The Frankenstrat was Van Halen's attempt to combine the sound of a classic Gibson guitar with the physical attributes and tremolo bar functionality of a Fender Stratocaster.

Eddie Van Halen’s primary instrument from 1977 to 1983, known by such common monikers as ‘Frankenstrat’, ‘Frankenstein’, or, simply, ‘Ed’s Baby’, is perhaps the most iconic and valuable …

Whether you’re a guitar tech, a collector, or simply a fan of Van Halen, this is the complete guide to the original Frankenstrat, its guitar features, and why it remains one of the most influential …

Oct 4, 2021 · As the catalyst and prototype for the “super Strat,” the most popular electric guitar design to emerge since the Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster designs …

During the Van Halen 2007-08 North American tour with original lead singer David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen used this replica guitar, nicknamed “Frank 2,” for the majority of the …

Oct 19, 2025 · In the mid-’70s, no mass-market guitar had everything Eddie wanted. The Fender Stratocaster had the feel and playability he loved, but not the fat, overdriven tone of a Gibson …

This documentary tells the true story of Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstrat — the guitar that broke every rule and accidentally created a new blueprint for modern electric guitar. ⭐ The Build ...