The EVH Striped Series 5150 in Red, Black and White recreates one of Eddie Van Halen’s most recognisable guitar designs while delivering a genuinely high-performance modern rock specification.

Built with a basswood 5150 body, graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck, 12"–16" compound-radius maple fingerboard, direct-mounted EVH Wolfgang Alnico II humbucker, Floyd Rose locking tremolo and EVH D-Tuna, this is a fast, focused single-pickup guitar built for hard rock, shred and expressive lead playing.

This pre-owned example is presented in Very Good Condition and weighs just 7.44 lbs.

No case or gigbag is included.

Iconic 5150 Styling

The Red/Black/White striped finish takes inspiration from Eddie Van Halen’s famous 5150 guitar, complete with:

• Red base finish

• Black and white stripes

• 5150 body graphic

• Matching striped hockey-stick headstock

• EVH styling throughout

Unlike the factory-reliced Frankie model, this guitar uses a conventional gloss finish, so any visible marks are genuine signs of previous use.

Lightweight 7.44 lbs Example

At 7.44 lbs, this particular 5150 is comfortably lightweight for a full-size Floyd Rose-equipped electric.

That makes it a strong choice for longer rehearsals, gigs and recording sessions.

EVH Wolfgang Bridge Humbucker

The electronics are deliberately simple, with a single direct-mounted EVH Wolfgang Alnico II humbucker.

It delivers:

• Powerful output

• Tight low end

• Strong harmonic content

• Defined attack

• Rich midrange

• Smooth lead sustain

The pickup is particularly well suited to classic hard rock and high-gain lead work.

Compound-Radius Maple Fingerboard

The maple fingerboard uses a 12"–16" compound radius, becoming progressively flatter towards the upper frets.

This gives the guitar:

• Comfortable chord feel

• Easier upper-register bends

• Fast lead playability

• Excellent modern setup potential

The guitar also features 22 jumbo frets.

Quartersawn Maple Neck

The neck is made from quartersawn maple with graphite reinforcement for added stability.

Its hand-rubbed satin finish gives it a smooth, fast feel, while the EVH Modified C profile provides a comfortable balance between speed and substance.

Floyd Rose & D-Tuna

The EVH-branded Floyd Rose locking tremolo provides excellent tuning stability for expressive tremolo work.

The integrated EVH D-Tuna allows quick switching between standard E and Drop D.

Ideal for:

• Dive bombs

• Wide vibrato

• Harmonic effects

• Drop D riffing

• Live performance

Simple One-Control Layout

The Striped Series 5150 uses a deliberately stripped-back control layout:

• One EVH Wolfgang bridge humbucker

• Master Volume

• No Tone control

• No pickup selector

The Volume control uses a low-friction EVH Bourns potentiometer with treble bleed for quick adjustments while retaining clarity as the volume is reduced.

Key Features

• EVH Striped Series 5150

• Red / Black / White striped finish

• Basswood 5150 body

• Quartersawn maple neck

• Graphite neck reinforcement

• EVH Modified C profile

• Hand-rubbed satin neck finish

• Maple fingerboard

• 12"–16" compound radius

• 25.5" scale length

• 22 jumbo frets

• Direct-mount EVH Wolfgang humbucker

• Alnico II magnet

• Master Volume

• 500K EVH Bourns low-friction pot

• Treble bleed circuit

• EVH Floyd Rose locking tremolo

• R3 locking nut

• Brass tremolo block

• EVH D-Tuna

• EVH-branded Gotoh tuners

• Heel-mounted truss rod wheel

• Hockey-stick headstock

• Passive electronics

• Actual weight: 7.44 lbs

Condition

Pre-Owned – Very Good Condition

This guitar shows some cosmetic signs of previous use consistent with careful ownership while remaining fully functional and ready to play.

As this model has a conventional gloss finish rather than a factory relic treatment, any visible marks are genuine signs of previous use.

Please study the listing photographs carefully for the individual cosmetic condition of this guitar.

What’s Included

✔ EVH Striped Series 5150 Red/Black/White

✘ No Case Included
✘ No Gigbag Included

Checked & Set Up

This pre-owned EVH has been checked by the Fair Deal Music team for general operation, setup and playability before being offered for sale.

Ideal For

• Eddie Van Halen fans

• Hard rock

• Classic rock

• Shred

• Glam metal

• High-gain rhythm

• Lead guitar

• Drop D playing

• Studio recording

• Live performance

• EVH collectors

Fair Deal Music Verdict

The EVH Striped Series 5150 combines iconic styling with a seriously capable performance specification.

Its graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck, compound-radius maple fingerboard and jumbo frets give it a fast, comfortable feel, while the direct-mounted Wolfgang Alnico II humbucker delivers the powerful, harmonically rich sound expected from an EVH-style rock guitar.

The Floyd Rose and D-Tuna add genuine practical value for expressive tremolo work and rapid Drop D changes, while the stripped-back one-pickup layout keeps the guitar focused and immediate.

At just 7.44 lbs, this example is also comfortably lightweight.

Presented in Very Good Condition and supplied without a case or gigbag, this is a strong pre-owned choice for EVH fans and players looking for a fast, no-nonsense rock guitar.

Fair Deal Music is an independent, family-run music retailer established in Birmingham in 1987.