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“I was just a punk kid, trying to get a sound out of a guitar that I couldn't get off the rack, so I built one myself ... I wanted a Gibson type of sound but with a Strat vibrato .. I went to town painting it and I put three pickups back in, but they don't work - only the rear one works”

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Eddie Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen, born on January 26, 1955, is a highly influential musician known for his exceptional guitar skills and unique musical style. He is a legendary figure in the rock music world. more

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