special about 'em besides the Van Halen theme? Are they good compared to like a MIA strat?
Last edited by MerryGuitar2624 September 27, 2024 at 07:13 PM.
1
Sep 28, 2024
83 Posts
Joined Nov 2017
Sep 28, 2024
mganderson76
Sep 28, 2024
83 Posts
I've never played one, but a primary difference between a MIA Strat and this is that this comes with a Floyd Rose. Which will allow you to do more "Van Haleny sounds" than if you had a standard tremelo. Depends on what you're looking for in that regard I suppose.
2
Sep 28, 2024
2,134 Posts
Joined Jul 2014
Sep 28, 2024
jazyje
Sep 28, 2024
2,134 Posts
Are these Chinese made?
Pro
Sep 28, 2024
1,036 Posts
Joined Apr 2006
Sep 28, 2024
joe_sun
Pro
Sep 28, 2024
1,036 Posts
Quote from jazyje :
Are these Chinese made?
Mexico
Pro
Sep 28, 2024
1,036 Posts
Joined Apr 2006
Sep 28, 2024
joe_sun
Pro
Sep 28, 2024
1,036 Posts
I've been holding out for a deal on the striped Frankenstein
1
Sep 28, 2024
305 Posts
Joined Sep 2006
Sep 28, 2024
slayer72
Sep 28, 2024
305 Posts
Was Eddies guitar a basswood body?
Sep 28, 2024
2,757 Posts
Joined Jul 2016
Sep 28, 2024
slickdmelly
Sep 28, 2024
2,757 Posts
"Franks" for this amazing deal! 🧟 🧌
1

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Sep 28, 2024
1,966 Posts
Joined Jan 2008
Sep 28, 2024
NeoSlick
Sep 28, 2024
1,966 Posts
Quote from slayer72 :
Was Eddies guitar a basswood body
You know "it" was, if you mean His "Frankie" in the Smithsonian. Thus an eStratBay guitar can easily be made into a closer approximation. Especially the original '83 Krammer head, as seen in 83' VH youtube concert video.The head stock shape on $69 ebay ones match that Krammer, not hockey stick Krammer, in the later 5150 Frankie. But the early classic VH hits. Eddie had many guitars. The Frankie started black, as a blem "boogie" body. And not well said, it was a basswood (at least in the SmithS); meaning after after VH was discovered and signing on with Fender, until changing. Left Krammer later. Etc..Music man guitars, thus the new non-classic shape, now EVH guitars are made by Fender.

Oh, and the relic look is cool. I saw one just like that at a garage sale for $5. LOL.

And a Floyd is an option, not a rule. A classic Trem (no extra charge) is no disadvantage once it's setup. An definite original Frankie authentic. Yet so are many Frankie variations, so pick your poison. Kinda like the original Fender Strat itself, which one 50's, 60's, or...and what options, styles, finishes, and parts?

Eventually you find yourself and realize you have been you, always. Hopefully improved, LOL. Like Eddie practiced; that's the point.
Last edited by NeoSlick September 28, 2024 at 04:54 PM.
3
Sep 29, 2024
1,536 Posts
Joined Dec 2009
Sep 29, 2024
lewiscypher
Sep 29, 2024
1,536 Posts
I'll never understand the appeal of "relic" series, but apparently some folks dig it.

Never played this one but the WG Specials play very nice and the D'Tuna is pretty cool if you play in Drop D frequently.

I swear Iconian challenges myself control on a regular basis and I seem to fail said challenge way too frequently.
Sep 29, 2024
93 Posts
Joined Dec 2018
Sep 29, 2024
Dominosmofo
Sep 29, 2024
93 Posts
Quote from lewiscypher :
I'll never understand the appeal of "relic" series, but apparently some folks dig it.

Never played this one but the WG Specials play very nice and the D'Tuna is pretty cool if you play in Drop D frequently.

I swear Iconian challenges myself control on a regular basis and I seem to fail said challenge way too frequently.
They have the appeal of pick-up-and-play without any commitment or worry about abuse to the instrument because you really couldn't tell if it got nicked or had a new dent. You just get the simple joy of playing without putting the instrument on a pedestal.
1
Sep 29, 2024
5 Posts
Joined Apr 2023
Sep 29, 2024
guitar-rules
Sep 29, 2024
5 Posts
Quote from joe_sun :
I've been holding out for a deal on the striped Frankenstein
Me too!
Sep 29, 2024
1,536 Posts
Joined Dec 2009
Sep 29, 2024
lewiscypher
Sep 29, 2024
1,536 Posts
Quote from Dominosmofo :
They have the appeal of pick-up-and-play without any commitment or worry about abuse to the instrument because you really couldn't tell if it got nicked or had a new dent. You just get the simple joy of playing without putting the instrument on a pedestal.

So I should buy a beat up car at full price? Me, personally feel every knick should come with a badge of shame from the accidental damage.

Its seems closer to "stolen Valor" than "peace of mind" to me.
5
Sep 30, 2024
49 Posts
Joined Dec 2007
Sep 30, 2024
chipdougal
Sep 30, 2024
49 Posts
Why do people like to buy guitars that are beat to hell?
1
Oct 2, 2024
4,944 Posts
Joined May 2020
Oct 2, 2024
Shake-N-Bake
Oct 2, 2024
4,944 Posts
Quote from chipdougal :
Why do people like to buy guitars that are beat to hell?
Why do people buy jeans that are ripped? They look cool.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Oct 2, 2024
3 Posts
Joined Feb 2022
Oct 2, 2024
CleverSpaniel993
Oct 2, 2024
3 Posts
There are other options available.

https://www.adorama.com/evh108005539.html
1

Popular Deals

View All

Trending Deals

View All