Description

Fender Custom Shop Chip Ellis Masterbuilt Eddie Van Halen Signature Frankenstein – Hand signed .

Up for sale, an extremely special 2007 Limited Edition Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Chip Ellis Eddie Van Halen Signature EVH Frankenstein Stratocaster replica with hand signed Thank you letter, hand signed Portrait by Eddie Van Halen himself, picks, DVD and Certificate of Authenticity. Limited run, 300 guitars ever made.

As you probably know already, when Fender and Eddie Van Halen joined in 2007 to launch the EVH brand, they decided to release a limited run of the most accurate replica from his original Frankenstein guitar, put together by him 30 years before. These three hundred units sold out in just 15 minutes. The level of accuracy over the details and aging is incredible, from every single line, glued accessories, bump, scratches and marks to the ATA flight case.

Very lightweight, 7.4 Lbs.

The guitar is in all original condition except from missing one of the five picks (there’s an extra one in the pocket between the neck and the body used as a neck shim, like on his original) and the two bridge mounting screws. When we got the guitar the two screws were broken. In order to remove and re-install them, two small portions of the wood under the bridge had to be precisely sliced and filled with the same Ash wood. Incredibly neat and professionally done by Eric’s Guitar Repair in LA (see photo #14). Barely noticeable due to the pattern of the finish. According to Eric, repair was addressed, and also improved the functionality of the bridge. (Receipt of labor with description can be provided). Other than that the guitar is all original. The instrument has been stored in its case for years in a climate controlled environment and it’s just been professionally set with low action and a fresh set of Ernie Ball .009″ strings.

The craftsmanship of this instrument is superb, Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt level. If you’re watching this listing you’re aware this is such a collectible guitar and its value will continue to increase over time.

It’ll be professionally packed and fully insured to Continental US only (International buyers are welcome but please check shipping rates with us first). Local pickup in LA is also welcome.