![]() The differences are in the neck and hardware, as the body was consistent since day one albeit with modifications, repairs, wear and cosmetic changes. ![]() Lots of photos exist of Frankie in her current state with 40yrs of mileage which could make it more of a relic adventure than a Strat build. The other is the more recognisable '79 restripe with red over the black and white. ![]() Essentially this is a down-the-line Strat build with a humbucker hacked in. One would be a '78 Frankie in the VH1 black and white stripe era, reliced (clean just doesn't look right) post-tour. There's still two ways I could go with this build. He's the reason we're here and changed guitar to the point that forums like this exist. ![]() Losing EVH put a fair amount into perspective that I took for granted in my playing or simply didn't realise I did, and hell, he was pretty much one of the original tinkerers and innovators along with luminaries like Brian May. I won't delve too deeply into the storied history of Frankie other than where it has affected my design and build decisions, might explain certain things and the like.
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