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

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

This October, Sotheby’s will offer Eddie Van Halen ‘s 1982 Kramer electric guitar, wrapped in red, black and white stripes, passionately played by Eddie on stage during Van Halen’s 1982 and 1983 tours.