EVH Striped Series '78 Eruption Maple Fingerboard White With Black Stripes Relic

The EVH Striped Series '78 Eruption Maple Fingerboard White with Black Stripes Relic (model number 510-7900-576) is a high-performance electric guitar that captures the iconic look and tone of Eddie Van Halen's famous "Frankenstrat" design, specifically based on his '78 Eruption guitar. The model is part of the EVH Striped Series, which pays homage to Van Halen's legendary playing style and guitar craftsmanship.

Here are the key features and specifications of the EVH Striped Series '78 Eruption:

Body and Finish

• Body Type: Solidbody, with a classic "strat-style" shape.
• Body Wood: Alder, providing a balanced tone with good sustain and clarity.
• Finish: Relic white with black stripes, replicating the appearance of Eddie Van Halen's iconic "striped" paint job. The relic finish gives the guitar a worn-in, vintage look.
• Graphics: The iconic black and white stripes are faithfully recreated in the style of Eddie Van Halen’s 1978 "Eruption" guitar.

Neck

• Neck Shape: EVH "Modern C" neck profile, offering a comfortable and fast-playing feel that suits shredding and soloing.
• Neck Wood: Maple neck, providing bright tonal characteristics and a smooth feel.
• Fingerboard: Maple, offering a snappy and bright tone, with a smooth surface for fast playing.
• Scale Length: 25.5 inches, typical for Fender-style guitars and providing a sharp, defined tone.
• Radius: 12-inch radius, ideal for modern, low-action setups and fast fretboard movement.
• Frets: 22 jumbo frets, providing ample space for bending and precise playing.

Pickups and Electronics

• Pickups: One EVH Wolfgang humbucker in the bridge position. This pickup is designed to deliver powerful, high-output tones suitable for rock and metal.
• Controls:
  • Volume knob (master volume).
  • 3-way toggle switch to select between the bridge humbucker and any other potential pickup settings (if applicable).

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose® locking tremolo bridge for excellent tuning stability and dive-bombing capability, allowing for extreme whammy bar action without compromising tuning.
• Tuners: EVH-branded tuners, designed for precise tuning and stability.
• Nut: Locking nut (a critical feature for maintaining tuning stability, especially with the Floyd Rose bridge).
• Color: The hardware is typically black, matching the overall aesthetic of the guitar.

Other Features

• Neck Pickup (Optional): While this model may come with a single humbucker in the bridge, some variations or customized setups may include a neck pickup, depending on production or dealer-specific configurations.
• Relic Finish: The "relic" finish provides an aged, worn look, mimicking the years of use and abuse that Eddie Van Halen’s guitars experienced, adding a vintage feel.

Additional Information

• Signature Model: This guitar is a tribute to Eddie Van Halen’s famous '78 "Eruption" guitar, so it is a premium signature model designed with features and aesthetic choices reminiscent of Van Halen's iconic instrument.
• Price Range: As a signature model with high-end features and a relic finish, it is generally in the mid-to-high price range for signature guitars.

Overall Performance

• Designed for shredders and players who seek Van Halen's iconic sound and playing experience, this guitar delivers the punch, clarity, and sustain needed for modern rock, hard rock, and metal styles. The addition of the Floyd Rose bridge and high-output humbucker ensures the guitar can handle heavy playing techniques, dive bombs, and quick string bending with ease.

The EVH Striped Series '78 Eruption is a premium replica of Eddie Van Halen's legendary guitar, designed with top-tier materials and electronics to provide players with a piece of musical history. Its combination of the vintage striped finish, modern playability, and the unmistakable tone of Van Halen's guitar makes it an attractive option for fans of Eddie’s work and those seeking a high-performance rock guitar.