EVH: The Guitars of an Icon

There are moments in rock ‘n’ roll history when an instrument is more than just an object—it becomes a conduit for emotion, for expression, and the sound of a generation. For those who know the magic of Eddie Van Halen's influence, the sound of his guitar is inseparable from the very essence of rock itself. But to possess a piece of that history? Well that’s just another day here at Walt Grace Vintage.

Recently, we were fortunate enough to acquire six Charvel EVH Art Series guitars, each of them painted by Eddie Van Halen and tied to the unforgettable moments when he graced the stage on his 2004, 2007, and 2012 Van Halen tours and gave the world a glimpse of the transcendent power of his playing. These guitars are not just instruments; they are part of a story—a story that weaves through the cities of America, the arenas where the magic happened, and the memories of fans who were lucky enough to witness the music genius in the flesh.

The Guitars: A Collection of Icons

These are six guitars that were played on stage, each with its own distinct history and moment in time in Eddie’s hands. The Charvel EVH Art Series guitars have become a thing of legend in EVH fandom, hand striped, stage played and signed by Eddie himself. These guitars have not been played since their fateful nights on stage with the virtuoso. All six guitars still even have the original strings that Eddie’s tech Tom Weber setup and Eddie played those nights.