US EditionEddie Van Halen’s Iconic 1982 Guitar Headed to Sotheby's Auction
Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer guitar, linked to his iconic 'Frankenstein' design and used on major tours, is estimated to sell for $2-3 million at Sotheby's Grails Week auction.
- Sotheby’s New York will auction Eddie Van Halen’s 1982 Kramer electric guitar during Grails Week from Oct. 21-28, its inaugural event.
- Rising demand for Van Halen guitars has led the market for rock memorabilia items to grow significantly since the Frankenstrat sold for $3.9 million in 2023, over $1 million above expectations.
- On Aug. 13, Sotheby’s will exhibit Eddie Van Halen’s guitar in Monterey, California, from Aug. 13-16, its first public view in more than 40 years since Van Halen last played it in concert.
- Collectors anticipate high interest due to Van Halen’s legacy and the guitar’s documented history, while the anonymous owner adds intrigue to the auction.
- Amid a broader pop culture showcase, Sotheby’s Grails Week’s inaugural October edition coincides with New York Comic Con, highlighting its role in celebrating collectibles.
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Eddie Van Halen’s iconic 1982 guitar headed to Sotheby's auction
Eddie Van Halen‘s iconic 1982 guitar is headed to auction at Sotheby’s for the first time ever. Read More: Eddie Van Halen, 1955 – 2020: a colossus who turned guitar solos into a firework display The late musician’s custom-built 1982 Kramer electric guitar is set to be auctioned by Sotheby’s New York during the house’s inaugural ‘Grails Week’ from October 21, with the estimated sale price said to be between $2-$3 million. Its design was based o…
Eddie Van Halen’s Kramer Electric guitar going up for auction
Eddie Van Halen performing at Cobo Arena on August 13, 1982, in Detroit, Michigan. Photo by Ross Marino/Getty One of Eddie Van Halen’s iconic guitars is going up for auction in September. The rocker’s Kramer Electric, 1982, which is based on his original “Frankenstein” guitar and features Van Halen’s well-known black-and-white stripe abstract design, will be up for auction as part of Sotheby’s Grails Week. The guitar, which Eddie played on tour …
The Kramer electric guitar used by Eddie Van Halen during 1982 will be auctioned at Sotheby’s International House. According to experts, the guitar was built on the basis of the guitarist’s personal orders. It is planned that the instrument was raised for a minimum of $2 million. Check all the details in the following note: The auction of the iconic Kramer by Eddie Van Halen The famous guitar saw use in the tours Van Halen gave during 1982 and 1…
Eddie Van Halen’s iconic 1982 Kramer electric guitar to be auctioned
The guitar is estimated to fetch $2-3 million This October, one of rock history’s most iconic instruments – an electric guitar custom-built and played by the legendary Eddie Van Halen – will headline Sotheby’s inaugural Grails Week in New York, offering collectors a rare chance to own a piece of music royalty. Photomatched to multiple […] The post Eddie Van Halen’s iconic 1982 Kramer electric guitar to be auctioned appeared first on The Music Un…
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