Remembering Eddie Van Halen and His Guitars | WYRON + Hunting | The Frankenstrat

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📚 Description: It was very sad to learn of Eddie Van Halen's passing on October 6, 2020. It still doesn't quite seem to be real. This man inspired countless people to pick up guitar. While I might not know everything about his career - I do know we lost a Rock God today to the great concert in the sky. Rest in Peace, Eddie!
In today's episode, we will talk about some of my favorite Van Halen Songs, Look at Eddie's original Frankenstrat guitar as well as see what new EVH Models are available for purchase today.
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0:15 - Eddie Van Halen's Death
1:45 - Top Van Halen Songs
3:16 - The Frankenstrat
4:30 - EVH Franken Strat | Guitar Hunting
5:13 - EVH Shark
7:16 - Wolfgang Models
10:25 - Availability
10:50 - Where I Heard the News
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[@Trog]

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[@hikupmusicofficial]

I love the song jump

[@andrewkelley3434]

Favourite song from Van Halen is Poundcake, the power drill!

[@emptychair3932]

hey trogly, I promise the Floyd won't be complicated on these guitars. most of them are dive only and not floating! think of it like any old fender trem bridge but with a locking nut and fine tuners

[@williambratton2010]

What’s also cool about evh guitars, the pickup selectors are reversed. Up is the bridge and down is the neck.

[@vernonhoover1387]

Rest and play in peace EVH

[@mitch7222]

The real question is who would not rock this guitar?!

[@jmtrainz2582]

Kurt Cobain

[@metalinyourhead3604]

A Bob Dylan fan. Even though I myself like Bob Dylan.

[@TheMelody911]

No one wouldn't, 'cause this guitar rocks by itself!

[@kodas3366]

Bingo

[@stepvanjoe3469]

Eddie at this point...

[@TripleDecker37]

Eddie Van Halen didnt die, he just went on tour in heaven

[@edwardvara9993]

I LIKE THAT ONE .THANKS

[@airbus737guitarcovers3]

@@manfredlennartz7947 rhandy roads

[@robertcouch9021]

Let's not forget Chuck Berry

[@gp3328]

Hendrix?

[@charlesgraham8636]

Rip!! If there’s a band in Heaven it just got a hell of a lot better. Rip Eddie

[@TheTombomb5000]

When I heard Eruption, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Probably about 10 years old and I was immediately a fan of Eddie. Things happened and I never picked up guitar but about 10 years later I was listening to it one day and decided to go out an buy a guitar. Paying for 4 years now and couldn’t be happier. Thanks Eddie

[@evilcowboy]

Jesus Christ Eddie inspired Bob Marley, I knew he had a very far reach but that is some next level inspiration. lol. It's cool he inspired you to pick up the guitar, he inspired me to not be afraid of doing tricks on one and that the guitar doesn't make the musician its what they do with it. He donated a lot of guitars to intercity kids who could get access to them because of a lack of money. He was a really nice and kind human being and he will be missed for many reasons. RIP EVH.

[@neoaureus]

Ladies and Gentlemen...Bob Marley reveals his inspiration.

[@Daniel-uu8ur]

Wanted to ask you first what kind of expensive guitar you bought because you wrote you are "paying" for four years. Then I noticed it is supposed to mean playing. 🤣

[@TheTombomb5000]

Daniel Lange oops typo. All my guitars are sub 400 though!

[@neoaureus]

Bob Marley ......My KZbin notification said " Bob Marley replied ".... Who's next Jim Morrison ?

[@lloydonlead]

Eddie Van Halen influenced my entire guitar life.. I was fortunate enough to see him in concert 81

[@andrewpappas9311]

Nice, I saw him back in 2012 back when I was just 13 and it was my first concert

[@jimmysapien9961]

Me too late 70’s

[@Foxonian]

The pickup Eddie used in his original Frankenstrat was a 1962 Gibson PAF that came out of his 1962 ES-335. Eddie rewound the pick up himself and admitted that he didn't know what he was doing. As such, the pickup is way hotter than is normal for a PAF humbucker. So much so, that it really shouldn't work at all. RIP Eddie. You were a genius.

[@theshuriken]

goes to show that is not about the guitar or pickup brands, it's Eddie's finger and his sensitive ears that make it sounds like Eddie van Halen, give him $100 guitar from Amazon and it would sounds like a million dollar.

[@waynelewis8710]

And the pickup he don't getting wax so it wouldn't feedback

[@Andrew_182]

I wouldn't put much (any) stock in his claim his pick was the cause of his cancer. He was notorious for his smoking and drinking habits (he started both when he was 12 and chain smoked and drank to excess for decades afterward), which both are much more likely culprits than him holding his pick in his mouth. And that's not to mention other factors that go along with his lifestyle (see Michael Douglas' explanation for his throat cancer). All that said, it's a terrible loss for the world to lose such a talented virtuoso. He influenced pretty much all my favorite guitarheros and changed the rock and metal world forever. RIP EVH

[@Andrew_182]

@Mustang Pilot maybe, maybe not I don’t know one way or the other there. But it is a fact that HPV can cause various cancers so it’s at least much more plausible than getting cancer from a metal pick.

[@PlayWithYourThumb]

People have been wearing copper bracelets for "health" for a very long time, if there was a cancer link we would know about it by now.

[@2000konnie]

Exactly. And he smoked so much that he kept a lit one on the headstock when he was playing .

[@gordyjorgenson8623]

He was creating myth before he passed just give it to him sheesh

[@Andrew_182]

@@gordyjorgenson8623 A. He said it long before he passed. B. He is mythical(legendary) enough just off merit and impact, no need to add this bullshit to it. So no, I won’t “just give it to him”. Chain smoking and binge drinking took another legend too soon, not a metal pick.

[@sassycat]

1978, and all the kids were into Zeppelin. VH1 came out that spring, and I knew that they were the band for my generation. They sounded like nothing else, and set the standard for the 1980's. RIP Eddie, and thanks. 🤘😎🎸

[@jameshetfieldtm8887]

Worst year ever.

[@mordokch]

Honestly at this point I think 1939 would be a preferable choice. I'm not kidding.

[@ak47dragunov]

@@mordokch Take a deep breath and relax

[@pureviolet2742]

Yes

[@lookatthisdude7343]

Got that right

[@ttestates1]

I agree I wish this year would just fucking end already

[@unfcknblvbl]

The original Shark was an Ibanez Destroyer he got from Chris Holmes.

[@emperorhorde1999]

I was going to say the same thing I remember reading that he ruined the sustain of the guitar he was pissed at himself about it

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Wow I didn’t know he got it from Chris. Didn’t realize they were friends until seeing Chris’ tribute to Edward.

[@bryonkidder6199]

Or it was stolen from Ace Frehley...lol

[@BSE25]

That’s incorrect. Eddie and Holmes both got Korina Destroyers. Both were repainted. Eddie borrowed Chris’s for the WACF sessions.

[@Justafeller]

I've been dealing with some of my own health issues lately and was at the hospital er yesterday when I heard. Not sure why it hit me quite so hard, because I'm not a very emotional guy. But I had to walk away and reflect. I shed some tears from somewhere deep inside maybe I'd forgotten existed.

[@evilcowboy]

Sorry to hear that. Getting older and realizing it is what gave me my empathetic side I had no clue was there. This also choked me up a bit because of how kind of a human being he actually was and what he brought to the table was huge in terms of music innovation.

[@ttestates1]

The San exact thing happened to me man

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

My local Sam Ash had one of the original replicas that only like 20 were made. It was on a glass case and the guitar rotated slowly with a spot light over it. It had a price tag of $23k. My wife saw me starring at it with awe, like I was looking at a religious artifact. She scoffed and said “who would pay that much for a piece of junk like that?” I felt like she blasphemed! I looked her in the eye and simply said “me”. I then begged the salesman to let me play it. He would not let it out of his sight, but he gave me 10 minutes with it. It was a religious experience

[@timothyplonk4266]

EVH definitely influenced me. I had already taken up guitar being influenced by Billy Gibbons,Howlin Wolf,Albert King,etc.,but Eddie inspired me to play harder and heavier,though I kept with blues and blues rock I used the two handed tapping with it. His talented guitar playing will be sorely missed by me and millions of others. Thanks Eddie for the inspiration and great flawless playing. R.I.P.

[@ianbrumfield1666]

He will be missed 😭😭😭

[@eeshsinger]

yeah he would be missed by everyone on the planet man

[@JohnnyBeane]

Edward was one of a kind and there will never be another like him. I am so lucky that i got to meet him a few years ago and spend some time laughing and joking with him. He will never be forgotten. Rest in peace our king.

[@mikeellis9720]

Lucky Man!

[@mattburch9873]

The original shark guitar was a Ibanez destroyer that he transformed into the iconic shark. It’s a really good remake. But it did have its problems which is why he ditched it.

[@DaveJacoby]

Taking the shark bite out killed the sustain, that's the story I heard

[@nyhtopossu4858]

Yes, I was very surprised that 'Trogly' did not know that Eddie was actually playing an Ibanez. Kind of ruined this video when he does not know even the basics of the subject. Also, why in the world they made a replica of the Ibanez and included the modifications that ruined it, making it a decoration item instead of an useful instrument. The shark stuff was not there when Eddie played it on all non-whammy songs of the first Van Halen record.

[@BigChuck525]

@@nyhtopossu4858 They made it because they thought it was unique and marketable.

[@buttkrusher]

Supposedly he got the guitar from Chris Holmes from W.A.S.P., and after he cut the chunk out of it, it was ruined.

[@5roundsrapid263]

He played it on Runnin’ With the Devil, before he cut it up. You can hear him rake the strings above the nut at the beginning.

[@davegallagher7428]

Somebody Get Me a Doctor, VHII, I never hear that song anymore and that’s one that most people can play, maybe not his lead work in it but the rhythm parts, RIP Eddie

[@Matt_tenny92]

My favorite Van Halen songs are Tattoo, Panama and Jump My favorite memory of listening to Van Halen music actually has nothing to do with Eddie Van Halen himself but something from one of Van Halen’s songs The memory is when I would go over to my friend Bailey’s house to hang out or see if he wanted to go skateboard when I was growing up and his dad Mike who everyone called Uncle Mike he played guitar and I play a little guitar and occasionally I would ask him if I could play his guitar and I would be playing his guitar and he would want to show me something and he would always say that he wasn’t a good guitar player anymore because of how long it had been since he played but could sit down and pick up his guitar and play Van Halen Eruption or Cowboys From Hell by Pantera perfectly like it was nothing and I would watch him play these songs mind blown that he thought he couldn’t play guitar well anymore RIP Eddie Van Halen

[@VeteranGamer]

Eddie is my principal inspiration when I picked up the guitar 2 years ago and 8 months ago I bought an EVH Wolfgang Standard, just an amazing guitar crafted with knowledge of one of the best guitarist this world will ever have R.I.P EVH.

[@GuitarZombie]

One of my favorites...........Light up the Sky

[@DoubleDguitar]

The movie Better off Dead, the song Everybody Wants Some. A hamburger playing the shark guitar. A moment from my teen years that will never be forgotten. RIP Eddie.

[@C.Brown5150]

Mr. Van Halen changed the way we looked at the guitar and what a man is able to with one. I was 15years old in 1978 , and VanHalen #1 changed my life .Great musician, Greater heart. R.I.P Mr Van Halen. Make it thunder in the Heaven's. You are now, and will always be loved, respected , and most of all , deeply missed.

[@Mr__V]

Floyd's with the dtuna have to be locked down and blocked off. So it is pretty much a fender style trem with locking saddles.

[@kitoyobeni1]

That's the way Eddie used them; dive only. Any of his playing that sounds like pulling up with Floyd is actually scooped (dive first, then rise back up).

[@BillLarkinmusic]

Yes, Eddie's was like that. BUT, I have one on my Jem Jr. "floating" and it works great, stays in tune and more sustain and attack from a bigger trem block than the stock ibanez trem.

[@kitoyobeni1]

@@BillLarkinmusic You have a D-Tuna (drop d tuner) on your Edge?

[@Mr__V]

@@kitoyobeni1 Jem jr has a licensed Floyd. Not an edge. And I don't care how well it is set up on a Jem jr, it is impossible to keep it floating and stay in tune. As soon as you pull the pin and release tension on the E strings, it will also change the tension on the other strings. Even if it's very slight. Your B and e strings will be out of tune. The Jr does allows the dtuna installed in floating cause of the lion claw but that doesn't mean it functions properly.

[@MrTubularBalls]

@@Mr__V Just slightly pull up after you pull the pin, tension on the other strings will remain the same.

[@blood_red_sinnamon_official]

R.I.P Eddie Van Halen he was such a big influence to me. My uncle showed me him 3 years ago my mind was blown away. He made me want to keep playing. When he pasted away yesterday it hit me the same as my uncle past away Such big influences to my playing both dead It hurts My favorite van halen song is jamies cryin'

[@tazman4849]

I remember waking up to my alarm clock going off and these alien sounds and it was eruption and I was hooked ever since, Rest In Peace Eddie Van Halen you were the the best ever.

[@hudsona.5917]

Why this can’t be loved is an amazing song and I wish Eddie and his family all the best where ever they are

[@therugburnz]

I'm thankful EVH was with us. Even though it was just a short time he brought happiness to millions of people. Rock on Ed

[@ronaldgraham4587]

Shocking. RIP Eddie. You influenced so many new players thank you. One of the greatest guitarist... Eddie Van Halen.

[@tommyboyproductions1588]

That was a very nice & informative tribute, Eddie was my first guitar influence, him & Ace Frehley, I have been a lifelong fan of his and I probably wouldn’t be playing guitar if it wasn’t for him, thanks for the tribute… R.I.P. Eddie 🎸

[@bluewater3783]

Nice post! :)

[@edwardkennedy5500]

Me and my brother learned Ice Cream Man when we were teens and played it at family gatherings. I am 50 now and alot of family members are no longer here but we still play it. RIP EVH!

[@eeshsinger]

RIP EVH you're the coolest shredder that ever lived and you impacted everyone's lives (including me) and we wouldnt be the same without you and your shredding skeelz man

[@maximumoverdrive4372]

RIP Eddie! You will be remembered as one of the, if not, the greatest guitarists of all time.

[@kaiguitarguymenard]

Unchained, Dirty Movies and Sunday Afternkon/One Foot Out The Door are my favorite Van Halen songs.

[@SethPlaysBass]

The second dreams guitar solo made me start guitar. It was just so cool sounding and it was amazing and awesome and it really moved me. I listened to it this morning and it made me cry. 😭 RIP Eddie Van Halen.

[@willland1243]

Rest in peace Eddie, you will be missed. Your playing reinvented Rock 'n' Roll. My #1 song was dance the night away. I would air guitar with him every time I heard it! 😍🤩

[@lance8167]

Well thank you thank you for doing this video I'm 54 years old they were the hottest band in the world when I was in high school I've seen many times in concert

[@Cerberus4982]

Very nice episode. Thanks for showing us his models. Hope you get one to review in person still

[@bigalb8935]

Eddie will always live on in our harts we are a lucky generation to have had vanHalen the 60s had jimi we had Eddie God bless to all life’s to short tell someone you love them today

[@billspruce8368]

I like all Van Halen but being 53 years old, my favorites tend to be from the David Lee Roth era... hard to find a single favorite... I love the tune "Take Your Whiskey Home"

[@CLSports28]

Rip Eddie Van Hale

[@jstrat121]

I remember the precise second that I first heard Van Halen ....I was a kid walking across Constitution Ave to visit a museum in Washington DC.......heard “And the cradle will rock” blasting from the window of a passing car..........I was like ,” WTF was THAT ????” . I started playing guitar soon after that 👍 thumbs up Eddie ,thanks for all of your music !

[@BizarrePudding]

Very nicely done Austin...RIP EVH...

[@colddraft8778]

Hit me harder than I expected. Listened and played since early 80's ,thank you Eddie ,R.I.P..

[@zXobusterXz]

thank you for this video trog, i was really hoping for this one!

[@BillLarkinmusic]

Thank you for this cool hommage to the KING; R.I.P. Edward.

[@pdbordelon]

Diver Down gets a lot of criticism but despite all the covers the originals on that album are fantastic: Cathedral, Little Guitars, Secrets

[@EarthAltar]

Always loved "Hang 'Em High".

[@sharkhaywood]

They were forced by the record company to put another record out because the record company was disappointed with Fair Warning not having any hit singles. Their manager at the time wrote about it in his book. There are some great songs on there I agree. Dave and Eddie were so pissed at each other they didn't even notice they missed a whole section of Pretty Woman.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Agreed

[@hikupmusicofficial]

I love the song jump

[@jrr832]

@Mustang Pilot I guess I'm not a fan, now jump

[@hoovestol3610]

Thanks for the vid Austin.

[@robertgeraude8393]

Very classic tribute well done

[@caseylee12]

I was lucky enough to find a '98 Peavey EVH Wolfgang Special that I could afford this past summer. It's an amazing guitar! It means so much more now to have it. RIP EDDIE! Thanks for all the music and the inspiration!

[@irvan36mm]

Loved the “Two and a Half Men” reference in the thumbnail. That scene still make me laugh everytime I watch it. LOL

[@finaljesus]

Thank you Trogly for the tribute to the great EVH have much respect for you for this video

[@ralphwest8156]

Very nice tribute Austin, thank you' ...still shocked' ...and still shocked at hearing Eruption back in 78' ...saw him at the Manchester Apollo England in 79' ...rest in peace.

[@andrewpappas9311]

Eddie was the first guitarist I looked up to back when I was starting out a kid, he was one of my biggest guitar heroes and Van Halen was the first concert I ever went to back in 2012 when I was just 13 years old. I was on my break at work when I heard the news about his passing and couldn’t really focus for the rest of my shift but thanks for everything Eddie, you really helped shape me into the guitarist I am today and I’m really gonna miss you, now go give heaven an Eruption of its own

[@brianblair1478]

Big LOVE for this episode! Great idea... I'm emotional as hell right now. I've been building, modding, thinking outside the box and swapping electronics and painting guitars since I was 12 years old. (49 this year) Eddie Van Halen was the inspiration from day one. I've built so many... so why not? Let's build another!!!

[@tommilitello198]

Anybody who’s picked up a guitar has played Van Halen,whether they know it or not

[@shawnreese6538]

Hey Trogglers, Peace and Love. I was in NYC on the Manhattan music store street around 1983. There was a very small guitar tech booth set near the entrance to a music store, which had three Frankenstrats. 2 of them were EVH's. The tech was working on one, and I was studying the two on the wall behind him. Of course he knew I was studying them and asked me if I wanted to try it. I told him, No, I'd be afraid of screwing something up. He laughed and said there's nothing you could possibly screw up on this. We were both laughing. Rest in Peace Eddie. How the hell I always have the opp to get my hands on everyone's guitar is beyond me, lol ;)

[@shawnreese6538]

Ahh it's coming back, the reason for the different models was the necks. He had a Kramer, a reverse banana, stuff like that. The tech told me, it's hazy, but it may have had to do with endorsements/not endorsements, as well as a minor improvement issue it was a trade-off as I recall...

[@shawnreese6538]

I had several questions about guitar electronics and mods which I needed to and did ask that tech, unrelated to Frankenstrat. I told him up front I couldn't afford an hour of his time but offered him something, maybe even a beer. He answered my questions while working on one of the Frankenstrats. Life is strange and so am I.

[@johndef5075]

Romeos Delight is a killer tune. Glad I got to see Eddie live in 1981. General admission.....craziest show I ever went to. RIP🎸❤

[@scottdayhoff7825]

Yes, Eddie was always smiling and playing guitar like he does!! I love how almost every album has a little solo piece on it from him! You cannot forget Little Dreamer and Black and Blue and Mean Street too! He will be so missed by all Love you EVH!!

[@jareljones5194]

Oh man what a shock to hear the news of eddie van halen passing i would definitely rock this guitar im gonna buy one. Thanks for making electric guitar awesome 👌

[@joeyattaway756]

You are a good dude! Thanks for the tribute.

[@natashanyxx9486]

Well done, Sir. Great episode.

[@charlesbranch4120]

Turnbuckles, not chains, on the Shark...

[@Ta21961]

Nice tribute video doing what you do best, reviewing guitars. Thanks for sharing.

[@TyRobertsmedia]

He was a guitar genius! Thanks for the tribute

[@iresentdoingthis1550]

Thank you for such a wonderful and heartfelt tribute to our King Edward. The Missus woke me up crying and for the entire day we couldn’t listen to a note of King Edward without the waterworks comin’ - so many good times with his music -it felt weird We found watching interviews with him and other kind folks like yourself paying tribute to Eddie makes it somewhat easier to bear. We literally had a day of intensely mourning. It might sound daft but Ed’s playing and attitude is hugely responsible for inspiring me to be the person I am. There’s a Bad Religion ( Punk Band ) Lyric that says it al “ Everyone you love leaves a mark on your soul, The world is a little less bright without King Edward Im fighting cancer and depression and its been especially tough with the news of Eddie’s passing but hearing all these wonderful tributes and reaction and the love and joy he brought and is bringing….makes it a tad bit easier Much love and respect! Thank you for honouring our King Edward. Eddie's music touched us so deeply because of his love for the instrument and the innovations he has done. To us, it feels like the brightest and best brother, Uncle, friend mentor you ever had is not in our realm anymore. You have Nothing but love from the rock/metal / guitarist community, respect for your tribute to EVH, Rock n Metal does not get the exposure and respect that other genres get. So, you are forever in the hearts of many a Rock / Metal / Guitar fan's hearts. Stay safe & all the best wishes to you. Watch this Video Interview and you'll see why we're hurting so much...The world is a little less bright without King Edward This is a brilliant interview if you haven’t seen it kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5OVZ3dul6eNeJo&ab_channel=Z%C3%B3caloPublicSquare Enjoy EVH kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmrVXoGuqr6msMk&ab_channel=Hazardteam

[@leeannrorex1509]

Mean Streets is one of my favorites. Really illustrates his genius. That intro!

[@gneric85]

I grew up listening to everything. I liked Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Howe and so on. 10 years old in 1978, when a new station came on the air, they started that morning playing Eruption. I told my mom "I want to learn how to do that" and started guitar lessons. Biggest guitar influence I have ever known.

[@manical90]

Rip.. just bought a wolfgang in memoriam :)

[@sharkhaywood]

I am either buying a Wolfgang or one of the striped series when they are back in stock.

[@gregaltenhofel7326]

Thanks man. Very tasteful. I learned of Eddie’s passing about a 1/2 hour on Rick Beato’s channel after Wolfgang posted the news. You & Rick have done the most tasteful spots by far. Thanks again.

[@bobmorris5386]

I really love I’m the one. Nothing like barber shop in the middle of one of the best rock songs of all time to set it all together!

[@ThunderFalcon333]

Eddie Van Halen is loved around the world. R.I.P. EDWARD VAN HALEN 🙏

[@mikeellis9720]

It's so hard do believe all the great tunes that came out of that wreck of a Strat! Unbelievable!

[@johnm3946]

Not to mention Eddie was a nice person, very humble and level headed.☹️RIP

[@darksideofthetone261]

Saw VH with Black Sabbath in my little home town of Stoke on Trent in 1979, what a night! 🎸❤️🎸❤️💥

[@gilbertlindsay3507]

The live version of Unchained, running with devil takes me way back. Those are my favorites, he’s with Stevie and Jimi now. RIP brother.

[@AB-vn2jc]

Cathedral, by far one of his most amazing pieces.

[@rijosigns]

ty for doing this cheers.

[@buttkrusher]

Favorite memory? Easy, 8/11/1979 Convention Hall, Asbury Park NJ. Van Halen on their headlining tour just after VHII was released. Ticket $8.50, tour book $4, two sided concert t-shirt $10; memories, priceless. (and I still have the ticket stub and the tour book) RIP. Eddie, you were a legend whose work will live on in perpetuity.

[@leewebb8670]

Nicely done ✌️❤️

[@wolfsguitarden740]

The saddest day of the past 5 yrs for me this man is the guy who got me to play hrs soon hrs a day an hrs the reason I even picked up a guitar ..will be missed.rip Eddie 😣

[@NoUploadJustComment]

The EVH Wolfgang guitars have such great necks. I have one in a hardtail and it is really excellent.

[@johnwolff3206]

12 years old , neighbor friend said you gotta hear this song, went to his house, and of course (being 12 years old) went into his parents liquor cabinet first, got out the creme de minthe , poured a glass and heard "And the Cradle Will Rock"... at 12 . " Have you seen juniors Grades" .... i was hooked.

[@steve1300]

Drop Dead Legs is one of my favorites! When that riff comes in you just want to jam.

[@acedvulpes2759]

That Frankenstrat guitar is something I’ve been waiting for you to cover

[@OnTheFritz602]

From the 1st album, "I'm the One" is another one that totally smokes my head! His rhythm playing at the start (and throughout) is just perfection. And the closing controlled feedback is like the icing on the cake. Listened to so many of his DLR era tracks in the past couple of days. Too many to list. Just mentioned the one (pun intended) because you brought up several tracks off the 1st album.

[@jcoulter43]

His guitars rock even if no one but him plays them. He single handedly terraformed the landscape of rock guitar, changing it forever. His influence extends across all genres. I've been a fan since I was 9yrs old. Tragic loss for the music world, but his music and influence will live on. RIP EVH. God bless and rock on 🎸🎸🎸

[@rumbletruck1]

Runnin’ with the Devil is my favorite VH song, but there are sooo many great ones!

[@CitchMonner]

I'll never forget when I was a kid and heard Dreams at the end of the Power Rangers movie. After that, I was hooked on Van Halen. RIP.

[@shoveljorge]

Love your show

[@aWildJosh213]

Now I NEED his signature guitar! He will be missed, he was one of my biggest inspirations.

[@toadetteremotewithwiimotio3330]

That pinstripe Wolfgang in the Thumbnail... SUPERB

[@leonprice1241]

That's cool Dude. Ending with a pic of a copy of the bumble bee thats now with dime. Eddie is always my #1 hero Dime. #2 Hey Dude! You Rock!

[@Agar4Life]

His Wolfgang guitars are absolutely wonderful to play. His music, guitars and amps will reflect his incredible legacy for the foreseeable future.

[@goldenpiggynl1]

I have a Striped Series bumble bee and its fantastic, I bought it this summer before his death and just became a fan. As a 20 year old newcomer to van Halen I was shocked. Rip my guitar hero

[@shaunw9270]

Nice respectful episode Austin. I think no matter what your preferred genre of music is , if you ever picked up a guitar , you know Eddie was a special and original musician . Personally , I liked VH1 & 2 albums the most . Today I listened to Women And Children First , which I hadn't played for ages ,and the lead track , And The Cradle Will Rock , is a brilliant song to kick it off. 65 is no age , so sad. I always thought he would be jamming and horsing around with the younger generation guitarists into his 80's like Les Paul did. R I P Eddie 🌹

[@bluewater3783]

Nice post, Shaun. :)

[@shaunw9270]

@@bluewater3783 Cheers Alan

[@shredbacca]

i have decided that iam going to be making my own frankenstrat guitar in his honor and learning all my favorite an halen songs now rip EVH

[@dexterenterprise]

Trogly I’m sorry i haven’t been watching much the last few months, stopped pooping up in my feed. Hope you and the fam our staying safe. Glad to have you back in the feed

[@nicholasmanupella3475]

And the Cradle Will Rock. Great vid. Trogly.