The renowned 1985 Kramer studio guitar owned by the late Eddie Van Halen is scheduled to be auctioned, with expectations that it could sell for between $1 million and $1.5 million. The auction, which began recently and will continue through March 13, is being hosted on GottaHaveRockAndRoll.com, featuring a starting bid of $700,000.
Eddie Van Halen, celebrated as one of the greatest rock guitarists, is closely associated with Kramer guitars, and this particular instrument is one of his most recognized models. The guitar carries significant historical value not only for its link to Van Halen but also because of its unique ownership story.
In 1985, Eddie Van Halen gifted this prized Kramer guitar to Michael Gutierrez, who won it through a contest held during the NAMM guitar show that year. The contest, titled “One lucky winner will win one of Eddie Van Halen’s personally owned Kramer Guitars,” attracted over 100,000 entrants. Gutierrez emerged as the winner among this vast pool of participants.
Now, Michael Gutierrez is consigning the guitar for the current auction and will ensure it is delivered to the winning bidder. The guitar represents a notable piece of music history and memorabilia linked to an influential figure in rock music.
Collectors and fans of rock heritage have taken interest in this auction, given the guitar’s provenance and the legendary status of Eddie Van Halen in the music world. The auction provides a rare opportunity for enthusiasts to acquire an iconic instrument formerly owned by the celebrated musician.
