EVH Striped Series 5150 Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Red with Black and White Stripes

The EVH Striped Series 5150 is an electric guitar that faithfully recreates Eddie Van Halen's iconic 1984 instrument, complete with its distinctive red, black and white striped finish. This solidbody guitar is designed for players seeking the classic Van Halen tone and aesthetic, featuring a single-humbucker configuration that delivers the powerful, articulate sound associated with hard rock and metal genres. The instrument pays homage to the original while incorporating modern playability features and reliable hardware. The guitar features a basswood body with a gloss urethane finish, providing a lightweight yet resonant foundation. It has a bolt-on quartersawn maple neck with a comfortable modified 'C' profile and hand-rubbed urethane finish for smooth playability. The maple fingerboard has a compound radius (12" to 16") that accommodates both chord playing and lead work, with 22 jumbo frets and black dot position markers. The hardware includes an EVH-branded Floyd Rose locking tremolo system with fine tuners and the patented EVH D-Tuna device, allowing instant switching between standard and drop-D tuning without adjusting the bridge. Electronically, the guitar is equipped with a single direct-mounted EVH Wolfgang alnico 2 humbucker in the bridge position, delivering balanced EQ with plenty of output for high-gain applications. The control layout is minimalist, featuring only a master volume knob with a custom EVH-branded low-friction potentiometer and treble bleed circuit for smooth volume swells without high-end loss. This guitar is particularly suited for rock and metal guitarists who appreciate the iconic Van Halen aesthetic and require reliable performance for both rhythm and lead playing, offering stage-ready looks with professional-grade components.