Woodshed Ep. 60 - I Bought the Van Halen EVH Frankie!

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

YES! I want one of those. Make sure it's a 1971 quarter!!

[@tonyfondacaro1980]

I got a 1971 quarter out of a laundromat coin machine. I will sell it to you for $500 American dollars......... /s

[@andywoodmusic]

Yes 71!!

[@gwmarmon1]

Just look through your change everyday, in about a month u will find a 71

[@jameshawkins4514]

Do you go OCD and measure out where the hole is drilled in it? Of course, you do!

[@stevehawthorn8733]

I've a bunch of quarters from my last US visit, with any luck I have the right one for mine due in August

[@gwmarmon1]

I got one of those in October of last year right after he past , I walked into Knoxville guitar center and it just hung up on the wall . I had overtime money in my pocket and purchased it immediately.

[@anthonyfinch550]

Damn I miss Eddie !!! It’s still hard to imagine this world without him.

[@LAboomR]

I turn 66 today. I agree about EVH, his melodies hit me right in the heart. I’ve listened to VH 3 every week since Oct/20. I wish I would have supported back then. It’s so soulful

[@marcfryer5043]

What a truly sick EVH tone you strike there, Andy. Sheez.

[@TheSammyreynolds]

I agree guitars at the price should come with a case. Fender does this as well you pay $1800 for a guitar and you get no case.

[@petruccirocks02]

Absolutely unreal playing and tone, Andy! If I close my eyes, I would swear it’s Eddie playing! You’ve done him proud!

[@PaulRhodes420]

Eddie got me through my younger days. Wolfgang Van Halen, mammothWVH will get me through my older days! R.I.P. Eddie! 1955-2020

[@michaelmitchell5909]

That is an amazing pic of him at the end of the video and what the writing says.....give me goose bumps man...rip Eddie

[@fab.silva1119]

I don’t think it’s opinion. He IS the greatest rock guitarist of all time.

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

Yes he is!

[@darthvaydr]

Amen! RIP King Edward!

[@frostyriffs]

Abso fuckin lutly!!!

[@pacman3908]

Evh the Goat

[@johnjacobs5690]

You sir are correct

[@monsterk7603]

Great video. Great guitar. Great playing, Andy. Ed's passing hit me a lot harder than I expected as well. Sitting here in tears after your medley at the end. Long live the king indeed. \,,/

[@5150show]

Absolutely brilliant!!

[@gjtube37]

That was awesome! Perfect Eddie tone and amazing playing, of course! Thanks, Andy!

[@Watzline]

Andy, I remember watching Woodshed, your EVH tribute-memorial episode. I could see you were really hurting. You were like you had just lost a family member. It was a real punch in the gut. I still have an old Charvel that I keep just for the Van Halen songs. Love ya' Bro!

[@fatthor2476]

Andy wood is a good and honest guy. We need more like him

[@dausblack2585]

Thank you so much Andy.I was sitting here a little bummed out,then I ran across your (got my frankie) video.I seen it,when ya 1rst showed it.Eddie there at the end saying just push play,teared my up man.I think alot of players are afraid to say he's the best rock player of all time.I was bummed out because I'm not progressing as much as I think I should,and I get frustrated.Then I run across you & Eddie and it made my night.Thanks again Andy,you're awesome bro.

[@Hazardteam]

I like this video so much! Very nice feelings comes from there :) Thank You bro.

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

The coolest guitar ever built PERIOD! And I could go on for weeks about Ed's tone!

[@bluwng]

It’s ugly the fascination lies in idolatry.

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

I never cared what the guitar looked like Ed didn't either. It was about function over form! He just wanted it to look different and make it his own and he did!Has nothing to do with idolizing just for the sake of, it's about the tone man!

[@bluwng]

@@Marshall-uy2dv you do idolize him and there are plenty of more practical guitars with similar or better tone. Musician, Peavey Wolfgangs, Kramer, EVH variants and countless other copies.

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

@@bluwng Better tone? Name one I can't wait to hear this!

[@bluwng]

@@Marshall-uy2dv what if I did name one, what would you say? It’s a circular argument, tone preference is subjective. Stick to guitars not logic.

[@johnjacobs5690]

I follow him from day one till the very last day and when he passed away I cried like a big baby and I'm not ashamed cuz he made life better his music just inspired me to just be good at everything

[@thomasjefferson3481]

The pic of Ed towards the end with the sign that says I'll always be with you really punched me in the gut.

[@reubenkincaidband9781]

Hi Andy, I too ordered this guitar right after EVH's passing and I received mine about 6 weeks ago. I love this thing!!! it plays great and sounds great and looks awesome! I will never ever sell it! Great video man!

[@bobbywest8460]

sick guitar, sicker playing, nailed it man..

[@pmoney3688]

That was amazing, thank you sir!

[@jefflittle4427]

Thanks for that Andy. I was playing in a college jazz band in Texas, when I fist heard Van Halen and I made room for tapping and harmonic wizardry...outside of the Jazz band of course...smile. I am teaching now and have 3 of your courses always up on my computer and I am getting a little of Eddie, Brent Mason, Eric J., and other players influences when I learn from you. I know that some players tell you to just learn from the Player’s hero’s, but you have a way of respecting and honoring your hero’s to let us know when you are emulating them directly. You are up there now with Eddie and others, as my guitar hero...smile. Keep being yourself as I like unprocessed raw honesty in playing and in speech.

[@frankardos4211]

Andy my brother in Christ.....I'm GLAD you're not a good youtuber!! Honestly you are a breath of fresh air dude. I've enjoyed your playing for a while and to see you just chillin and hangin with us in a vid is a bonus my friend. God Bless you and thank you bro!! Fran

[@robtech341]

Dude, you are a GREAT KZbinr, the excitement is awesome!

[@dewwhatchadew1]

Man Andy you sound so freaking good playing Eds licks. your playing is so good. You're very talented dude. An you also seem like a really good guy.. Cheers to you man.. an R.I.P Eddie.........

[@nathanielcooper2602]

Congrats on the new guitar! It sounds absolutely killer with that amp.

[@robzohrab]

Thanks for doing this Andy! I ordered mine around mid October 2020 and it is supposed to be arriving in around 4 weeks to nz ! Cant wait!, I got a case with it too! I had too!

[@cannadaincowboy]

What a great Tribute to EVH. RIP truly missed. Andy your kickass!!!

[@frankiechan9651]

That ending image of Ed just smacked me dead in the feels. My friend has an EVH Guitars "Frankie" replica as well and I agree - no case, no reflectors and no coin = not great. Rest of the guitar is amazing though. Thing is - I discovered EVH with 5150 as a teenager - so while I did go backwards through the catalog and followed him forwards - my heart lies with the hockey-stick guitars, cleaner look and the 5150 on the tail.

[@rockguitarmodes]

I’d forgotten what an amazing sounding riff ‘Somebody Get Me A Doctor’ is! Love it 😊

[@glassslide]

GREAT TRIBUTE!! GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@tommyjoe4310]

Always thought that you were a killer player. The tone you got for Ed was really nice, playing is superb. Cheers

[@maxilobos8860]

Long live the KING!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@vonmilash823]

Andy is a virtuoso.. and even HE can't QUITE get that intangible "something" that Ed had in his riffs.

[@andywoodmusic]

Nobody can.

[@vonmilash823]

@@andywoodmusic exactly.

[@techmiter6299]

I think it was Ed's right hand and his time that gave him most of his sound. There's plenty of left hand stuff in there too of course, like how he did a legato thing even when picking fast licks, but I honestly think what most people get wrong is just the feel & timing. When I hear guys play the verse section from I'm The One, they just don't get that shuffle to be as precise and yet relaxed like Ed did.

[@ErikZmusic]

Nice Guitar!!! I picked up a EVH Wolfgang after Eddie's death, for similar reasons, and have a lot of the same thoughts. The neck feels a lot smaller than it is. Love the neck profile, the offset shape is super comfortable if you're playing a long time. The pickups are insane. It's like instant EVH. Cleans up super nice as well. And what's with them selling the case separately for $200? Although, the cases are pretty cool. They have the EVH stripe pattern in the molding on the outside, and the inside is shaped so you can store the guitar without taking the whammy bar off.

[@greasymonkeyguitars9292]

Me too! I snagged a Miami Blue Wolfgang with the ebony board! It's a great guitar, way more versatile than most would think. It's a keeper for sure.

[@MrVaibot]

The pic of ed at the end got me dude. Great video

[@jmhatutube]

Love my Frankie. My favorite guitar in my collection. Of course I only have an 11 guitar collection, but I’m working on it.

[@draper858]

Congrats Andy. Its cool that pay respect and appreciation like most of do to Van halen. :)

[@LiveMusicCT]

🤘❤🤘 keep watching this one. 😢 thank God for the King!

[@channingstott9325]

Thanks to Eddie, for everything you brought to us.

[@vincenta1074]

Just found your channel. Holy crap bro. Gave me chills. Eddie lives through your fingers

[@purplecow5150]

wow. that was awesome. one of the first times i saw you play was when you were doing a demo on the special edition fender frankie replica that cost 25k. it was in someone's studio and you sounded amazing. just top notch. i was blown away and i've been a fan ever since. i love your youtube videos. thanks for sharing.

[@Stashmanfpv]

I must live under a rock? I apologize Andy, as I’d never heard of you until a few days ago, BUT I’ve been watching all of your videos and trying to get caught up, as you are an amazing player, sound like a terrific guy to hang with, and just have a great presence. Some really great stuff on Andy’s channel! 🔥🔥🔥 Thanks Andy, for sharing all your tips and tricks and just being “REAL.” Best to you and I look forward to more more more!!! ✌🏼

[@JerryTheVeganRockstar]

If you show up at a gig with this guitar you better be able to wow the crowd with EVH licks! I need to learn a few

[@sauci___]

It was so great to hear some of the first few licks with it the other day on our mentorship meeting with Jammcard. Beautiful tribute bro and great to meet you! I'll be in touch!

[@mikemikemike701]

Says he’s not a good you tuber..... then NAILS EVERY Van Halen riff!!!! Best channel on the tube!

[@michaelmorrisguitar]

Al definitely has the black and yellow one. Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing 🔥👌🏼

[@mikemorris4592]

Congrats! Sounds great!!

[@jelmeromero]

Amen man! EVH is a genius and the epitome of GOAT. I can never have enough EVH gear. I agree with ya on the case or at least a gig bag right?

[@stuartmiller7419]

Awrsome playing, Andy.

[@bbalestier]

Hi Andy, You are correct. For that kind of money put it in an anvil case… So happy I found you your an awesome guitar player. I love that you have a background in Bluegrass music. I will continue to support your channel 👍

[@woutervansoest1087]

Thank you ..very much !

[@stevesorrell9835]

You sir, are one seriously class act 👍🏻

[@hkguitar1984]

Fantastic Andy, Thank You for sharing.

[@bigdavedave9865]

You did it proud 🙏👌

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

It is a great guitar, I love mine. I got mine middle of last year, I have serial number 54, so quite an early one. Enjoy Andy.

[@EddieDmello]

Holy Heck! That tone though... Insane!!!

[@roderickgful]

I was lucky enough to see every DLR era tour except the 1st. Fair Warning tour twice. All at the OLD Charlotte Colosseum, General Admission!! We camped out by the box office and bolted to right center stage(facing). I was young & 6’2” 250 so I was a bit “ruthless” claiming my spot! Lol. Never paid more that $10! Even on the 1984 tour!

[@carsandguitars6264]

Dude this thing sounds killer I need one of those

[@gunsofsteele]

Oct. 6th, 2020 RIP Eddie. Oct. 7th, 2020 I walked into SamAsh &, even though a web search the night of the 6th showed 0 inventory for all stores, I picked up this axe for $1700USD & got the HC from a SA in FLA for $180 shipped. I played it 6x`s at my office & finally snuck it home. It is under lock & key in the back of my home music room closet. Now just gotta wait 30 years for my wife to pass so I can play it again.

[@Cherry_Sunburst]

What a great fuckin' video...!!! Phantastic sound, such a great playing... THANKS A LOT & LONG LIVE THE KING Cheers!

[@LiveMusicCT]

Love this one! Especially dig the extra cut on Patreon 🤘😎🤘

[@chris.eskimo]

Awesome playing!

[@applehead252]

Best part for me is the end ! I can now play some Van Halen! Thanks so much !

[@ricopaxton]

What a wonderful re-tribute, as there will for sure come many in coming years. And what a great tone you always dial in, when it comes to covering other artists! It's always a notch crisper then the original but still spot on! Thx man for being one of the awesome ones! Ok, enuff belly rubbing - be well.

[@andywoodmusic]

I think that crispy ness is just digital ya know? I’m not recording to tape, no SSL/API/neve pre’s etc.

[@fcukeround]

Eddie is king! But now Billy strings kicks ass as well! Lots of great guitar hero's out there including you my friend :) love the look and sound. Great review!

[@vonholland64]

Yes it has hurt to lose Eddie Van Halen. I have tried to ignore it , but this brings it back home. Long live the king !!

[@702gwlv6]

Great video, thanks so much

[@81crowe]

Sounds so damn good brother! Long live the king!!

[@robtech341]

I'm not ashamed to say I shed my fair share of tears.

[@Dav2112]

Been waiting since December last year for mine, been told I should receive it in the next couple weeks, can't wait.

[@keithgraham8515]

Awesome video Andy! I’m supposed to get my black and white one soon. Ordered back in December. I’m my opinion I agree with you..Eddie is the GOAT! Loved the 316 at the end. Thanks

[@johnjacobs5690]

I want to add one more comment thank you Mexico for making these guitars and making them affordable for people like me that ain't rich say that one more time thank you Mexico and all the people who work in the assembly lines gracias and thank you Edward Van Halen for all the great memories and for going to Mexico to make these affordable for us rest in peace great one you are the greatest

[@bassproable]

Great video and chops

[@nicolassayada9982]

Great playing brother! great tribute too!

[@shanesanders9612]

Well that's pretty cool. Gives me the shivers. Way to describe it well and play ita little bit. I really respect your approach to the instrument. I think you are a fine suitor for the piece. Have fun, good luck, and Godspeed.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

I have a black and white one that I got at an antique shop. I don't know anything about it's construction other than it uses a Squier Affinity Strat body. When I plug it in, and select my Guitar Rig 5 Eddie presets, it sounds nearly EXACT to Eddie's - right down to that way the pickup would ring out!

[@antuanheath8234]

Andy killer,and that photo of Ed was great.!

[@R_Thomp]

Great job as usual Andy!🤘🏻

[@RandyWillcox]

I love this guitar. At Winter NAMM '20, it was the only guitar on the second floor that I fell in love with that I wasn't already familiar with - and wasn't over $3,000. But...a double corrugated box for shipping is more than sufficient. Unless a forklift goes through it, it's more than strong enough. And cases won't stop forklifts either. 😂 (And cases don't help guitars ship in tune. They aren't climate controlled and hermetically sealed. That's determined by whoever stretched those strings and that SOOOO many people think you need to loosen the strings to ship or some miraculous mix of airplane pressure and A440 is going to cause the neck to snap.) The more guitars people have, the more storage they need for cases and bags. And it adds $100 - $150 for something that many buyers would be like, "Um, I already have a bunch of cases, can you keep the case and knock the difference off the price?" $1,899 - add case - $2,049. Having spent many years working MI retail...oy...constantly... Keeping in mind, the non-relic version of this guitar was about $1,300. The finish is a big chunk of the cost. It's basically a MIM Charvel/EVH/Fender. So cases add a huge percentage to the bottom line.sampans

[@willman100]

Sounds great. Love your playing and signature Suhr’s, especially the Modern T War Black.

[@RipVDub]

Andy, thanks for the review on the Frankie. NO CASE! WHAT?!? That has to be dealt with EVH...especially before I get one! Appreciated!

[@carlossalazar4508]

Killer video what are your 5150 III "RED" channel settings???

[@5150show]

Wow Sounds awesome

[@johnkenney9974]

I ordered one also. It is coming in today.

[@marcomillul4082]

I am a simple man - Andy Wood gets an EVH replica guitar, I like the vid!

[@shawnhayden8590]

I purchased a beautiful reproduction from Judah Guitars. It was perfect, from the quarter, to the reflectors, and even the cigarette burns. Had it for like 4 years now and It gets more compliments than any other guitar I own!

[@brownsfan7753]

Fantastic review!!!!!

[@droidfan]

"I am not a real good youtuber" says one of my fav youtubers haha That's why I love the OGs (MM, TQ, RG, AJ and AW) Skill level over 9k! but genuinely humble. Thank you for sharing with us Sir!

[@andywoodmusic]

Bro🙏🏻🧡

[@ytb917]

great demo. totally sounds like early van halen. all it needs is an authentic orange mxr script phase 90 and the sound will be 100% there.

[@Planetgonenuts]

Thank you.

[@CliffieVanR]

Awesome playing! You made my day :)

[@kojam1]

I'm STILL crying!!! I'm surprised that it comes without a case and without all the fixings (quarter, trucker sticker)😱😳

[@Larry-Art179]

hey Andy pretty good sounding demo . That means a lot

[@daveycmusic5150]

I have every evh strat style they made (not the crazy priced ones). All six, including the circles guitar. they are fantastic rock guitars. FANTASTIC guitars. they all sound great, play well and feel fantastic. Andy, hats off to the fanboy vibe. I never bought signature guitars til I bought a Music Man Luke 3 BFR. Now, if I like it, I buy it, regardless of who's name is on it. ESPECIALLY my heroes. Peace, love and good happiness stuff. - Baby Steve Vai

[@trickyt4527]

That guitar sounds awesome and really enjoyed the video.

[@robertnunn497]

Yea I was lucky enough to get one a few months ago and I tell ya, it is such a great guitar. Feels great and sounds great!!!!!!!!!!! I also no question had to have it as EVH's death also hit me really hard.

[@johnschettini4176]

“THE GOAT” RIP I couldn’t agree more