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2025-07-01T19:36:10
My dream Strat. At an absolutely amazing price! Adorama is the shit!!!!
ROBERT R.
2025-06-25T22:17:10
This guitar was my holy grail. Finally was able to order one through Adorama. Received the guitar and it played and sounded awesome. At first there was a bit of fret sprout but once it acclimated it wasn't as pronounced?. However, it was noticed that on the bridge one of the adjustment screws was actually cross threaded a bit. Could I have turned a blind eye to it and it be fine ? I suppose but my OCD got the best of me and I returned it to what I thought was an exchange ?.. only to find out that none were available, which is why I titled this review The Perfect Heartbreak. Would I order one again from Adorama ? ?. Without a doubt
KEITH W.
2025-05-09T10:25:56
Just picked up the EVH '78 Eruption, and it's a total blast to play. The relic'd black-and-white stripes look killer in person-definitely a head-turner. People love it when I break it out at shows. I love this neck! Neck feels super smooth with a fast compound radius and jumbo frets, perfect for leads and fast runs. It's got one Wolfgang humbucker, but it sings-great midrange bite and clarity, ideal for that classic VH tone. It will clean up nice. The vintage trem holds up well with a good setup. It's not super versatile, but that's not the point. This thing was built to rock-and it does, hard. If you're a Van Halen fan or just want a loud, fun guitar with attitude, this one's for you.
Tommy T.
2025-04-25T11:55:56
Always a good deal to be had at Adorama! I wanted one of these Eruption guitars to add with my other King Edward guitars. I've actually play it a lot. It's comfortable and sounds great with the Wolfgang pup! Thanks Adorama!
BILLY P.
2025-04-16T08:58:27
This guitar is phenomenal. Massive tone, even unplugged. The brass nut and oversized brass block on the tremolo make it sound huge.
PAUL E.
2025-04-01T22:38:08
Not really a relic guy, but the deal was so good I hadto accept it. When it got here it was certainly ugly,, but I plugged it in and wow! That's what I paid for and it delivers. This thing wails. I got pretty sounding fenders but this thing screams. Certain tunes need this guitar.
Christopher M.
2025-03-18T09:06:55
Awesome Guitar and a beyond awesome price! If you love Edward, Van Halen, you will love this guitar!
CARL B.
2024-10-24T09:09:07
Great player, thin, unfinished neck is like my 83 San Dimas Charvel (#3018) but a touch less wide. Trem works fine, relic-ing and finish are spot on. Long live The Mighty EVH.
WILLIAM D.
2024-09-13T02:50:27
It's a cool guitar no like playing it, but it has either a bad pickup or a bad volume control.
RUSTY A.
2024-04-03T14:30:13
Super fast shipping. The guitar is a joy to play and sounds awesome. Setup was perfect out of the box. Its very light weight and the neck is super fast. The pickup is excellent for clean and high gain. Love the vintage look and EVH strips. This one will be with me for a long time. Thanks for the great deal Adorama!!
JAMES N.
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By ROBERT R.
My dream Strat. At an absolutely amazing price! Adorama is the shit!!!!
The perfect heartbreak
By KEITH W.
This guitar was my holy grail. Finally was able to order one through Adorama. Received the guitar and it played and sounded awesome. At first there was a bit of fret sprout but once it acclimated it wasn't as pronounced?. However, it was noticed that on the bridge one of the adjustment screws was actually cross threaded a bit. Could I have turned a blind eye to it and it be fine ? I suppose but my OCD got the best of me and I returned it to what I thought was an exchange ?.. only to find out ...
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Why settle for the ordinary when you can own a piece of rock history The EVH Striped Series '78 Eruption Electric Guitar, with its distinctive white and black striped relic finish, is more than just a musical instrument - it's a symbol of a revolution in guitar-driven rock and roll. This stylish and unique guitar is a tribute to the legendary Eddie Van Halen, who crafted the original instrument himself to realize his full potential as a musician and an innovator.
The '78 Eruption guitar is a perfect blend of Eddie's innovative modifications and modern features. The Stratocaster-style body, adorned with Eddie's iconic black and white stripes, is paired with a quartersawn maple neck, hand-rubbed with a satin urethane back finish for a smooth, comfortable grip. The 12"-16" compound radius maple fingerboard, equipped with 22 jumbo frets, is designed for fast, furious playing styles and maximum comfort.
This high-quality guitar features a single EVH Wolfgang humbucking bridge pickup, providing the classic Eddie Van Halen guitar tone - crystal clear cleans, fat and rich mids, and robust lows. The brass nut and six-saddle vintage Fender Stratocaster synchronized tremolo bridge with a 43mm brass block contribute to the authentic EVH tone.
Other unique features include a skirted white Strat-style volume control knob (labeled "tone") with a 500K EVH Bourns low friction pot and treble bleed circuit, a black pickguard, chrome hardware, oversized strap buttons, and a larger, '70s-style licensed Fender Strat headstock with a gold EVH logo. The bolt-on quartersawn maple neck construction ensures bright tone with more control, while the reliced EVH Wolfgang humbucking pickup cuts through the mix, providing dynamic harmonics and shimmering highs.
The EVH Striped Series '78 Eruption Electric Guitar is not just a durable and innovative musical instrument, it's a tribute to a legend, a piece of rock history that stands out in any collection. Whether you're a professional musician or an enthusiastic beginner, this guitar will inspire you to push your boundaries and explore new musical horizons.