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Sep 27, 2024 10:14 PM

EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar (Various Colors)

$749

$1,700

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Adorama has EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar (Various Colors) on sale for $749. Shipping is free.

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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

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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

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Sep 28, 2024 1:50 AM
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MerryGuitar2624Sep 28, 2024 1:50 AM
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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.
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Sep 28, 2024 2:42 AM
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mganderson76Sep 28, 2024 2:42 AM
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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.
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Sep 28, 2024 12:55 PM
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jazyjeSep 28, 2024 12:55 PM
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Are these Chinese made?
Sep 28, 2024 2:07 PM
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joe_sunSep 28, 2024 2:07 PM
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Quote from jazyje View quoted comment :
Are these Chinese made?
Mexico
Sep 28, 2024 2:08 PM
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joe_sunSep 28, 2024 2:08 PM
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I've been holding out for a deal on the striped Frankenstein
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Sep 28, 2024 3:31 PM
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slayer72Sep 28, 2024 3:31 PM
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Was Eddies guitar a basswood body?
Sep 28, 2024 4:10 PM
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PabloEscobarbecueSep 28, 2024 4:10 PM
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"Franks" for this amazing deal! 🧟 🧌
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Sep 28, 2024 11:37 PM
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NeoSlickSep 28, 2024 11:37 PM
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Quote from slayer72 View quoted comment :
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.
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Sep 29, 2024 5:45 PM
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lewiscypherSep 29, 2024 5:45 PM
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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 9:24 PM
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DominosmofoSep 29, 2024 9:24 PM
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Quote from lewiscypher View quoted comment :
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.
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Sep 29, 2024 10:15 PM
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guitar-rulesSep 29, 2024 10:15 PM
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Quote from joe_sun View quoted comment :
I've been holding out for a deal on the striped Frankenstein
Me too!
Sep 29, 2024 10:27 PM
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lewiscypherSep 29, 2024 10:27 PM
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Quote from Dominosmofo View quoted comment :
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.
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Sep 30, 2024 1:11 PM
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chipdougalSep 30, 2024 1:11 PM
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Why do people like to buy guitars that are beat to hell?
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Shake-N-BakeOct 2, 2024 11:41 AM
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Quote from chipdougal View quoted comment :
Why do people like to buy guitars that are beat to hell?
Why do people buy jeans that are ripped? They look cool.

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Oct 2, 2024 5:08 PM
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CleverSpaniel993Oct 2, 2024 5:08 PM
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