The EVH 5150 50-watt head recently made Guitar World‘s list of five essential pieces of signature gear. The magazine said the amp is a key tool for achieving Eddie Van Halen’s unique tone. Wrote Josh Hart and Damien Fanelli: “Even if it is a scaled-down version of its 100-watt big brother, there’s no denying the…
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Van Halen Releases Part 4 Of Band Interview
Currently in the midst of a wildly-successful tour in support of their latest album – A Different Kind of Truth – Van Halen released the fourth installment of an in-depth interview with singer David Lee Roth talking with guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen. Watch the conversation in the video below: For a full…
Eddie Van Halen Donates Guitars to Public Schools Throughout Greater Los Angeles Area
Instrument donation to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation to help offset rampant budget cuts in school music programs One of the most influential artists in rock history made a significant contribution this week to help support music programs in public schools. Eddie Van Halen donated 75 electric guitars from his personal collection to the Mr….
Guitar Player Offers Inside Look at EVH Gear
Guitar Player’s Matt Blackett recently got an exclusive tour of the EVH factory in Corona, Calif., where he had the opportunity to chat extensively with all the people involved in bringing EVH products to life. Watch the videos below to get a never-before-seen look at the EVH factory, plus the complete story behind the making of the…
EVH Gets Star Treatment In Holiday Guitar Player Magazine
The holiday edition of Guitar Player takes a peek behind the curtain of EVH with a huge 12-page spread featuring the brand and its products. As EVH’s design and support team noted to the magazine, Eddie Van Halen is front and center when it comes to his signature line of guitars and amps. The virtuoso…