EVH Frankenstein Classic Pickup

Name: Frankenstein Classic Pickup
Brand: EVH
SKU: 373101
Price: 179.00 EUR
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ID : 373101

EAN : 0717669920555

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Essential Information About the EVH Frankenstein Classic Pickup
• The "brown sound" grain inspired by the PAF installed on Eddie Van Halen's first black and white "super Strat," immortalized in 1978.
• Vintage spirit, modern dynamics : a warm and open response, ideal for transitioning from tight cleans to edgy crunch.
• Designed by Eddie : a humbucker pickup crafted to capture the attack, compression, and sustain typical of his playing style.
• Alnico 2 : a magnet renowned for its roundness, singing mids, and controlled aggressiveness.

Frankenstein Classic Pickup

179,00 €VAT incl.

0,13 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A Signature Pickup Born from a Rock Legend

The EVH Frankenstein Classic Pickup carries the DNA of the original PAF pickup that Eddie installed in the very first version of his legendary Frankenstein, the black and white super Strat associated with Van Halen's early days. This "vintage hot" tonal aesthetic emphasizes musicality and feel under the fingers, with a true ability to bring out harmonics and picking nuances.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This pickup is aimed at musicians seeking a vintage character humbucker for classic rock, hard rock, and "seventies/early eighties" tones. It excels on a modified Strat-style guitar, superstrat, or any solidbody where a clear attack, articulate chords, and singing leads without excessive compression are desired.

Tonal Character and Response

With a DC resistance measured at 8.20K, the Frankenstein Classic sits in an ideal range to maintain clarity while providing the output level needed to drive a tube amp. The Alnico 2 magnet promotes organic saturation, smooth highs, and expressive mids, perfect for bends, vibrato, and dynamic playing.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Winding	double
Category	electric microphone	Position	bridge
Instrument	Strat	Color	Black
Magnet	alnico II

DC Resistance	DCR - 8.20K ohms +/-5%	Tone	Vintage
Magnet Type	Alnico 2	Style	Humbucking

Questions frequently asked

Is the EVH Frankenstein Classic Pickup compatible with a Strat?

Designed for a Strat, this passive humbucker installs in the bridge position. It is also suitable for superstrats and solid body guitars looking for this configuration.

What tonal character does the Alnico 2 magnet provide?

The Alnico 2 magnet delivers smooth highs and expressive mids. The saturation retains an organic character, suitable for bends and vibrato.

What is the DC resistance of this bridge pickup?

The DC resistance is rated at 8.20 kΩ, with a tolerance of ±5%. This value aims to preserve clarity while providing an output level capable of driving a tube amp.