The early 1980s custom build, which was played on tour and once owned by Mick Mars, ushered in a watershed moment for Kramer ...

The 1982 Kramer axe graced the hands of not one but two legendary musicians, making it a true piece of rock ‘n’ roll history.

A legendary guitar customized and once wielded by arena-rock icon Eddie Van Halen is hitting the auction block at Sotheby's ...

Based on his iconic 'Frankenstrat' design, the axe was used by Van Halen on tour before finding its way into the hands of ...

Want to own a historic instrument? This rock legend's guitar could be yours, but only if you're willing to cough up some ...

Nearly five years after his death, one of Eddie Van Halen’s most recognizable guitars will be auctioned off for the first time this fall.

Van Halen's guitar will lead Sotheby's upcoming "Rock & Pop" auction on Oct. 24 during the company's Grails Week (Oct. 21-28) ...

This October, Sotheby's will auction one of rock history's most recognizable instruments: Eddie Van Halen's custom-built 1982 ...

A previous Sotheby’s sale for a guitar owned by Van Halen — that one on display in the band’s “Hot for Teacher” music video — ...

By 1984, the Eddie Van Halen guitar was finished, and he wasn't just playing it; it went on tour and ended up in the MTV staple video "Hot for Teacher." The model being sold is the first Kramer ...

To guitar gearheads, serial number CO176 is a Kramer electric guitar with a single pickup. But for classic rock fans, the instrument's red-and-white-striped paint color scheme makes it an iconic ...