The early 1980s custom build, which was played on tour and once owned by Mick Mars, ushered in a watershed moment for Kramer ...

A legendary guitar customized and once wielded by arena-rock icon Eddie Van Halen is hitting the auction block at Sotheby's ...

Dressed up to look like Frankie, a precursor to the 5150, this transitional Kramer was stage-played by Eddie Van Halen and ...

Based on his iconic 'Frankenstrat' design, the axe was used by Van Halen on tour before finding its way into the hands of ...

A previous Sotheby’s sale for a guitar owned by Van Halen — that one on display in the band’s “Hot for Teacher” music video — ...

This October, Sotheby's will auction one of rock history's most recognizable instruments: Eddie Van Halen's custom-built 1982 ...

A Kramer electric guitar played by Eddie Van Halen on tour across North and South America in 1982 and 1983 will hit the ...

Nearly five years after his death, one of Eddie Van Halen’s most recognizable guitars will be auctioned off for the first time this fall.

Eddie Van Halen's electric guitar is predicted to fetch between $2 and $3 million at auction. The custom 1982 Kramer once ...

Want to own a historic instrument? This rock legend's guitar could be yours, but only if you're willing to cough up some ...

August 13, 2025 Eddie Van Halen’s Legendary 1982 Kramer Guitar Could Fetch Up to $3 Million at Auction The spray-painted axe will star in Sotheby’s Rock & Pop auction on October 24.