EVH I didn't know they were doing these...

[Dogs of Doom]

I thought that Edward has decided that doing this, that he ruined the guitar. Marketing a ruined guitar design?
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EVH Striped Series Shark Burgundy/Silver Stripes with case
$1,700 · In stock
Listed in Maple Shade, NJ





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  Eddie Van Halen is known for infusing his iconic guitars with their own identity. With his visionary hands-on approach to personally modifying his style and tone, Eddie has created some of the most memorable guitars in rock 'n' roll history. One of those guitars became as iconic to Van Halen's sound as tapping was to Eddie's playing. Aptly named the "Shark" Eddie took his angular offset axe and sawed a chunk out of the body, leaving jagged edges in the wood that resembled teeth.
  
  After applying a coat of silver paint, Eddie added tape in his famed striped pattern and then grabbed a rattle can of burgundy Schwinn bicycle paint to finish the job. The final striped creation was initially seen live during the first Van Halen World Tour in 1978, but became more widely known and adored by fans after appearing on the back cover of Van Halen's 1980 album, Women and Children First. After years of receiving requests for this famed instrument, EVH is proud to release the new Striped Series Shark model.
  
  This high-performance axe features an angular ash body that is paired with a rock-solid set maple neck, carved to a comfortable modified "C" profile. The neck also features a "hockey stick" headstock and the same striped paint job on the back, while the fast-playing 12"-16" compound radius Pau Ferro fingerboard has 22 jumbo frets and white dot inlays.
  
  The Shark is also fitted with custom designed EVH Wolfgang® alnico 2 Humbucker bridge and neck pickups, delivering the ideal amount of power and articulation with sweet sustain and thick chunky rhythms in a perfectly balanced EQ curve. Adding to the unique style of this instrument, the bridge pickup features parchment bobbins with metal braid wire, while the neck pickup features black bobbins with metal braid wire. A low-friction volume knob with treble bleed provides for unmatched performance and even-volume tapering for the smoothest volume swells, while a chrome-plated solid-brass harmonica bridge provides massive attack, presence and sustain.
  
  In addition to its instantly recognizable Burgundy with Silver Stripes paint job, the Shark boasts other eye-catching features including black numbered speed knobs, three-way toggle switch housed on a brass mounting plate, brass nut, gold and chrome custom EVH-stamped Gotoh tuners and chrome eye hooks with turnbuckles.

 

[Dogs of Doom]

originally I posted the ad via fakebook link, but they blocked it, so I had to copy/paste everything, including the files...

 

[fitz]

I think I'd actually get this instead of the Frankie, if I wanted a VH RI thing.
Here's a link to the EVH site.

Striped Series Shark, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Burgundy with Silver Stripes

Eddie Van Halen is known for infusing his iconic guitars with their own identity. With his visionary hands-on approach to personally modifying his style and tone, Eddie has created some of the most memorable guitars in rock ‘n’ roll history.

www.evhgear.com

 

[mrjones2004x]

People want what he played. Shite or not. I think it looks cool. No idea how it would sound but still cool to own I think

 

[Edgar Frog]

I thought these have been out for a few years now? My favorite from the series is the basic one humbucker, red/black/white striped (not the 5150).

 

[Flag]

Different, I guess.

 

[ricksdisconnected]

wasnt a fan of the looks of this guitar at all. he ruined the looks imo but it recorded masterpeaces.
i would sell it ASAP if i had one.

 

[PowerTube44]

The Frankenstein is no different, really. A pickup screwed directly to the body, an unused switch mounted in the middle position, visible wires, etc...

 

[Rocktane]

I'd rather have it in its original Destroyer form like it was when it was on VH1. (couldn't find another use for "it" in that sentence, but I tried!)

 

[ricksdisconnected]

The Frankenstein is no different, really. A pickup screwed directly to the body, an unused switch mounted in the middle position, visible wires, etc...

lol its hugely different and very historic. that guitar was WAY ahead of its time.
it set the pace for guitars to come.

 

[PowerTube44]

lol its hugely different and very historic. hat guitar was WAY ahead of its time.
it set the pace for guitars to come.

True, but I was referring to the "junky" factor. The Frankenstein was named such for a reason.

 

[ricksdisconnected]

True, but I was referring to the "junky" factor. The Frankenstein was named such for a reason.

oh ok i missed that.

 

[cccc]

Believe it or not this guitar sells like crazy . I would never buy one like that I want the entire body intact.

 

[ricksdisconnected]

Believe it or not this guitar sells like crazy . I would never buy one like that I want the entire body intact.

it might have sounded great but i can only think of 3 othe guitars i find more ugly
than this. all 3 were made by gibson too.

 

[mr_tornado_head]

it might have sounded great but i can only think of 3 othe guitars i find more ugly
than this. all 3 were made by gibson too.

Like the Sonex series?

 

[StrummerJoe]

I thought that Edward has decided that doing this, that he ruined the guitar. Marketing a ruined guitar design?
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EVH Striped Series Shark Burgundy/Silver Stripes with case
$1,700 · In stock
Listed in Maple Shade, NJ

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Details​

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  Eddie Van Halen is known for infusing his iconic guitars with their own identity. With his visionary hands-on approach to personally modifying his style and tone, Eddie has created some of the most memorable guitars in rock 'n' roll history. One of those guitars became as iconic to Van Halen's sound as tapping was to Eddie's playing. Aptly named the "Shark" Eddie took his angular offset axe and sawed a chunk out of the body, leaving jagged edges in the wood that resembled teeth.
  
  After applying a coat of silver paint, Eddie added tape in his famed striped pattern and then grabbed a rattle can of burgundy Schwinn bicycle paint to finish the job. The final striped creation was initially seen live during the first Van Halen World Tour in 1978, but became more widely known and adored by fans after appearing on the back cover of Van Halen's 1980 album, Women and Children First. After years of receiving requests for this famed instrument, EVH is proud to release the new Striped Series Shark model.
  
  This high-performance axe features an angular ash body that is paired with a rock-solid set maple neck, carved to a comfortable modified "C" profile. The neck also features a "hockey stick" headstock and the same striped paint job on the back, while the fast-playing 12"-16" compound radius Pau Ferro fingerboard has 22 jumbo frets and white dot inlays.
  
  The Shark is also fitted with custom designed EVH Wolfgang® alnico 2 Humbucker bridge and neck pickups, delivering the ideal amount of power and articulation with sweet sustain and thick chunky rhythms in a perfectly balanced EQ curve. Adding to the unique style of this instrument, the bridge pickup features parchment bobbins with metal braid wire, while the neck pickup features black bobbins with metal braid wire. A low-friction volume knob with treble bleed provides for unmatched performance and even-volume tapering for the smoothest volume swells, while a chrome-plated solid-brass harmonica bridge provides massive attack, presence and sustain.
  
  In addition to its instantly recognizable Burgundy with Silver Stripes paint job, the Shark boasts other eye-catching features including black numbered speed knobs, three-way toggle switch housed on a brass mounting plate, brass nut, gold and chrome custom EVH-stamped Gotoh tuners and chrome eye hooks with turnbuckles.

That was the first thought that came to my mind when I saw them a couple/few (?) years ago.

But as was previously pointed out, EVH fans want what they want, and some are very rabid about it.

I'm a huge fan, but no foaming at the mouth.

 

[Vinsanitizer]

Just when I thought I'd seen everything, this. 🤪

 

[Shred Monster]

I thought that Edward has decided that doing this, that he ruined the guitar. Marketing a ruined guitar design?
__________

EVH Striped Series Shark Burgundy/Silver Stripes with case
$1,700 · In stock
Listed in Maple Shade, NJ

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more images below...

Details​

• 
  
  Eddie Van Halen is known for infusing his iconic guitars with their own identity. With his visionary hands-on approach to personally modifying his style and tone, Eddie has created some of the most memorable guitars in rock 'n' roll history. One of those guitars became as iconic to Van Halen's sound as tapping was to Eddie's playing. Aptly named the "Shark" Eddie took his angular offset axe and sawed a chunk out of the body, leaving jagged edges in the wood that resembled teeth.
  
  After applying a coat of silver paint, Eddie added tape in his famed striped pattern and then grabbed a rattle can of burgundy Schwinn bicycle paint to finish the job. The final striped creation was initially seen live during the first Van Halen World Tour in 1978, but became more widely known and adored by fans after appearing on the back cover of Van Halen's 1980 album, Women and Children First. After years of receiving requests for this famed instrument, EVH is proud to release the new Striped Series Shark model.
  
  This high-performance axe features an angular ash body that is paired with a rock-solid set maple neck, carved to a comfortable modified "C" profile. The neck also features a "hockey stick" headstock and the same striped paint job on the back, while the fast-playing 12"-16" compound radius Pau Ferro fingerboard has 22 jumbo frets and white dot inlays.
  
  The Shark is also fitted with custom designed EVH Wolfgang® alnico 2 Humbucker bridge and neck pickups, delivering the ideal amount of power and articulation with sweet sustain and thick chunky rhythms in a perfectly balanced EQ curve. Adding to the unique style of this instrument, the bridge pickup features parchment bobbins with metal braid wire, while the neck pickup features black bobbins with metal braid wire. A low-friction volume knob with treble bleed provides for unmatched performance and even-volume tapering for the smoothest volume swells, while a chrome-plated solid-brass harmonica bridge provides massive attack, presence and sustain.
  
  In addition to its instantly recognizable Burgundy with Silver Stripes paint job, the Shark boasts other eye-catching features including black numbered speed knobs, three-way toggle switch housed on a brass mounting plate, brass nut, gold and chrome custom EVH-stamped Gotoh tuners and chrome eye hooks with turnbuckles.

Sadly seems the brand is cashing in. The b&w stripey is in its 3rd incarnation. Music Mans going for stupid money. The much maligned Iconic.

 

[Gunner64]

Eddie himself said that Destroyer didn't sound the same after he chopped it.

 

[ricksdisconnected]

Eddie himself said that Destroyer didn't sound the same after he chopped it.

yes he did and no it didnt.