EDDIE VAN HALEN – ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN EVH

The following is an exceptionally rare and historically significant instrument – an Ernie Ball Music Man EVH formerly owned by Eddie Van Halen. This guitar was gifted by Van Halen to legendary producer Andy Johns for his work on the Van Halen Album Unlawful Carnal Knowledge and has remained in the Johns family collection ever since. Beyond its connection to Eddie, the guitar has also shared the stage with world-class artists including Eric Clapton, Nile Rodgers, and Ronnie Wood.

HISTORY

Eddie Van Halen remains one of the most revolutionary and influential guitarists of all time, redefining the sound of rock with his playing and innovations. During the early 1990s, Eddie worked with legendary producer Andy Johns – whose credits include Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Van Halen, and Jimi Hendrix – on the band’s chart-topping 1991 album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge.

During this period, Eddie personally gifted this Music Man EVH to Andy Johns as a token of friendship and respect. Following Andy’s passing, the guitar has remained in the Johns family collection, preserved with care and confirmed with written provenance from Andy’s son, musician Will Johns.

SPECIFICATIONS

Ernie Ball Music Man EVH

Translucent Red

Highly Quilted Maple Top – beautifully figured

Stunning Birdseye Maple Neck

HSS configuration with custom Music Man electronics

Music Man vintage-style tremolo

Chrome

Original touring case

Tour Used Condition

VERIFICATION & PROVENANCE

The instrument comes with:

Written Provenance Letter from Will Johns, son of Andy Johns, confirming Eddie Van Halen’s ownership and gifting of the guitar to Andy.

Archival references to its stage appearances with Eric Clapton, Nile Rodgers, and Ronnie Wood.