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Nov 29, 2024 9:13 PM

EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar (Various Colors)

$749

$1,700

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Adorama has EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar for $749. Shipping is free.

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Available Colors:Includes:
  • EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar
  • Wolfgang/Striped Series Gig Bag
Features:
  • Iconic Eddie Van Halen "Frankenstein" relic'd design for authentic rock aesthetic
  • Solid basswood body for rich, growling tones and solid mids
  • Direct-mount Wolfgang humbucker for classic Van Halen high-gain sound
  • Quartersawn maple neck with compound-radius fingerboard for fast, smooth playability
  • D Tuna-equipped Floyd Rose for easy dive-bombs and Drop D tuning
  • Time-honored red, black, and white finish capturing the historic Frankenstrat vibe

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  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • EVH 2 Year Limited Warranty

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Adorama has EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar for $749. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Available Colors:Includes:
  • EVH Frankenstein Relic Series Electric Guitar
  • Wolfgang/Striped Series Gig Bag
Features:
  • Iconic Eddie Van Halen "Frankenstein" relic'd design for authentic rock aesthetic
  • Solid basswood body for rich, growling tones and solid mids
  • Direct-mount Wolfgang humbucker for classic Van Halen high-gain sound
  • Quartersawn maple neck with compound-radius fingerboard for fast, smooth playability
  • D Tuna-equipped Floyd Rose for easy dive-bombs and Drop D tuning
  • Time-honored red, black, and white finish capturing the historic Frankenstrat vibe

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • EVH 2 Year Limited Warranty

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Nov 29, 2024 9:54 PM
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TenseRiver647Nov 29, 2024 9:54 PM
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Wow this is so hard to resist at this price point
Nov 29, 2024 10:14 PM
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joe_sunNov 29, 2024 10:14 PM
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Wasn't this 650.00 last month?
Nov 29, 2024 10:20 PM
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OutoftouchNov 29, 2024 10:20 PM
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Quote from joe_sun View quoted comment :
Wasn't this 650.00 last month?
This is the lowest I've seen it. But it was this price two months ago. Not sure that I could justify another $600 for the striped version (if it were to go on sale again). I did play one at guitar center, and I didn't love the neck feel.
Nov 30, 2024 3:46 PM
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GlenzNov 30, 2024 3:46 PM
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Damn straight, a guitar this busted up should be on discount.
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Nov 30, 2024 8:04 PM
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joe_sunNov 30, 2024 8:04 PM
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Quote from Outoftouch View quoted comment :
This is the lowest I've seen it. But it was this price two months ago. Not sure that I could justify another $600 for the striped version (if it were to go on sale again). I did play one at guitar center, and I didn't love the neck feel.
Yup you're correct, I was thinking of one of the Charvel guitars.

I kinda want to buy one of these and just stripe it myself. There are a lot of videos and tutorials online for how to do it.
Last edited by joe_sun November 30, 2024 at 12:11 PM.
Nov 30, 2024 8:28 PM
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ebolaboiNov 30, 2024 8:28 PM
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Quote from Glenz View quoted comment :
Damn straight, a guitar this busted up should be on discount.
Whoooooshhhh!!
Nov 30, 2024 8:30 PM
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GlenzNov 30, 2024 8:30 PM
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Quote from ebolaboi View quoted comment :
Whoooooshhhh!!
No. Paying $$$ for a relic'd guitar is like paying extra for a car that comes pre-fabricated with several fender benders.
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Nov 30, 2024 8:36 PM
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tremontiNov 30, 2024 8:36 PM
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I think these are MIM EVH's. Seems like a pretty low price compared to what they might often sell for. The tribute style relicing on it is prob a considerable part of their average cost I guess. I understand that Eddie liked his Frankenstrat style setup for a while but from a production standpoint, offering 1 humbucker and a volume knob is prob considerably cheaper than a wiring setup like the Fender Juanes (includes a midboost circuit via s-1 switch and 3 signature pickups) I know there are many great MIM guitars. I think i'm still surprised that many imported (prob except Japan, because their quality is often praised to be close to USA average) guitars 'normal pricing' is $1000+ and usually dont come with a hard case. I think around 2000-2005 Fender Standard Strats were about $349 in MF catalogues and prob came with a nice gigbag. It kind of seems like MIM is the new standard for many great production Fender style guitars.
Last edited by tremonti November 30, 2024 at 12:41 PM.
Nov 30, 2024 9:41 PM
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batotmanNov 30, 2024 9:41 PM
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Quote from tremonti View quoted comment :
I think these are MIM EVH's. Seems like a pretty low price compared to what they might often sell for. The tribute style relicing on it is prob a considerable part of their average cost I guess. I understand that Eddie liked his Frankenstrat style setup for a while but from a production standpoint, offering 1 humbucker and a volume knob is prob considerably cheaper than a wiring setup like the Fender Juanes (includes a midboost circuit via s-1 switch and 3 signature pickups) I know there are many great MIM guitars. I think i'm still surprised that many imported (prob except Japan, because their quality is often praised to be close to USA average) guitars 'normal pricing' is $1000+ and usually dont come with a hard case. I think around 2000-2005 Fender Standard Strats were about $349 in MF catalogues and prob came with a nice gigbag. It kind of seems like MIM is the new standard for many great production Fender style guitars.
I'm not sure if you're implying the Juanes is MIM but it's American made. I have one. It's alright.
Nov 30, 2024 9:42 PM
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KawiNinjaZXNov 30, 2024 9:42 PM
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Quote from Glenz View quoted comment :
Damn straight, a guitar this busted up should be on discount.
I like relic guitars. Newer guitars are painted so well they don't really wear down anymore you have to get one premade.
Nov 30, 2024 10:01 PM
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tremontiNov 30, 2024 10:01 PM
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Quote from KawiNinjaZX View quoted comment :
I like relic guitars. Newer guitars are painted so well they don't really wear down anymore you have to get one premade.
Google 'poly vs nitro guitar paint'
Dec 1, 2024 2:48 AM
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mtcameraguyDec 1, 2024 2:48 AM
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Quote from Glenz View quoted comment :
No. Paying $$$ for a relic'd guitar is like paying extra for a car that comes pre-fabricated with several fender benders.
Don't think for a second that people don't pay beaucoup bucks for vintage looking cars and trucks…https://www.gasmonkeygarage.com/b...x0je0R8h07

At the end of the day, lots of old stuff just looks cool. And in the case of guitars, it also feels cool and adds to the playability (particularly the neck).
Last edited by mtcameraguy November 30, 2024 at 06:58 PM.
Dec 1, 2024 2:51 AM
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GlenzDec 1, 2024 2:51 AM
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Quote from mtcameraguy View quoted comment :
Don't think for a second that people don't pay beaucoup bucks for vintage looking cars and trucks…https://www.gasmonkeygarage.com/b...x0je0R8h07 [gasmonkeygarage.com]
And then they fix them up, so they look like new.
Dec 1, 2024 2:59 AM
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mtcameraguyDec 1, 2024 2:59 AM
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Quote from Glenz View quoted comment :
And then they fix them up, so they look like new.
Uh, no. That's the finished product. Start the video at 24:45 where he talks about keeping the patina instead of painting it.
Last edited by mtcameraguy November 30, 2024 at 07:08 PM.

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Dec 1, 2024 1:14 PM
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xbatmanxDec 1, 2024 1:14 PM
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I am looking for the EVH "Frankie" relic guitar. Can't find any deals on that one. 2k is ridiculously high.

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