Here for sale we have a Charvel EVH Art Series Electric Guitar in Red/White/Black Stripe finish. These guitars were built as part of a special production run of EVH replica guitars that ran alongside the Art Series Tour guitars that Eddie would play and sign at every show when they were on tour. These guitars also bridged the gap from Eddie moving from Charvel to his own EVH brand.
Made in the USA in 2006, this guitar has been spec'd out to replicate Eddie's own guitar as best as possible. A Basswood body is employed, with an oil-finished Quartersawn Maple neck, and a Maple fingerboard. Other appointments include a Floyd Rose Original Tremolo, an EVH D-Tuna, Chrome hardware, and a Custom Wound EVH Humbucker. This pickup is wired to a single master volume control.
The specially formulated oil finished Maple neck plays very well, its "C" profile feeling quick and easy in the hand, offering a thinner and more technical playing surface than most 'C' necks, all while feeling beautifully 'broken in'. A compound fingerboard radius gives a very balanced feel across the full range of the instrument, perfect for comfy rhythm playing in the lower register and massive bends further up the neck.
The single Custom Wound EVH Humbucker installed in the bridge position delivers a hot output that saturates into a thick and throaty distortion as you drive the amp. A robust low end gives way to punchy mids and articulate, sparkly highs that capture all the nuance and accuracy of your fast picking and tapping licks. The single master volume control allows you to ride the gain level of your amp very effectively, bringing you very close to the great Eddie Van Halen's tone.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.