2019 EVH Guitars Eddie Van Halen '79 Bumblebee Masterbuilt Limited Edition electric guitar, made in USA; Body: black and yellow stripe relic; Neck: maple relic, signed by EVH to the back of the head; Fretboard: maple relic; Electrics: working; Hardware: good; Case: original Anvil flight case enclosing papers and accessories; Weight: 3.23kg; Overall condition: very good *Released in 2019 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Van Halen II, the EVH '79 Bumblebee was produced as a limited edition of just 50 guitars worldwide, faithfully recreating Eddie Van Halen's iconic black-and-yellow striped guitar used during the band's 1979 world tour. Built by EVH Master Builder Chip Ellis at the Fender Custom Shop, Corona, California, each guitar was meticulously aged and constructed to period-correct specifications. The complete collector's package includes the original heavy-duty Anvil flight case stencilled 'Edward Van Halen', a signed Certificate of Authenticity, a signed copy of the Van Halen II vinyl LP, a signed 8" x 10" photograph of Eddie with the original Bumblebee, Van Halen Live Tour in Japan 1978 & 1979 book, Van Halen Bumblebee collector's booklet, two sets of vintage-correct Fender Super Bullet strings and a set of Van Halen tortoiseshell plectrums. The guitar is also signed by Eddie Van Halen to the back of the head. Ask a Question

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