25 May 2021
The instantly recognizable axes, wielded at a number of shows between 2004 and 2012, come with photographic evidence and letters of authenticity
(Image credit: Julien s Auctions)
Not one, not two, but five Eddie Van Halen Charvel Art Series six-strings, signed and stage-played by the late electric guitar legend himself, are set to hit the auction block next month.
Online auction house Julien’s Auctions has listed the five guitars as part of its ‘Music Icons’ lot, which also features guitars signed by Prince, Tom Petty and Stevie Ray Vaughan, with bidding scheduled to take place on June 11, 12 and 13.
The five EVH models up for grabs, which boast the instantly recognizable striped aesthetic, all come with photographic evidence of Van Halen wielding them on stage during various events.
Interested in seeing Michael Jackson s famous Beat It jacket or Elvis apparel from Viva Las Vegas?
Music fans will find those fascinating items as well as an entire collection of musical memorabilia at the new Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary.
Giovanni Taliaferro, the Director of Memorabilia Design for Hard Rock International, gave a guided tour of music memorabilia tied to the Jackson family on Wednesday.
The casino, which officially opens Friday, houses more than 170 pieces of memorabilia, including costumes, instruments, hotel registers, various documents and much more.
During a recent memorabilia tour, Giovanni Taliaferro, who is the director of marketing for Hard Rock International, said the memorabilia housed at the Hard Rock all has a story. And much of that story revolves around Gary natives The Jacksons.