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'79 Bumblebee Electric Guitar

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Overview

EVH's iconic '79 Bumblebee, personally signed.

Eddie Van Halen’s wildly iconic black-with-yellow stripes Strat®-style guitar made its official debut on the cover of the 1979 album Van Halen II. “Bumblebee,” as it would affectionately come to be kShow More
Specs

'79 Bumblebee Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Ash
  • Body finish: Relic Hand-painted
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Artist proprietary
  • Neck wood: 2-piece Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Oiled
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 12 in.
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width/material 1.65 in. (42 mm) Locking
Pickups
  • Configuration: H
  • Bridge: 79 Bumblebee
  • Brand: EVH
  • Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Floyd Rose original
  • Tuning machines: Schaller
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Certificate of Authenticity
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: Anvil Case, signed photo and vinyl, picks, booklet
  • Country of origin: United States
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