EVH Frankie Frankenstein Striped Mn Red With Black Stripes Relic

From Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstrat to the Striped Series

The Striped Series Frankenstein "Frankie" is designed as an accessible and faithful interpretation of one of the most recognizable guitars in rock history. It features its visual markers (relic finish, black pickguard, EVH neck plate) and performance-oriented functional choices: a simple, direct platform built to withstand aggressive playing while retaining the "hot-rodded" spirit that defined an era.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

This guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists playing rock, hard rock, metal, and shred who want to exploit a Floyd Rose vibrato system (dive-bombs, extreme vibratos, harmonics). A highly motivated beginner can also thrive with it, provided they accept the learning curve of a double-locking system (setup, string changes, vibrato balance).

Sound Characteristics

The basswood/maple combination delivers a sharp attack, clear highs, and tight low end-ideal for palm-muted rhythms and very defined pick attacks. The EVH Wolfgang humbucker (Alnico 2) in direct mount pushes present mids, rich harmonics, and a generous output level, perfect for tapping, singing leads, and saturated tones that remain articulate. The Floyd Rose EVH and its brass block contribute to projection and sustain, while the deliberately minimalist electronics maintain a very immediate "plug and play" feel.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay consistent with the Floyd Rose EVH and D-Tuna, a 0.009-0.042 (09-42) gauge set is a safe choice if you seek flexibility and precision. A gig bag or case in Strat format generally fits this size, and a sturdy strap improves comfort when playing standing. If you use locking strap buttons, check compatibility with "Strat-type" strap button standards.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSS	Body	Linden
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Red
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Aged
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	22

Type and Shape	Stratocaster style, EVH relic red/white/black look	D-Tuna EVH	Instant E / D switch (Drop D)
Wood	Basswood	Output Jack	Strat-style plate mounted on top
Pickguard	Custom EVH black	Strap Buttons	Standard
Construction	Maple, bolt-on, graphite reinforcement	Orientation	Right-handed
Profile	Modified "C" (approx. 0.790" / 20.07 mm at 3rd fret; 0.825" / 20.96 mm at 12th fret)	Neck Plate	EVH
Radius	Compound 12" / 305 mm to 16" / 406 mm	Pickup	1 x EVH Wolfgang humbucker bridge (Alnico 2, direct mount)
Frets	22 jumbo	Neck Pickup	Dummy (aesthetic)
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm	Selector	5-position blade dummy in middle position (aesthetic)
Nut	Floyd Rose R3 locking, 43 mm / 1.69"	Controls	Single volume with white Strat-style skirted knob labeled "Tone"
Finish	Oiled back for fast playing	Quick Glossary	scale length = vibrating string length; radius = fingerboard curvature; nut = piece guiding strings at the headstock; direct mount = pickup screwed directly into wood; double locking = locking at nut and bridge
Bridge / Tremolo	Floyd Rose EVH double-locking, steel saddles, brass block	Note	The supplier data below describes a Strat-style SSS configuration and does not correspond to the EVH Frankie setup; it is kept as is for transparency.