UNCHAINED! Jared James Nichols 1986 Kramer Stryper (Eddie Van Halen)

Potentiometer stamped "134 822X" (Centralab May/July 1982)
1. Letter from Danny Perkins, President of Backstage Distributions, dated July 4th 1998, stating how he was introduced to Eddie Van Halen and his personal guitar tech Zeke Clark, by Randy Bachman on August 20th, 1986…
"During my 20 years of acquiring rock and roll memorabilia for my personal collection, many Hard Rock Cafe worldwide locations, and the Guitar Hall of Fame’s 50 million dollar collection, I have certain favorite pieces. Edward Van Halen’s Kramer “Stryper” has been one of the top 10 pieces I have ever had the pleasure to own and play daily since 1988.
On August 20 1986 I met up with my old pal Randy Bachman who was opening up for the Van Halen 5150 tour. I was introduced to Edward Van Halen and his personal guitar tech Zeke Clark and shown his rig and guitars. There were several strypers some with 5150 painted on them and others without. Zeke mentioned that they were all handmade by Eddie at the Kramer factory in NJ. I asked several questions about the specs of the guitar and was shown one that had just split at the headstock the day before and was going to be returned to Kramer. I was also shown the back of the headstock of his main #1 guitar with the exact same damage, which had been repaired. Eddie had just given one of his guitars to Randy Bachman’s son in trade for a hat and later the two groups signed up as supporters for a new non-profit organization Bikers Against Drunk Drivers.
It wasn’t until a couple years later when the Kramer company had troubles that I was offered the very Kramer Stryper with the busted headstock I had seen backstage earlier, by James Paul DeCesare, Foreman of Assembly Kramer Music Products. I had a choice of several guitars that were at the plant for repairs etc., including the “Hot For Teacher” Kramer, but chose the road piece.
The serial number is C5150 and is one of only 5 made for the road. It cannot be confused from the promotion giveaway models (36) because of it’s straight headstock, 6 bolt backplate, and the pickup/bridge mounted directly to the body. Also exclusive is the RC network fitted to the volume pod to keep the tone even at all volumes.
I acquired the stage used Peavey 5150 amplifier directly from Jay Tashjian Analog Engineer of Peavey Sept 12 1996. The amp had been blown by Eddie on tour and replaced by the company. It still has Eddie Van Halen’s personal levels marked directly on the amp face as well as other notes with black marker and tape. The amp can be seen in Guitar World Magazine showing his entire rig.
Together these items make a historic display of one of the world’s top 3 guitar players of all time. While on display at my office at the Montreal Hard Rock Cafe, the guitar was played by many of the world’s top guitar players and entertainers.

[@squidwart3443]

The best thing is that he could probably play circles around half the people complaining about him not using a pick. Lmao Great playing a review mate!

[@TerryMasri]

I don't think anyone here is saying that this guy is not a great player. They're just saying he's not EVH. Big difference.

[@endocry]

using his fingers like that he'll never have the same attack sound as using a pick. It's very noticeable.

[@mars-lpv3458]

Reminds me of when bill Cosby complained about Eddie Murphy using curse words in his jokes. . Richard Pryor asked if the people laughed... Eddie said yes, Pryor said. . Well tell him I said have a coke and a smile and shut the F up

[@scottwaszak698]

Perfect example of "it's not the guitar, it's the player."

[@anthonydavella8350]

more like "its the face"

[@derfisch6700]

Scott Waszak why its an awesome guitar

[@jeff-wo6mm]

Ability to play yes, but for tone no. EVH's own licks wouldn't sound right if he was playing them through super reverb

[@PIlotrcm]

That’s what poor people say who can only afford a Squier. The truth is the best gear will make you sound good, that’s why guitar shops won’t let you touch the most expensive guitars and why the pros won’t let you touch their stuff.

[@scottwaszak698]

@@PIlotrcm Stupid comment. Eddie recorded a good amount of VH 1 and 2 on a homemade guitar worth about 200 bucks. The point of my original comment is that virtually anyone else could plug into Eddie's gear and it ain't gonna sound like Eddie, as with the poster of this video. Sure...go ahead and get great gear; but the player makes the gear come alive, not visa versa.

[@08561686592]

Came here twice. First before i know this guy. Later, come here because i wanted to know more about this guy. I changed my mind. This guy really is a great guitar player. Salute.

[@Badvirtueproductions]

I love how everyone here is like, 'use a pick, do some tapping, not enough dive bombing!!' You do realise this guy has his own style, he's not EVH or Phil X, but he's an insanely good guitarist demoing unreal guitars. Just enjoy the demo

[@MontourR]

Who the fuck is Phil X😂

[@dazdaz713]

Exactly man the world has already seen Eddie...... he was legend that said

[@ismaelarevalo863]

its really nice to see people playing without guitar picks i love it this guy rocks

[@The6550s]

I think they shot the last person who called EVH’s axe a “Stryper” guitar.

[@FloridaManRacer]

LOL. That was the Kramer era... The original Superstrats were his Frankenstrats. This Stryper was known as Frankie because it was no longer a Fender based guitar...

[@heyjarrod]

I watched the video to find out what the Stryper was. Never heard that either. I have a cool old Kramer Striker, I thought maybe it was a typo. And where the fretboard is worn, is kind of to close to the actual frets, then it’s clean on the fretboard where the fingers mostly come in contact (middle of the fret). That might just be a cheap/but cool replica. 😝

[@zakmoon7065]

Hahaha!

[@Win7ermu7e]

@@FloridaManRacer It was not known as "stryper". No EVH guitar was ever know as stryper. His favorite Kramer was the 5150 and this ain't it. As for "frankie", that's just the nickname for the first frankenstrat he built.

[@niknak8299]

And rightfully so

[@SlappyMarsden]

Tone is all in the fingers...that is why this guy makes this guitar sound very un-Eddie like.

[@johnnybrown9581]

It sounds un-Eddie like because his Marshall hasn’t been modded by Jose Arredondo

[@JacobZirkin]

slappyJmarsden The tone is especially in the fingers when he uses his fingers instead of a pick haha

[@rocchirodrigo]

He got a fuzz like distortion....dislike the vid. Eddies guitar ---> play chuck berry licks. To hell with them!!

[@jorgemerykunstmann]

@@johnnybrown9581 yeah right

[@VinBrez]

This Jared James Nichols is a total idi0t and not just he is spewing garbage related second hand to him in total nonsensical way mixing stuff up as he goes along. He also sound like a stereotypical stoner duuuuude awesome dude ! Geesh ! . It would have been better for his "reputation" to not to talk on at all. Sometimes is better to just keep your mouth shut. His playing is also nothing write home about (could have done it without that as well. Angled pickup to give more definition ? lol god !!! He doesn't even realize not all of the 5150's had a angled pickup ! Can't get any more stupider then this. Just have someone that actually knows what they are talking about present a guitar instead of just making nonsense up! Just get a clue people, do something better then this crap next time !

[@getsmart90085]

Anyone who truly likes Phil X would not say negative shit about His friend Jared! People with negative comments probably suck at playing guitar!! You have a very unique style Jared, and do a fine job!

[@Deathrape2001]

He's a clown, as is Phil with his 'style over substance' krap songs & silly ugly 'street sign' tats.

[@frettedamericana]

As always we welcome intelligent comments criticisms suggestions but if you're just going to troll by and say something stupid please move on, don't waste your time I will just delete your ignorant insults. thx -Dustin

[@ericvocals9034]

You know how i know you're gay?

[@Deathrape2001]

Fire this clown. He doesn't even have brains enough 2 play it into a cranked Marshall instead of some $hit pedal that ruins the tone. WTF = U just lost thousands of dollars because it sounds so krap most people think it's a fake (which may B true regardless). Just get yourself an old Kramer, sand off the finish on the neck & piss & poop on it & burn it & stuff & call it 'authentic'? LOL!!!

[@joesumma7020]

Tone is awful, what the heck is he playing through?

[@jerbear1601]

frettedamericana Just delete me now.

[@smartypantznumber2840]

frettedamericana If you put a neck pickup in that guitar it would not change how it sounds on the bridge at all or have any effect on sustain.The magnetic pull is simply too weak.

[@GRude420]

Why the hate for this guy? I love his playing and his enthusiasm towards the guitar. A+ rock on brother!

[@Tuborgmann70]

The pickup was actually angled to get the poles aligned with all the strings since there were no trem spaced humbuckers back then.

[@richardbinder9662]

Tell us something else millions of guitar fans already know.

[@Rand_al_Thor372]

@@richardbinder9662 evh uses picks.

[@VinBrez]

@KennethBennedsen That is why I hate when people make these videos and they relay info and someone actually on camera is add lipping stuff because he thinks he needs too . This Jared James Nichols is a total idi0t and not just he is spewing garbage related second hand to him in total nonsensical way mixing stuff up as he goes along. He also sound like a stereotypical stoner duuuuude awesome dude ! Geesh ! . It would have been better for his "reputation" to not to talk on at all. Sometimes is better to just keep your mouth shut. His playing is also nothing write home about (could have done it without that as well. Angled pickup to give more definition ? lol god !!! He doesn't even realize not all of the 5150's had a angled pickup ! Can't get any more stupider then this. Just have someone that actually knows what they are talking about present a guitar instead of just making nonsense up! Just get a clue people, do something better then this crap next time !

[@jclev99]

Jared has grown on me to the point where I can honestly say that he is my favorite player right now. Awesome, soulful player with a great, humble personality to boot

[@derdampfhammer6652]

Satsuma playing this guitar would actually sound closer to EVH.

[@86FxBdyCpe]

EVH with some egg foo young. Super talented, the restaurant backdrop always cracks me up.

[@michaelgarcia2050]

This guy is quickly becoming my favorite modern guitarist.

[@zakmoon7065]

I’ve been analyzing Eddies guitars over the years especially the Kramer’s and I’ve never seen or heard of this specific guitar, ed had a bunch of custom Kramer’s built 1983-1989 years and this guitar was most likely a backup on the 5150 tour, I’d say this because the stripe job looks very similar to the 5150 Guitar that Eddie used from 1984 - 1989 on tour and in the studio [ his most famous Kramer ]. The strange thing is that It’s really worn out, after all Eddie only used the 5150 and rarely broke a string during a live show. Definitely not used on the F.U.C.K tour.... he had moved on to Ernie Ball MM guitars.

[@theduckstrat7104]

I was wondering if you could answer a question about that guitar based on your knowledge. Do you think the story behind that guitar is legitimate. A lot of things don't add up to me. That guitar is coming up in an auction in New York this spring. And I don't think the story they have is the right one. Was this curious on your insight, being someone who's done their homework.

[@VinBrez]

@ZakMoon Yeah this guy is ridiculous. Spewing crap ! This Jared James Nichols is a total idi0t and not just he is spewing garbage related second hand to him in total nonsensical way mixing stuff up as he goes along. He also sound like a stereotypical stoner duuuuude awesome dude ! Geesh ! . It would have been better for his "reputation" to not to talk on at all. Sometimes is better to just keep your mouth shut. His playing is also nothing write home about (could have done it without that as well. Angled pickup to give more definition ? lol god !!! He doesn't even realize not all of the 5150's had a angled pickup ! Can't get any more stupider then this. Just have someone that actually knows what they are talking about present a guitar instead of just making nonsense up! Just get a clue people, do something better then this crap next time !

[@bluwng]

@@theduckstrat7104 he doesn’t know squat.

[@guitarnerd-cc4vf]

Lot of holes in that story

[@countvond233]

Weird Al got chops.

[@wheelman1324]

Phil X is probably jealous he missed the opportunity to demo this.

[@johndrake2729]

Ah, well, blame it on Bon Jovi ...

[@juanmendoza2993]

I love your Texas Flood Pic

[@friendlessharold330]

As he should be, would we all really not have wanted that video... its probably the one guitar he wouldnt and couldnt play.

[@rkharper]

I don't get all the negativity here. JJN can play like nobodies business. Why should he use a pick? It's just not his thing, get over it. He could play with one perfectly fine, but chose not to. He stands out with his unique style, not another boring shredder like so many. He's da fuckin man!!!!

[@ericvocals9034]

He's a not a bad player but he's a goofy mother plucker. If Eddie uses a pick, it's not boring... dipshitz...

[@Deathrape2001]

Eddy uses metal picks, which give a much better sound for his style. This demo sounds NOTHING like Van Halen, which makes the guitar seem like a fake, & doesn't increase the value, nor does getting all excited about how FILTHY the neck is, etc. WHOA no... don't clean it. Is there some vomit in the pickup cavity 2 give it that extra 'vibe'? LOL!!

[@novagara1]

then call eddie dickhead ;)....

[@lp59pete]

Jared is a badass. Listen to him on the new "No Guitar Is Safe" podcast. This video is really cool. I saw VH on the 1984, 5150, FUCK, and one of the recent tours. I may have seen Ed play this guitar live.

[@Deathrape2001]

You're right. I have no right 2 say a dog $hit sandwich tastes terrible unless I am a chef with a culinary degree. Next, tell us how it is wrong to criticize a murderer unless you have killed lots of innocent people =))

[@erockscott1184]

This proves no matter whose signature guitar you buy...you will always sound like who you are....period

[@lesbois53]

My main guitar since 1986 when I bought has been a Baretta with a reverse zebra SD JBJ pickup. I have bought more Kramers since then, but my Baretta, Rosie, has done a million gigs! I am 80 now, and still performing. Glad you have your own sound, Dude and you are not trying to copy Eddie’s tone. Refreshing my friend! Greetings from France. ❤❤❤❤❤😢

[@PhilFeedback]

Pretty cool video, thanks for posting this video. I'm here supporting your channel.

[@zyncfresh8322]

Man you just open my mind and eyes on shredding with no pick! Good shit brother

[@stricknine8623]

What I like about Jared is that he is young and he is crusading to bring back the classic rock sound and style from the 70s and even the 80's......He is VERY good at this too !!

[@Le_Mer]

I first saw Jared in a Norman's Rare Guitars video more than a year ago. And ever since I'm amazed by his incredible and unique playing.Altough I love Phil , Jared just nailed this video.

[@marsattacks7071]

That sounds great ! Thank you Jared ! Of course, to sound exactly like Van Halen or any other guitar player, you need (including myself) to have his hands, personal touch, etc. Jared sounds like himself and sounds great ! That guitar is a monster into his hands.

[@carlosmatos9848]

Is this Cliff BurtHalen?

[@Rand_al_Thor372]

Dude i said almost same thing.. He really DOES resemble Clifford Lee!!

[@remyr5749]

No, it's the T.J Miller of the guitar world.

[@zepp1832]

More like Ted NugHalen

[@Timliu92]

No, it is Eddie Van Harton.

[@matthewwayne5716]

Bruhhhh that is insane I cannot unsee that now I love it !!

[@royyazzie6028]

A guitar left behind fir thise who about to rock 👍😎🎸🎼 keep on rocking Jared the sounds of heavy licks & all that can make PEACE OUT

[@anracingrsr1]

Never seen a man being so in love with another mans sweat.

[@DougCanney1]

I’ve been watching this guy for a few years now, I really like his playing. Even disregarding he’s not using a pick, his playing is unique. Seems like a good guy too. I thought it said unchained, like he was gonna play that song.

[@andrewcaruso3543]

Jared is a walking jukebox in the best ways possible.

[@BrettSmithDaniels]

Jamming with this guy was one of the greatest honours of my life. Absolute hero of a guitarist and such an incredibly humble, kind man to boot. Stoked for his record ☺️

[@DowntownDogMan]

Man, this video proves a lot of tone is in the fingers. In pro studio with Eddies actual guitar, Jared still sounds like Jared.

[@guitarzforsale]

The original 5150 was the guitar that Eddie thrown at his brother, breaking the headstock.

[@e.l.norton]

Yep! You can clearly see the repair to the headstock. And, sin of sins, they cleaned the damn neck. Oy.

[@bjdee1437]

What an amazing player. Love it.

[@Johnny-sj9sj]

Outstanding! As per always :)

[@jameshutchinson3890]

Always loved this guitar

[@trevorflint5672]

This guys super cool. Bet none of you haters can touch him.

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

Cant say I hate him, but way overrated.

[@Dendu77]

Every Van Halen tour was the fuck tour.

[@BlackWolfgang70]

you right this is an iconic guitar ... being a van halen fan one when i watch thid guitar i see the perfect guitar ... the real dream

[@spencerkoch1]

Great video and cool guitar. Keep them coming!

[@terijackson1011]

OMGosh!!!! WOW! AWESOME! MORE PLEASE!!!! You definitely know how to wale on that guitar and I got to see and hear you play in person too which was even more AWESOME!!!!

[@sublime88sublime]

you can really tell how playable that thing is

[@kylecrary963]

When he first started playing, his face. I died 😂😂

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

Just out of Curiosity- What does a Real Eddie van halen striper guitar go for on the collectors Scene? Thanks just wondering. RH DSD

[@ShockMe1994]

A shit load of money, like hundreds of thousands.

[@Ayrellfm]

phil x would flip out like crazy if he got a chance to play this guitar lol

[@Ayrellfm]

Danny H who? phil or jared?

[@TheDesertRat31]

@7:52, I'm pretty sure the pickups were angled because they were Gibson and fender's have a different string spacing. the angle allowed the pole pieces to better line up under the strings.

[@buddyollie180]

Hi Jared!!! Dig the video!! That's some great playing!!

[@TheScr4tchy]

It was inspiring and a perspective freshener to hear this kind of playing with fingers only thank you

[@mikewasko4852]

Awesome Vidio, for most of us. This is as close as we will get to one of Eddie's guitars ..loved the history behind it ..its great watching real musician's just pick up a guitar and jam a little ..wish the Vidio was longer is my only complaint!

[@Orphenia_]

Jared is an awesome player, love how he plays it totally with his style. Amazing guitar as well.

[@breakroommanager1]

Yeah Jared... making it your own, respect!

[@ICACJ]

Ed was already with musicman during Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Pretty sure Jared just wanted to say the word Fuck.

[@ericvocals9034]

Yeah, this guys seems like he either doesn't know what the hell he's talking about or just making shit up.Plus, it's not the "stryper guitar" Anyone who knows anything about VH knows it's called the Frankenstein. The no pick playing in annoying and sounds shitty. Is this guy a Lindsey Buckingham Fan? That would make more sense...

[@ericvocals9034]

Apples and oranges. dipshit...

[@alexplorer]

@Eric: Wrong. The Frankenstein guitar (which lots of folks call the Frankenstrat now) wasn't a Kramer at all. It was assembled from a Strat-style body and neck that were made by Charvel. The humbucker was a PAF from a 335. The Floyd was added after the fact too. Lots of other oddities created the scarred and patchwork appearance as well: the chopped pickguard with the vol pot moved, the nailed-on quarter, the eyehooks in place of conventional strap holders, at least 3 different paintjobs, etc. There have been a few replicas of it too, including one made at the Kramer factory with a Kramer neck (banana headstock) that Eddie posed with for an ad in guitar mags, but the Frankenstein predates his involvement with Kramer by many years. Most VH fans call guitars like the one in this video "the 5150" after the reflective decals reading that behind the trem on the most famous example. However, there are several different versions that Eddie played. For example, the real "5150" was a Pacer and had a straight (not angled) pickup. Another version had a Steinberger TransTrem installed on it. Another one reads "1984" instead of "5150." None of them are the Frankenstein though, and anyone who says something like that doesn't know what the hell he's talking about or is just making shit up.

[@ericvocals9034]

Yeah ,yeah,Frankenstein, Frankenstrat. I know about Eddie's original version with the Charvel neck. I commented that calling any form of this guitar the "stryper" is just a goofy made up name.This guy is obviously playing one of the Kramer copies that Eddie might have used way before the F.U.C.K tour.Eddie was using the Music Man VH by then.You flat out calling me wrong is wrong. I didn't need you to write me a book about what i already know, but at least you may have schooled some of the other ass clowns like this guy who play VH without a pick. Ha, now you got me writing my own book to answer your book! Anyway Van Halen is awesome. This guy is a tool...

[@ericvocals9034]

The one he's playing is Kramer's version of the Frankenstein. Idiot... fuck off

[@allentaylor3325]

Dude I remember your videos from the 90s or the 2000s.. I can' tbe lieve youre still kickin it. Have you ever met EVH?? You are taking his style and reinventing it for a new generation. Thank you for what you are doing my man!!

[@jorgevillarreal1158]

Eddie can pick any guitar and sound like himself, no one else can 🤗⚘

[@usagitsukino608]

Dude...Thats like 100% priceless now. Eddie just passed....

[@fastra3621]

I'm with the pick brigade here... Whilst there's no doubt Jared is a stupendous player, I miss the attack a pick gives, his fingers just don't give the same tone at all.

[@ironblud]

fastra And that’s part of that great style. It doesn’t sound the same. Why sound like everyone else.

[@pip5528]

Eddie uses a combination of plectrum and fingers.

[@patrickgroll2046]

He’s a great player but OTOH it’s awfully repetitive stuff

[@remyr5749]

@@ironblud Why make signature models?

[@ironblud]

Remy R $$$$$

[@zipchtkdn7804]

Are those over wound DiMarzio super distortion EVH had in these exact guitars .The bite is sharp and hit in the chest

[@niklas9400]

The sound of this guitar is heavenly. Haven't heard a better tone in a long time.

[@countvond233]

It's the player, not the guitar. Give him a $90 Squier and he's gonna sound just about the same.

[@niklas9400]

Nah man, the guitar-amp combination is pretty insane. Squiers aren't that bad but this guitar is something else. Not denying that your ability to play is the most important thing, though.

[@SDH2023]

Cool video. A real piece of history there.

[@trevorthomason2077]

Love this guitar and love story behind it

[@terijackson1011]

It's cool how you can see where Eddie's fingers were when he was playing and you can see the hand impressions on the body. WOW, what an instrument!

[@christianneumann9027]

Always a great show! !! Thank you!

[@jasonlee8497]

Great bluesy singer too....dude is killer!

[@lachrimaestro]

How do we know that's Eddie sweat, and not Danny Perkins' pore cheese?

[@mateuszlucek]

over 1 year without your videos. I am frequently checking up on you but still nothing - is there any chance we get new stuff anytime soon ?

[@daves4645]

Congrats on your most recent gold medal in snowboarding Shaun!

[@joeyboogenz]

My deceased best Friend (Marc David Moskowitz 1968-2004) who's Family owned the now gone,and legendary Manny's 48th St. Music store in NYC actually owned 3 of Eddie's actual guitars. Marc's striper was all dirty and beat up like this one ! Manny's ,back in the early -mid 80's was ,I believe the biggest Kramer dealer in the USA ,so My buddy had some juice with EVH ! I played the striper many times , it was as beast ! His ,had the routing to the neck single coil ,that was not even hooked up! The first one he got was actually stolen ,while he was at military school only 15 years old. He was so utterly devastated ,and Eddie heard what happened,& They were able to get him another one ,thank Eddie & Kramer! He also owned,and I'm pretty sure his Father still has it ,a Destroyer body that was hack routed ,and sawed ,and had writing inside from the Kramer guys that said "Hi Eddie" . It was just like the one on the cover of WACF. Not like the poser Charvel guitars they are selling on Ebay for like $20 grand nowadays !

[@marksanders650]

I have a friend who owns the Kramer # 5 and he let me open it up and check everything and measure everything but I still wonder if his frets were stainless steel. Any idea?

[@ROOKTABULA]

I met Zeke in 88 at the hotel, day before the MOR show. We played name that VH tune in his room, he on the 1984 guitar and me on the (actual) 5150 with the Kramer neck bolted on. It has a WAY sloppier bar and the quarter under the bridge. Every second of those 20 minutes, till Eddie called and was chewing him out, is burned into my brain till the day I die. Still have the card he pulled from a magazine with his hand written instructions to get my passes the next day and the Crew Pass he gave me. Like a dope, In put the EVH pick back on the guitar but the next day a roadie have me one of Mikey's.

[@pasqualeporpora]

Did you mean Eddie's original Frankenstrat with a Kramer neck? The 5150 didn't have a quarter under the bridge....the Frankie did.

[@ROOKTABULA]

@@pasqualeporpora Ed never took the Frank on the road by that time. But the guitar had "5150" on it, it was a Kramer and the quarter was beside the low E side of the bridge.

[@OrignalElidest]

So cool!

[@michaelray5023]

Very exciting and unique style! Good Stuff!

[@buddyollie180]

It's been a month since y'all have done a video :( .... I love this series...

[@Rand_al_Thor372]

Something about his face reminds me of Cliff Burton...

[@patroche550]

Rand al'Thor lmao rumor has it, cliff burton faked his death, completely changed his identity and became this dude. But anyways Rest In Peace cliff burton, if he was still alive, he would’ve been one of the best bassists of all tims

[@cortezandthekillers]

Yes... I was just thinking he looked familiar! Doppelgänger

[@codycumberland6532]

I get a ted nugent vibe from him.

[@NEO_RKX]

Busted so hard

[@DANO4050]

Badass!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!

[@RyanConnell5150]

You sure all the grime is from Eddie or from this Perkins guy who played it daily from 88 to 98 (according to the letter in the description) math says 10 years of daily play is more than 2 years of Eddie use?

[@bozep7712]

This is what the EVH stripe series should sound like...

[@chopperdeath]

The pickup was angled to either match the design of a stratocaster, or to line up the pole pieces to the strings. There will be no noticeable change in sustain and no added high frequencies. If anything the 6th string will be louder and bassier because the magnet is closer to the center of the string.

[@georgebintner7478]

It is in the fingers some, but knowing how to set that old amp means a lot too. Eddie turned the amp on 10 along with all the tone controls. He used a Variac to lower the volume. He used 25 watt Celestions with hemp speaker cones, 6CA7 tubes for more headroom in his amp. His Variac was his Volume control. Pickup in his strat was from and ES 335 and potted with wax for no squeel, and a 500 ohm volume control. Not all in the fingers. Never and overdrive pedal .

[@williamdistasio9358]

I think he angled the pickups because when eddie originally tinkered with his 1st fender, the black and white one, he used a Gibson humbucker to replace the fender single coil and it wasn't F spaced. So he angled it so the poles would be lined up under the strings.

[@rodbelding9523]

Phil X stated on Twitter that he's done with these videos because they "weren't fun anymore." RIP to this channel, it's been real.

[@droleheart]

Really cool guitar. You guys gonna re-do this with Phil, right? ...You guys HAVE to do this one with Phil.

[@dougiemanross]

Andre Amabile this^^^

[@theguitarczar]

i read an old guitar player from BITD interview that eddie supposedly said he angled the gibson humbucker like that on the original Frankenstrat because the string spacing on fender is wider and angling the narrower gibson humbucker made it so there was some magnet (whether it be screw poles or slug poles) under each string.

[@martintuppurainen7059]

That looks so cool!

[@ralphfiligenzi5046]

I taught this guy well. He was one of my best students.

[@richjohn2497]

Are you kidding me!? He was hopeless till i taught him a few licks .... ;)

[@DuvaI]

Fuck yes!!

[@JohnGaray]

Man, you got some serious tone in them hands brother!

[@fishhooks100]

AWESOME! BRAVO! Masterful playing my friend. Enjoyed!

[@marksc1929]

...hey man great story ....great guitar ...nice playing....I have the EVH Musicman that came out in the 90s.....but still , the Kramer is all Eddie to me ....especially the one ur rocking ....broken headstock , cig burn and all ....cheers mate

[@ipguyman108]

Jared, what kind of pickup exactly is in this particular one and how heavy is this guitar..? thx.!

[@carlissimo64]

I like it!

[@michaelhorvath6904]

oyeahhh man fucking love this

[@vinskeeter]

I saw Jerod with UFO two years ago. He kicked ass!

[@JohnnyVinthe813]

I have not started watching this yet but I will bet he Shreds Hard

[@metalcavy33]

JJN looks like Blake from Workaholics

[@ziggy72170]

I'm the biggest fan of Natural Harmonics,( the most Beautiful sound in the world ), Which Mr Edward is the king of..

[@longhairdrummerlhd7127]

I've always wondered what the story behind the touquoise ring was. Can anyone tell me?

[@philbarrows424]

I thought PU slanted location was because EVH used a Gibson PU with a Fender string spacing, and had to angle the PU to match the pole pieces to lie directly under the strings ( or as EVH said “Then best I could”👍🏻🎸😇 The strap loops were that way because EVH used brass key chain holders on his straps

[@evandrocemin]

Awesome you have this guitar

[@JohnDoe-ur7pm]

Hey man I had the same guitar without the stripes it was called a Stryker though and that lick at the beginning got me to sub haha peace.