Three of Eddie Van Halen’s guitars sell for $422,000 at auction

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Eddie Van Halen have sold for a combined $422,000 at a recent auction.The three instruments were sold as part of the Icons & Idols Trilogy: Rock ‘n’ Roll Auction held by Julien’s Auctions on Tuesday and Wednesday (December 1 and 2).Nearly 900 items were offered in the all-star lineup of musical artefacts and memorabilia, including items once owned by Kurt Cobain, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Little Richard, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix’s and more.Eddie Van Halen’s customised Kramer “Frankenstrat”, which was built with guitar tech Matt Bruck at the guitarist’s home studio, was the highest-priced seller at the auction, selling for $231,250.The rock legend’s 2004 EVH Charvel Art Series guitar sold for $140,800, while a prop.