This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Edward Van Halen 2017 Autographed & Personalized EVH Striped Series 5150 R/B/W. This guitar features an autograph and personal message from Edward Van Halen, penned in black ink: "Keep doin' it Van Halen style Nick!! Love You" with "Van Halen 2017" inscribed. The guitar is part of the Striped Series 5150 and includes a basswood body, bolt-on quartersawn maple neck with a hand-rubbed satin urethane finish, and a "hockey stick" headstock. It is equipped with a custom-designed EVH® Wolfgang® Alnico 2 humbucking bridge pickup and has 22 jumbo frets on the fingerboard. The guitar bears the serial number EVH1700461 and is accompanied by a gig bag.
Additional Information: The EVH Striped Series 5150 guitars are modeled after the iconic instruments used by Van Halen during some of the band's most dynamic performances. Designed for high-performance, these guitars integrate unique features preferred by Van Halen himself, making them a popular choice among guitarists seeking to replicate the classic rock sound.
Provenance/Authenticity: For over forty years, Nick D’Andrea was more than a fan—he was a fixture in the Van Halen inner circle. Dubbed the "#1 Van Halen Guy" by the band members themselves, D’Andrea’s collection was built through a deep personal friendship with the Van Halen family. With a veteran history of 400+ shows, D’Andrea’s archive represents a rare, direct pipeline to the band, featuring items gifted to him throughout their legendary career. Roger Epperson (REAL) Letter of Authenticity.
Condition: The guitar is in excellent condition, as-is, and includes a gig bag.
SKU: NDC1015