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From EVH:

Eddie Van Halen’s wildly iconic black-with-yellow stripes Strat®-style guitar made its official debut on the cover of the 1979 album Van Halen II. “Bumblebee,” as it would affectionately come to be known by fans, was heavily played by Eddie throughout the 1979 world tour.

40 years later, EVH® has meticulously recreated this world famous instrument in the form of the’79 Bumblebee. Limited to only a 50-piece worldwide run, this tribute model features all of the original specs including an ash Strat® body, bolt-on birdseye maple neck with oiled back finish, straight 12” radius birdseye maple fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets, katalox dot inlays and black side dots and skirted Strat-style “Tone” volume knob.

True to Eddie’s pickup recipe, the instrument has been outfitted with an EVH ’79 Bumblebee humbucking bridge pickup. EVH also matched the Bumblebee’s six-screw holes, which are hidden under the original prototype non-fine tuner locking tremolo bridge that EVH recreated just for this project, along with the original proto locking nut. All hardware has been reliced, including the custom brass string retainer, eye-screw strap hooks, original period-correct Schaller® tuning machines and side output jack.

Its black-with-yellow stripes paint job has also been reliced to match the wear and tear from his year of touring, and is stylishly finished off with chrome hardware.

Adding to the value and the once-in-a lifetime collector’s nature of this instrument, Eddie Van Halen signed the back of each headstock.

Arriving in a custom-made Anvil® hardshell case, the package will also include ‘70s-era Fender Super Bullets strings, Van Halen ‘70s tortoiseshell picks, an exclusive collector’s Bumblebee booklet, Young Guitar book Van Halen Live Tour in Japan 1978 & 1979 and several autographed items including a certificate of authenticity, 8”x10” 1979 concert photo of Eddie Van Halen and vinyl copy of Van Halen II.

Serial #: XN6068
Weight: 7lbs 12.1oz

Series: Limited Edition
Body Material: Ash
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Material: Birdseye Maple
Neck Construction: Bolt-On
Neck Shape: ’79 Bumblebee
Nick Finish: Oiled
Fingerboard: Birdseye Maple, 12” (305 mm)
Frets: 21, Jumbo
Position Inlays: Katalox Dot
Nut (Material/Width): Prototype Locking Nut, 1 11/16” (43 mm)
Tuning Machines: Period-Correct Schaller® with “S” Engraved
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Bridge: Period-Correct Prototype Non-Fine Tuner Locking Tremolo
Pickups: EVH® ’79 Bumblebee (Bridge)
Pickup Switching: None
Controls: Volume
Control Knobs: Stratocaster®-Style Skirt (Reads “Tone”)
Hardware: Chrome Relic (Unplated Tremolo)
Strap Buttons: Eye-Screw Hook
Strings: ‘70s-Era Fender® Super Bullets (.009-.040 Gauges)
Case/Gig Bag: Custom Anvil® Hardshell with “Edward Van Halen” in Stenciled Lettering
Other Features: Black Side Dots
Chicago Music Exchange

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Chicago Music Exchange
Chicago Music Exchange
773-525-7773
Chicago, IL
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Monday-Saturday 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. Sunday 11 A.M to 5 P.M.

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3-Day / 15-day Return Policy If you are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice. We give you 3 days from the shipping date on Vintage instruments, and 15 days on New instruments. Credit card returns are issued a credit for purchase price. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. New, Unopened items: You may return most NEW, untouched, unopened items within 15 days of delivery for a full refund. if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.) we'll also pay the return shipping costs. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. Vintage, Used items: We have to evaluate vintage and used guitars, amps, and other items on a case by case basis. We spend a lot of time with you and the item before your purchase to try to avoid any surprises after your purchase. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, we strive to issue your refund sooner. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days). Send your return to: Chicago Music Exchange 3316 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60657 The following items are returnable only if defective OR unopened or unused: strings, harmonicas, microphones, cleaners, polishes, and polishing cloths. Software/soundware, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and videos may be returned for credit only if they are in their original, sealed packaging. If defective, these items will only be exchanged for the same product. For complete details on our guarantees, shipping, and return policies, please contact our Customer Service Department at 773-525-7773; fax us at 773-525-2775; visit our website at www.chicagomusicexchange.com, or write us at Chicago Music Exchange, 3316 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657.